NADA BAR Opens in Rocky River

NADA BAR hopes to become a bar "where everyone knows your name".

NADA BAR opened for business on June 2.  It's mission is to provide an alcohol-free experience for all ages in a traditional bar atmosphere.

The owners, Earl Speer and Patty Acra, were asked, “Why the name NADA BAR?”  There are two reasons:  1. If you say it out loud, it sounds like you are saying “not a bar” and it's not a bar because no alcohol is served, and 2. NADA is an acronym for No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed.

The theme song from the 1980s sitcom "Cheers" says it best in terms of the atmosphere they are striving for, “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they're always glad you came”.  NADA is a great place for teenagers to seniors and everyone in between.  You're invited to stop by and say hello.  Then, stay awhile and play pool or que up your favorite songs on the juke box. 

NADA has dollar hot dogs for Monday Night Football, an open microphone night on Thursdays as well as Thursday Night Football, a DJ on Fridays, and ½ price beverages and karaoke for ladies night on Saturdays.  Come to cheer on the Indians as they make their run for the playoffs.  A lunch menu is offered with all food items under $4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week. NADA has delicious real fruit and green smoothies, coffee, mochaccino, french vanilla cappuccino, iced tea, lemonade, and multiple flavors that can be added to any drink. 

Bring in the ad in this paper for $2.00 off any food item after 4 p.m.

A Dream Come True

NADA BAR is the dream of owner Earl Speer.  Woking together with Patty, his partner in life, he has turned his dream into reality. To understand the business model, it helps to know a little about Earl. He was put on this path about 19 years ago, when he was 25 years old.  After years of drinking, Earl had a life-changing moment.  With prayer, the grace of God, and the help of friends of Bill W., he was able to get and stay sober. 

After a couple years of sobriety, he recognized a need for a place where people could play pool, listen to music, eat some food, watch sports and just have a good time - without alcohol.  The atmosphere Earl was looking for could not be created in a restaurant or coffee shop.  He came up with the name NADA BAR and the rest is history.  Earl will be the first to tell you that he doesn’t take credit for the idea - he credits God. The long-term goal of Earl and Patty is to franchise the business.

NADA BAR is located at 20130 Center Ridge Road in Rocky River. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Friday; and 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Patricia Acra

Earl Speer and Parry Arca live in Fairview Park. Earl was born and raised in Rocky River, and Patty comes from Middletown, Ohio.

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Volume 2, Issue 3, Posted 7:20 PM, 09.03.2014