Rumshakers-CLOSED

We used to go to Rumshakers (or whatever it was called before it was Rumshakers) way back in the day when our friends would DJ there. It was a chill place and they played a mix of 80s dance and goth tunes. It seems a lot has changed.

Among the many signs on the door to Rumshakers is one of those "We're not racist!" racist signs stating, "No white T-shirts." The signs have changed over the years as fashions have changed, but the intent is always the same. Race relations in Pittsburgh are outside the purview of this blog, but it's important to mention here as it was a sadly comical encounter. When A very naively asked the (white) bartender about the sign, the (black) patron next to him spun around and launched into an N-word tirade the likes of which neither of us had ever heard. She explained in a very direct manner exactly who that sign was targeting and said the N-word more times than we thought humanly possible. She then went on to explain that it would be perfectly acceptable for A to wear a white t-shirt because, well, he is white.  When we brought up the blatant racism of that kind of policy, she agreed that it was, but wasn’t bothered by it one bit.  She was funny and boisterous and extremely adamant, but it was a really weird situation. The bartender kept his mouth shut the whole time.

Aside from that, they are clearly having some drug issues at Rumshakers hence the, “We can kick you out for any reason at all” signs all over the bar. There is a sign on the outer door to the ladies room saying, “No more than two women at once in the bathroom.” Inside the bathroom, the stall doors have been removed and replaced by shower curtains. If that doesn't say, "Please stop doing drugs in our bathrooms," we don't know what does.

Also, our Jameson was served in those tiny plastic shot cups. That's the worst. There's pretty much nothing to recommend this place. And it smelled.

Address:	1224 E Carson St, 15203 http://www.rumshakers-pgh.com/	Games:	Pool
Façade:	Scary	Scene:	Not Good
Parking:	Wear Walking Shoes	Patio/Outdoor:	No
Kitchen:	None	Cleanliness:	Normal
Smoking:	Some	Jukebox:	Internet Crap
Hours:	8pm-2am	Cig Machine:	No
Drink Prices:	Average	# taps:	2
Bathrooms:	Hold It	Specials:	8-10pm $2 Bombs
Live music:	DJs	Riley Factor:	$10.00
ATM:	Yes	Cash Only	No
TVs:	3	Size:	Normal