Today, Beach Ball– the famous bar next to Blackies with outstandingly well done woodworking on the interior– has opened today after months of closure due to government mandates in the name of a viral outbreak.
Directly outside of the Beach Ball– and still right next to the Blackies parking spots– they have an outdoor patio on the parking lot.
Like many other businesses who have morphed during this time, they are now operating as a restaurant, serving Tamales.
Other listings of restaurants open with parking lot patios can be found here: http://savenewport.com/2020/07/30/mutt-lynchs-blackies-stag-bar-elks-now-with-outside-dining/
And here: http://savenewport.com/2020/07/18/parking-lots-now-open-for-food-service/