Tough Luck

"Great spot for kids and dogs, especially in warmer weather." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Similar social media posts from bars like Tough Luck, Hi Top Tavern, and Bar West received only supportive responses." - Alex Frane

"Rihanna Walton had worked in the service industry since they were 16 years old. When the pandemic struck, they were working as the bar manager for cocktail bar Tough Luck, mixing mezcal and whiskey drinks and developing the wine list for the mostly neighborhood crowd." - Alex Frane

"Tough Luck will be playing election coverage on the bar’s heated patios, serving cheese fries and generous pours of bourbon. The bar offers contactless ordering, as well, and has strict COVID-19-related safety protocols." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Hi-Top Tavern — from the team behind The Old Gold, Paydirt, and Tough Luck Bar — will open on Friday, featuring a large spirits list with a focus on dark spirits and agave spirits, sandwiches reminiscent of Old Gold’s, and a decked-out back patio with TVs, speakers, fans, and a separate bar." - Alex Frane