Abigail Wright

Review of Elbo Room - Night Club

I found myself bar hopping on Ft. Lauderdale beach...

I found myself bar hopping on Ft. Lauderdale beach for my birthday. I had gone to several other restaurants/bar then finally ended up at Elbo Room as it sits right on the corner across from where I had parked. From the moment I walked in the security guy had a little attitude because there are several entrances and "I chose the farthest one so I made him walk". I initially laughed this off. We walk in to a small crowd and live music which seemed like a good time. After being there for a while buying drinks, requesting a few songs and dancing the gentleman started to sing the national anthem. My friend (black woman) and another patron (white man) decided to kneel. A veteran who just entered the bar took offense and decided to hurl racial insults to ONLY my friend. I, a black woman as well, quickly came to support my friend and let this veteran know he is out of line. At this point security(the same one from the beginning) comes up to only me and asked for us to step outside. When i asked why we need to step outside his response was "we are the loudest".At no point did he come to assess the situation as we were being antagonize by this white veteran! So to this I say I will never again step foot in your establishment. Who you employ says a lot about your business!