An Ohio bar sparked a heated debate and was accused of age discrimination after banning customers under 30 over the weekend to combat violence after a naked brawl in a parking lot.
Donerix Pub in Groveport announced earlier this month that it would be open Friday and Saturday nights “no exceptions” and “above 1:30 p.m.” as part of a test following apparent disruptions at neighborhood watering holes.
“We will continue to take steps to keep our businesses safe and reduce violence,” the bar said in a comment on a Facebook post. Announcing changes. “Keeping our customers safe is our top priority.”
Although Donerix did not cite any specific instances of violence in his reasoning, commenters suggested there had been a fight the previous weekend.
“I’m talking about people who are fighting and shooting guns.” [are] Over 30 years old [for real]” one person commented.
“It’s really sad,” the facility said. “We just want to provide an environment for our customers to have a good time. We’re going to try different methods and see what works best to keep everyone safe.”
Several patrons suggested imposing a dress code to deter violence, but one said that wouldn’t work, pointing to a fight with a naked woman outside the bar.
“A dress code doesn’t change anything. Even if you put a tuxedo on a turkey, it’s still a turkey. One of the girls who was fighting wasn’t wearing anything,” the man commented.
“Well, one thing’s for sure, I can promise you that’s what she did when she entered and exited the building!” Donerick’s Pub responded.
The naked brawl in question caught on video Then, two weeks ago, a woman posted on Instagram, setting the location at a local bar, with the caption: “My butt was naked.”
The short clip shows a woman without clothes or shoes in a hair-pulling struggle with another clothed woman, while a third woman appears on the naked woman’s back. He is seen hitting the man with a clenched fist. Mr. Doneric.
Some people then bend over and try to pull the Duke’s women away before the video ends.
Meanwhile, commenters on the Facebook post engaged in a verbal spat.
Many of those who passed the new age limit praised the change, with some suggesting the threshold should be raised to 35 and even 40.
One woman commented, “If 35 was the best decision, this generation would just be buried in the sauce, which is sad, but I hope this will make a difference.”
But those who were denied access to bars over the weekend felt they were being unfairly penalized.
“I would never say I support an organization that discriminates based on age,” the young woman wrote.
Donerick’s Groveport pub did not respond to a request for comment.
