Pablo and Jenny's Bar, down town Port of Spain
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The picture above shows one of the many, many, many bars we have in our country. On my hunt to find a picture for this blog post, I came across about eight different bars just in down town Port of Spain alone. There are still much more, each within quite close proximity of each other.
The old guy present in the above photo and many others like him, represents a culture of people who like to drink! Not saying that our country is filled of alcoholics, but it is evident by the number of bars, that most adults fancy a drink from time to time. Local bars are also a place where people may go to lime with friends and one may not even drink.
Bars can be found not only in down town Port-of-Spain, but notably around the west of Port-of-Spain in areas such as Woodbrook and St. James.
While bars are a characteristic of the city, much can also be found in rural areas.
The term bar hopping is used a lot among young adults who visit the various bars, especially along the avenue in Woodbrook. It's actually a street lined with bars and clubs! Quite the liming and partying spot in the Port of Spain area.
While bars are a characteristic of the city, much can also be found in rural areas.
The term bar hopping is used a lot among young adults who visit the various bars, especially along the avenue in Woodbrook. It's actually a street lined with bars and clubs! Quite the liming and partying spot in the Port of Spain area.
In this part of the city you will find more modern building designs and structures, while within down town Port of Spain and St. James, it is common to find older structured buildings, which have been there for many years. Within Woodbrook which is mostly a residential area, the avenue has only recently been going under changes of development. Much of the houses in the area are being bought and renovated into businesses.
Besides bars, there are also a lot of clubs. I'm not much of a party person but some "Trini's" really like to party!
St. James is another hot spot for liming and is known for the country's most famous bars. For instance "Smokey and Bunty" was quiet the liming spot back in the days. However, the night life seems to be shifting and gearing towards the more developed, vibrant and young vicinity of Woodbrook.
Besides bars, there are also a lot of clubs. I'm not much of a party person but some "Trini's" really like to party!
St. James is another hot spot for liming and is known for the country's most famous bars. For instance "Smokey and Bunty" was quiet the liming spot back in the days. However, the night life seems to be shifting and gearing towards the more developed, vibrant and young vicinity of Woodbrook.
We are no Ireland, which is famous for their drinking culture, but like them our city is filled with bars and what they call "pubs" short for public house. Like them it can be said that our country is known for its night life, alcohol, and vast number of bars and clubs, which gives shape to our urban place.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQv0Wc5IA5Q
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Does your text have anything to say about entertainment: pp 49, 90, 237.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. What is the social geography of these bars? What atmosphere do they create outside on the pavement for men, women, children, patrons etc etc... . Any positive or negative effects on public space?