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14 SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NIGHT LIFE MEDIA MEDIA Best Nightclub Overall, Place to Dance, Best Place to Play Pool Huske Hardware House/The Tap House 405 Hay St. 910.437.9905 or www.itzentertainmentcity.com Clearly Huske Hardware is a favorite when it comes to anything involving the social scene in Fayetteville and with good reason. No business has done more to define Historic Fayetteville than Huske Hardware House. It has emerged as a major venue in the Fayetteville music scene, and its great food, friendly atmosphere, courteous and helpful staff in addition to its craft brews have won the approval of the community. Their menu is extensive and is complemented with a large selection of wine and home brewed beers. In addition to American favorites, they specialize in pub fare such as the classic bangers and mash potatoes and shepherd's pie. But the chef also makes a mean Cuban. Check out Huske's daily drink special and the diverse line-up of entertainment throughout the week. If you need to blow off a little steam or celebrate a promotion or birthday, take the party to Huske, where there is always reason to cele- brate. Once there, the music will get you going and in no time, you will find yourself on the dance floor. Visit Huske and find out what everyone is talking about. No reservations are needed, but if you are planning on bringing a large group, we recom- mend you call ahead. If you are looking for a great place to catch a game a pool, just step out- side Huske and head over to its sister tavern The Tap House, where you can try more than 80 beers and play pool with your friends while listening to great music and conversation. Best Neighborhood Bar and Grill Latitude 35 Bar & Grill 1217 Hay St. 910.485.4777 Located in the heart of Haymount, Latitude 35 Bar & Grill is a favorite des- tination of both Haymount and Down- town Fayetteville residents. The cozy bar is a great place to meet friends for after-work drinks, for a quiet supper or for a fun night of live music. Although small in size, this bar and grill offers a little something for all of its neighbors. In the spring, summer and fall, the bar's patio is packed as local musicians entertain, while din- ers keep cool with their favorite chilly beverage or eat one of the delicious dishes served up by the staff at Latitude. If you're looking for a change of attitude, check out Latitude 35, you'll feel right at home. Best Biker Bar Mac's Speed Shop 482 N McPherson Church Road 910.354.2590 or www.macspeedshop.com In 2005, Mac's Speed Shop opened its doors and became one of the most well-loved barbecue joints in Charlotte. That success continued when they opened their doors in Fayetteville. It didn't take Fayetteville residents long to become enamored with Mac's, not only for their food, but also as a great place to meet friends and while a way an evening. Fayetteville's biker community knows a good thing when they see it and it quickly has become their favorite place as well. The restaurant treats its guests like family, and feeds them like roy- alty with great Carolina BBQ, cold beer and typical old-school side selections by adding comfort foods like mac 'n' cheese, baked beans, collard greens, green bean casserole, red beans and rice, cheddar grits and creamed corn. With all it has to offer, you can't be surprised that it was voted the Best Biker Bar in Fayetteville. Best Sports Bar Bubba's 33 500 Westwood Shopping Center 910.223.2601 www.bubbas33.com In 1933, Prohibition ended in the United States and fun-loving people from across the United States came together to celebrate with friends. While Prohibition has been gone a long time, people still love to come together and cele- brate the big and small things in life. One of Fayetteville's favorite places to do just that is Bubba's 33, where sports fans and even people who don't like sports go to spend great times with their friends. And, of course, for the sports fans, Bubba's proudly proclaims they have more TVs than tables, which is ideal if you want to check out the big game. Bubba's is the place you go to escape the grind While you are there, check out their famous burger, stone-baked pizzas and 33-degree beer. It will take only one visit for you to realize that Bubba's is the place for sports fans. So grab a stool and kick back, after all, there's a little bit of Bubba in all of us.