Sturt's new facility - Bar Zaar

[Punk Rooster]

There seems to be a distinct lack of Sturt supporters, on their moral high horse, protesting the opening of this venture...
They were most vocal when Sturt had no pokies.

[CENTURION]

There seems to be a distinct lack of Sturt supporters!

[Jimmy]

Are they too embarassed to include Blues or Sturt in their name?

no, just that the club is trying to attract as much business as possible, not everyone in the area is a football or sturt fan so to appeal to as many ppl as possible (but still trageting a certain market) they would choose a hip, modern name and logo and most probably deck the place out that attracts the targetting clientele...and of that area, im guessing very chic, business, yuppy types , types with ******* CASH!!!!!!!!

Yuppies aren't usually the one's into pokies, who's doing their market research??

sorry mate, should have clariifed...the pokies have their oldies and gamblers...the yuppies will come for the cuisine, drinks and hopefully the atmosphere and ambience of the place...no doubt the place will be separated well for dining and pokies.

[Jimmy]

There seems to be a distinct lack of Sturt supporters!

that couldnt be farther from the truth...i know you were supposed to be funny but you missed on that...

stick to the 'rub em in the dirt' jokes

[Jimmy]

There seems to be a distinct lack of Sturt supporters, on their moral high horse, protesting the opening of this venture...
They were most vocal when Sturt had no pokies.

hey, we need the money, but without it, we've done alright, winning a flag and all

pokies saved your asses, so lets hope it saves ours

[Jimmy]

The pokies are the $ winners,but without on field success the social side of the club will not flourish.I would guess most of the people who would frequent this establishment would not be there to support the Sturt FC but to merely fritter away their hard earned.As Wedgie said,I would have thought yuppies or whatever you would like to call them would be the least inclined to spend time throwing money into one of those noisy light machine boxes.

as i said, the little old dears and gamblers will take care of the pokies, the yuppies will come for the fine cuisine etc

[Pseudo]

no doubt the place will be separated well for dining and pokies.

Seperated well, as in, by a wall? Good. That means the pissed Blues fans will have something solid to stumble into.

(if you don't get it, don't worry. One of those things where you had to be there...)

[Punk Rooster]

I believe the club has posted it's rules of entry... an exact replica of the rules for the Adelaide Club.
Gents must wear ties, pants & blazer (smoking jacket allowed in designated areas).
Summer, shorts are allowed, but must have long socks.
Ladies must have hats & gloves on at all times, & may not frequent the premises-
after 8pm
without being in the company of a gentleman.

Not sure on the policy for those of different relligious beliefs, or "colored".....

Potential members must prove that they are persons of substantial means, & serve a 3 month probationary period, after being nominated by 5 members.

[am Bays]

I believe the club has posted it's rules of entry... an exact replica of the rules for the Adelaide Club.
Gents must wear ties, pants & blazer (smoking jacket allowed in designated areas).
Summer, shorts are allowed, but must have long socks.
Ladies must have hats & gloves on at all times, & may not frequent the premises-
after 8pm
without being in the company of a gentleman.

Not sure on the policy for those of different relligious beliefs, or "colored".....

Potential members must prove that they are persons of substantial means, & serve a 3 month probationary period, after being nominated by 5 members.

Does that mean Albert Ben Simon is no chance of getting in, that'll create a bit of Hoo Haa

[Punk Rooster]

Albert Bensimon said "Ban the Hoo-ha", so the Adelaide Club did!

[zipzap]

I believe the club has posted it's rules of entry... an exact replica of the rules for the Adelaide Club.
Gents must wear ties, pants & blazer (smoking jacket allowed in designated areas).
Summer, shorts are allowed, but must have long socks.
Ladies must have hats & gloves on at all times, & may not frequent the premises-
after 8pm
without being in the company of a gentleman.

Not sure on the policy for those of different relligious beliefs, or "colored".....

Potential members must prove that they are persons of substantial means, & serve a 3 month probationary period, after being nominated by 5 members.

What's your point? Sounds ideal

[doggies4eva]

Is it really going to be called "Grasping at straws"?

[Wedgie]

I saw the Bar Zaar sign up on the building today when I drove past, still doesn't look close to completion though.

[CENTURION]

they replaced the "Z" with a "B" coz they are playing like sheep at the moment.

[sturt1]

Is there a centrelink at Unley? Does anyone know?

[CENTURION]

Why? Are you STILL out of work?

[Spog]

As someone who lives nearby I would suggest the facility may struggle to attract anyone but Sturt supporters. We are spoilt for choice for restaurants and established pubs (with Pokies). I think they will find it hard to differentiate themselves in a very crowded market.

[Wedgie]

Is there a centrelink at Unley? Does anyone know?

There used to be one on Old Belair Rd but that moved to Parkside.
Parkside's now closed down but I would suggest if you attend the Currise St, Norwood or Marion office they'll be able to help you.

[zipzap]

A few months on and it seems to be going very well. Was in there for lunch the other day, introducing it to my family (not all Sturt people BTW) who were all very impressed with the food and service. I am certainly biased but I think it's fantastic what they have done. The pokies are well hidden but also pumping. The beer garden and lounge area are great. Cricket on the plasma, Heinekin on tap, plate full of Barra for less than a tenner - what more could you want?

It's been discussed on db.org but I'd be interested in hearing if any non-Sturt supported have stopped by for a look. I can't recommend it highly enough.

[Wedgie]

A few months on and it seems to be going very well. Was in there for lunch the other day, introducing it to my family (not all Sturt people BTW) who were all very impressed with the food and service. I am certainly biased but I think it's fantastic what they have done. The pokies are well hidden but also pumping. The beer garden and lounge area are great. Cricket on the plasma, Heinekin on tap, plate full of Barra for less than a tenner - what more could you want?

It's been discussed on db.org but I'd be interested in hearing if any non-Sturt supported have stopped by for a look. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Sounds like the prices have come down, I'll have to suss it out. Sounds a bit classier than the Castle Tavern which Ive sussed out on a few occasions.