Front Street -- St. Patrick's 2008
So St. Patrick’s Day came and wen,t with a few pints of Guiness and a couple of Irish Car Bombs. For those of you not familiar, an Irish Car Bomb is essentially a Boilermaker with different ingredients. (3/4 pint Guinness stout, 1/2 shot Bailey's Irish cream, 1/2 shot Jameson Irish whiskey). So after partaking in the Holiday, I need to thank the bartenders, servers and public transit workers that kept the drinks coming and getting me home safe.
I made the journey down to Front Street in San Francisco and it was a mad house. After a few hours of bouncing around the bars and listening to Wonder Bread 5 pump out the party music, great band to get a crowd in the mood, my friends and I started heading back to the Transbay Terminal and hit two bars with smaller crowds on the way.
I made the journey down to Front Street in San Francisco and it was a mad house. After a few hours of bouncing around the bars and listening to Wonder Bread 5 pump out the party music, great band to get a crowd in the mood, my friends and I started heading back to the Transbay Terminal and hit two bars with smaller crowds on the way. We also ran into Alameda's own Kenny Da Klown, making baloon hats for the Adults playing like children. As the Klown would say "True Dat"
One had no name on the Front, but I learned it is called “83 Proof” it on First street close to the Walgreens. 83 Proof has quick bartenders with very good knowledge of their spirits and they keep mind that their customers are coming in after a grueling day in the office. The bar has a balcony with comfy leather couches that overlooks the busy bar below.
The second Bar was John Collins. This bar has a real lounge feel. Even though music is playing its volume is controlled so you can talk to your friends. Attentive bartenders, which seem to have a hip-hop feel, young hip and looking for tips. The crowd is very professional and willing to plop down $6 for a cocktail. A great place because it is close to Transbay terminal and a short walk to BART.
After taking the bus ride back to Alameda, we stopped in at the Fireside for a night cap. Normally the Fireside is closed on Monday’s but a drinking holiday could not be passed up. With all the alcohol a quick run to Nation’s Giant Hamburgers after our final stop. The bus stop was just across the street so it was the final mile on AC Transit to finish of a good St. Patrick’s Day.
83 Proof – 83 First Street
http://www.83proof.com/The second Bar was John Collins. This bar has a real lounge feel. Even though music is playing its volume is controlled so you can talk to your friends. Attentive bartenders, which seem to have a hip-hop feel, young hip and looking for tips. The crowd is very professional and willing to plop down $6 for a cocktail. A great place because it is close to Transbay terminal and a short walk to BART.
After taking the bus ride back to Alameda, we stopped in at the Fireside for a night cap. Normally the Fireside is closed on Monday’s but a drinking holiday could not be passed up. With all the alcohol a quick run to Nation’s Giant Hamburgers after our final stop. The bus stop was just across the street so it was the final mile on AC Transit to finish of a good St. Patrick’s Day.
83 Proof – 83 First Street
John Collins -- 90 Natoma St
www.johncolins.com
