Gay bar slo

San Luis Obispo is soon getting its very own all-ages queer bar with an Australian twist. The bar is set to open at Broad St. Rubino and Pike were inspired to open the establishment after noticing the lack of spaces for queer-identifying people to gather and enjoy community, Rubino said.

The couple also recognized the need for safe spaces for queer youth to gather. Because of that, instead of operating as a traditional bar, The Platypus will be open to all ages — though alcohol will only be available to those 21 and over. Pike, who hails from Australia and relocated to bar Central Coast six years ago, hopes to bring authentic Australian flavor profiles to the food and drinks served at The Platypus.

One of the Australian slo customers can expect is a jaffle, a type of toasted sandwich with sealed edges with savory fillings inside. Pike said the sealed edges of the sandwich gay for non-traditional fillings. The Platypus will also serve a variety of baked goods, charcuterie boards, coffee and a full bar menu with beer and wine.

Rubino and Pike shared that they are hoping to source the majority of their ingredients locally.

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According to the pair, the community has so far been welcoming about the new bar. Rubino and Pike are in the middle of renovating the space to fit their needs and hope to have a soft-opening by the middle of November. Sign out. Return to Homepage. Shari Rubino and Karen Pike are opening an Australian-style bar to serve as a safe space for queer people on the Central Coast.

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