Mars Bar

09/04/08

Mediocre Food, A-Hole waitstaff

by victoriamikael at Citysearch

Having been to the Mars Bar several times over the last few years, I was very disappointed with my last visit. I sat for a good hour ordering food and drinks until my friend arrived - our tab amounted to about $70. No complaints there. Drinks were okay, food mediocre but its a dive so that is what I expected.

I was however shocked by how rude and condescending the waitstaff was. My friend and I went outside to smoke and were immediately confronted by a fat, underpaid, insecure, wannabe old school punk who rudely informed us we would be kicked out should we try to take our beer outside again. ??? This was our first time outside since we got there. Okay, there are several TABLES OUTSIDE, which we thought would allow us to be able to set our one beer on. Rules are rules. I understand this - if this is a rule we broke, fine. No need to be an overbearing sweaty a-hole about it. Plus we had ALREADY SETTLED our tab and tipped more than necessary... I understand this is a dive bar but please don't act accusatory towards own your customers. That's just bad business. I will never eat/drink here again and don't recommend anyone else. I'd rather not spend $70 to feel like I'm doing the restaurant a favor by a guy that makes $10 bucks an hour and has a glandular problem. Thanks but no thanks.

09/13/06

Feel Like an Alien at Mars Bar

by swmarlow at Citysearch

Antagonistic, quarrelsome, sour, unfriendly, judgmental, and inhospitable are great adjectives for the patrons and staff at Mars Bar - based on my Tuesday night visit. To feel welcome, be sure to conform to the bar's sense of fashion. Outward appearances are very important to this crowd. Apparently, it also helps if you share the same income bracket and political views as its regulars. Diversity is not something tolerated very well at this establishment.

• Pros: serve alcohol
• Cons: exclusive

05/06/05

Check out the happy hour!

by missfer at Citysearch

Great food, great bartender, comfortable atmosphere. I love Cafe Venus! The best time to go is between 4-7 on weeknights. Really, really cheap happy hour. The bruchetta and caesar salad are amazing.

11/15/04

Interesting

by jiffxx at Citysearch

The small bar in the back with views to the Needle is pretty cool. The Mars Bar isn't real good for live music. Get there early for one of the few good seats. Most seating and the stage are un-situated. Friendly bartender with $2 bottles of beer.

• Pros: cheap beer

07/09/03

off the beaten path....

by polarbare at Citysearch

Love the place! Very funky and fun. Staff is pleasant and attentive as well as conversational and interesting. Food is great...love their version of mac'n cheese!