The call
The documented visit included karaoke and strong drinks. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Karaoke
- Strong drinks
Best for
- Karaoke nights
- A classic dive bar
Bar
The Lamplighter
A Mission Hills dive bar where Roger has done karaoke for over a decade; the drinks are strong but not mixology-driven, and it's a cash-only, legit dive.
From Roger’s Foursquare
Roger’s tips on The Lamplighter
Grab a drink and sing away
Posted
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 2 times on Swarm, most recently Apr 1, 2018. See the check-in log
2019-08-26day precision · source explicit
“You really come here for the karaoke.”
Roger said he's done karaoke here for over a decade; the drinks are strong but not mixology-driven, and it's a legit cash-only dive bar.
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- From the order notes
- Pork chop · Whiskey cocktails
- Go for
- Dinner and drinks · A polished night out
Latest recordRecommended 2022
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A Mission Hills liquor store Roger rated five stars for its selection, singling out sours and Belgian-style ales as standouts.
- From the order notes
- Sour ales · Belgian-style ales
- Go for
- A serious sour and Belgian ale selection
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The only taco shop open late in Mission Hills, per Roger, though the burrito nearly always arrives rushed — either the meat isn't properly warmed or the tortilla is hard as a rock; open 24/7, but he says come with low expectations.
- From the order notes
- Go for
- Late-night food when nothing else is open, with low expectations
Latest recorded visit2019
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A whiskey-forward Normal Heights cocktail bar Roger frequented from its opening, praised for fair prices, a deep whiskey list led by the Wolf Ticket, and a Burnside-shared food menu.
- From the order notes
- Wolf Ticket whiskey cocktail · Don't Eat Yellow Snow Popsicle · Tater tots · Cubano sandwich
- Go for
- Whiskey cocktails at fair prices · Trivia and bingo nights
Latest recordDate unavailable
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Harbor Music Hall
Bar
Roger rated this 3 stars after checking it out for live music; he noted a decent crowd, though many were friends of the jazz group playing, and said the server was quick to get drinks and food out.
- From the order notes
- Go for
- Live jazz · Drinks and quick service
Latest recorded visit2016-11-20