By Lulu

We have been attending Cotee River Bike Fest for the past few years. The festival is set in a park on a beautiful tree lined river in downtown New Port Richey. A few blocks are closed to autos and have bike parking, vendors and 2 stages with great live music. One of our personal favorite places to sit on a barstool and unwind is Tim Fussell’s cigar bar within walking distance of the event. Little Corona’s Cigar Lounge has a walk-in humidor with a great selection of fine cigars. Little Corona’s stocks 55 different bottled beers and 10 drafts, as well as a good selection of wine to go with your smoke.

7 TVs are playing the big game and the music is great. There is indoor seating and a covered porch with a TV if you prefer to have a cold one outdoors. Animals are welcome and that includes those of us who ride on 2-3 wheels! You do not have to be a cigar smoker to enjoy this bar. The staff are all friendly except maybe the one we call “Carla” who is like the character from Cheers and can be a little rough around the edges…she is one of our favorites!

Whether Tom, Liz or Carla serve your beer or wine, they will make you feel like part of the Cotee River family. You might even get lucky and the owner Tim might have his barkeep “hat” on. Tim is a retired fireman and is a jolly guy who rides a Harley. Can’t get any more Biker Friendly than that! So, stop in Little Corona at 6324 Grand Blvd. and cool off in one of our favorite watering holes.