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What: Foo Bar, a downtown Melbourne fixture
Where: 816 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 321-728-7179
Hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday
Happy hour: From 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, get $3 beers, $5 wells and $5 house wines.
Entertainment: Play a round of poker on Tuesdays. Metromix Brevard’s Nightowl photographer Casey DeCotis is the resident DJ on Friday nights. Foo Bar features blues and bands on Sundays.
Food and drink: Foo Bar boasts a full liquor bar and does not serve food. Several eateries are within walking distance, though.
Atmosphere: The inside has a relaxing atmosphere, decorated in dark colors with low lighting and not too loud, perfect for carrying on a conversation.
Crowd: We went on a Tuesday night, and Foo Bar was pretty crowded. It was filled with patrons of all ages and all types. Several gathered around for a game of poker while others lounged on some big comfy couches. The crowd was low-key and laid-back, but fun and friendly just the same.
Cover charge: Never
Smoking: Yes
Ages: 21 and older only
Dress code: Anything goes
Parking: On-site and street parking available
