Comments on: Martini Park Is Closed

By: Another Big Deal

Another Big Deal — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:43:30 +0000

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By: Eric R.

Eric R. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:00:19 +0000

Just talked to a bartender @ the shops, apparently 30% of all the DUI/DWI’s in the area originated from Martini Park.

I mean, have you seen the cougars still standing around 1:00 AM?

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:55:02 +0000

I’d be AMAZED if it was due to the economy…..Something run amuck for sure but NOT the economy…..

$10 martinis were being consumed there like 20 year olds after tapping a keg at a frat party!

Having gone to Loft 610 a few times I noticed the cougar crowd seemed to like that place but it’s bar area is smaller than Martini Park. I haven’t been to NYLO (hotel bar) but it seems like a logical spot.

I think Carsons will get a pick-up for awhile though….Due to size and music choices. Down Under has NOTHING on Martini Park re: ambiance but Loft 610 comes close.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:21:55 +0000

I know from a very reliable source it was completely due to under the table business deals and issue with their partnership agreements in addition to operating without a liquor license!

By: ChesterL

ChesterL — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:35:29 +0000

Yeah, I live at Shops at Legacy and Martini Park was always busy!!! There’s no way it closed because of lack of business! I have heard several reports of pending lawsuits against them (for people being over-served, then getting in accidents). Also heard rumors that City of Plano officals weren’t happy because it has become too much of a wild party spot!

By: Lookin4newMP

Lookin4newMP — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:35:58 +0000

I heard it was done for good from an ex employee that lives in my apartment complex. also i been going there for a while and there drinks were pricey but not that bad for the party enviroment you recived also I heard there deejay is going to start doing a weekend thing at Fox Sports Grill across the street sence there dead from 10oclock on!!

By: Darkwalker

Darkwalker — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:54:30 +0000

Horrible, horrible news. I love a good martini: even if it’s overpriced and pretentious. Plus the eye-candy there was fun.

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:44:51 +0000

Recent Couger sighting…they’re on the move and have split their cougarpack between Loft 610 and NYLO

By: Lucky

Lucky — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:50:59 +0000

Yep….$13 for a beer and shot gets rediculous….and who voted for the dualing keyboards? Cool when it opened but definitely over rated!!

By: Eathan

Eathan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:16:38 +0000

I agree with Annablee, the problem was/is TABC previously. With out the ability to sell liquor, they can’t keep the doors open. Several Collin County bars have gone through the same thing based on the ratio of food they claim to sell to obtain the TABC lisc.

I’m sure Carson’s will continue to be the Cougars Den.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:56:28 +0000

poor management!! Remember Down Under Pub & Grub shutting down suddenly and then opening back up a couple of weeks later. How can a place be that busy and charge that much for a drinks that costs so little to make? Charge a cover charge too? Something is fishy.

By: Todd M

Todd M — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:13:11 +0000

I love a good conspiracy theory! Yep, if they had parties on the books and were always busy, something else must be afoot…. Maybe they got nailed for allowing underage drinking? Aren’t 19-yr-olds the favorite prey of cougars??

By: Annabelle O'Malley

Annabelle O'Malley — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:04:54 +0000

I think this has a lot less to do with $15 martinis than licensing problems with TABC… they’ve had trouble since opening and seems awful sudden, no? Parties on the books? Freshly emailed drink menus? I smell a big fat lie. And I bet they’ll be open again by next summer as “Martini Parque”…

By: M

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:25:14 +0000

$8? They are more like $10 a drink. Still it’s odd because it’s always so busy in there and I actually enjoyed their appetizers even though they were overpriced too!!

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:40:28 +0000

I guess “current state of the economy” means nobody wants to pay $8 for a drink anymore

By: Dustin

Dustin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:25:32 +0000

MMMMMM Cougars!

By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:32:30 +0000

heh it’s funny…cuz Loft 610 has become a cougar den lately…wonder if they took Martini Parks business?

By: whoknew

whoknew — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:03:44 +0000

What are considered the cougar dens of the South, East and West?

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:37:13 +0000

Oh no, which bar will take its place as the cougar den of the north?