Stuckey's

So, I hit a couple of places last night that included Reflections and Stuckey's that had advertised something interesting going on, I decided to write about the better experience of the two.  They were having a Karaoke night (every Monday event), with a DJ.  This venue is a medium size (101-400 people), and had about 30 people on average there during my visit.  There was lots of things to do, the pool tables and dart boards were busy, and between karaoke songs the DJ was playing a great mix of music genre's for all tastes.

"DJ G" kept the music at a great level, just loud enough to get you in good spirits, but not so loud that you had to scream over the bar to order a drink.  He interacted with the karaoke singers and also picked on the bartender over the mic, making a fun, light hearted atmosphere.  I found that he did a great job blending the the karaoke songs and the music he was playing, it gave a smooth flow throughout the evening.

The bartender, "Ms. B", bantered back at the DJ throughout the night, which got quite a few giggles from the crowd and made a relaxing, and comical feel (god knows you need this at amature karaoke).  While there was not alot of flair to her barkeeping, her drinks were made well, and she was very attentive to her customers.  You also found her cleaning around the bar and floors throughout the night, seeing if the customers on the floor needed anything, and keeping the club in good order.

The crowd seemed to be BYOF "bring your own friend", but all the groups seemed to be having a good time.  There were quite a few people playing pool on one of their 3 tables in the back area, as well as darts, which all of the separate groups seemed to be intermingling.  There was also a group in the booths that were enjoying a few rounds of karaoke and drinks.  The bar held a couple of folks moving in and out that were conversing amongst themselves and the bartender.

Mixed drinks ranged around 6-7 each and designated drivers (over the age of 21) were not charged for soda's.  The drinks, mixed, beer and soda, came in a 16 oz cup, so it was worth the price.  There was no food available, however, you are allowed to bring food in (such as ordering a pizza when you get the munchies).  The bar seemed well stocked with a variety of liquors and beer.

One or two of the tables were a bit wobbly, so be careful when leaning on them, but the chairs and booths were in great shape.  Lots of seating is available (ladies can wear 3 inch heals and actually take a break once in a while), but still sufficient space for dancing.  The games area has its own section which is fairly large and has a great view of the dance area.  The area where the bar jets out in the club area seems a little cluttered and looks like the booths were installed to cut down on this a bit and add to the night club feel.  It feels like a split design of a bar and nightclub.  On one side of the venue is the pool tables, darts and a small bar, there is an open wall that divides into the club area which holds the DJ, large bar, dance floor, and seating.  So if you are in the mood for either one, you have one stop.

The dress was casual, almost everyone was wearing a T-shirt and jeans, to include the bartender and DJ.  The temperature was comfortable for the dress.  They do not allow plain white T-shirts and ballcaps must be facing front or rear only (you can't hang them from the side).

There were no notible people that stood out here tonight (that would make a top crawler for my blog), but I did not feel uncomfortable at all.  The place was clean and in good order (I didn't feel sticky after putting my hand on a table, or come out of the bathroom with sticky shoe).  It was lit up on the bar side (where the games were), and darkened just right on the club side.  The club side also had black lights and the occasional fog burst for added ambience.

There were about 7 females and 23 males, and a pretty even racial mix for the area.  Ages ranged from 19 to about the mid 40's.  Basically, anyone could walk in here and blend in.

Overall this event for a Monday night seemed pretty good, but the crowd was a bit light for the size of the bar (I know, it is Monday for petes sake, and some of us have to work .. haha).  I would definately go back though and recommend checking it out for yourself!

On a Monday Night:
1.  Atmosphere - 8 (updated 4/10)
2.  First Impression - 8 (updated 3/17)
3.  Service - 8
4.  Sound System - 8
5.  Cleanliness - 9 (updated 3/17)
6.  Physical Comfort - 8
7.  Drink Quality/Bartender Skills - 9
8.  Safety - 8 (updated 4/10)
9.  Originality - 8 (updated 4/10)
10.  Staff Appearance - 8

Overall Rating:  8.2