Block Party is a shuffleboard bar that is located in Highland Park, Los Angeles. The establishment has an overall wholesome presence as it is focused on the experience and the community. Launched by award-winning bartender Jason Eisner, Block Party's menu is dedicated to supporting "craft breweries and small production winemakers." This ultimately makes the product available to a wider audience. With regard to the food menu, the shuffleboard bar partners with Southern California food trucks and has a 'Bring Your Own Grub' policy, if one wishes to have outside food on the premises.
What makes Block Party a special place is its dedication to independent brewers, its spacious and inviting patio, as well as the cruise ship-sized shuffleboard. The combination of these features makes for a pleasant and laid-back experience.
Photo Credits: Block Party, Christopher Wormald
What's Driving This Trend
- Community-focused Bars
- Opportunity to create more niche bars focused on inclusivity and unique experiences to foster a sense of belonging.
- BYOF (bring Your Own Food) Policies
- New businesses can incorporate a BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) policy to create an enhanced sense of community and a gathering space for people who want to eat with each other.
- Support for Independent Brewers
- Bringing niche craft beer or wine flavors can add to the unique customer experience, and potentially even help to grow a small business.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality and Entertainment
- These trends provide opportunity to attract a wider range of customers looking for unique experiences outside of traditional restaurants and bars.
- Craft Beer and Wine Industries
- Partnerships with small-production winemakers or breweries could lead to increased sales and customer loyalty from venue owners.
- Food Truck Industry
- Opportunity for expanded business as partnerships with shuffleboard bars like Block Party could bring increased visibility and revenue, and potentially even make for a more stable business model for food truck operators.
