If I could give this place negative stars I would. It was highly offensive to me what they did since my father has served in the military since I was born.
Me and my boyfriend are 24, he is also in the military. I am not from this area, Iv never been to this bar.. My boyfriend was turned away because he only had his military ID. He felt so bad and embarrassed because I was excited about coming and I had driven us 35+ minutes to get there to meet some friends. I just kept asking them why on earth they couldnt accept a federally issued ID. It makes no sense and he just kept saying he "wasn't allowed" to accept it, then we spoke with the manager who said it wasn't his rule he just "wasn't allowed to accept any ID that wasn't a civilian ID", said it was against some kind of law. Eventually they said they would only "let it slide" if he paid a TWENTY DOLLAR cover that none of my friends had to pay, neither male nor female.
I came to visit my father at his office on base and I asked numerous officials if this was possible, that this may not "not be allowed". They said there is no "rule" or "law" saying a civilian ID is any more acceptable than a military or other federal ID. They also commented how disrespectful and shitty that is. I have seen some places give my father thanks for his service, I have seen my boyfriend or his friends get "thank you for your service" never in my life have I seen someone look him in the face and tell him that they are not allowed to accept a military ID, never in my life have I seen anyone be charged extra because they are a soldier.
This pub is a private establishment so they can make whatever rules they want.. but it is highly disrespectful and if the military was a protected class this would be discrimination.
I just wanted to make this known. I really feel disheartened that instead of "supporting our troops" this pub turns them away. read more