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Axios
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Drunken Clam pop-up capitalizes on experience economy
There's no shortage of reasons to want to escape reality these days. Lucky, there's a "Family Guy"-themed pop-up in Boston. The intrigue: The "Drunken Clam" pop-up, which recreates the bar in "Family Guy," is the latest addition to the nation's growing experience economy. The big picture: Experiences are a growing segment of the U.S. tourism industry, which reached 1.2 trillion in 2023, per a Cushman & Wakefield report. Spending on experiences grew 25% between 2019 and 2023, while tourism spending on material items dropped 15% during the same time frame. And it's outlasted Barbie Mania. For companies like Bucketlist, those experiences increasingly feature shows beloved by Millennials and GenXers — from the "Barbie" movie to "The Golden Girls" and now "Family Guy." State of play: The pop-up launched last week in the basement of West End Johnnie's, selling 90-minute slots for $18 (includes a cocktail or mocktail). The pop-up sold out last weekend, but will continue to run through Sept. 21. Zoom in: The "Drunken Clam" pop-up has the usual merch and photo ops — the Quohog Channel 5 News desk, the Griffith Family couch and tiny rooms modeled after Stewie and Chris' rooms, down to the Time Machine Stewie made. Episodes play on screens around the bar. Context: Experiences like these can draw business to bars, restaurants and other venues that are being frequented less since the COVID-19 pandemic, be it due to inflation, less interest in drinking or overall economic uncertainty. Zoom out: Boston is home to several "experiential" spaces, from the WNDR Museum to the Museum of Ice Cream that opened last year.
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
‘Family Guy' bar comes to life: The Drunken Clam to open in Boston
'Family Guy' bar comes to life: The Drunken Clam to open in Boston Show Caption Hide Caption Taffer's Tavern looking to expand Alpharetta bar owner Jon Taffer is looking to bring Taffer's Tavern to Atlanta and is also talking about new tech trends in the restaurant industry. Fox - 5 Atlanta Starting July 18, the restaurant West End Johnnies will transform into The Drunken Clam from 'Family Guy.' The 'interactive bar experience' is being brought to Boston by Bucketlisters. It will offer signature cocktails, an 'Eat My Junk' food menu, 'Family Guy'-themed trivia and karaoke. You'll soon be able to drink like Peter Griffin: The Drunken Clam from the animated series 'Family Guy' is coming to Boston this summer. Starting July 18, the restaurant West End Johnnies in Boston will transform into The Drunken Clam, complete with its neon sign and iconic booth. It will offer signature cocktails, an 'Eat My Junk' food menu, 'Family Guy'-themed trivia and karaoke. 'Peter and the guys have made thousands of dumb decisions at The Drunken Clam on 'Family Guy.' This is your chance to make a few dumb decisions of your own!' said executive producers Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin in a press release. The 'interactive bar experience' is coming alive thanks to Bucketlisters, a travel media company where people can find and book events. The company has already hosted Drunken Clam events in Los Angeles and Houston. TV-themed restaurants: Chili's is opening a 'Scranton Branch' that celebrates 'The Office' 'Bucket Listers is stoked to continue bringing the world of 'Family Guy' to life,' says Bucket Listers President of Experiences Derek Berry. 'Just call us an experiential Voltron." What is 'Family Guy?' 'Family Guy' is an animated comedy series that follows the adventures of the Griffin family. 'Endearingly ignorant Peter' and his wife Lois have three kids — social outcast Meg, awkward Chris, and baby genius Stewie — as well as a talking dog, Brian. Comedian Seth MacFarlane, of Rhode Island, is the creator and lead voice actor. Where will The Drunken Clam be? In 'Family Guy,' The Drunken Clam is located in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island. But this pop-up will be taking over West End Johnnies at 138 Portland St. in Boston, Massachusetts. When can you visit The Drunken Clam? The Drunken Clam will open Friday, July 18, and last for an unspecified limited time. Those who want to go can purchase tickets starting June 11. Food and drinks at The Drunken Clam The Drunken Clam pop-up will offer an 'Eat My Junk' food menu with 'creative twists on classic moments from the show,' like the Good Old Fashioned Value Burger and Greased Up Deaf Fries. It was created by Becky Brown, a winner of the show Chopped. Signature cocktails will include: The No No Noooo (reposado tequila, watermelon, lemon, agave and tajin) Shut Up Meg (infused gin, honey, lemon and thyme) The Evil Monkey (tequila, cassis berry, jalapeño tincture, lime and Topo Chico) Cool Whip (vodka, espresso blend, Mr. Black and whipped cream) Pewterschmidt Industries (bonded bourbon, peach liqueur, lime, basil and Topo Chico) How much does it cost Tickets to The Drunken Clam start at $18, which includes a welcome cocktail or mocktail. Additional food and drinks, as well as merchandise, will be available for purchase, according to the press release.
