Once upon a time, there was a club called the Mad Bull on the corner of downtown Bucyrus by the Crazy Fox Hotel. Then the Mad Bull caught on fire, and it was never restored — until the summer of 2008, when it became Club 144.
Club 144 had a beautiful interior that appeared to have a classic (50s probably) rock theme. The entrance where you were checked in was a maze to get through, but once inside the club, it was fairly easy to navigate. The bar and pool area was the first area you came to. Restrooms were along the wall of the bar/pool area, and they were really clean, despite there only being one sink and hand dryer. Tables sit between the bar and the restaurant portion of the club. The bar was easy to see, as it had a big WAITRESS ONLY sign on top. The DJ stand had a large booth underneath in an attempt to create a cubby. (VIP perhaps?) The dance floor had two levels, which was pretty cool, especially in the case the lower level got packed.
Since I heard rock music coming through the club, I was under the impression that Club 144 was a rock club. Boy, was I wrong. Not only did they play rock, they also played hiphop, rap, pop, and some R&B, typical Crawford County-area club music. There was a request list by the stairs of the DJ stand to make a request if you wished to make one.
The bar offered a reasonable variety of drinks, and water was free. But mixed drinks were expensive. A mixed drink in a small glass came to about four dollars, but the daiquiri I ordered was a good value for my money (albeit small). Next time, if I come early enough, I may just try the restaurant. (Hopefully there will be something vegetarian on the menu.)
If you're looking for a good time on Friday or Saturday night (or any night), whether you want to dance, get some drinks, play pool, or eat at the restaurant, come to Club 144. If you're looking for a club that offers no cover charge (whether you're short on funds or just plain don't want to pay a cover charge), come to Club 144. However, you have to be 21 or older to get in, at least on weekends.
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6 years ago
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The interior is actually original...as far as the tables and benches. That is upholstery from Baja boats back in the day. The table tops are also. That place is PACKED with Bucyrus history, being an old hang out of Al Capone and a disco hang out back in the 70's.
Does anyone know the origin of 'original' Mad Bull. I thought it was a really nice steak restaurant back in the early 1970's. Who owned it?
It was owned by Bill Combs that also owned Checkmate Boats and that is where the tables and booths were made (NOT BAJA BOATS. We know that beacause we both operated it from the early 90s to late 1998. It was not just a part of history but a part of our lives...signed Pete Wert and Steve vanDyke (former managers...GFY!!!!
Wow I sure would like to see steve and the gang again the mad bull and night moves was a blast..signed the flys...ted robert kenny and ron
Baz, dude, lonnie, greg, george,bobbie, anthony, ted, robert, kenny made night moves fun and then the mad bull as well.
The upholstery was from checkmate boats....not baja
Bill Combs
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