Gregory Knott is marooned at Dicks Bar on Bell Island, Newfoundland.
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Dicks Bar review
Submitted by Gregory
Knott
If you happen to be anywhere near St.
John's or Portugal Cove-St.Phillip's and have a few
hours to spare, venture to Bell Island.
To those unfamiliar with Bell Island, it is located in the middle of Conception Bay and a short ferry ride from Portugal Cove-St. Philip's.
At one time Bell Island
was home to one of the
world's largest iron ore mines and has the dubious
distinction of being the only place confirmed in North America
to have been attacked by the German army during World War II. A number
of
ships carrying iron ore destined for Great Britain were torpedoed by
German U-boats in
the waters off Bell Island.
But now, the island should be famous for the
fantastic watering hole known as Dicks
Bar. Located next
to the ferry terminal, Dick's offers fantastic food in the restaurant
and an
atmosphere that would make anyone feel at home in the large open bar.
With a long bar, huge dance floor and high tables, you can feel the energy of nights gone by.
Bell Islanders are proud of their home and scattered throughout the bar amongst the traditional knick-knacks found in most bars are pictures and mementoes depicting their history and proudest moments.
Once a bustling mining area, Bell Island is today a shadow, in population size, of its former self. But it's a place proud of its history and that spirit and energy is alive and evident at Dick's. The bar still packs people in, especially on nights when the junior hockey team is in town for a home game.
Today, tourists and locals alike mingle at Dicks Bar with its amazing view of Conception Bay. So if you have some time to spare, travel to Bell Island and venture through the now abandoned mines, check out the amazing scenery and be sure to stop by Dick's. Have a beer or eight, listen to some stories and have a good meal. Enjoy.
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