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    Dodeys Central

    4.1 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, Pool Halls
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    DODEYS CENTRAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual

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    Jess X.

    The Lost Dutchman's gold mine of dive bars. Many have looked, many have tried, some have died, others are missing to this very day (which is for the best, not all are worthy of the Dutchman's Divebar secrets.) This place is the elusive goldmine of solid, 24k nugget drink gold.The Dutchman's secret may be percolating thru the local d bar scene talk, but only the most worthy and coolest of cats will find and enter. The bartenders are solid gold. I mean soft, malleable, 24K gold shimmering in the light. Smaug would snatch those golden barkeeps up faster than the Arkenstone. Anyway - the service is what made me come back. Susan and Suzi are the HEARTS of Dodeye's. The rare, genuine service made me feel special, like a welcome guest in their own home. Best green tea shots in the land. Name your shot/drink and they'll make it better than you've ever had it, and at a great price. Pool tables- check. Darts - check. TouchTunes jukebox- check. Dana White life-size cardboard cutout defaced - check. It's a one of a kind place, with a solid strong customer base, willing to fight to the death to protect this hidden gold mine. Don't go looking unless you're ready.

    Cheese balls blow,

    I'd like to address the pivotal topic of pub mix. Yes, they have it. Previously, we "Dodos" enjoyed the free Costco brand that included sesame-encrusted discs. And everyone knows those are the best. Although this new mix is still presented in an inviting cradle of foil, it is not the same quality! This is cheese-ball forward, AND the basket of dubious delights features bargain-basement "doritos." Are the bartenders amazing? Yes. But who cares. This pub mix blows. Don't come here. I want all the bar stools for myself. Wait, did I type that out loud?

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    Summer C.

    My favorite dive bar! Friendly bartender and the drink are priced very cheap and strong. No watering down here! Met the owner today. Suck a cool dude. 10/10 recommend making this your home bar!

    Billiards table and a Papago Orange blossom (:
    Alexuz B.

    This bar is my favorite find! It's so cute and the environment is amazing. The people are all so nice too! Love this place!

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    Perla G.

    Pretty chill spot. Bartender is really nice. Good music & drinks! I'll be going back for sure.

    Had to check out Dodeys Central. Budweiser.

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    10 years ago

    Fast, friendly service. We got drinks right away. The bar was busy but not too packed on a Friday night. Nice time at this bar.

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    Suzi is probably the best bartender I have had the pleasure of interacting with.

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