No longer do Jarrell friends and families need to go elsewhere for good food and night life now that Lucky Penny Lounge is open for business.
Gail Mallard and Joe Putman are co-owners of Lucky Penny’s, so named for a favorite nickname of Gail’s, and she is so excited to finally have the bar/restaurant they have been looking to open for the past three years. Mallard has been in the business for the past 25 years and says what she really loves in life is seeing people having fun and enjoying themselves.
Mallard spent a lot of time in Jarrell last summer and recognized the greatness of the community they were in so the location of the new business was an easy decision. “We were looking for an opportunity like this and when the property came up, we realized that Jarrell didn’t have a bar. Complete serendipity.” Lucky Penny’s is located at 305 Limestone Place and is open every day at 11am for lunch and until midnight; 1am on Saturdays. “We have a great burger, wings and sandwich menu. We have a full bar all day but after 8pm, all guests need to be at least 21.” For the grown-up crowd the Lounge also 34 beers on tap, many of them locally sourced and brewed. They also feature live music every Friday night for country and southern rock lovers. Or on-demand karaoke for people who want to be their own entertainment.
For those who like a little activity with their beverages, or are always on a competitive streak, there are darts, pool tables, dozens of sweepstakes machines and brain-bender games all over the bar.
The Lounge opened at Christmas and Mallard says she already has many happy regulars and karaoke fans. “We are doing our best to reach out to the community and everyone is invited to come in for a plate of our classic chicken wings.”
She adds that they are still working on updates and expansion, which will include a family-friendly patio for warm weather and perhaps even a dance floor.
Lucky Penny’s is everything you might want for a day or night out. “We have a very diverse environment for all of our guests. It’s very relaxed to allow you to enjoy a nice lunch with co-workers or friends and at night you can chill with a great beer, watch a game on the big TV, play pool, listen to music or sing it yourself.”
They are also very proud of the craft beer selection and, most importantly, being in Jarrell. “It’s easy to get here, it’s away from the fast pace of a bigger city and the people here are friendly and fun. We even have a smoking section for the truly relaxed!’
Bartender Angie agrees, “We have a lot of folks who come in by themselves for a quick drink or a burger and they always end up talking to or playing games with others around the bar. It’s very friendly here.”
Visit Lucky Penny Lounge 7 days a week. Happy hour is every day 11am-7pm, Mondays means $1 off drinks for active duty, veterans and all first responders. Tuesday is pint night; $4 craft beer and $3 domestics. Women receive $1 of cocktails and $3 off wine on Wednesdays and Saturday, is Karaoke with Rockin’ Steve. Call 512-650-3084 or visit them on Facebook at Lucky Penny Lounge.
