Flip Flops bar had their grand opening Wednesday, Aug. 19. The bar is located on South College Street in the building that used to be Bogey's.
"We had a great turn out," said Jonathon Maedor, general manager of Flip Flops. "I don't even know how many people we had in here, but definitely more sales than Bogey's ever did. It was really impressive seeing as it was a Wednesday night with the other bars downtown."
Mitch White, bar manager of Flip Flops, said he was impressed as well with the turn out for the grand opening.
"It is a very beachy atmosphere, and kind of like a Wet Willy's knock - off with a daiquiri lounge," White said.
Flip Flops is connected with the same bars Ace Amerson, of The Real World fame, had previously opened in different locations, Maedor said.
Flip Flops offers a variety of live music three nights out of the week. They are looking for any kind of jam band, southern rock or classic rock bands to play, including music like O.A.R., Dave Matthews and '70s or '80s themed bands.
"We are targeting anybody and everybody that wants to come in," Maedor said. "We have a full restaurant menu from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., and after that we have a late night menu for people who may want some fried food after they have been drinking."
He said Flip Flops offers a daily happy hour from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. They are known for their $4 daiquiris as well as a full liquor bar and offer discounts on all drinks during happy hour.
As far as drink specials go, White said they offer specials for each day.
Mondays they offer 22 ounces of draft beer for $3.
Tuesdays are $4 pitchers of their wide variety of draft beer.
Wednesdays are $6 daiquiris all night.
Thursdays is ladies night with $3 mimosas and $1 pink panty pull down shots.
Fridays and Saturdays are live Jam Bands.
"We aren't going to charge cover the first couple of weeks," Maedor said. "We just want Auburn to come out and experience us and have a good time."
Flip Flops is looking at offering a unique style and atmosphere that they hope will set them apart from other restaurants and bars in the surrounding Auburn-Opelika area.
"We are looking at bringing in about 10 tons of sand in the parking lot to have some beach parties along with beach volleyball," Maedor said. "The first Auburn football away game we are going to set up a big projector for people to watch the game on the porch. This will be a neat draw for people to come out to Flip Flops to watch the game and order some drinks."
Flip Flops is open Sunday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.
Old Sole Band played at the grand opening of Flip Flops Wednesdays night, Aug. 19.
"It was a lot of fun and a pretty good amount of people there," said Patrick Wall, the bass player of Old Sole Band. "I think the bar has a good shot at doing well, if people will just go out there and give it a good shot. They have really good drink specials as well."
So far, both the daiquiri lounge and the food have gotten positive reactions. And Auburn students seem smitten with the atmosphere as well.
"Flip Flops is the perfect addition to Auburn's restaurant establishments," said Brittany Godwin, a senior in public administration. "Not only is the food and drinks great, but it is the perfect atmosphere to spend any night out."
Flip Flops restaurant and bar is a unique get-a-way to bring a new look to Auburn with their beach themed patio and eight flavored daiquiri wall.
Come out to Flip Flops any night of the week to enjoy a discounted daiquiri, liquor drink or beer. As well as Ladies night on Thursdays.
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