Loud bars have been known to impose age restrictions during peak and busy hours, but a restaurant in Missouri is going viral for allowing patrons age 30 and older only in the evening.
Bliss Restaurant in Florissant, Missouri, about 20 miles from St. The owners say the move is to curb the “drama” of the younger crowd and create a space for older customers to enjoy happy hour in a more refined setting.
The restaurant, which features sumptuous West African and Caribbean cuisine, just opened last month and aims to make guests feel like they're on vacation.
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“I think Bliss is a home away from home,” owner Marvin Pate told local media SDK. “Of course, we've had a little backlash because of our policy, but that's OK, we're sticking to our code.”
ACTIvE bawl, the restaurant has a 2.5 star rating, although it has only been open for a few weeks. Patrons have written mixed reviews about the age requirement and how it affected their dining experience.
“Insufferable ageism,” one person wrote.
“I want age restrictions,” countered another. “I can actually hear myself thinking here and the vibes are immaculate.”
Bliss is open from 4pm to 10.30pm Wednesdays to Sundays, which means patrons under 30 (or 25, depending on gender) can only dine there from 4pm.
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“The restaurant is just something for older people to come in, have a happy hour, come get good food and not worry about some of the young people that bring some of that drama,” said assistant manager Erica Rhodes .
Bliss' rule follows a similar one Ohio bar's policy enforces a minimum age requirement of 30 for weekend entry to curb rowdy behavior.
“The amount of clientele we've been getting over the weekends has caused us to have to make adjustments for safety purposes,” Donerick's Pub Groveport wrote on Facebook at the time. “Keeping our customers safe is our top priority!”