Kicked Out of a Bar for Wearing a Kilt

**cavscout** · 13th February 09, 02:22 PM

It's likely a traditional 24" kilt worn at his pants waist which would appear to be under his belly. Raise the kilt waist up to his rib cage and it will be jsut about right normally.

It also appears that this photo is covered under the American St. Paddy's Day Dress Code

**siva011** · 13th February 09, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Phogfan86

Siva -- what show? What station? They need an e-mail, too.

He's all over 933 WMMR. And guaranteed if a letter was sent to them, the DJ's would read it on air, make fun of it, and encourage MORE people to harass kilties... maybe even make a contest out of it. It would be open season in Philly.

**GDub** · 13th February 09, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by jpo

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Anyway, while having my ID checked by the bouncer he asks if I am wearing anything beneath the kilt. Having gone un-bifurcated for nearly two years now, I answered honestly and without hesitation. Upon hearing that I was going regimental the bouncer informs me that I am violating the dress code and he won't let me in.

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I avoid "dress code" drinking establishments, but be that as it may, this would have been my exchange with said "bouncer:"

Bouncer: "You wearing anything under that kilt?"

Me: "How warm are your hands?"

(Thanks to The Wizard of BC for that one!)

BTW, welcome from the San Francisco Bay Area!

**Panache** · 13th February 09, 03:10 PM

Newcomer jpo had a bad experience at a business establishment from one of that establishment's employees.

Before everyone gets too excited I have a couple of questions.

Has jpo contacted the management of the establishment?

What was their response?

Unfortunately there are bad employees and simply poorly trained employees out there. I would be very curious to see what the manager's has to say about the incident.

Cheers

Jamie

**bchunter** · 13th February 09, 03:36 PM

First, welcome from NC. Second, too bad about the event and hopefully it will be the worst you ever encounter in a kilt.

**cavscout** · 13th February 09, 03:38 PM

When I can or am aware of the type of bar it is, I try to stay away from the "Paddy in a Box" type bars. The ones that "say" they are "Irish" or "Scottish". 99 times out of 100, they are just a sports bar with a lot of green accessories and a really crazy St. Paddy's Day party.

We have one here in ATL called the Loafing Leprechaun that falls into this category, IMHO. Everyone who was at that kilt night can surely vouch for this

**sathor** · 13th February 09, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by csbdr

Sorry, but I can't jump on the "tar and feather Kildare's" bandwagon. granted, he had no business asking, but what kind of response did you expect by actually telling him? When a bouncer asks, red flag should go up, hmmmm? Some communities actually interpret their indecent exposure laws pretty strictly. And there IS a double standard compared to women. Is it right?....nope....but it's there. Noone gets the real answer if they ask me.

I'd LIE in that situation.

Makes me think of a group I have heard about that fights for women's rights to be topless via the 14th amendment and equal protection. I almost wonder what their thoughts would be on this almost analog.

**Sammac** · 13th February 09, 05:00 PM

I agree with Panache. Contact management and see what happens. Give them a chance to strighten things out.

**RockyR** · 13th February 09, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

When I can or am aware of the type of bar it is, I try to stay away from the "Paddy in a Box" type bars. The ones that "say" they are "Irish" or "Scottish". 99 times out of 100, they are just a sports bar with a lot of green accessories and a really crazy St. Paddy's Day party.

When they first opened (their first 2 or 3 locations), they WERE Irish. They had Irish music every weekend and I had kilt nights there at least 1 night (if not twice) per weekend. Sometimes, we'd go from Kildares West Chester to Kildares KOP in 1 night. They 'imported their bar' from Ireland. They got all of their decorations from Ireland. They had an Irish Chef.

Then, just like most 'theme' bars, they stopped having Irish music every night and it became every Friday. Then Twice a month... then none. They now cater to the 'college crowd' of cover bands and DJ's.

Do I LIKE that they changed to cover bands? No. Do I know WHY they did it? Sure... $$$. You can't fault a business for wanting to follow the money.

Do I still have parties there and host kilt nights there? No.

**shawhighlander** · 13th February 09, 10:14 PM

I decided to visit Mulligan's Pub on 2nd Ave., here in Nashville. Never been there because it is surrounded by 'honky tonk' bars on Broadway. Anyway, while I was standing there waiting for my pint, I struck a conversation with the manager. "So, tell me about your Pub...?" He explained that they play only Irish music, as well as live Irish and British bands. ***

Too boot, the manager actually said, and I quote: "...And we definitely accept traditional dress"...as he nodded towards my kilt. +2!

Thought this might soften the recent blow.
Cheers,