It’s always fun to find drinking establishments that offer stuff to do in addition to imbibing. Heaven knows, societal trends are definitely moving away from the old picture of people sitting at a bar for hours at a time, just drinking. Too much scientific evidence about what alcohol does to the brain.

Anyway, here’s good news about the latest addition to the growing LGBT bar scene in Andersonville. Get this: there’s lots to do besides drink at this new, community-friendly place.

Meeting House Tavern , 5025 N. Clark, is now open. Get this: in addition to a full bar, they’re serving a signature margarita on tap, and a bunch of frozen cocktails. Get your Tavern Bites from Hutch American Kitchen + Bar (recently opened in the rear part of the building). Pick your own entertainment: Skee-ball, pool, shuffleboard, darts, arcade games, retro and indie tabletop board and card games. Plus watch music videos and sports on 10 TVs. Or put together a TV or movie watch party. Doesn’t this sound like fun?

Co-owners Mark Robertson and Mike Sullivan wanted to add another welcoming destination for the LGBT community – and everyone is welcome. The pair also own The SoFo Tap (one block south on Clark St.) that’s home to fun weekly and monthly events, including Ba-Da-Bingo, Doggy Days, grrr …. It’s Friday and more.

Enjoy daily drink specials and games and, for July and August, special programming like “Saddle Up” Wednesdays (country music night with DJ Cowboy Dan), “Drag-In” Movie Night Tuesdays (featuring cult-movie classics and hosted by Sofonda Booz), and Thirsty Thursday Karaoke with Bradley K8 Olsen. Watch for the community open house in July.