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    The Bolt

    3.8 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE BOLT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Leathette P.

    I love this Leather Cowboy bar the bartenders are truly the best

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    Summer M.

    The Bolt is a far cry from the midtown gay bars, where you may see a line up of miniskirt-wearing girls lining up to get inside... and that's just the way I like it. It's a straight up dive bar with a plain storefront on an empty road in Del Paso Heights. Inside you'll find friendly funny bartenders, a personable unpretentious crowd, and some hurricane-strong drinks. Oh and a sex swing on the stage (which I was instantly and permanently fascinated by). Outside in the back there's a patio and a HUGE lawn- I imagine they can throw a hell of a party with all that space! The bartender was a total sweetheart and poured me a damn fine birthday drink- a dangerously sweet concoction that he served flambe, called the Toasted Marshmallow (but it was so damn strong, I called it the Night-Ender. Haha) Had a fabulous time at the Bolt and would gladly go again.

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    Nathan is a superb bartender. Not a lot of selection though unless you come on a Friday/Saturday.

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    So. . .my sis and I were looking for somewhere to have drinks and appetizers and this came up on…read moreour search. We arrived and it wasn't what we expected. Not a bad thing, just different. This place seems like it's more for the people who live in the neighborhood and all know each other other. When we pulled up we could hear lots of yelling before we even got out of the car LOL. We walked in and it was like 10 people there excited about the football game they were watching. Although everyone was super nice, I felt like an outsider. Again, not a bad thing, it just seemed like they all knew each other and I was a stranger in their environment. It kinda gave me Cheers vibes LOL Maybe one day I'll return and actually spend time in there but I just didn't feel like we fit that night, plus, it wasn't quite what we were looking for, so we left. I recommend this place to those who like small, intimate spaces who are not shy and open to making new friends. This seems like a really cool place for close friends to hang out. *I gave 3 stars based on it not meeting what I searched

    Service was great. Food was what you would expect from a bar, not bad, not great. The homemade…read moredipping sauce is good. You could put it on a shoe and you will enjoy that shoe. There is space for a band/DJ and dancing. There is nice outdoor area too.

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