CANDY'S MAGIC PUB IN SHIRLEY LONG ISLAND

This entry was submitted by my friend Lisa. This wonderful establishment goes by the name of CANDY’S MAGIC PUB in Shirley Long Island. She went there to see her boyfriend's band play at a black metal show.

From what I can gather, they try to get the kids in the place by having bands play.

Here is what she had to say about this place.

Lisa-
So I asked for a glass of wine at this place, and the old broad behind the counter opened a tiny refridgerator behind the bar and pulled out one of those twist off top mini bottles. She then poured it in a cup. Oh, there was smoking inside and the pool table had no balls.



Here is Lisa pointing out some of the lovely art work on the wall behind the bar and the sweet Knicks jacket that barley covers up an even sweeter grey mini mullet.

Good work Lisa. If you send in more pictures I will post them.

This guy is saying "GAAAHHHHH MEEETAALL GHAAAAAAA!!!!!".

Nothing says METAL like glittery unicorns!!

There is SO much to say about this image. The unicorn art, the framing. All of that stuff is fine, but look at the walls! The bubble gum looking sponge work is magnifique!

THE HOLLAND BAR ON 9TH AVE BETWEEN 39TH AND 40TH

Dave and I met at my new favorite bar in Manhattan. It is called the Holland Bar and man is it horrible/wonderful. It is on 9th Avenue between 39th and 40th, just a few blocks from the Port Authority bus terminal. This being only my second time there I didn't feel all too comfortable taking pictures of the inmates, but I will next time. In the past two times that I have been there, there have been junkies, old Chinese guys yelling about baseball, hookers, pimps and all other sorts of nefarious characters. It is the BEST in Manhattan!

Take note: If you do decide to go to The Holland, there is no name on the outside. It just says BAR in big letters. And the sign was painted with a brush and shitty black house paint. Also, be sure to bring only cash and not too much of it. Don't be shocked if there is a lot of agression and perchance, a fist fight.

Here is a review or two.

Our bartender Sharkey. He was fond of telling us that he had a bat behind the bar that is still "in use". This guy also warned me to watch my cash as there was a junkie eyeing it. Nice.

Dave and I enjoying the smell and ambiance.

The Holland bar used to be in the Holland Men's hotel. When the hotel closed down, they put the sign in the bar. They also have the previous owner's ashes in there as well. I think that they have illegal Chinese immigrant housing upstairs now, as I saw about 20 or so old Chinese guys coming out of the unmarked and shabby building. They cram into rooms of 10 guys and pay next to nothing in rent.

My MYSPACE picture. Done in a urine soaked men's room a block away from the Port Authority.

All in all The Holland is a fine establishment. Shitty jukebox, scary crowd, poor décor and the ashes of the previous owner on display. There are even thinly veiled threats from the management.

We should expect to see great things from the Holland.