A. Armenteros
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It's a dive bar, deep dive, like from a board all the way in the stratosphere. Like that sky dive that guy took from the edge of space. Anyway, this isn't a bad thing. Lots of dive bars in town, and some are ok, you just need to be aware of where you are going, what the vibe is like, etc. I didn't know, so I wandered in.
1 pool table, but the people playing honor the system more or less. Four quarters gets you a game, but don't look for good space to stretch out and play, here you'll bump people as you angle a shot. They'll bump you. The karaoke across the room will either make you cringe or laugh. I did both.
No smoking in the place. Saw a few people vaping. Girls with more tattoos than guys. Guys with more jewelry than girls. Lots of grunge, dinge, mange and dirty hairdos, which belonged to the men. The women looked clean by comparison. Very odd joint.
Maybe college kids drift inside, maybe not. Judging by them not being able to read the lyrics off the monitors, anyone's guess goes. Music was loud. Place was packed to rafters. Old place but people looked happy. Some TV's, a u shaped bar and some tables. The prices were right about what one would expect for a bar, dive or not.
Security was this guy outside patting people down old school style. Checking purses and bags. I didn't mind. The man was courteous. Smoke outside all you want, no drinks, not even a water cup allowed outside. Saw some deals go down in bathroom, what's new? Happens in most places. It didn't bother me per se, but it didn't shock me either. Almost to be expected.
Overall the motley assortment of people of all ages seemed to get along. I can't say I had a bad time, just wasn't the place for me. Wouldn't go back personally, because it wasn't my element. If it sounds like yours, I say go for it.