2230 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County
Phone: (205) 343-9911
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by Kristopher Hunnicut on -sigh- What can I say. Korean bar, midtown, dancing, and more. I'm not sure what it is, but you tend to pay a premium while here. We scheduled a large event here (did not make it exclusively our event, unfortunately) to start with an open bar for the first hour after 10:30p. We arrive, set up, and a line forms... and a line stays. There were three bouncers, who kept order in the line fairly well, but somehow, the owner managed to only have one person working the coat check - which they required everyone to go through. Here's a puzzle. One person coat checking for $4. Line with about 200 people. How long does it take to clear the line? More than an hour for some, I'll tell you that. And guess how long was happy hour? One hour. Some were decrying conspiracy. I wouldn't blame them. People were unhappy and leaving the line at various points. At least half-way through they separated the line into girls and everyone else and let the frozen ladies in first. I blame the groups for not warning the manager of the volume and the manager for not staffing an extra person on coat check (or skipping it). Once inside, a large dance floor, with the ice/snow/fog machine, loud top-40/dance/house/hip-hop music, and two bars on either side. A separate space upstairs for people to stand, and a slightly separated table area. DJ booth on a stage and above on third floor in the very top are, far back, security & DJ possible, too, I think. Bathrooms have attendants, and men's and women's are on separate sides around the back of the stage area. DJs that night... okay. They played mostly popular or well-known music, but they had a habit of pausing the song now and again at strange times to interrupt the flow? I'm not sure why, but it was annoying. Bars. Two on the main floor, one either side, both really long, and both, again, staffed with just one person each. That meant a _very_ long wait for getting any kind of drink whatsoever. At least the mixed drinks were strong, if expensive. For 8 bottled domestic beers, I shelled out $64, plus tip. Which leads me to the prices... I guess ex-pat Koreans and Koreans alike here have more money or just don't care they spend more, because you pay a serious premium for getting in (cover from $10-20 just to get in, more if you're a guy), $4 for coat check, $8 for a beer, and $12-15 for a cocktail. Plus various tips and gratuities added to your bill automatically if you have a tab. Scene is.... well, a bunch of Asian people, heavy on the girls inside if there's a line and they discriminate. Mostly Koreans. So it's fun if you can mix with that crowd, but less so if you're inclined to go find something more of a balance. Almost all the staff I talked with, from bouncers to bartenders, were apologetic and friendly. Manager there that night... not so much. I suppose he can afford to be whatever he wants, though, so kudos to him for stripping people of all the consumer surplus they have with minimal complaint.
by Tracy Krasner on Good old star bar. I miss you so much. I used to live in Atlanta and it was a sure bet I was either at The Star Bar or The Gravity Pub. The Star Bar is a great dive bar. It's a great mix of people, music, and alcohol. The bartenders were always friendly and made a strong drink. The drink pices are pretty reasonable. They had kick ass bands and djs. And you either came out smelling like a brewery, cigarettes or both. How could you not love it? It reminds me a little of Johnny's here in LA minus the live music. If you ever go to Atlanta go here. It's a definite treat for the senses.
by paula v. on Okay so this is a moving activity that takes place once a month in the Los Angeles area and different cities in the United States. It is for parents and their young children crawlers to about age 8 or so. They get a nightclub and rent it during the day on Saturdays from 2-5 they have a DJ, Bubble machines, Hula Hoops, Little egg shaped maraca's, Lots of snacks, fresh fruit and veggies, Juice for the kiddies, Dancing and games (simon says, anyone?) The best part is A full bar for parents. They are cautious about serving any one person say more than 2 drinks. But I was walking distance (it was at the Derby) so I was okay! They have local vendors selling a few items and the such. Also they had a Henna tattoo lady giving the kids really cool tats. And it was a big hit! It is not cheap $15.00 pp. But I loved it and we will go back again. My 4 year old had a blast and I must say all the parents seemed to be having a really good time as well. Very fun! ps. I had to put the Derby address so I could post this review but I believe that they will in a different location next time. Also they are taking the month of Sept. off and will be back in October.
