There’s nothing wrong with a “bar bar.” Those simple watering holes with a handful of taps and some liquor and some tables. Maybe a pool table. Nothing wrong with that at all, but every once in a while, you want your beer served with a side of weird. Like, vegan strippers or stools made out of ice, weird.
We found 10 of the weirdest bars in America. It’s a strange list, but comforting in a way, because no matter what bizarre hobby you’re into, from zombies to board games, there’s a bar out there for you. You just have to find it.
Exchange Bar and Grill
New York City
Weirdness: It’s a “fully automated real time drink market.” What that means, is the price of the drinks fluctuate based on the supply and demand. A whole bunch of people ordering Old Fashioneds? Price goes up. There’s a ticker that runs over the bar letting you know the prices as they rise and fall. Wait for the “Market Crash” when everything drops to $2-$3.
Jumbo’s Clown Room
Los Angeles
Weirdness: Is it a circus? Is it a strip club? It’s a little bit of both. Okay, it’s mainly a strip club (nothing nude, strictly classy stuff) but the creepy clowns behind the bar beef up the weird factor. Also, legend has it that Courtney Love worked here back in the day.
The Way Station
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Weirdness: It’s a Dr. Who themed bar. Seriously. Or as the owners like to call it, a “nerdvana.” You’ll find a life-sized replica of the blue police box from the show, as well as Dr. Who inspired cocktails. Of course, this is where you should go to watch Dr. Who episodes when they’re in season.
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