Long Weekend on the Road-- Part 3

THE CURVE INN April 17th

We quite accidentally discovered the Curve Inn by accident, having turned too soon once on our way back to the Route 66 Hotel. We drove by this building and said, "Wow, that is a bar" and very close to the hotel. We hadn't seen it because it is behind a McDonald's.

We've been back every time we've stayed in Springfield. This is a classic Roadhouse. If TGIF, Chilis, or Applebee's are your thing, don't go here. It can get a tad rowdy sometimes and is always fun with really fine bartenders to keep the food and drinks coming. We've met some interesting characters.

"Mom" is an especially delightful person. She is about 80 and in at least once a week to play darts. She is every one's favorite, and affectionately called "Mom,"a name she seems to enjoy.

We really enjoy the Friday afternoon beer garden bands. They've already started it this April and there was a solo performer playing out there before a big crowd. Another deejay/karaoke guy was setting up inside to take over after the outside entertainment ended at 10 PM, but I was gone before that.

Great food and prices as well. Drinks are reasonable and there's always a special. Tonight's was all Bud products for $2 a bottle.

A Definite Visit When in the Springfield Area. --RoadDog