Timeline
16:56
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Arrive at the Schuster Performing Arts Center plaza. The building’s glass facade catches the last bright hours before the sun dips. Use this time to stretch your legs and watch the city wind down.
17:26
The Century Bar, A Bourbon House
Walk six minutes east to The Century Bar. This is the perfect spot to secure a seat before the post-sunset crowd arrives. Order a bourbon to start the evening. The bar opens at 15:00 on weekdays, so you will have no trouble getting in before the golden hour ends.
17:56
The Century Bar, A Bourbon House
Stay at The Century Bar through the sunset moment. The interior lighting is warm and the bourbon selection is extensive. This is the core of the evening experience.
18:26
Head to Thai 9 for dinner. It is a thirteen-minute walk from the Schuster. The restaurant serves traditional Thai specialties and sushi. Note that on weekdays it closes for dinner service at 21:30, so aim to arrive before 21:00 to ensure you get a table and a full meal.
19:06
The Century Bar, A Bourbon House
Return to The Century Bar for a nightcap. The walk back is short and allows you to digest. The bar stays open until 02:30 on weeknights, giving you plenty of time to finish your drink and head home.
Local tip
The Century Bar is an after-dinner nightspot, so it can get busy after 20:00. Arriving early for your first drink ensures you get a seat without waiting.
Check before you go
- The Century Bar opens at 15:00 on weekdays (Mo-Sa).
- Thai 9 closes dinner service at 21:30 on weekdays (Mo-Th, Su).
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:36.
Worth knowing
- The Century Bar, A Bourbon House is open at 17:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- The Century Bar, A Bourbon House is open at 17:56 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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