Friday, November 6, 2009

Bingo Saturdays at the Riptide


The nightlife and bars in the Sunset can be easily overlooked because of its reputation as a peaceful environment.

Each week, bar and music venue The Riptide hosts Bingo Saturdays, featuring mojitos, margaritas and mint juleps. The 21+ game costs $5 for customers to play for three rounds. Moreover, in terms of prizes, the winner of the first round wins a drink, the winner of the second round wins a random prize--such as a bottle of a drink or a t-shirt--and the winner of the third round wins a monetary prize.

"We thought it would be a fun idea and something fun for people who are hanging out at our bar," said Jefferson, one of the bartenders at the Riptide, who mentioned that the bar has been hosting the event for approximately one year.

Another bartender, Lisa Marie, commented on the popularity of Bingo Saturdays, in comparison to other weekly events that are held at the Riptide. "We get really good attendance, [but] it seems like [the popularity of] bingo is seasonal," said Marie.

The Riptide is a dive bar that has deemed itself the "best little honky-tonk" in the Bay Area. Its reputation of being a casual atmosphere resonated in the bar's dim red lighting, fireplace and dogs that roamed freely around the bar while customers waited for drinks and engaged in conversations. Along with Bingo Saturdays, The Riptide hosts other weekly events that include Open Mic Night Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays and Wet Wednesdays.

Bingo Saturdays at the Riptide take place at 3639 Taraval St. from 5:30-7pm. For more information, visit www.riptidesf.com or call (415) 681-TIDE.

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