THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012
DRINKING
PAGE 9
Bars adjust specials for summer
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KU graduate Elizabeth Cunningham takes a drink at Quinton's Bar & Deli Thursday night after ordering from bartender James Stephenson, a senior from Little River, Kan. Quinton's has daily specials such as $3 Long Islands and $1 Aquatini shots on Thursdays.
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Bars are looking for different ways to maintain popularity this summer.
Tonic and Mass St. Pub, more commonly known as Tonic, manager Michael Surface said the bar uses different promotions to help maintain business. On Thursday nights, Tonic offers free cover for women until midnight.
Tonic, 728 Massachusetts St., also uses social media to advertise various drink specials throughout the summer.
"If you follow Tonic on Twitter, (@TonicLawrence), we have special offers for VIP entrance, free cover, or VIP room giveaways during the summer." Surface said. "Twitter is the best way to stay informed on events, parties, and special offers."
Surface said Tonic has maintained good business throughout the two years it has been open, which includes summertime.
While Tonic uses various promotions in order to draw in students, Quinton's Bar and Deli, 615 Massachusetts St., maintains a lot of the same specials they have
throughout the school year.
Quinton's employee James Stephenson says they do see a drop off in business during the summer, but Tuesday and Thursday nights maintain popularity all year.
Stephenson said on Tuesday nights they offer $2.50 draws, but sometimes change specials in order to draw a bigger crowd.
"Once in awhile, we will have specials like $2 anything, which we use to get a different crowd to come in. Those nights are pretty popular, and it is something we will do randomly throughout the summer," Stephenson said.
On Thursday nights, Quinton's offers "wine night." For $12, the
bar offers five different four-ounce samples, along with a full glass of your favorite wine.
Quinton's doesn't change its prices during the summer, but it's open every day, and they offer various drink specials for each day.
Richard Arnett, a senior from Shawnee, said he enjoys the bar atmosphere in the summer because there are fewer students around.
"It is definitely a lot more laid back, and it is easier to get drinks at the bar during the summer," Arnett said. "The bar scene is almost better, just because it isn't as crowded. You can move around easier."
—Edited by Allison Kohn
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