Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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NIGHT LIFE N Best Venue for Live Music Festival Park Ray Avenue, Fayetteville www.fcpr.us With the ability to hold more than 10,000 audience members, Festival Park has become the place for musical performances of most every type. Fayetteville after 5, the Dogwood Festival, Symphony in the Park and the International Folk Festival have all been held here and the patrons just love it. The acoustics, the location and the atmosphere all come together to make a wonderful place to spend your time. The park took 10 years and $11 million to build. It is nearly 14 acres and includes permanent rest rooms, a 2,700 square foot stage and backstage changing areas. All of this is perfect for the masses of people and all the entertainment the park attracts. Before Festival Park there was one of the largest USO buildings in the world standing in its place, but it burned down in 2002. After a tremendous clean-up effort, the Festival Park we know and love was built on top of the ashes. The park not only includes the stage and grassy areas, but also four acres of retail and commercial space called Festival Park Plaza. Best Juke Box Tunes The Offi ce 2828 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville 910.486.9963 With a friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, The Office wins the hearts of our readers as the best place to go if you are looking to hear juke box tunes. The jukebox is said to be state of the art, the music is rockin’ and the service can’t be beat. It’s a friendly place to unwind while you listen to the songs of past decades. Best Bar Charlie Mikes Pub 195 Starpoint Dr., Fayetteville 910.826.6453 www.charliemikespub.com Located just off Riley Road, Charlie Mike’s is not the biggest or flashiest place in town to hang around and toss a few back with your friends or to shoot some pool. It is the best place though, according to Up & Coming Weekly readers. It’s a cozy establishment, with friendly faces, a great selection of drinks and an atmosphere that just makes you want to hang around awhile. Charlie Mike’s regularly participates in poker runs and fundraisers for folks in need in the community and its big-hearted patrons are right there looking to do the right thing and make the world a little better. Best Pickup Bar, Best Sports Bar It’z Entertainment City 4118 Legend Ave. 910.826.2300 www.itzentertainmentcity.com There is a lot more to do at It’z than watch your favorite sporting event — although they’ve got that covered, too. In fact the staff does such a great job of making their customers feel at home while they relax and catch the game that Up & Coming Weekly readers voted them hands down the best Sports Bar in town. If you’re looking to meet a special someone, It’z is the place to go. The Night Club, Cigar Bar, Patio and Comedy Club each offers a unique opportunity to break the ice and make a special connection, especially if you have great lines like: “Sorry, but you owe me a drink. [Why?] Because when I looked at you, I dropped mine.” That’s why it is Fayetteville’s Best Pick Up Bar. Best Biker Bar The Doghouse Bar & Grill 3049 Owen Dr., Fayetteville 910.323.2400 www.thedoghousegroup.com When it’s time to unwind and shed the cares of the day, Fayetteville bikers head to the Doghouse Bar and Grill. With live music throughout the week that covers every genre, a great party atmosphere and daily specials that you just can’t beat anywhere else, the Doghouse Bar & Grill knows how to make bikers feel at home. Best Beer Selection The Mash House 4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd., Fayetteville 910.867.9223 www.themashhouse.com Mash House Brewmaster Zach Hart knows what it takes to make good beer. He’s won several awards at not only the state, but national level, too. Hart refuses to use preservatives and works with only the finest ingredients. With flavors like Jack’d Up Stout (made using barrels from the Jack Daniels distillery), and Hoppy Hour Indian Pale Ale, as well as seasonal fruit brews, it is no wonder that Fayetteville keeps returning to the Mash House to check out what’s on tap. Best Pool Room Fat Daddy’s 1918 Skibo Rd., Fayetteville 910.864.1300 www.itzentertainmentcity.com When it comes to shooting pool, Up & Coming Weekly reader’s favor Fat Daddy’s Market & Grill, and they have for years. This place has obviously figured out how to please their customers. 22 BEST OF FAYETTEVILLE SEPTEMBER 8-14, 2010 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM