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| - It is a difficult thing to open a club or bar and keep a high level of popularity over a long period of time. Maybe it's the word-of-mouth marketing, the good-looking staff or the overall atmosphere, but Firehouse is a force to be reckoned with. Personally, I believe the late-night hours are the real draw here. Open until 4am, Firehouse is one of the few places in Old Town to offer food and a trendy bar atmosphere after last call at 2am.
The only food I've ever had at Firehouse was their wings about six months back, so my rating is based on my experience as a bar and night-life hotspot. So regarding the crowd, Firehouse is populated with your casually dressed, early to late 20s, 'let's get drunk' type of people. This is a really fun thing as someone who's partaking, but as a frequent DD, it can be a little irritating. I can't hold that against them, because that really goes for any bar in the area.
Only a few bars in the area have a good dance floor, and this is definitely one of them. The house DJs and premade mixes are always suited for keeping the energy high. As opposed to a lot of the clubs that have put their focus towards EDM (Electronic Dance Music), Firehouse keeps the hits flowing, whether new or old. All it takes is track from Tupac, like California Love to keep the vibe going.
It's worth making a stop at Firehouse if you're looking for a fun and event filled night. Worst case scenario, if the crowd inside is too much, it's always fun to hang out on the patio area where the music isn't as loud and it isn't as packed with Old Town partiers.
[This review is based on my visit on July 27, 2013]
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