by Jeani G.

If you’re looking to spend a great time with friends or to meet new ones, take a country ride out to Long’s Log Cabin Bar, a quaint hometown bar tucked away in the center of Welaka. This historic bar is Biker/Veteran owned by Waylon and Tonya who are just wonderful people, and they truly support their locals, Veterans, bikers, and live music.

We stopped in on February 15th when the band Penta rocked the stage with their brand of classic rock, 70’s/80’s and funk sound. The place was absolutely packed with locals and folks from afar. There were three birthday parties going on: Brandi, Paul, and Mary Jane. Lots of folks hit the dance floor, while the staff cheerfully served up ice cold beer, cocktails and great munching bar food, pizza, and wings.

They also throw amazing, themed parties – we attended their March 4th Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras party where dressing in Mardi Gras flair was encouraged … it was so much fun – lots of bright-colored outfits with masks and beads galore! They served delicious homemade jambalaya, gumbo, and corn bread. JW Gilmore and the Blues Authority Band entertained the crowd all evening, with lots of folks tearing up the dance floor all night long.

There’s always something special going on: Mondays pool tournament; Tuesdays Texas Hold ‘Em; Wednesdays Karaoke (1st and 3rd Wed each month) – sometimes Trivia night, sometimes acoustic music; Fridays and Saturdays live music and Sundays Sports. They. Be each week’s schedule on their Facebook page and the bar is located at 699 3rd Avenue, Welaka; or give them a call at (386) 603-5040. Be sure to take a ride out sometime soon and let them know Thunder Roads Florida sent you!