New Bar in Hamtown.

[1KielsonDrive]

Skipper's Hamtown bar to open soon. Watch for it - 9735 Conant Street between Edwin and Evaline. :D 1KielsonDrive@live.com

[pgn421]

what did it used to be? Norwalk Bar?

[DetroitPlanner]

Is this owned by the Downtown Skipper?

[pgn421]

It's the old , Cactus Jakes, or something like that

[jams]

Will bumper stickers be available?

[1KielsonDrive]

what did it used to be? Norwalk Bar?
The Chill & Mingle. Prior to that it was Sneaky Pete's.

[1KielsonDrive]

Is this owned by the Downtown Skipper?
Yuuuuupppppp!

[1KielsonDrive]

Will bumper stickers be available?
Anything for Jams. Even if you haven't stopped by the Dally or called or emailed.

[tahleel]

What kind of crowd are you looking to attract? Drink or food specials?

-Tahleel

[1KielsonDrive]

What kind of crowd are you looking to attract? Drink or food specials?

-Tahleel
A mixed crowd. It won't be a club. More like a neighborhood bar with a wine list and coffees. Opening will be bare bones just to get the buzz out there. Coffee and food will come later. This is an evolution born of economic distress. I need to buy a job. Ha, ha, - kidding - but only partially. I've wanted another bar in Detroit or Hamtramck for a long time. As much as I'd have liked going back into Detroit, I don't ever want to deal with city hall in Detroit again. I love the city but hate the adminstration and bureaucrats - for most part. Detroit is agonizingly difficult to do business with. I'll see how Hamtramck is.

[texorama]

Lot of us like coffee houses but also want a drink and/or a sandwich from time to time. Could be a winner.

[1KielsonDrive]

Skipper's Hamtown is up and running. 9735 Conant Street between Edwin and Evaline. Open at 6PM monday through saturday. Earlier hours coming soon. You'll be able to see the joint as you walk/crawl/drive by - I got the electricity restored to the awning. It still says Chill & Mingle. Skipper's Hamtown will replace the old name in the spring. If you're interested in a dart or pool league, email me at 1kielsondrive@live.com. If you're interested in showing your art or reading from your book - holler. Consider hosting your non-religious, non-partisan, political fund raiser at Skipper's. Wanna do a performance? Let's talk.

[1KielsonDrive]

Stop in friday and saturday evenings after 6PM. Darts and juke are due for delivery. A few new beers have been added to the already lengthy selection, as well as a port wine and wines by the glass. See'ya!

[1KielsonDrive]

I'd sure like to see a bunch of new Hamtown faces gracing my barroom tonight. You can walk in and crawl out. It ain't too far from anything in Hamtown.

[1KielsonDrive]

Friday was a good night at Skipper's Hamtown. Not real busy, but some new faces from the neighborhood stopped by. It's nice to have Hamtowners discover my place. Those who came in met and enjoyed discussion and music with other's. We're on a roll.

[Alfie1a]

is that the place next door to a chiropractic clinic?

you should put this in the connections part of the forum. I don't think many people look in here.

[1KielsonDrive]

is that the place next door to a chiropractic clinic?

you should put this in the connections part of the forum. I don't think many people look in here.
Yes. Thanks for the tip Alfie.

[RickBeall]

There is a tae-kwondo gym right next door. So ... so ... go to Skippers and if you earn it, he will give you a black belt in marital arts drinking.

[1KielsonDrive]

There is a tae-kwondo gym right next door. So ... so ... go to Skippers and if you earn it, he will give you a black belt in marital arts drinking.
Rick, I'll leave the 'marital arts' to you. I'll handle the 'martial arts drinking'. Arrrggghhh.

[gnome]

sounds like you need a to name a drink after your neighbor, "The Tae-Kwondon't"

[tkierpiec]

Are you still planning on a pool league? My boyfriend and I might be interested in that! We aren't that great :) but it we have been playing weekly at Snooker's and a league would be great!

[1KielsonDrive]

Are you still planning on a pool league? My boyfriend and I might be interested in that! We aren't that great :) but it we have been playing weekly at Snooker's and a league would be great!
Yes, a pool league and a dart league are definitely in the planning. Billy, the former owner of the Comet Bar and Mary 'Cookie' Wolfe, from the Flying Apron, formerly at Eastern Market, are putting them together. I'll post information as soon as it's available.

