Definitely one of my favorite places to go downtown, as a local. They never charge cover (not even on special holidays like NYE, Cinco de Mayo, St Pattys Day, etc) and they always have $3.50 drinks until 11pm and then 2-for-1 shots every hour or so afterwards (the DJ calls it out when it happens) on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays, its 18+, ladies drink free until midnight (still no cover charge) and guys get $3 wells all night. It's a very cool atmosphere.
The first area you walk into upon entering is roofless with a graffiti-art/tiki bar decoration and their DJ plays Top Hits/Pop-kind of music on the weekends. They have bubbles/fake snow/fog, free drink card incentives for funky dance moves or dancing on the benches, or just because the DJ feels like giving them to you. You can request songs free of charge. They also show all of the big football/basketball/baseball/hockey, etc games on the big screens and when there isn't a game on they show this mesmerizing video of all the cool videos you normally see on Facebook. A huge compilation of Jackass/Cat Videos/Adrenaline videos. Love it. The bartenders are all really nice and attentive and most of them are fairly established so you will recognize your bartender each time you come in, and they will remember you + your drink of choice! It's definitely a party bar - I've come in many times to see people doing body shots off the bar or dancing on the bar. Stuff you normally only see in movies. They really just seem to want you to have a good time there, and to let loose.
Then theres a second room you can walk into that has double french doors... that's the Jungle Room. That is considered indoors and typically plays Rap/R&B music. This is the room that has the chalkboard room in it and the secret room. The chalkboard room has a black bookcase in it that swings open on a hinge to reveal a hidden room with a bench and a window looking out to the deck bar from where you first walked in. It's a really cool and fun thing to show friends that have never been to the bar before - there definitely aren't a lot of hidden rooms in other bars downtown - if any. The Jungle Room has the same specials going as The Patio - they are both connected and you can bring drinks in and out of the two areas. There is a private VIP area that can be roped off if reserved for bottle service in here. It also leads into a video den that has a projector screen and music videos going by the DJ - and a bar that lights up!
The Patio is connected to Aero and 64 North. They all have the same specials going on and you can walk between all 3 bars with your drinks/without showing anyone any more ID. There are more bars in between the 3 areas than I can count, and a TON of bartenders so you should never have to wait too long for a drink or walk too far!
The only bathrooms are in between 64 North and The Patio, and then upstairs at Aero. You can get to Aero through the stairs located in The Patio. (They just redid the Aero bathrooms and they are super nice.) The bathrooms in between The Patio and 64 North consist of a mens bathroom, a womens bathroom, and 2 single stall restrooms.
There are a few reviews on here that talk about people getting their phones stolen here specifically and that definitely sucks but its also a major problem downtown in general, not just this place. I've been to quite a few places downtown and I've had friends get their phones stolen all over. From what I've heard, this place is very sympathetic to stolen items and immediately brings down a manager to talk to the victim and makes every attempt to locate whatever was taken. There are signs all over the place telling people to be careful with their things and that pick pockets hold a huge industry in crowded, busy places like dance bars. They have cameras all over the place and a live feed that displays on the big screens for people to watch themselves dance (and to discourage pick pockets) and the DJ even calls out a few times a night to "check your things" to remind everyone that even though they are out to have a good time and to dance the night away, they should still be responsible and keep purses closed, zippers shut, phones where you can see/feel them, etc. I mean, use common sense if you know you're going out to drink. Keep your eyes on your things at all times, regardless of where you go. Don't put your phone down on a crowded bar. Don't keep your phone in your back pocket if you're walking through a crowd, getting bumped by people walking by, etc.
This is a place that both locals and visitors can come to and both feel welcome. There is a whole lot to see upon entering, and they don't charge you to get in. The vibe is upbeat and friendly, and the earlier you come, the cheaper the drinks. read more