Jando S.
Yelp
I've seen many casino bars in my lifetime and few have the versatility and space that Mountain Bar brings to the table (#1). Bally's may not rank high on the resort echelon in Atlantic City and it's not out of the question to consider Mountain Bar one of its greatest assets. (#2)
For starters, Mountain Bar is no puny bar. Compared to many other casino bars, it is a true sprawl and quite spacious. It absolutely embodies the "wild west" theme of the casino and offers pretty extensive seating all throughout the bar and various tables.
They also have a number of beer pong tables, a mechanical bull, a dedicated stage and dance floor, and a motorized toy train that rides atop the rocky wall decor at the top of the venue. They have dedicated DJs, mini concerts, and drink specials constantly, which brings in a serious crowd nightly.
Drinks wise, it reminds me a lot of what a dive bar might serve. A lot of sweet cocktails and basic concoctions, but the pour is pretty serious. Many of the drinks can be hard to down given the harshness of bottom shelf liquor and limited stuff on tap. When in doubt, go for shots.
I think the bartenders could be friendlier; something tells me they're jaded from the constant flow of drink tickets, lousy tippers, and general dbaggery. The patrons range from bridge and tunnel to sleazy and slimy, which makes for a rough mingling session if needs be. I always maintain that bringing one's own (good) company will triumph over everything.
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(#1) See what I did there?
(#2) If the casino bar is the main attraction, something is wrong.