Big Al & Redneck Steve's Beer Bucket is OPEN

[John]

Got the word from Jez last night and Marissa and Deb this morning... had to swing by, have a cold Corona, and get some visual proof for everyone. We'll be heading back later this evening, so there should be an update tomorrow, but here's proof that the 6 day turnaround was a success.

Some familiar faces were already present: Duke, Jez, ? and PlayaCountryBoy (Fantasea Dive):

The Bucket was already hopping with people at 3:30pm.

The new owners must be catering to a younger crowd:

Big Al selling new Beer Bucket T-shirts to pay off the bar.

Jim, MayaPlayaGrandma and Duke.

It's hard to get a decent photo in the bathroom, but here's one for redhairgirl1:

[PlayaWithMe]

So will there be a grand opening?

[FusionHotel]

I walked by and it looked nice, new paint, clean and busy!

Congrats on the opening!

[Libby]

Originally Posted by PlayaWithMe

So will there be a grand opening?

Yes the grand opening is tonight. According to Big Al's blog, this is what's in store for tonight.

THE BIG PARTY
CRAZY WIG NIGHT - $100 prize going to the best wig of the night
BRING YOUR DOG OR DONKEY TO THE BUCKET DAY

I, for one, will leave the donkey at home tonight. But, to each their own.

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by Libby

Yes the grand opening is tonight. According to Big Al's blog, this is what's in store for tonight.

THE BIG PARTY
CRAZY WIG NIGHT - $100 prize going to the best wig of the night
BRING YOUR DOG OR DONKEY TO THE BUCKET DAY

I, for one, will leave the donkey at home tonight. But, to each their own.

I dunno about Donkey, but if I was in town, I'd bring my big ass!!

[Lil G]

Originally Posted by Ginger

I dunno about Donkey, but if I was in town, I'd bring my big ass!!

Stop it, it isn't big.

[PlayaLove]

[redhairgirl1]

Hey John! Thanks for thinking of me with the bathroom shot

[Libby]

They said it couldn't be done but Jez and crew pulled off the seemingly impossible and reopened the Beer Bucket in less than 2 weeks after it changed hands. (If you know anything about the bureacracy of opening a bar here you'll know that this really is impossible.)

There were no crazy wigs in sight nor any dogs or donkeys. However they did have $10 peso beers! Now that would have been blogworthy!

Here's some pics from Saturday night.






Some of you may recognize Rocky in the back. When asked what he thought of the new bar Rocky responded: "I like it." Wow! When asked what he thought of the new owners Rocky says: "They've got potential."

Penalipee & friends

Dogman/Andy

Oofta Dogman & Penalipee



Mayan Warrior dude & Redneck Steve

Mayan Warrior dude & Big Al

Mayan Warrior dude & Duke the manager of the new Beer Bucket

[Libby]

Big Al has quite the selection of T-shirts

Erica & Sharkey

Hugh & Heather



Everyone is given to-go cups.

You don't have to go home but you can't stay here (after midnight).

[PlayaLove]

Thanks for sharing these great picture Libby,looks like the bear bucket is still going to be the place to meet. I wish much success.

[DavidB]

Thanks for the pictures Libby. It looks like they picked up right where Ron and Sharkey left off. Hats off to Jez for keeping the beer flowing

[psa24]

Looks like a success. Why did it close at midnight?

[Michele]

Originally Posted by psa24

Looks like a success. Why did it close at midnight?

They were on a provisional liquor license. The hours will return to normal soon, if they haven't already.

[HAWKEYE]

Looks like it was hopin' Libby. Thank's, Craig.

[queencityfan]

Hooray for shorter stools and I see all those new fans but the question is do they actually work?



Glad to see the crowd having fun.

[JudyBluEyes]

Originally Posted by queencityfan

Hooray for shorter stools and I see all those new fans but the question is do they actually work?

Yes they do!! But I still like upstairs better.

[MsRubio]

Thanks for the pics Libby...looks like alot of fun was had by all...good to see.

[Cuff]

Originally Posted by Michele

They were on a provisional liquor license.

Hmmmm...
Interesting.

Why wouldn't the liquor license transfer to the new owners?

Ah, okay I think I have it. Each new owner/ownership group has to submit for a separate license. I'm used to a certain number of licenses being available each year, as in our city, and when someone wants to sell, or buy, the license is sold along with the business, or sometimes just the license alone.

In my city, for example, and in many instances just the liquor license sells for some mid-six figures, given supply and demand.

But still, they must have really had their ducks in a row to obtain a separate license, even a provisional one, so quickly. Given that it wasn't just a city council up or down vote on the transfer, but the entire process from start to finish.

Is one always obtained that quickly or was this some sort of PDC record?

In any case, good for them, and by all accounts, good for PDC.

[cpfstich]

Great pics, thanks Libby!