Now and Then - A Before & After

This is a post by Ruby

Before, during and until the present I had been taking pictures of the improvements that Mr. E has made to the "Lounge" . I know I had mentioned certain upgrades that were made recently, but when you see the photos you will realize how much time, effort and money he has put into this place to make it more comfortable for all his patrons.

The above picture is the "old pool table" left by the former owner(s) before the renovation. The below picture is the new pool table (new slate, new bumpers, new neon blue felt).


Also the whole north wall of the bar has new brickface and the bars walls have been repainted and worked on. Mr. E. has found about 15 square feet of new bar space on the south wall, stained and varnished to preserve the early 50's feel of the bar in a new 'retro' kind of way. Below is how the establishment looked after it was stripped bare by the departing ownership.



The green walls are gone and the new look is a base beige that brings light and life into the new Lounge as you can see in the picture below.


(An old WW2 Veteran having a brew and enjoying one of the new flat screen video screens in the bar)

Two new flat screen TV's have been put in the bar, new stools for a more comfortable stay, and a complete new tap system that no longer dispenses stale beer are among some of the new improvements that have taken place. The Lounge is now a solid three star drinking establishment.




Beyond the pool table, the area that was formerly used for video games (now up front and more accessable to all) is a video smoking / seating area, a flat screen will go there also.

The floors are still being worked on and will soon lend to the new mood already affected by the changes. More changes to come. I'd like to add that when I open the door every morning and see the difference in the appearance of the bar I feel very proud to work there.

The new Lotto Machines and the Quick Draw are not only bringing a new daily clientele but all the permanent bar tenders know how to use the new machines and allow you to purchase lottery tickets along with your favorite ice cold brew.

Instead of a jumbled mass of chaotic crap covering the green wood walls that was previously displayed by the old owner, we can see and experience neatness and order. No more sensory overload of unmatched junk taking up every inch possible. Now it's a pleasant and calm atmosphere of well placed items of interest that actually have a theme that a bar should have.

Props to the owner, Mr. E - it took a while and a few kicks in the butt, yet it's coming together nicely. Keep up the good work and success is yours. Proud of you boss, you're doing a great job.