MacArthur Bar

From noon until the early hours, the MacArthur Bar offers comfort and cheer to its patrons. Its proprietor, Mr Joe Sullivan, named it in homage to the famed song ‘MacArthur Park’. However, the inevitable debate over the song’s correct title has fuelled many an altercation in the wake of ‘Happy Hour’ overindulgence. Should you find yourself at its door, it would be wise to avoid discussing the much-disputed ‘S’ in its signage – or lack thereof.

Within the MacArthur Bar’s hallowed walls, the house band’s lead vocalist, Barry, fancies himself the embodiment of Springsteen. Alas, the consensus among patrons, even in their inebriated states, holds that Barry’s sober renderings leave a great deal to be desired. Regrettably, owing to a solemn vow to his sister, Joe has sworn never to dismiss his nephew from his post. Barry’s performances have gradually diminished in duration to mitigate the growing unrest – a compromise offering solace to the regular clientele.