Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Springboro opens

A ten-year, semi-pro pool player has taken over ownership of the new bar in Springboro, the Whiskey Barrel Saloon on W. Central Avenue.

“Our team, Almost Heroes, won a world championship last year for an event out in Las Vegas,” said Jim Myers, who was born and raised in Vandalia. “The VNBA Team Tournament had 680 teams competing from all over the world.”

On Tap and Bottled: “We have a lot of higher-end bourbons, and bourbons you can’t get anywhere else, like Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Elijah Craig, and Makers 46,” said Myers.

They also have the newest craft beers and signature mixed drinks.

Features: 6 Diamond Billiards tables, Touch Tunes music system, relaxed lounge seating, dance floor, 30-foot bar seating/drink rail, and free WiFi.

Menu: boneless wings/sauce; 1/2 lb. cue burger; White Castle sliders with cheese; popcorn shrimp, French bread pizza; basket of fries; pretzel bread sticks, spinach/artichoke dip, grilled chicken nachos and sampler platters.

Events: Monday: 7 p.m. Live Trivia Night by D’AGA Entertainment; Tuesday: Karaoke; Wednesday: WB in-house league play; Thursday: Ladies’ Night 5 p.m. to close with drink/appetizer specials; 80s Night; Friday: Celebration Night 3 p.m. to close with DJ Mick and Dance Party; Saturday: Live music 8 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday: NFL Ticket/and Pool Tournament (Chip, 8 Ball, 9 Ball)

Future Plans: Myers will continuing live music on Saturdays, create a painted dance floor, get a new sign for Whiskey Barrel “Saloon” instead of “Bar and Billiards.” Emphasis will be on signature shots and signature drinks and that’s taken off really well.

“Basically, I just want it to be a really good local Springboro neighborhood bar,” he said. “Come in and check it out.”

Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight Monday-Thursday; noon to 12:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Information: Located at 857 W. Central Avenue, Springboro; phone: (937) 743-5995; web: whiskeybarrelbar.com

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