The world needs more bars!! DRY Bars!! What an absolutely cool concept. This is actually a THING! Why didn't I think of it?? These are literally 'popping up' here and there as a sort of new micro-movement and I think it's something long overdue. In fact, I'm so excited about the concept, I am in discussions with a few friends and business owners to start one in my area. The world really does need more of this kind of thing! http://www.buzzfeed.com/ahmedaliakba...-first-night-w |
FreeOwl - I agree. It wouldn't be difficult to start one - it looks like they're only open some nights, so it is more of an event. You'd just need to find space, book music, and then whip up a few "fancy" non-alcoholic drinks for the menu (and snacks). It would be a great service project (and might even turn a profit!). It would attract many people beyond the recovery movement... I think a lot of people drink because that is "how you go out with other humans at night" and offering alternatives to that is a wonderful thing. |
exactly. I could see it starting out as event-based but actually creating a sufficient market to open a more permanent alternative.... a sort of coffeeshop / drink shop by day, music and art venue with creative fancy and healthy alternative beverages by night..... this could totally be a thing. Who knows... it could actually evolve into a really cool way to combine service work with WORK and create a really fun, exciting new way to make a living. But before I spin off into a classic, obsessive, bigger-and-bigger-and-bigger mentality.... I have actually talked to my Lady and a friend today and - on a small, simple, local scale we're going to do an event like this and see what we learn and how it goes. :a122: |
Really cool idea; I hope it soars. |
YESSSSSSSSS! I love the idea, I could get out of my Patman Cave and not feel like a super hero Sober Alien! LOL! |
FRANCHISE! the name......... Sobar!! :) Hey, let's go check out Sobar's......... Great idea |
Originally Posted by Thepatman
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YESSSSSSSSS! I love the idea, I could get out of my Patman Cave and not feel like a super hero Sober Alien! LOL! |
Very cool idea! I like. Nobody thought vegetarian restaurants would make it either, but they have a place. Why not alcohol free bar? |
One trend I've seen around here is just the opposite; coffee houses that, if they stay open past 3pm, serve alcohol. We do need more evening coffee houses that provide entertainment. I used to frequent them in my college days. Coincidently, one was called Brillig. |
Wouldn't that be like a restaurant, coffee shop or ice cream bar? Haha. In my town a "dry" bar would never work...too many drunks here! Haha I want someone to open a juice bar. You know the drinks that you make in a juicer with veggies/fruits etc? Yum! :-) |
Originally Posted by Serenidad
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Wouldn't that be like a restaurant, coffee shop or ice cream bar? Haha. In my town a "dry" bar would never work...too many drunks here! Haha I want someone to open a juice bar. You know the drinks that you make in a juicer with veggies/fruits etc? Yum! :-) Will keep you posted.... This is going to be fun. A local gallery curator is excited to be our first host! |
SoBAR is a good name, I think :) Might work in a large city. |
Originally Posted by SoberJennie
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SoBAR is a good name, I think :) Might work in a large city. FlynBuy - permission to steal your idea? :) |
I think we should all organize a road trip to celebrate opening night at FreeOwl's SoBAR. Wouldn't that be FUN!!!!!! |
They thought it was a great name too! |
I think that is a briliant idea. I won't be road tripping to yours from the UK, but I might go and visit the one in Nottingham.... |
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Eh, well... we need one in America :) |
Originally Posted by JanieJ
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I think that is a briliant idea. I won't be road tripping to yours from the UK, but I might go and visit the one in Nottingham.... |
Originally Posted by SoberJennie
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Eh, well... we need one in America :) |
You might want to copyright or patent that name now, FreeOwl. |
Originally Posted by SoberLeigh
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You might want to copyright or patent that name now, FreeOwl. :) Meeting on Monday with the gallery curators and looking into permitting requirements and business licensing. We're excited! This will be fun. |
This is very cool stuff, Free. |
It's gonna be fun! And what a great way to add something positive to the flow while reinforcing the idea that there IS another way to live... That being social and creative and musical and together with people doesn't have to involve booze. What a great way to celebrate life in healthy ways.... It's going to start out as a fun project but I really have a feeling this will evolve into a whole new path. :) |
Very very exciting! I think it's a great idea. The party is definitely not over when one quits drinking. In fact, that's when it starts for some of us. Best of luck in your endeavor. You're not in Florida by chance, are you? |
thanks soberlicious! nope, Michigan. :a122: |
I love this!!! Count me in if you want to branch out to Dallas. Seriously. |
I think it would go over well in Austin.... |
Originally Posted by FreeOwl
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I think it would go over well in Austin.... |
Originally Posted by HeartsAfire
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For sure. I would be more than willing to help you out. I've got some good contacts there. You just say the word. |
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