GAY – 1 STRAIGHT – ZIP

Let’s see if team hetero can pull this one out (sorry, poor choice of words). Again, for all you newcomers out there the rules are simple. I choose a random city. This time let’s say, oh I don’t know…

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Next I select a random Gay and Straight bar. Then I have a head-to-head competition based on my own special criteria. And finally, I make a generalized assumption about the entire state. Ready...set...go!!!

The contenders:

SALOON

5PM – 9PM:

2-for-1’s Cocktails & Beer / $2 Domestic Taps

Noon-9PM Daily:

$3 Well Drinks

STUBS & HERBS

9PM – MIDNIGHT:
$4 Call Drinks     

THE WINNER: SALOON

I got nothing against S&H. I just feel the SALOON has a bit more variety and cheaper drink specials. However, the plus for S&H is that their special goes til’ midnight.

SALOON

Cheese Curds $6

Battered Chicken Wings $6

Chicken Tenders $6

STUBS & HERBS

Cheese Curds $6

Chicken Wings $8.75

Chicken Tenders $7

THE WINNER: SALOON

If I’m drunk I’m looking to stuff my face for the cheapest amount of $ possible. SALOON accomplishes that goal for me. Again, I’m sure both bars have delicious food.

SALOON

(TUESDAY) 9PM-Close:

Karaoke 9PM-close & Latino night in the disco from 10PM-close.

$3 Corona & $4 Cuervo Margaritas from 10PM-close.  

STUBS & HERBS

(THURSDAY) $5 KILL THE KEG NIGHT

THE WINNER: DRAW

Sure the SALOON  has better drink deals, but I also have to give credit to S&H for the creative bar special / event.

THE CHAMP:

THAT SIMPLY MEANS IN MINNESOTA IT’S BETTER TO GO TO A GAY BAR THAN A STRAIGHT BAR. 

GAY (2) STRAIGHT (Zip)

GAY WINS OVER STRAIGHT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Guess the above statement needs a bit more explanation. Basically I pick an area of the country. Choose a random Gay and Straight bar. Then I have ‘em both battle it out in my own personal head-to-head competition. And finally, I make a generalized assumption about the entire state. In this case, IF YOU'RE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE IT’S BETTER TO GO TO A GAY BAR THAN A STRAIGHT BAR. So let's get to it.

The Arena:

Manchester, New Hampshire

The contenders:

Breezeway Pub

Well drinks = $3.75

Domestic Bottles = $2.00

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Strange Brew Tavern

Well drinks = $3.00

Domestic Bottles = $3.00

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

THE WINNER: Breezeway Pub – They got cheaper beers and their happy hour is 60 minutes longer. Points deducted for pricier well drinks.

Breezeway Pub

Chicken Tenders = $6.75

Basket of Fries = $3.75

Jalapeño Poppers = $6.50

Mozzarella Sticks = $6.50 

Strange Brew Tavern

Chicken Tenders = $9.95

Basket of Fries = $4.50

Jalapeño Poppers = $5.75

Mozzarella Sticks = $5.75 

A DRAW: Strange Brew Tavern has a bit more dipping sauce choices, but Breezeway Pub does have cheaper chicken dishes.

Breezeway Pub

Goth Night

Divas of The Caribbean

Kamikaze Drag

Strange Brew Tavern

Each night the bar features a different band.

THE WINNER: Breezeway Pub – While I applaud the varied music at Strange Brew Tavern, Breezeway Pub hosts overall bigger, flashier fun nights of fancy.

THE CHAMP (by 2 rounds): 

JETS vs. COLTS BAR SPECIALS.

by Biz-Boy (NWM Staff Writer)

Never in a million years did I think I’d be writing a 3rd posting for the J-E-T-S!! JETS!!! JETS!!! JETS!!! Though thanks to tenacious-D and not-so-extraordinary kicking here we are in the AFC Championship game vs. P. Manning and crew. The oddsmakers are going with Indy. As far as the bar specials go, I’d say it’s an even bet.

BLUE CREW SPORTS GRILL – 7035 East 96th Street
$3.50 22oz Coors Lt, $3.50 22oz Killians, $4.50 22oz Blue Moon, $3.50 Jim Beam.

AVERAGE JOES – 814 Broad Ripple Avenue
$2.00 Red Bull, $3.00 Well Drinks, $4.00 Smirnoff Flavors, $5.00 Miller Lite Pitchers, $5.00 Coors Light Pitchers, $8.00 Import Pitchers, HALF-PRICE PIZZA, FREE POOL ALL NIGHT.

BUZ BAR – 7526 North Shadeland Avenuey
Domestic Pitchers $7.00, Coronas $4.25, Margaritas $5.00, Curevo Shots $5.00.

BB&R – 1720 2^nd Ave.
Happy Hour All night ($2 off drinks / $1 off beer / $10 Bud Light Pitchers! FREE pizza with a $10 drink order.

TAVERN ON FIRST – 1678 1^st Ave.
$10 pitchers / $3 bottle beer special w/ complimentary BBQ.

JAKE’S DILEMMA – 430 Amsterdam Ave.
$3 drafts and $3 shots.

JETS vs. CHARGERS BAR SPECIALS

by Biz-Boy (NWM Staff Writer)

Well it seems Rex Ryan and Co. made it past the Bengals. Now it’s on to San Diego to take on the Chargers. No surprises here that the Jets are the underdogs on the field. Not sure about my thoughts off the field. Once again, you make the call.

SEAU’S – 1640 Camino Del Rio North

Junior’s tossing out $3.00 pints specials and $9.00 pitchers.

MILLER’S FIELD PLATES & PINTS – 4465 Mission Boulevard

(3pm – 7pm Happy Hour) $2 Well drinks. $3 double wells. $3 Skyy infusion drinks. Add a mimosa or Bloody Mary to any breakfast for 2 bucks.

McGREGOR’S GRILL & ALE HOUSE – 10475 San Diego Mission Road

$1 off Bud and Widmer drafts
 served in a collectable Chargers pint glass.

CHANGING TIMES (Farmingdale) – 1247 Melville Road.

$8.50 Bud, Bud Light and Coors Light pitchers. 25¢ wings.

THIRD & LONG (NYC) – 35^th St and 3^rd Ave.

$4 Bud/Bud Light/Bud Golden Wheat pints during ALL NFL PLAYOFF GAMES!

RED STAR (Brooklyn) – 37 Greenpoint Ave.

15 Bucket of Bud or Bud Light Bottles. $11 Pitchers of Bud Light or Shock Top.