[1KielsonDrive]

Are you still planning on a pool league? My boyfriend and I might be interested in that! We aren't that great :) but it we have been playing weekly at Snooker's and a league would be great!
You certainly can't be any worse than I am.

[RickBeall]

I went to Skipper's Hamtown Saturday night and he hit me with my favorite drink. I slammed it down and cast a evil eye on the scurvey crowd around me.

Okay, so it was just a cola ... and the only scurvey person in the crowd was probably me. But I had some great conversation. Skipper is a great host!

[1KielsonDrive]

I went to Skipper's Hamtown Saturday night and he hit me with my favorite drink. I slammed it down and cast a evil eye on the scurvey crowd around me.

Okay, so it was just a cola ... and the only scurvey person in the crowd was probably me. But I had some great conversation. Skipper is a great host!
"scurvey crowd"? Hey Beall, I resemble that remark. (Thanks, Rick).

[1KielsonDrive]

Skipper's Hamtown open @ 1OAM on Punchki day, February 16th. Come on in for the usual pre-lenten debauchery. Great selection of beer and liquors, Polish Muslim music, coffee and Punchki's. Cookie Mary behind the bar, and maybe John Cummings too. And all of the little Polish Leprechauns hanging out. I think I'm getting my Catholic Holidays mixed up. We've been recognized by a world expert on bars and clubs, 'The Hoov' from the DY Gar Wood link, as one of the smallest and worst clubs in Hamtramck, and maybe Detroit too. What a distinction! Find out for yourself.

[1KielsonDrive]

See the above! Skipper's Hamtown is recognized as one of the worst bars in Hamtramck, and maybe even in the metro-Detroit area, by none other than, Mark 'Shrillrockin' Hooper, formerly of the Gar Wood Mansion. What an endorsement. Come on by and see for yourself. Happy Punchki Day! Make the best of it because as of wednesday you have to pray and do penance for 40 days.

[1KielsonDrive]

Anyone want some two day old Poonchkies? Free Punchkies to the first 100 customers through the door tonight. No purchase necessary. All flavors. Even cream filled. Yum! Skipper's Hamtown Bar - tonight only. Well, maybe tommorrrow too if they aren't all gone. www.skippershamtown.com (http://www.skippershamtown.com)

[1KielsonDrive]

Skipper's Hamtown is now open at 4PM monday through friday and 6PM on saturday until 2AM each morning. Stop by and say 'hello' to John Lopez, former manager of Union Street and Majestic and former owner, co-owner of The Atlas Global Bistro and Twingo's. Lopez is holding the bar on afternoons. Try one of our extensive selections of imported, light beers, micro brews and house wines. Great vintage music on the juke from Skipper's Downtown and The Stray Dog Cafe. Skipper's Hamtown = 9735 Conant Street@Evaline Hamtramck, MI 48212 = 248 895 6301 = www.skippershamtown.com (http://www.skippershamtown.com)

[1KielsonDrive]

Check out Skipper's (http://www.Skipper's) beer and wine lists at www.skippershamtown.com (http://www.skippershamtown.com). We now have 6 NA and 2 gluten free beers, as well as a selection of wines by the glass. Wine by the bottle is coming soon. John Lopez, former owner/co-owner of the Atlas Global Bistro, Twingo's and manager of Union Street and The Majestic, is now on staff afternoons, monday through friday.

[1KielsonDrive]

DETROIT RED WING PLAYOFF GAMES on teevee. Midnight happy hour drink specials. Open until 2AM monday throught saturday. Backyard patio coming soon. Hold your meetings and special events here. Go to www.skippershamtown.com (http://www.skippershamtown.com) to get on our mail list. Looking forward to seeing you.

[1KielsonDrive]

Skipper's Hamtown Bar OPEN MIC. Beginning this tuesday at 9PM and continuing each tuesday at 9PM. Hosted by Rachael Taylor. Bring your ax and your art. Show and tell. Slammin' and jammin' with old friends and new. Hope to see you. www.skippershamtown.com (http://www.skippershamtown.com)