Capitol - THE ROCKING HELL

Capitol is not a new pub. In fact, it is not even a nice-looking pub. Standing outside the building, the unassuming image of it all, and the dodgy staircase leading down to the basement where the pub is located, and the even dodgier staircase leading up to the restaurant, or whatever they have on top, will probably make one think twice about venturing in. But though first impressions are unflattering, you should definitely venture in, because what awaits the customer inside is a potential blast of a night.

Mainly a younger crowd, consisting of locals, & foreigners afield is to be expected on regular basis. Tourists, expats, those who accidentally ended up there, not knowing what country they’re in, and those who know where they are but wish they weren’t, could all be expected around the bar.

You are likely to meet people from just about any walk of life, and spring up a decent casual conversation with either the customers or the ultra-friendly staff. That’s right, ultra-friendly staff. Don’t be surprised to go to Capitol with the honest and genuine intend to have couple of beers before leaving.

That is of course, until you meet the feisty, fiery-eyed redhead bartender and her equally charming friend, who will happily drown you in shots, half of which are usually on the house. Another thing: do not attempt contemplating to out-drink the feisty redhead in a tequila shot competition. A dozen shots later, she will smile at you as if nothing ever happened, while you’d be probably half way on the floor, thinking you were struck by a goods train. And no, she doesn’t water-down her shots. You’ve been warned.

Super-friendly staff, good customers, cheap booze ( depending on what you fancy) is further complimented by an excellent taste of music – contemporary, alternative, with the occasional rocking one for a better drinking inspiration.

The music, as said, is great, that is unless of course you happen to go there on That day of the week. We cannot be certain of the day, it could be Thursdays, it could be Wednesdays, it may or may not even be all Thursdays or Wednesdays. But be on the alert.

There is a performance of a band which goes on for hours. It is monotonous, boring, annoying, and could lead to either sudden and urgent suicidal tendencies, or the irresistible desire to assault the person near you. ….hahahahaha ;)))) …. Best avoided at all cost.

If you go there on a Friday or Saturday(like me), you are guaranteed a good time, and the usual overcrowding at the bar.