Sub Par

Friday night I went to check out the new bar called Par located at the old Hi-Pointe. The establishment used to be a counter culture bar that played host to many unknown rock bands. Last year it went under. Recently reopened, Par provides a much different atmosphere.

Walking in, the exposed brick and long mahogany bar gives it a very classy feel. However I was there at 8PM on a Friday night and there were about 4 others there including the owner and some kids. Note to the owners, little kiddies running around your bar on a Friday night is not conducive to a fun adult atmosphere.

The drink selection is minimal. There are only 3 wines to choose from, a chardonnay, riesling and a merlot. The beer selection was fine for me, including all the standards, but everything was bottled, nothing on tap. There are a couple 42” plasmas that seem to be nice to watch a game on. One is at the bar, and the other near the back.

As I ventured further in I noticed what seemed like someone’s living room, and not in a cool hipster way either. There were couches with blankets ( to keep warm?) and pillows ( for a nap?) The furniture overall was just very suburban, ugly area rugs and all. When I left I felt like saying “Thanks for having me over!”

All in all I don’t think this place will be around long. There is no buzz about the opening and it’s just not cool enough to develop the clientele by word of mouth.