The Spectrum

Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: Arts & Entertainment

Media Credit: AP Photo/Jane Mingay

Friday or Saturday nights are meant to be spent out on the town. With a new year there are new places. There is a new hot spot located off Exit 40 in Milford, which is only about a 15-minute drive. It's called R Bar and there's a very good chance it is going to be a regular on the Sacred Heart bar scene. The price is right, the drinks are abundant, for those over the age of 21 of course, and the atmosphere is right on.

Admission into the club is 18 plus, which is great for the younger students in the crowd. The night that this reviewer attended there was no cover charge until 10:30 and only 3 dollars after. The inside of the club is very spacious and roomy, allowing for a large amount of people to fit inside the walls. There is also a patio outside incase you want to get some fresh air. Both the inside and the patio had Dj's. The first spun the usual assortment of Hip-hop and R&B and the second entertained us with my preferred selection of music- classics from the 80's and 90's. Besides the interior and exterior dance floors, there were also several spots where couches were provided incase someone needed to rest their feet or just hang out.

The bar layout was great for accommodating a larger crowd with several bars serving an assortment of liquor and beer. Unfortunately this reviewer is not of age yet and therefore not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages. However, the drink specials looked rather enticing and priced for the college student's wallet.

The only downside to this Saturday night excursion was the long wait outside of the club. It took more than 20 minutes to get inside, which seemed strange once you passed through because the club had plenty of room and could have fit a lot more people. The other downfall was the bathroom situation. At one point the line for the women's room was too long for most of ladies in the crowd and they eventually had to take over the men's room. Also, the distance from school might also pose a problem for those without cars.

Besides these minor and almost expected problem's, R Bar proved to be a great time and money well spent on a Saturday night. This club has great potential and I expect very good things from this establishment.

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