Last week, Rhino Bar took on Penn Quarter Sports Tavern for the right to face Buffalo Billiards in the second round.
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern had ample representation from exuberant UConn and Villanova followers and thus earned a 15/20 for patronage. The bar is smaller and at times it was difficult to secure a good vantage point for watching the games. Also, more than half of the establishment was booked for the College Hockey tournament so they only receive an atmosphere score of 12/20. The service was average (10/20) as I had to wait for the bartenders attention on multiple occasions. And finally, I give them a 10/20 on intangibles, as I felt the bar did nothing to go above and beyond for the NCAA tournament.
Rhino Bar lacked the collegiate representation that I expected, and was actually eerily empty for the Saturday evening game. Still, the sporadic cheering and interest in the game was enough to score a 13/20 for patronage. I could take my pick of televisions and could hear the game commentary clearly. As a result, they received higher marks for atmosphere (14/20). The service, perhaps because it was so empty, was great. I had a beer in my hand at all times, helping to quell the heartburn brought on by the $.25 wings (my own lack of judgment). They get a 16/20 for service and a 12/20 for intangibles. Rhino Bar defeats PQ Sports Tavern 55-47 to advance and meet Buffalo Billiards in the semis.
Buffalo Billiards was just better suited for NCAA tournament action. They were absolutely filled to capacity last Thursday for the sweet sixteen match-ups. In fact, even before the game started they had multiple group happy hours already in attendance. The contrasting mix of hard core collegiate fans and those looking to socially network resulted in a mediocre patronage score (14/20). Their atmosphere score, however, by virtue of their many flat screens, was a 16/20. Buffalo Billiards seems understaffed for larger events. It is nearly impossible to get drinks at the back bar, and there is always a lack of seating. They scored relatively low marks for service (12/20). I gave them a 15/20 for intangibles resulting in a 57-55 victory over Rhino Bar and advancing them to the championship.
Buffalo Billiards’ low marks for service was the difference in their championship game against Crystal City Sports Pub. Even across all of the other criteria, Crystal City’s impeccable service earned them a 62-57 victory and the right to be called the best March Madness Venue in the DC area.
For complete reviews of these venues you can reference my previous blogs.
Rhino Bar & Pumphouse
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Buffalo Billiards
Crystal City Sports Pub
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern had ample representation from exuberant UConn and Villanova followers and thus earned a 15/20 for patronage. The bar is smaller and at times it was difficult to secure a good vantage point for watching the games. Also, more than half of the establishment was booked for the College Hockey tournament so they only receive an atmosphere score of 12/20. The service was average (10/20) as I had to wait for the bartenders attention on multiple occasions. And finally, I give them a 10/20 on intangibles, as I felt the bar did nothing to go above and beyond for the NCAA tournament.
Rhino Bar lacked the collegiate representation that I expected, and was actually eerily empty for the Saturday evening game. Still, the sporadic cheering and interest in the game was enough to score a 13/20 for patronage. I could take my pick of televisions and could hear the game commentary clearly. As a result, they received higher marks for atmosphere (14/20). The service, perhaps because it was so empty, was great. I had a beer in my hand at all times, helping to quell the heartburn brought on by the $.25 wings (my own lack of judgment). They get a 16/20 for service and a 12/20 for intangibles. Rhino Bar defeats PQ Sports Tavern 55-47 to advance and meet Buffalo Billiards in the semis.
Buffalo Billiards was just better suited for NCAA tournament action. They were absolutely filled to capacity last Thursday for the sweet sixteen match-ups. In fact, even before the game started they had multiple group happy hours already in attendance. The contrasting mix of hard core collegiate fans and those looking to socially network resulted in a mediocre patronage score (14/20). Their atmosphere score, however, by virtue of their many flat screens, was a 16/20. Buffalo Billiards seems understaffed for larger events. It is nearly impossible to get drinks at the back bar, and there is always a lack of seating. They scored relatively low marks for service (12/20). I gave them a 15/20 for intangibles resulting in a 57-55 victory over Rhino Bar and advancing them to the championship.
Buffalo Billiards’ low marks for service was the difference in their championship game against Crystal City Sports Pub. Even across all of the other criteria, Crystal City’s impeccable service earned them a 62-57 victory and the right to be called the best March Madness Venue in the DC area.
For complete reviews of these venues you can reference my previous blogs.
Rhino Bar & Pumphouse
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
Buffalo Billiards
Crystal City Sports Pub
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