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Smoke-free bar opens
Dooley's Pub replaces vacant lot left after 2001's fire at The Camaraderie
DJ Slater
Issue date: 10/10/05 Section: Campus News
"In the long run, it might kind of restore that atmosphere, but I don't ever think you're going to replace what (The Camaraderie) had," said Brian Schwechel owner of The Brat Kabin, 314 Water St. "I can see where some business will be frustrated, because people will be checking it out. Hopefully in the long run, it will benefit people."
Majstorovic, however, said Dooley's Pub actually provides a better atmosphere than The Camaraderie because it's brighter and more spacious.
Dooley's also offers something other establishments don't, he said.
"It's much better than Mogie's for the basic reason because it's run by people who are sensitive to the needs of the community instead of just to themselves," he said regarding the overall success of the establishment.
John Mogensen, the owner of Mogie's, 436 Water St., was not available for comment because he was out of town on vacation.
The plans for the pub began in August 2004 when Dooley purchased the lot and received approval from the Eau Claire City Council and the Water Street Bid Board to build his establishment on the site.
On May 2, the groundbreaking ceremony took place after a long delay from its original start date. Dooley's Pub should have been operational by mid-March, but complications, such as building in the winter, prevented it, Dooley said.
Now he has feels optimistic about the future of his pub.
"I see us getting better, becoming more comfortable," he said. "I see progress. Good things."
Majstorovic, however, said Dooley's Pub actually provides a better atmosphere than The Camaraderie because it's brighter and more spacious.
Dooley's also offers something other establishments don't, he said.
"It's much better than Mogie's for the basic reason because it's run by people who are sensitive to the needs of the community instead of just to themselves," he said regarding the overall success of the establishment.
John Mogensen, the owner of Mogie's, 436 Water St., was not available for comment because he was out of town on vacation.
The plans for the pub began in August 2004 when Dooley purchased the lot and received approval from the Eau Claire City Council and the Water Street Bid Board to build his establishment on the site.
On May 2, the groundbreaking ceremony took place after a long delay from its original start date. Dooley's Pub should have been operational by mid-March, but complications, such as building in the winter, prevented it, Dooley said.
Now he has feels optimistic about the future of his pub.
"I see us getting better, becoming more comfortable," he said. "I see progress. Good things."