You can once again make it a Blockbuster night, at least if you visit or live in Los Angeles.
The iconic video store is returning as a speakeasy-style pop-up bar that's officially licensed by the Blockbuster brand.
The pop-up will premiere on November 19, located at 7174 Melrose Avenue.
The bar is a partnership between Bucket Listers, which most recently took their Golden Girls pop-up restaurant to New York, and New Gold Empire, which is best known for their Will Ferrell-themed bar, Stay Classy.
"We're bringing back Blockbuster in this one-of-a-kind immersive Blockbuster drinking experience. It's completely inspired by those days in the 90s when roaming Blockbuster's aisles without aim was actually considered a pretty cool thing to do," Bucket Listers says on its website.
The video rental-themed pop-up promises a decked-out Blockbuster store that "recreates every memory of choosing a movie pre-streaming, while also mixing in a full bar that serves up delicious cocktails and more."
When you enter the speakeasy, you'll be greeted at the door with your very own "membership card," which acts as your drink ticket.
"You can roam around for your libation of choice. Instead of genres, aisles will be sectioned off by different kinds of cocktails and beers. And instead of grainy VHS tapes, you can choose from themed cocktails inspired by popular 90s and 2000s movies," Bucket Listers said.
Once you've selected your drink of choice, you take the "VHS" to the checkout counter where a bartender serves up your beverage.
"As with any Blockbuster experience, you can expect a ton of snacks in stock including popcorn and a large candy selection," Bucket Listers said.
General admission to the pop-up is $45 per person for two hours, and includes two throwback cocktails.
Once December rolls around, you can also make it a "Blockbuster brunch" on the weekends.
"The space will turn into the ultimate breakfast club with a special brunch menu, music, surprises, and more. Tickets include one entrée and one welcome throwback cocktail," Bucket Listers said.
The special brunch events start Saturday, December 10th and "are sure to sell out with limited capacity available," so reserve your tickets now if you're interested. They cost $55 per person.
The Blockbuster Bar is expected to be open through at least February 19, 2023.
The world's last remaining Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon has inspired a documentary film, was rented out as an Airbnb, and this week, will be the setting for a new sitcom on Netflix.
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