D J's Out Back  
410 W Piedmont St
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-9009

About 25 minutes south of Cumberland via route 220S, over the Memorial Bridge, an immediate right onto W Piedmont then five blocks finds you at the D J’s Out Back…honkey tonk extraordinaire.  Co-owners Dale Mallow and John Hardy certainly know their business and have expanded the Out Back’s services to include charity benefits, wedding receptions, ladies’ night, sports bar, private game room, free billiards night, and outdoor BBQs.  Finger foods, especially 30-cent hot wings and crab soup, are the specialties.  The parking lot is large, but fills late in the evening.  In fact, the Out Back is open seven days a week with last call for food and drinks at 3 am—going to work in the morning could be a challenge.  Although I didn’t find the ladies room acceptable (the only downside), a renovation is planned.

Don’t let the debarred list of over 100 concern you, several security personnel are always on hand in the evenings to assure peace.  Although sparsely populated most afternoons (good place for a quiet meeting), weekend crowds are often over 100 after midnight.  As John spins the platters (guess that phrase is obsolete these days), the bubbles, vanilla mist, and fancy lights on the dance floor certainly reminded me of a time warp. It is a popular place for people of all ages and professions…I was impressed.   So, if you are having trouble sleeping or just want a great  way to mix and enjoy the evening, this would be the place.