A restaurant in St. Louis has introduced an age limit for guests in order to maintain a “sophisticated environment.”
The “Bliss Restaurant” in St. Louis, Missouri, has introduced an unusual rule: women must be at least 30 years old and men at least 35 years old to enjoy the upscale Caribbean cuisine.
According to the New York Post, the age limit was introduced to “maintain a sophisticated environment, uphold our standards and support the sustainability of our unique atmosphere.”
Assistant manager Erica Rhodes explained that the move was intended to appeal to an older clientele. “The restaurant is just for older people to hang out, enjoy happy hour, enjoy good food without having to worry about the young people who are always causing drama.”
The owner of the restaurant, Marvin Pate, stands behind this decision, even though he has received criticism for it. If a guest looks younger than the minimum age, the staff or a St. Louis County police officer would carry out identity checks.
Pate explains: “Of course we get backlash because of our policy, but that’s OK. We stick to our code. While some guests are annoyed about the unusual age limit at Bliss, others support the decision and wish the restaurant every success.”
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