This list is no particular order, so you choose which establishment you feel is worthy of your abundant time.
The Buffet Crock Pot & Bar: Looking to get an early start to your Thanksgiving day drinking marathon? The legendary bar that’s located in the Iron Horse district will be open as early as 6 a.m. Don’t like turkey? You should try a delicious hot dog that’s been boiled (in beer) all day in a “formerly-almost-state-of-the-art crock pot.” There will be a Thanksgiving potluck at 6 p.m. Bring your left overs and good times.
The Bambi Bar: Looking for an intimate and warm place to day drink in Midtown on Thanksgiving? “Your Neighborhood Bar” opens as early as 6 a.m. Do you like to waste your money on claw machines? The Bambi has a crane game full of X-rated videos and kinky toys instead of cheap plush dolls. There will be a full Thanksgiving dinner for you and fellow solitary loved ones.
Mr. Head’s Gallery and Bar: Do you like booze, art and turkey balls? The bar’s drink special is $4 shots of a Wild Turkey and Fire Ball whiskey mixed called “Turkey Balls.” To quote the legendary Stan Lee, ” ‘Nuff said!” Doors open at 8 p.m.
The Shelter Cocktail Lounge: Nothing says Thanksgiving like the award winning Martinis and pictures of JFK. Happy hour and doors open at 6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Pabst Blue Ribbon and $5 Stoli martinis. It’s the only place to drink and to remember those found memories from the 60s.
Wooden Nickel Tavern: The Wooden Nickel Tavern is located in the heart of the Barrio Centro. I know what you’re asking yourself, “Hey Henry. Is that the joint next to the shady drive-thru liquor store?” Correct! Did I mention there will be karaoke? Who’s down to sing some Mariah Carey and Prince tunes? I’m talking to you DJ PJ.
This article appears in Nov 21-27, 2013.
Wasted life anyone? I’ve enjoyed four of these five places, some more often than others, and all more often than is good for me.
I sure miss the Buffet Bar and Crock Pot and those nasty good hot dogs!
ahhhh… but how can you no have The District Tavern on this list?
“Found memories of the 60s?” I didn’t know they were lost!
If you think Mr. Head’s and The Shelter are dive bars, you need to go drinking with someone who knows where the dive bars are. Hint: dive bars don’t have shitty Flash websites like the Shelter’s, or $5 pints.
Can always count on the Bambie to open early 6am! That was Holly’s statement we are going to to Church! Bambie is best place! No one bothers any one that’s a place to go drink in peace.
Great review ha! Loved the Wooden Nickel! Review witty funny! Keep up the great work Mr. Henry
I too, have patronized 4 out of 5 of these places, more than once. Honorable mention goes to Golden Nugget.