Theme Bars are the Bar Scene of Today

The song lyric, "where everybody knows your name" became well known in the 1980s when the hit show Cheers hit the airwaves. The show made us familiar with a group of bar frequenters, bartenders and employees, as well as with the bar setting of a friendly, New England based tavern.

Even those who had never stepped foot in a bar for a few drinks could tell about this bar's ambiance by explaining the show. Today, not all bars would fit the description of the Cheer's venue. There are many different types of bars that cater to several different types of crowds.

The bars that were portrayed on television series from years ago are nothing like those we have nowadays. Indeed, asking somebody today if they are into the bar scene will more than likely be met with a vacant stare. Instead, the bar is viewed as nothing more than a favorite place to go for a drink.

Nowadays, theme bars are the in thing where the type of entertainment provided together with the clientele that frequents the establishment, categorizes what type of bar it is. For example, there are so called sports bars where patrons can gather to watch various sporting events on big screen televisions. Alternatively, there are dance bars that cater for those folks who prefer to boogie the night away or singles bars where the majority of folks are free, single, and looking to meet that special someone.

While an owner cannot always control the type of customer they will draw into the bar, they most likely had a particular type in mind before opening the establishment. Those who are looking to open a karaoke bar will hope to draw in a crowd that likes to sing, while a singles bar owner will hope to bring in single folks to mingle, and to of course purchase drinks. While an establishment's crowd may tend to change over time, the initial thought when opening is normally to draw in a specific crowd.

No matter what your style is or the bar type that you enjoy frequenting, depending on where you live, you will probably be able to find one that suits your requirements. While you may not be worried about the type of entertainment that is provided, and are more focused on the drinks, others may frequent the establishment for just the entertainment or for the theme they offer. Maybe you would rather watch the embellishments of a flair bartender than dance the night away. If this is the case, then there is most likely a bar out there, with a barkeep that will serve your cocktails or your favorite drinks with panache.