Popular BR bars that are genuinely terrible

There are several bars in BR that reel in a ton of business solely because of their name and history when in reality, they are just terrible.

Perkins: Ivar's

The building itself is pretty cool and it is very easily accessible to residents in the surrounding area. However, their drinks are way too expensive and their staff is almost entirely late 20 yr old douchebags. The only time I have ever had the desire to go is during St. Patty's Day. Their St. Patty's Day celebration is wild and I recommend it to anyone who has never been.

*Honorable Mention: Uncle Earl's
This place is just dumb. I never understood why people go there unless they lived across the street from that. But even then I would take the risk and drive elsewhere

Government: Radio Bar

The bar has the potential to be a great bar. They made good drinks and there are several bar games to be played while inside. However, unless you are the only group in there, some bearded poet is playing some shitty folk music on the jukebox and drinking all of the PBR. Also, the location is terrible. If this place didn't have such a terrible crowd (which affects the music) it would be a great bar.

Tigerland: Bogie's

I get that Bogie's is the place to be when you haven't quite realized that Greek life is a joke after Freshman year. It definitely has the best looking college women inside of it than any other bar in the area and hosts a lot of live music. Aside from the terrible music (with a Tigerland bar it is a given), this place could be a great bar. The only problem is the bartenders and the pretentious crowd. Most of the patrons just sit there and comment on what every one else in the bar is doing.

Downtown: Roux House

Great bar. Great location. Great set up. fricking awful staff


What are some bars, in your opinion, are frequently visited by BR natives but are actually awful bars?