By Anna Olson and Chelsey McKenney
People flock to The Fishtail Tavern to enjoy a delicious variety of chicken wings, the cool vibe of the juke box, and of course the $1 draft beers. However, some may no longer get the full experience.
Come Thursday, “The Tail” kicks it up a notch with a DJ and a dance floor but once that clock hits ten, if you’re not 21 you better see yourself to the door.
“We had some issues with people who were underage trying to drink illegally,” said Fishtail owner Dave Rogers.
Although Fishtail is open to all ages the employees recently came to a mutual censuses that due to the darkness, crowded room, and loud music on Thursday nights it’s very difficult to keep track of those who are underage.
“Dave basically decided and we all agree, we hated to do it, but it is just not worth taking the risk of having underage people in the building after the food service stops,” said Michael McIsaac, a waiter at Fishtail.
The new rule soon swirled around campus and hit some students by surprise.
“I don’t think it’s fair, everyone should be able to go on Thursdays. They should be able to keep an eye on people who aren’t 21,” said Jack O’Connor, a Castleton Junior.
However, Rogers explains that this wasn’t the initial plan.
“It wasn’t initially what we wanted to do, but we didn’t want to jeopardize our liquor license,” said Rogers.
Although it’s hard for the Fishtail employees to show people to the door, they believe this new rule has worked for the better.
“The new rule is for legality reasons and I like it, it makes my job easier,” said Fishtail bouncer, Ethan Zorzi.
The Fishtail Tavern is known and enjoyed by people of all ages, but from now on if you’re looking to break it down on the dance floor on Thursday nights you better be 21.
“We just feel we are able to monitor the situation better,” said Rogers.
People flock to The Fishtail Tavern to enjoy a delicious variety of chicken wings, the cool vibe of the juke box, and of course the $1 draft beers. However, some may no longer get the full experience.
Come Thursday, “The Tail” kicks it up a notch with a DJ and a dance floor but once that clock hits ten, if you’re not 21 you better see yourself to the door.
“We had some issues with people who were underage trying to drink illegally,” said Fishtail owner Dave Rogers.
Although Fishtail is open to all ages the employees recently came to a mutual censuses that due to the darkness, crowded room, and loud music on Thursday nights it’s very difficult to keep track of those who are underage.
“Dave basically decided and we all agree, we hated to do it, but it is just not worth taking the risk of having underage people in the building after the food service stops,” said Michael McIsaac, a waiter at Fishtail.
The new rule soon swirled around campus and hit some students by surprise.
“I don’t think it’s fair, everyone should be able to go on Thursdays. They should be able to keep an eye on people who aren’t 21,” said Jack O’Connor, a Castleton Junior.
However, Rogers explains that this wasn’t the initial plan.
“It wasn’t initially what we wanted to do, but we didn’t want to jeopardize our liquor license,” said Rogers.
Although it’s hard for the Fishtail employees to show people to the door, they believe this new rule has worked for the better.
“The new rule is for legality reasons and I like it, it makes my job easier,” said Fishtail bouncer, Ethan Zorzi.
The Fishtail Tavern is known and enjoyed by people of all ages, but from now on if you’re looking to break it down on the dance floor on Thursday nights you better be 21.
“We just feel we are able to monitor the situation better,” said Rogers.
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