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What I would like to see in bars.

After listening to an episode of the Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast (Spotify link) about the economic data of the craft beer industry, it got me thinking about what the bars I like have that keep me coming back. Not only that, I also things that I'd like my perfect bar to have.

The first thing in the list, would be the beers I love and some craft beers to taste when I feel like trying something new. Preferably on draught, since I prefer it over the bottle or can options. i just like the taste better, for me it is just better.

Then comes the ambience. It has to be a placer were I can chill either by myself or with friends. The music should be loud enough so the conversations on other tables can be ignored while you can talk with the people on your table or just chill out.

Talking about the music, I prefer it to be rock, pop, lounge, or techno. The reason I prefer this music in the bars I like, is because they help me to chill out or not distract me much about the conversations happening with the people I'm with. Lounge and techno are better for the times when I'm out by myself and just want to chill out, or just want to wind down after a tough day at work.

I also like bars to have terraces to hang out, since I like to sit and just watch the world go by. For me sitting inside, and be surrounded by other people is something that I dislike. It even makes me a bit uncomfortable. That is also why I prefer bars that are not on the floor level, since it can offer better views of the sky line, and you are out of view of the people passing by.

On things that make it better for me as a geek, that the bar has Wi-Fi is a big plus. I'm a big laptop user for work and for personal use. So having Wi-Fi access is something a value a lot, to be able to do some quick work, do some web browsing, or just streaming some media content if I feel like it. As such, the tables and chair that are comfortable to use when I want to use my laptop is also a big plus.

As a sports fan, I'd love more bars in Mexico offering more sports options when they have several TVs. Having several TVs with the same game, and not with several games of different sports is one of the biggest missed opportunities. Specially since most people like more then one sport, and not everyone likes football. So, showing sports other that football, while showing the big games of the Mexican league, is something that would bring more people in.

At the end, bars are places where people come to make connections. I've a couple of friends with whom going a bar we both like is a bonding experience. They should also be places where people can safely be themselves, whoever they are in a safe way. That is why, there is a reason for different kind of bars that cater to different kinds of people rather a generic style of bar that ends up meaning nothing to everyone.

Bars should be more about the people who come to them, than the alcohol served.

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