Despite having gaping holes in the ceiling, Mariarty’s Saloon manages to maintain a surprisingly dark and dingy atmosphere throughout. This “shanty-chic” shit-hole may at least be in perfect keeping with the town, but then that’s hardly something to rave about, and looks as if a stiff breeze could bring the place crashing down.
The bar is fully furnished with tatty, mismatched tables and chairs, some of which appear to be of the garden variety. A combination of scattered lamps and holes in the wall provide a level of mood lighting that is inadequate, but never to the extent that they’re in danger of masking the dilapidated look of the place.
The inclusion of a mezzanine floor, which can often be a nice addiction, finds itself as useless as tit’s on a bull in this establishment. Viewing a turd from a different perspective is still just viewing a turd.
Despite appearances, the staff are very friendly and helpful. They offer a range of beverages, including beer, whiskey, vodka and even stimpaks for those in need of a stronger pick-me-up. Food seemed to be completely off the menu, but then given the state of the place, that’s probably not a bad thing.
Entertainment options are limited to that of music from a clapped out wireless, or the sexual services of Nova, the saloons not-so clapped-out resident hooker.
On a more positive note, the saloons hillside location provide ample views of the entire town from safety of the surrounding terrace. Also, the daisy-chained fairy lights that skirt the building are a nice welcoming touch, once the sun goes down.
Rating:
Moriarty’s Saloon may be cheap and thoroughly un-cheerful; but then where isn’t in the capital wasteland? It’s an acceptable a place as any to drink away your problems, but hard to really recommend a visit for anything else (Unless you happen to have just emerged from a vault and are looking for your Dad).
2/5
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