Well, apparently I've been going to the wrong Next Stop Saloon.
According to some of these reviews, this little corner tavern has waitresses, a biker gang on staff beating up customers, and somehow doubles as an LGBTQ hookup spot. I've been there more than once, and I must keep missing all of this exciting stuff.
Reality check: it's a small-town corner bar with ONE bartender. No waitresses. No biker gang roughing people up. No secret hookup headquarters. Just a bartender serving drinks and people sitting around having a good time.
Some of these reviews aren't just exaggerated--they're completely made up. At this point, I'm half expecting the next review to mention a stripper pole, a casino, and a petting zoo.
If you're going to leave a review, at least review the place you actually visited. Making up an entire fictional version of a business and then calling it a "review" is ridiculous.
I've actually been to The Next Stop Saloon. If you haven't, go check it out for yourself. You'll probably be surprised to discover that it's exactly what it is: a small-town bar with a bartender, drinks, music, and people having a good time.
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