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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Happy Hour Search Ends: What Bar Has Best Prices, Ambience, Service?

Chef John Lewis explored all the bars searching for the best happy hour in downtown Dunedin. What do you think of his analysis?

After an “exhaustive” survey of almost 20 bars in the downtown area of Dunedin, we found that there are differences in price, amenities and food or snack offerings as well as different hours for Happy Hour depending upon the business. Most of us frequent a particular bar for one or more of the following reasons: the bartender, ambience, friendly atmosphere and it's where our friends hang out. People usually describe a great bartender as having an infectious personality, remembers what we like to drink and attentive to our needs (like when we need refills!). Ambience covers such things as decor, cleanliness, comfortable seating and views. Friendly atmosphere covers whether or not the place has a “happy vibe.” We also like to go where our …

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John Lewis

2:21 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012

Thanks, Chris those are awesome prices. I hope to see you soon.   more ›

Walkable Map of Downtown Happy Hour Locations

Looking for the happy hour specials at the bar next door? This map features all bars and restaurants within walking distance of each other in downtown Dunedin.

Welcome to this walkable map of Dunedin's downtown bars with happy hour specials. Just hover over the martini glass on the map to find detailed information about the venue's happy hour specials and other news. And don't forget to leave a review! Editor's Note: This map was inspired by The Happy Hour Club series that ran in Dunedin Patch from June 21, 2012 to Oct. 18, 2012. The Happy Hour Club series featured bars and restaurants within reasonable walking distance of downtown. It was written by Dunedin resident and chef John Lewis, who did it entirely for fun and also to bring awareness to some of the city's bars and specials.   Catch up on The Happy Hour Club series here: Does the map need to be updated? Do your specials need to be updated…

Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Happy Hour Club

Week 15: Happy Hour at the Smokehouse

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at The Dunedin Smokehouse.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Last stop, The Dunedin Smokehouse. Here's what I found: Details: Full bar, dog friendly patio Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: At next Thursday's Happy Hour Club meeting, Chef John reveals his final analysis and he might even share his personal favorites. 

Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Happy Hour Club

Week 14: Happy Hour at Sea Sea Riders

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at Sea Sea Riders Restaurant.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at Sea Sea Riders this week: Details: Full bar Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits The Dunedin Smokehouse. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Week 13: Happy Hour at Rosie's Tavern

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at Rosie's Tavern.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at Rosie's Tavern this week: Details: Beer and wine only; free popcorn Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits Sea Sea Riders Restaurant. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

Thursday, September 6, 2012

The Happy Hour Club

Week 12: Happy Hour at Mezze on Main

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at Mezze on Main.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at Mezze on Main this week: Details: Full bar Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits Rosie's Tavern. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

Don

8:26 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012

They are open and doing great! Ask for Dean.   more ›

Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Happy Hour Club

Week 11: Happy Hour at The Living Room

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at The Living Room.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at The Living Room this week: Details: Full bar Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits Mezze on Main. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

Thursday, August 23, 2012

The Happy Hour Club

Week 10: Happy Hour at Jolli Mons

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at Jolli Mons Grill.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at Jolli Mons Grill this week: Details: Beer and wine only Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits The Living Room. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

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Jared Leone

6:34 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012

Got to love the wings at Jolli Mons!   more ›

Thursday, August 16, 2012

The Happy Hour Club

Week No. 9: Happy Hour at Flanagan's

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at Flanagan's Irish Pub.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at Flanagan's Irish Pub this week: Details: Full bar Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits Jolli Mons Grill. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

John Dolac

7:46 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Have not been there. Have to go next time I get to town.   more ›

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Week 8: Happy Hour at Dunedin House of Beer

Join Chef John Lewis in his quest to find the perfect happy hour in downtown Dunedin. This week, he's at Dunedin House of Beer.

Chef John Lewis made it his personal quest to be your resource for happy hour in Dunedin. Join the Happy Hour Club here each week and journey with him through the downtown bars in search of the perfect happy hour. ——— Here's what I found at Dunedin House of Beer this week: Details: Beer and wine only, dog friendly patio Reviewer's Comments: Hours: Prices: Contact: Next Thursday, Chef John visits Flanagan's Irish Pub. Check out the bar before next week's column and you can share your assessment with "The Happy Hour Club."

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