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| - As many reviews here state: Small. But as my five stars state: Awesome!
So I was going on a blind date and she happened to be living in the area. It's a bit of a drive for me, but it was near her so I figured this would be a prime location.
I showed up with the usual fears one has on a blind date: Will I show up and have that awkward trying to find you moment. Will the locale be good? Will it be conducive to talking and finding out more about the girl. Will it be fun?
Thankfully it was. I showed up and had no difficulty locating her. A quick walk in and you see the whole bar. It's a U shaped bar with stools around it. A large board displays the beers and wines they have on tap and the bar the atmosphere is conducive to talk, basically you are rubbing elbows with the friendlly crowd within.
The bar is owned by two guys, both of whom are nice as can be. I walked in and the one of the owners was chatting with my date. He was a bit blitzed, but he offered his seat immediately to me even though she had reserved one. He insisted I take the seat and when I did, he plopped down next to me and talked with us.
The bar is small enough that it's efficiently run by one of the owners and his wife. The folks there really like their beverages, and I, being a beer afficionado, was pleasantly surprised to find a broad selection of beverages to my liking.
So we get to the date, I'm a bit timid but the girl was beautiful and friendly, and the group was welcoming. We talked for a bit, and marvelled over the games they had there. They had one, which was Cards Against Humaniity, which we both loved but never got to playing because we were enjoying talking with another couple there. The plus side, people were super friendly. The downside is that I spent more time learning about the other couple than I did the date. Trust me, that was the only reason I would suggest any other locale for a date.
It's a bit divey, much like a good college bar, but well maintained. A single bathroom treats both the ladies and the gents, so no complaining about lines ladies, we both suffer. However, the lines weren't an issue, as many of the folks there.
It was a great time. I got to try several beers that were new and unique to the area. A huge plus. I got to hang with some beautiful company and get to know some new folks in the area! Eventually the bar thinned out, as many do at about 12 at night in Phoenix. We lasted till about 1:30 and I got to have a little one on one time with her.
As I walked her to her car, which was in broad view of the bar, I got to kiss the girl. We started, and as we went in for the second kiss, the one that's a bit deeper, we heard the bar cheering. She was laughing so hard that more kissing was out of the question. Thanks guys, worst wingmen ever!
That said, I was at Magnum's before this, so no matter how much water, beer, and chewing gum I had, I knew I still had the flavor of cigar on me. The date was impromptu, so I was thankful that I even got the kiss in the first place.
Anyways, The Whining Pig is well worth the five star reputation that it's recieved. Over 100 yelp peer reviews and it still deserves it. If I ever get over the embarassment of being heckled at the bar, I will be back.
Lets face it. I will be back. As far as the second date, we shall see. I know I wasn't in prime kissing mode and should I come back for another date here, I'll be more prepared!
Good job guys. You have an excellent establishment.
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