Submitted by patdshaker t3_124igmm in nottheonion
Bumish1 t1_je15i04 wrote
Reply to comment by eLishus in Only Alcohol Free Bar in Dublin Closes its Doors by patdshaker
That's called a restaurant or a music venue.
eLishus t1_je1kheo wrote
Those all serve alcohol and their main component is food or music, not an accompaniment to socializing (when was the last time you went to a restaurant to socialize with people you didn’t already know?). The concept is a place to gather that doesn’t have the vice of alcohol but still has an element to inspire social interaction. Without the addition of alcohol for entertainment and to loosen inhibitions, bars are generally boring. Something with rotating themes might work well. Open mic nights (poems, comedy, acoustic guitar), food truck Fridays, taco Tuesdays, etc, would add an element besides non-alcoholic beverages. Hell, people might even love a booze free sports “bar”.
limpingdba t1_je1levf wrote
Most/many bars in Dublin sell food and have music. They nearly all serve the same function as somewhere to socialise, have a few drinks, enjoy music and maybe eat some pub grub. They aren't really the distinct activities as you are making out.
Cynykl t1_je3ucj9 wrote
> Open mic nights (poems, comedy, acoustic guitar), food truck Fridays, taco Tuesdays, etc
That is called a coffee shop.
This is a concept trying to fill roles already filled better by other venues.
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