IN the past, people used to go into bars and nightclubs to drink and dance the night away. Today bars have included other commercial activities that were not seen in the past. Report by Tawanda Marwizi
In most bars, patrons are required to pay $1 before they get in, especially during peak entertainment time.
“I paid $1 to gain entrance into this bar and that’s what they do especially after working hours.
“Even though there are no activities taking place in the bar, you are required to pay $1 or $2,” said Tichaona Matovhore who was at a local bar.
Pole dancing has also emerged to be one of the hottest activities in the local bars with dancers like Beverly Sibanda and Zoey Sifelani storming the scene.
Certain nightclubs in the city have reportedly engaged strippers to boost business.
“If you want to see strippers go to . . . (name supplied) because girls take advantage that people who usually drink at the place are rich so the only way to lure them is to strip,” said one woman who identified herself as Mavis.
Some bars have added foodcourts .
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Biggie Chinoperekwi, owner of a local bar, said there was need now to change these local bars so that they can suit what is taking place in modern day society. “Yes, there are changes that are taking place in our local bars because we have to suit our modern society.
“In our bar, we have introduced a place called Mubako where soft music will be played and besides there is a food court so that people drink and eat at the same time,” said Chinoperekwi.
Another bar has turned to be a soccer pub and is named Barcelona after the popular Spanish Football Club and whenever there is a football match, everyone has to pay a $2 to get into the pub.
These local bars seem to have changed from what they used to do in the past where people could just come and enjoy beer without paying an entry fee.
