Historic Bar Room — Restaurant in Longwood

My name is Randal Friedman.. And I had my own successful Hip-Hop night at The Historic Bar Room before the new owners took over..

After trying to contact the bar via phone and social media and receiving no response, I had then been directed by the bartender to speak to a person named Nina..

Nina, who calls herself the “General Manager” likes to talk down to people as a way to make other people feel small. Her “sternness” turned into her being rude and disrespectful. The way that she spoke to me was demeaning, degrading and belittling..

She had written down her phone number and email address for me and neither of them were in working order..

She’s sitting there telling me how stern and how serious she is about DJs bringing customers into the bar. And all 3 times I was there, there was not one person sitting in that bar..

What she doesn’t understand is that I live 15 miles away.. And I had driven 15 miles, 6x just to be disrespected..

How do you expect to bring customers in the door when the bar doesn’t have an active, working phone number? And how does being belittling and demeaning to other people bring business into your establishment?

I can think of dozens of ways to bring customers into this bar without being “Mr. Instagram” or not thinking that I’m the hottest thing on the block..

When one of the owner’s contacts me directly, I will be happy to speak to them. And we can formulate better ways to bring customers into the bar. But I will not be...

So I literally randomly found this place on my bday two years ago (they had a dj/ violinist that night). Hear me when I say… the entire bar celebrated with me that night. From the bartenders to the customers. It was the most fun I’ve had going out solo in years. The customer service was phenomenal and the bar “regulars” were so welcoming. The drinks had the perfect amount of love in them which made everyone fast friends. Here I am two years later sitting at he bar alone on a quiet night and somehow the vibe is still unmatched bc I walk in and immediately no longer feel alone…....

Great place. Beautiful bar on one side and a very nice cigar bar on the other. The owners take the time to greet you and have conversation. Staff are super friendly and make sure your enjoying yourselves. I was there for my birthday with my brother and my best friend but many people came and wished me a good bday and kinda networked at the same time. Out back they have some domino tables, seating and a guy who makes awesome bbq. Awesome dj sam white on fridays mostly. Check...