Okay, if you live in Clearwater, then you've passed this corner 1,000 times, Hercules and Sunset Point, and never realized that there was a hidden gem, called Two-Buks Saloon. Once you enter, please notice the two hanging bucks on the wall (to the right) but the reason for the name is deeper. Why is it called Two Buks? The original owners were the Buckley brothers and when they said that they were gonna open a bar in Clearwater, everyone told them that it was a horrible idea for the two Buc-kley brothers and that it would be successful 'when pigs fly'. Well "oink-oink" since 2002! Every successive year that they survived they hung a flying pig from the ceiling (the one above our head sported a pair of hyper realistic brass ones). The menu is pub food and it's old-school delicious. Wings, Mozzarella Sticks that are oozing and hot, tots and fries - oh my.... I don't know about you, but if I'm having a couple of rounds, I need me some delicious pub food to go along with the drinks. The food quality is better than it needs to be and we noticed. The ambience is fun, light with musical playlists that were easy and accessible with some deep cuts thrown in every now and then. Thank Caleb (the amazing bartender) along with the local patrons who have exceptional taste for a playlist. The bar features a full arrangement, plus tons of beers on tap and in bottles. One thing to note - if you order a draft beer it will be served in a chilled frosty beer glass (in an old school glass mug); little detail that makes a big impression. And if you opt for a Stella Artois on draft - yes they do serve it in the Stella Chalice stem ware, also chilled in the freezer (how cool is that?) Cool! You a games guy/gal? You can play pool, darts, shuffle board and live bands.... Live music every Friday and Saturday night! See you there, ROGI
