We decided to try the sand trap because it had good reviews and it was close to home. As we walked into the bar for the first time, we were looking forward to trying something new. No greeting. There was nobody at the front, so we just sat at an empty table (everyone was sitting at the bar). We sat there for a couple of minutes before a bartender came over and asked us what we wanted with an attitude and negative tone. Since we didn’t have a menu, we didn’t know anything to order. We ordered drinks and asked for a menu. The bartender /waitress just seemed like she hated all of the customers and didn’t want to be there. I know it’s tough times, but we you could at least smile and seem like you want to help customers. We were a chore to her. The atmosphere was uninviting and we felt forgotten. Don’t waste your time coming here if you want a good experience, or any good...
Read moreGreat place for food, cold drinks and music.
The band called Boaterhead was playing, they are much more talented than most local live bands. The only negative was volume of music, it was too loud. You could still hear but needed to shout, even on the far side of the bar. This is common amongst many local bands: typically high volume is used to cover up musical inadequacy or poor vocal performance. Boaterhead had excellent vocals and their ability to play was top notch, but they pumped the volume up too much. Oh well, it didn't detract enough from our evening to complain or mention it.
The bartenders did a great job of keeping our drinks full and itv was busy, so thanks tob that!
If you are looking for an easy going crowd, with mixed age groups the sand trap is a great...
Read moreWent on a busy Saturday to see a live classic rock band perform and we couldn't get service for over an hour - although it seemed as if you knew the server that they'd serve you before anyone else whom was waiting a loooong while before them... and some were served more than once!
Has 1 at-a-time single bathroom for the men and 1 for the women - so expect a long line if it's busy...
No where to park and very small...
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