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| - Don't get me wrong - I went through a phase where I was at ATC every. single. weekend for about six months. That doesn't mean it's the best, it just means I was always there. it's best described as the kind of place where, once you walk in, time stops and you're in your own little universe. That's not necessarily a good thing.
ATC on a Friday or Saturday night is the equivalent of a college party transported to a bar. it's great because there are the three rooms - the main bar you walk into, the patio, and the Warehouse Room, where there's either a live band or a DJ - but just because there is space, doesn't mean there's room. The place is PACKED in the summer, and it's hard enough to move from one room to another and not lose your friends in the crowd. You need child leashes in here to make sure your group stays together. The crowd is VERY diverse - bros, bachelorette parties, sports fans, older patrons, groups of friends having a reunion - everyone is here. If you sit in one place for most of the night, you will be approached by any and every type of person possible. It makes for good stories, funny conversations, awkward moments, and more than one "help me I need to get out of here" interaction; this goes for men and women.
Drink prices vary at the bars from room to room. The front bar is usually cheapest, but moving there to get drinks usually means giving up your prime spot on the patio. It's a toss up. It's helpful to head out with quarters, as most drink prices are in multiples of 25 cents.
Dancing in the Warehouse Room is fun, but do watch out for phantom dancers. If your goal is to dirty dance with a random bro who grabs your hips out of nowhere, you're in the right spot. If you want to just dance with your girls, be prepared to fend off the dudes. Live bands are less threatening than the DJ on nights with dancing if you want to keep away from grinding attacks.
There is cornhole outside in the back, which is WONDERFUL. It's quieter out there, as it's behind the walls of the patio, so it's a nice option if you want to be out in the summer but avoid the craziness of the rest of the bar.
Bathrooms are disgusting. There is one stall in the ladies room upstairs, so you get to make a lot of friends while waiting in line. There are three stalls downstairs, but those floors are usually wet and covered with toilet paper. Pick your battles.
One of the biggest draws, though - crab races on Saturday nights. For $1, you can pick and race a hermit crab and win money, drinks, or food vouchers. DO IT.
I came here once for wings on a Thursday, which were pretty good. The crowd was definitely less intrusive during the week. it's a decent place to watch a game, as there are a number of TVs throughout all three rooms.
Overall, I think everyone needs to go here at least once. It's an experience, albeit one not everyone will want to repeat.
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