by Emma Sporleder, Student Reporter
The Bull Smokehouse and Saloon or “The Bull,” formerly known as The Angry Bull Saloon, has re-opened under new owners, Pete and Courtney Nesseralla.
The restaurant and bar offers an all-new menu and atmosphere. In the past, The Angry Bull Saloon was exclusive to ages 21 and older. But with the changes that have been made to the new business, The Bull is now open to all ages with no cover charge and no smoking.
Nesseralla and his staff have revamped the building by adding 21 new seats and, because of the adjustments, the maximum capacity changed from 99 to 136 patrons.
The menu includes a build-your-own burger, appetizers, barbeque, and more.
Pete Nesseralla said, “The new menu will give us the opportunity to improve ticket time and speed things up for better service.”
Due to the changes that have been made, The Bull now welcomes all atmospheres because it allows Alva to have another family-friendly restaurant that doubles as a nightlife experience for adults and college students.
If you aren’t in the mood for food, The Bull has pool tables and pool tournaments that will be held on Monday nights. It also has Jenga games and cup-pong tables.
Sebastian Escalante, a NWOSU graduate student and a longtime employee at The Bull, said: “The changes that Pete and Courtney have made during the transition are going to make this establishment even better. The Bull is the perfect place for college students to gather and celebrate events and enjoy a good meal. We are all looking forward to serving the community and hope to see everyone out there.”
The Bull’s liquor license is still pending, but the owners are looking forward to obtaining it. Once the liquor license is active, the bar will be blocked off to anyone under the age of 21.
The hours will be 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Wednesday. Thursday through Saturday will be considered “college nights,” and the hours will change from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The dinner menu will end at 9 p.m. every night. Appetizers will be served until 10 p.m. during the beginning of the week. During college nights, they will be served until midnight.
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