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So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
I want to throw him a 30th birthday and do a 3 hour open bar and appetizers at a bar in Rockville Centre. That is where he grew up and where he and his friends like to hang out. DH is a cop so choosing a day is hard and there is really only one Saturday in August (the week of his b-day) I can have it b/c he took vacation. I called Croxleys and Cannon Blackthorn's and they won't do a Saturday night party. I wanted to do it from 7-10 and than everyone can leave, stay or go to another bar after. But they will only do something from 5-8 but my friend decided to of course change her engagement party to the one day I can have a party for DH. I already told my friend that I HAVE to have the party that night but she doesnt care b/c none of the same people will be invited to her engagement party anyway. Plus her party will be from 3-7.
So here are my options, what would you do?
1) Stingers Pub from 7-10 (which is where DH and his friends from work usually go on Wednesday nights so I know they like it) but I feel like it may be repetitive and when I spoke to DH's brother and best friends they dont like that place.
2) This place called Chadwick's across from the train station but it is more of a restaurant and I dont think the kind of place DH's friends will like. And the bar is kind of small for 50 people. Party would be from 7-10.
3) Or just go with Cannon Blackhorn's and do a 5-8 and leave my friends engagement party early (or maybe I can talk them into a 6-9) and than everyone can do what they want after. Do you think 5-8 or 6-9 is too early?
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Diana1215
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Are you set on Rocville Centre? Maybe try Long Beach - you'll have a ton of places there. I threw my DH's party at Sutton Place - I think it was from 7-10 or 8-111 (can't remember) it had a private room and then everyone was able to go into the bar afterwards.
I think the 7-10 option is the best - 5-8 is a little early for a party (especially if you want it to go on after)
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| Posted 6/24/07 5:56 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Are you set on Rocville Centre? Maybe try Long Beach
I thought of Long Beach as well but I figured RVC b/c than after people can go to whatever bar they want and plus it is close to the train which most people will probably take. I am going to look into Long Beach too though.
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| Posted 6/24/07 6:01 PM |
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Stefanie
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
How about Kasey's? Isn't that in Rockville Centre?
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| Posted 6/24/07 6:03 PM |
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Kristin616
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Long Beach has alot of different places.
The Nautical Mile in Freeport??
Bridgeview Yacht Club?
I know you said RVC...I can only really think of Croxleys and you said that was out.
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| Posted 6/24/07 6:38 PM |
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maybebaby
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Posted by Stefanie
How about Kasey's? Isn't that in Rockville Centre?
I second trying Kasey's! They actually have great food and I know they rent out the bar for parties. Definitely check there.
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| Posted 6/24/07 6:54 PM |
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jerrysgirl
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
my friend sister did 3 hour party at the piano bar on sunsrise that has an entrance in the parkling lot of stingers. it is more upscale, but she got a great rate. after the party was over the drinks were expensive though.
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| Posted 6/24/07 6:58 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
I second trying Kasey's!
DH's friend suggested Kasey's. But when I mentioned it to DH's brother he said he would never step foot into that bar, he hates it. 
ETA: You would think people would be happy they were drinking for 3 hours for FREE!!!!
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| Posted 6/24/07 7:57 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Posted by jellybean1420
I second trying Kasey's!
DH's friend suggested Kasey's. But when I mentioned it to DH's brother he said he would never step foot into that bar, he hates it.
You are never going to be able to please all of your brother's friends, etc. What does his friends have against Stingers - because you said your DH always goes, which is the most important that HE likes it - it's his party.
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| Posted 6/24/07 8:04 PM |
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
have a great place in Plainview..
either way, people are going to have to drive to get home, so why limit yourself to one area?
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| Posted 6/24/07 8:06 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
What does his friends have against Stingers -
He and his friends from work (which will be 98% of the guest list) go to Stinger's every Wednesday (well DH doesnt really anymore) but it is the place the cops from his precinct hang out on Wednesday nights. There's only 2 or 3 people that aren't crazy about it, DH's brother & 2 of his friends he grew up with. But like I said, a majority of the people at the party will be cops from his job who like the bar.
ETA: It's not my 1st choice I guess b/c it is not the most popular bar, but it is clean, has a pool table and dart boards, and it isn't crowded (b/c its not as popular) which is what I kind of want so we will kind of have the bar to ourselves.
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| Posted 6/24/07 8:07 PM |
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Geraldine
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Did you try George Martins??? They have a private party room upstairs.... The food is really good and I know they have a bunch of different party packages.....
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| Posted 6/24/07 8:12 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Posted by jellybean1420
What does his friends have against Stingers -
He and his friends from work (which will be 98% of the guest list) go to Stinger's every Wednesday (well DH doesnt really anymore) but it is the place the cops from his precinct hang out on Wednesday nights. There's only 2 or 3 people that aren't crazy about it, DH's brother & 2 of his friends he grew up with. But like I said, a majority of the people at the party will be cops from his job who like the bar.
ETA: It's not my 1st choice I guess b/c it is not the most popular bar, but it is clean, has a pool table and dart boards, and it isn't crowded (b/c its not as popular) which is what I kind of want so we will kind of have the bar to ourselves.
DH's brother sounds kind of picky to me - he keeps nixing your ideas - let HIM come up with something!!
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| Posted 6/24/07 8:13 PM |
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Carolyn
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
I agree that 5-8 is early for a 30th b-day party, even if you go out after. And Chadwick's is really restaurant-y - definitely not like a bar. How many people are you having?
Try: MacArthur Park
R.J. Daniels
Churchill's
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| Posted 6/25/07 8:55 AM |
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MikesWife
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Did you try Cabo or Churchill's?
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| Posted 6/25/07 8:58 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
Churchill's doesnt cater at all. I will try the others. Thanks for your help.
Between getting married last year, having a baby this year, I am partied out between engagement parties, showers and christenings. It is always so frustrating trying to plan a party and please EVERYONE, which can never be done. But I really want to do something nice for DH. 
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| Posted 6/25/07 10:16 AM |
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alnem
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
did you try Madison Hall? they are a smaller bar and i know they do private parties and they have a full bar. they are owned by the same guys that own Kasey's.
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| Posted 6/25/07 10:35 AM |
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Re: So, I'm striking out trying to find a bar for DH's B-day
I'm telling you sista...go out of your area..
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| Posted 6/25/07 10:37 AM |
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