The Star Wars theme plays into the speakers of the small, yet packed bar, a sign that the Wednesday night trivia at popular Marietta establishment Battle and Brew has started. Commonly referred to as BNB, the bar, showcases a different form of trivia appropriately titled “Geek Trivia”.
As the name suggests, it focuses more on aspects of “geek culture”, including, but definitely not limited to Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, various comic books and other science fiction films, BNB’s Wednesday night staple draws in a large crowd that normally would go unnoticed in mainstream bar culture.
But an alternative trivia night is barely the tip of the iceberg of what BNB has to offer. With 12 high powered, top-notch PCs, three big screen televisions, every video game system you could think of and even a complete Rock Band set and stage, BNB not only caters to the hardcore gamer, but is even inviting to the casual player who is seeking a change from the typical scene of large dance floors anda packed bars.
BNB’s menu consists of items such as a pizza burger, a hamburger with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, dragon bites, fried jalapeno cheese poppers, and a sandwich called The Final Level, something even Adam Richman (Man vs. Food) would squirm at the sight of.
“My favorite part of managing BNB is the social interaction that I get from the customers. I’m always talking with them and I enjoy being a part of their life,” said general manager Sean Hagler, an accomplished pianist and singer who occasionally performs at BNB.
BNB draws in a small, community-like crowd whose faces become more familiar as you frequent the establishment. On speaking about the returning customers, Hagler states “The success of BNB has always been having a finger on the pulse of our community, listening to what our customers like, and need, and tailoring our bar towards that.”
BNB also caters to the student crowd, offering $10 all-you-can-play passes on Mondays with a student ID. If you are looking for a new girl’s hangour, ladies get to play anything for free on Fridays.
Whether you want to emulate a Man vs. Food challenge or be your very own rock star complete with a Rock Band set, Battle and Brew is sure to be a nice change of pace for anyone who never thought that combining fun video games and awesome food could make a memorable evening for themselves and their friends.