Locals Only Neighborhood Bar Opening in Lake Worth Beach
The new bar is expected to open on December 31
A new bar is preparing to open its doors in Lake Worth Beach just in time for the new year. Opening at the intersection of North Dixie Highway and 12th Avenue North, the new bar promises a space that is primarily locals-facing.It is located at 1230 N Dixie Highway.
Locals Only Neighborhood Bar is already viewable on Google Maps, which gives an anticipated opening date of December 31—just in time to ring in 2026.
“Locals Only Neighborhood Bar coming soon to Lake Worth!” says the restaurant’s Google Maps description. “Locals Only Neighborhood Bar — a cheeky sports pub coming soon to Lake Worth. Catch every game with cold drinks and great company.”
The announcement
Wasn't it Greg Rice years ago that said Lake Worth was a great little drinking town.
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On Google maps it shows this as a Kava and Hooka shop--which means past patrons of this area are seedy at best--- **Frequent use of hookah establishments has been linked to higher rates of multi‑substance use and, in some cases, increased crime risks.** Research shows that hookah lounges often attract young adults who also engage in alcohol and drug use, and law enforcement has noted rising violent incidents around these venues.
---- Key Correlations
- **Multi‑substance use overlap**
- Studies find that **hookah users are often also alcohol and drug users**, with motives for drinking (such as conformity or coping) predicting higher hookah use frequency.
- This suggests hookah lounges can serve as social hubs where multiple substances are consumed, reinforcing risky behaviors.
- **Youth and perception risks**
- Hookah is often perceived as “safer” than cigarettes, but in reality it exposes users to **toxic chemicals, ultrafine particles, and carbon monoxide**.
- This misperception can normalize substance use among young adults, increasing the likelihood of experimenting with other drugs.
- **Crime associations**
- Reports from law enforcement highlight that **violent crimes at hookah lounges are rising nationwide**, including shootings, assaults, and gang activity.
- The late‑night, group‑oriented nature of these establishments can make them hotspots for conflict, similar to bars or nightclubs.
------Why These Correlations Matter
- **Environmental factors**: Hookah lounges often operate late at night, with dimly lit, crowded settings that overlap with environments where alcohol and drugs are used.
- **Social reinforcement**: Peer pressure and conformity motives are strong predictors of both hookah use and broader substance use.
- **Public safety concerns**: Cities have documented increased police calls and violent incidents tied to hookah lounges, prompting some municipalities to regulate or shut them down.
----- Balanced Perspective
- Not every hookah lounge is a crime hotspot, and many operate peacefully.
- However, **frequent attendance**—especially among young adults—correlates with **higher risk of drug use and exposure to crime** compared to other social venues.
- Public health advocates emphasize education about the real risks of hookah, while law enforcement stresses monitoring establishments with repeated violent incidents.
----- In short: **frequent hookah lounge use is correlated with multi‑substance use patterns and has been linked to rising crime incidents in certain areas.** The overlap of social, environmental, and behavioral factors makes these establishments important focal points for both public health and public safety interventions.
A new bar opening at a criminal hotspot does not sound like good news to me. While we are at it, Lake Worth should try to shut down the existing Hookah and Vape shops it has, for the social detriment they cause.
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