The Bulletin’s Frequency blog has what looks to be an exclusive first look at Bend’s newest nightclub, The Underground. With lots of details, and pictures. Some pulls: A new nightclub is opening in Bend, in the spot (under the Spotted Mule on Third Street) that used to house Club 97, … Continue reading
Hard to believe, but everyone’s favorite drinking holiday is just around the corner: Tuesday the 17th. Like the last couple of years, it’s time for the "official" Pub Hopper’s Guide. It’s not definitive, but a list of the places that strike me as St. Patty’s-appropriate. And like last time, I’m … Continue reading
I got this email from the folks at Jokers Bar & Grill: Come To Jokers ONE YEAR Anniversary Party This Saturday!!! As a Thank you to Central Oregon for supporting JOKERS all year we are bringing in National Touring DJ!!! And Better Yet…NO COVER ALL NIGHT!!! We will be having … Continue reading
Early in the day an anonymous tipster passed along a rumor that The Grove was closing. Sounded like a good thing to blog about, but I didn’t want to pass along a rumor that could (potentially) be damaging, so I fired off an email to The Grove to see if … Continue reading
As promised when I blogged about it before, JC’s expanded space was officially opened to the public today. Not monumental news, but it’s always noteworthy in this town when a construction project finishes on time. Don’t forget they’re having their grand opening this Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day, too.
I thought it’d be fun to write up a guide to places to go if you’re going pub hopping on St. Patrick’s Day. My only criteria? Pretty loose and arbitrary; any place that I think of as primarily where you would go for a drink—not necessarily to eat. And it … Continue reading
From the comments: Devin Barber writes: Ty Barnett will be performing Nov. 8th at Jokers Bar & Grill. He was on Last Comic Standing and Jay Leno invited him to sit on the couch when he did the Tonight Show. I know this because I’ll be opening for him that … Continue reading
The Bulletin surprises me today and publishes a really good happy hour guide. Almost all of what they cover is in Bend, but they also hit a few in Redmond, Sisters, Madras, Prineville, and Sunriver. They don’t just cover who has happy hours (and they admit it’s not a complete … Continue reading
I don’t know if I’m behind the times on this or what, but how long has there been a bar in the old Elks building downtown? I’m talking about Jokers Bar & Grill (nothing to see on that site). It’s apparently the top floor of the Elks building at 70 … Continue reading
On Tuesdays down at the Bendistillery Martini Bar, martinis are only $3. $3!! That’s a great price. Ever been down to their bar? It’s located in the Brooks Street alley overlooking Drake Park, just past the breezeway. They’re open from 4pm til midnight Tuesday through Saturday. They’re a great place … Continue reading