Ep 10. Bar Games
- TV-14
- June 3, 2015
- 43 min
In season 2, episode 10 of Best Bars in America, titled Bar Games, hosts Sean Patton and Jay Larson embark on a journey to find the best bars in America that offer not only great drinks but also great entertainment in the form of bar games.
The episode kicks off with the hosts visiting a dive bar in San Francisco that offers classic bar games like darts, billiards, and shuffleboard. They then move on to a bar in Portland known for its unique take on board games, which encourages patrons to socialize and interact with each other. The hosts also visit a sports bar in Austin that boasts a huge selection of games, including oversized Jenga and cornhole.
The next stop on their journey takes them to a bar in Denver that offers a unique spin on bingo, with Tequila shots replacing the traditional markers. They also visit a bar in Minneapolis that has become a local favorite for its Bingo and Meat Raffle nights, where patrons can win everything from free drinks to entire meat packs.
Continuing their travels, Sean and Jay then venture to a bar in New Orleans that offers a fun and competitive twist on ping-pong with doubles games that encourage team play. They also visit a bar in Philadelphia that hosts a weekly Quizzo night, which is a pub quiz-style game that has become a staple in many bars around the country.
For their final stop, the hosts visit a bar in New York that offers a unique take on karaoke, where patrons can compete in a sing-off with the winner receiving a free drink. The bar also offers private karaoke rooms, allowing patrons to have their own private karaoke party with their friends.
Throughout the episode, the hosts not only showcase the great drinks and bar games, but also highlight the unique local culture and atmosphere of each establishment. Along the way, they also chat with patrons and bartenders about what makes their bar special and what draws people to come back time and again.
Overall, Bar Games is a fun and entertaining episode that highlights the importance of not only great drinks but also great entertainment in creating a memorable bar experience.
