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# Community-Oriented Shuffleboard Bars
Block Party Boasts a Spacious Patio and Summery Entertainment

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-12 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuffleboard-bar
References: [blockpartyhlp](https://www.blockpartyhlp.com/) & [theinfatuation](https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/block-party)

[Block Party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partners-coffee-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herd-mentality-ipa)." 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](https://www.instagram.com/christeyfur/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### 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.

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