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Your literary figure drinking buddy is…
William Shakespeare
“All the World’s a Stage!”It’s no secret Old Bill Shakey loved to quaff a mug of ale while he quilled his tragic comedies, and he was always game for another member of his merry band of revelers.Well, move aside, Kit Marlowe, there’s a new friend in town!With your can-do, always up for a friendly duel, serve-me-another attitude, you and Bill would send the tavern wenches running for more ale (and the occasionally Brandywine) to quench your thirst as you regale the bar with tales of Prospero and Verona, Titania and her Ass, and Hamlet’s famously failed dinner party.And don’t forget to bring your acting chops! No night is complete without William taking over the stage and hosting an impromptu production of the trash compactor scene from A New Hope.Who knows, you could find Yours Truly amongst the pages of the Great Bard’s next great play. Fingers crossed it’s one of the comedies...“To drink, or not to drink, that is the question!” -we’re sure Shakespeare said this at least once.How To Keep Up with the Greats!When going toe to toe (and glass to glass) with a mighty wordsmith, it’s important to have a game plan to keep you on your toes as you put some miles on your drinking shoes. We’ve put together a great list of effective pre-drink, dinking, and post-drink tips to make sure you aren’t left behind when Shakey gets boozin’.Before you even start...1) Hydrate! - I cannot stress enough that a day of drinking that starts with a dry mouth, ends with a swollen head.2) Food! - Fill your gas tank with protein and carbs to keep you in the game longer. Everyone knows the story about the girl who didn’t eat enough and passed out by the Second Act. Check out Ophelia’s Hangry on our Backstage Bites Shareables Menu.3) Stretch - If you’re anything like Willy, you’re going to find yourself in some tricky situations, maybe even a duel, so limbering up is a surefire way to avoid pulling anything in your revelry.During…4) Pace yourself - the goal is to keep up, not win. There’s no outshining The Bard himself, so feel free to bask in the ambient glory of his light and just match him drink for drink. Let other, less worthy knaves order the rounds of shots - you’ve got nothing to prove here.5) More food! - Many a hangover could have been avoided with a midnight snack. Consider for your fair perusal, the Midsummer Late Night Menu, filled with such dreams as Nick’s Bottom, A Pork Butt sandwich, or Hermia’s Heaven, our signature truffle poutine. 6) Even more water! - I use a 1:1 rule. 1 drink, 1 water. Don’t order another until you’ve drunk both. Yes, there will be more bathroom breaks, but you’re basically a houseplant with more complex needs. Water now or sunshine will hurt you later.7) Always be prepared to take the stage when the moment calls for it. Shakespeare could be struck with inspiration and need you to act out a scene or two. What’s a good drinking buddy for?As you bid adieu...8) You guessed it - WATER! - no, but for reals. A glass beside the bed is a gift you can give yourself in the morning, you don’t even need a time machine to do it!9) Ibuprofen - One before bed will help forestall that nasty hangover that even Shakespeare can’t outrun.10) Vitamins - Believe it or not, Vitamin B and C help your body recover faster than anything, and why not let them do their job while you’re sleeping it off? Ask at the Bar for Puck’s Pharmacy, a hangover cure from Oberon himself!And who am I to be giving such expert dinking advice?Hale and well met, good fellow!Hi, I’m Sam, but those who know me well call me The Libations Librarian of Bard Bar.As an avid spirits enthusiast and long time lover of the written word, I figured opening a literary themed bar would be the best way to combine both my passions. With varied themes tucked away in different corners of the pub, Bard Bar is an alchemy of curated cocktails, quaffable ales, sippable scotches and wonderful wines, all brought together with a quirky nod to our favorite word magicians.And for those trying to remain involved while remaining distant, you can order your premixed cocktails right to your door, and tune in on our Live-feed of all our irl events. Not Just Fine Spirits and Geeky Revelry…Ok, so maybe a bit of geeky revelry.Bard Bar offers a variety of theme nights to keep your literary hearts aflutter.Monday is Book Club night! We’ll pair our Book of The Week with a Drink of the Eve, and then share our opinions of the book while enjoying charcuterie and good company.Tuesday, All the World's a Stage! The Ale will run freely while local, half-baked stage enthusiasts regale us with sonnets, plays, and the occasional tragedy. (not just the acting)Wednesday is Bluegrass Boogie!We pair our country wine selection with our favorite homegrown authors and banjo playing musicians. Bring your straw hats and overalls for a fun night of folksy frivolity, and some strawberry wine.Thursday - Friday is a mixed bag of local talent and neighborhood good times.Sunday is for the Scotch Lovers. We turn the lights down low and wax melancholic while sharing fishing tales from the great sea. Join us and tip your glass to Hemingway. Check your email for a 15% off your first online orderAnd you can expect loads of fun in your inbox from now on! From theme night invites, to funky cocktail recipes based on your favorite books (Nevermore, anyone?) and the occasional little known fact about your favorite authors, you’ll be in the loop and ready to organize a night of fun with your drinking buddies, literary or otherwise. All are welcome!