What I witnessed at The Beacon CDA was pure discrimination. A young Latino man was harassed by a white customer, stayed calm, but was still the one kicked out. He even said, “We’re not safe here.” The bar staff sided with the aggressor. Unacceptable and unsafe for people of color.
Romeo Tinsley
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding an incident I recently witnessed at your establishment. As a white male and a long-time patron of local businesses in the area, I feel compelled to speak out after observing a disturbing display of unprofessionalism and what appeared to be blatant racial bias.
While visiting your location, I witnessed a kind and respectful gentleman being harassed by two individuals. They accused him of being loud and obnoxious—claims that were entirely unfounded based on my observations. The two individuals initiated the confrontation by getting in his face and attempting to escalate the situation. Despite their antagonistic behavior, the gentleman remained calm and composed throughout.
Shockingly, instead of addressing the real instigators, the management chose to remove (86) the gentleman from the premises. There was no justification for this action, and the only discernible factor in the decision seemed to be the color of his skin. It was a deeply troubling moment to witness, and frankly, one that left a lasting impression on me for all the wrong reasons.
I will be reporting this incident to the parent company responsible for operations on this block. It is unacceptable for any business to tolerate discriminatory behavior, let alone participate in it by siding with aggressors and punishing someone who did nothing wrong.
The way this situation was handled was not only unprofessional—it was disgusting. I urge you to seriously evaluate your management’s actions and consider the message being sent to patrons of all backgrounds.
Sonia Glab
DO NOT COME if you are from out of state. Bouncer confiscated my LEGITIMATE ID. Had to call the police in order to get it back. The CDA police were great and came quickly but the entire experience was incredibly frustrating. I showed the bouncer(s) my debit card (from a credit union in the same town/state as my ID), a picture of my passport and my student ID to no avail. Rude bouncers with a god complex. Didn’t even bother to apologize after the police returned my ID.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Greg K
HAD TO CALL THE POLICE ON THIS BAR!!!! Went here twice in one night. First time the service sucked. Insanely slow. Horrible music. Got a Coors. We came back an hour later because it was the only bar open. They rejected my ID and refused to give it back. I had to call the cops. 30 minutes later I finally got my ID back after the cops proved it’s real. Do not come here if you’re from out of state, they will reject your ID and you’ll waste your time with the police trying to get it back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christian Emerson
I’ve been a server for 10 years, The food was great but was definitely being hustled out by the server. Wasn’t finished with my food but when someone else said they were done they cleared the whole table.. would’ve been cool to finish eating
Joe Lykins
Great bangers and great selection of non-alcoholic beverages!
Richard Saunders
Best fish and chips in the area. Not too impressed with the full English... a real British banger instead of a brat and less soggy fried bread would be an improvement. Great staff and vibe.
Michael Munoz
We just got drinks, no food. The Grand Margarita was very good. The bartender was amazing. Very helpful and friendly. Cool old building with history.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Levi Grassi
Michel is really good guy. Best bartender here for sure
Why have agro bouncers intimidating customers instead of nice customer service at the door like a classy club. Lame
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tim Peterson
Nice bar great on new years. Good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mark S
One of the few reasonable bars around that doesn't gouge you on drinks. Good friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Alexis McKenzie
Delicious food my whole family can enjoy. Great atmosphere! The owners and their staff are incredibly welcoming to everyone and little ones! There’s games for every age to enjoy. Always a go to whenever downtown!
Joseph Halliday
The most unauthentic British food I’ve ever had. I cannot overstate how bad the food is. Terrible
Fun place!
What I witnessed at The Beacon CDA was pure discrimination. A young Latino man was harassed by a white customer, stayed calm, but was still the one kicked out. He even said, “We’re not safe here.” The bar staff sided with the aggressor. Unacceptable and unsafe for people of color.
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding an incident I recently witnessed at your establishment. As a white male and a long-time patron of local businesses in the area, I feel compelled to speak out after observing a disturbing display of unprofessionalism and what appeared to be blatant racial bias.
While visiting your location, I witnessed a kind and respectful gentleman being harassed by two individuals. They accused him of being loud and obnoxious—claims that were entirely unfounded based on my observations. The two individuals initiated the confrontation by getting in his face and attempting to escalate the situation. Despite their antagonistic behavior, the gentleman remained calm and composed throughout.
Shockingly, instead of addressing the real instigators, the management chose to remove (86) the gentleman from the premises. There was no justification for this action, and the only discernible factor in the decision seemed to be the color of his skin. It was a deeply troubling moment to witness, and frankly, one that left a lasting impression on me for all the wrong reasons.
I will be reporting this incident to the parent company responsible for operations on this block. It is unacceptable for any business to tolerate discriminatory behavior, let alone participate in it by siding with aggressors and punishing someone who did nothing wrong.
The way this situation was handled was not only unprofessional—it was disgusting. I urge you to seriously evaluate your management’s actions and consider the message being sent to patrons of all backgrounds.
DO NOT COME if you are from out of state. Bouncer confiscated my LEGITIMATE ID. Had to call the police in order to get it back. The CDA police were great and came quickly but the entire experience was incredibly frustrating. I showed the bouncer(s) my debit card (from a credit union in the same town/state as my ID), a picture of my passport and my student ID to no avail. Rude bouncers with a god complex. Didn’t even bother to apologize after the police returned my ID.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
HAD TO CALL THE POLICE ON THIS BAR!!!! Went here twice in one night. First time the service sucked. Insanely slow. Horrible music. Got a Coors. We came back an hour later because it was the only bar open. They rejected my ID and refused to give it back. I had to call the cops. 30 minutes later I finally got my ID back after the cops proved it’s real. Do not come here if you’re from out of state, they will reject your ID and you’ll waste your time with the police trying to get it back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’ve been a server for 10 years,
The food was great but was definitely being hustled out by the server. Wasn’t finished with my food but when someone else said they were done they cleared the whole table.. would’ve been cool to finish eating
Great bangers and great selection of non-alcoholic beverages!
Best fish and chips in the area. Not too impressed with the full English... a real British banger instead of a brat and less soggy fried bread would be an improvement. Great staff and vibe.
We just got drinks, no food. The Grand Margarita was very good. The bartender was amazing. Very helpful and friendly. Cool old building with history.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michel is really good guy. Best bartender here for sure
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Why have agro bouncers intimidating customers instead of nice customer service at the door like a classy club. Lame
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nice bar great on new years. Good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the few reasonable bars around that doesn't gouge you on drinks. Good friendly people.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food my whole family can enjoy. Great atmosphere! The owners and their staff are incredibly welcoming to everyone and little ones! There’s games for every age to enjoy. Always a go to whenever downtown!
The most unauthentic British food I’ve ever had. I cannot overstate how bad the food is. Terrible
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