"Biker Friendly" Vs. "Bikers Allowed"

I saw a post today by someone who said, "Honestly, I think it would be harder to find a bar that is not biker friendly. I guess if you see a biker in a bar it makes it "biker friendly". While it's true the the days of bars where "Bikers stare at cowboys who are laughing at the hippies" are over, and bikers are accepted at pretty much any bar that doesn't have a dress code, there's still a huge difference between "biker accepting' and "biker friendly". 
   The main difference that separates a biker friendly bar from a regular bar is the clientele. Pulling up in front of a place that doesn't see a lot of bikers usually garners you a bunch of extra attention, even if that's not what you're looking for.One of my all time favorite bars here in Orlando is owned by someone who rides, and he always goes out of his way to make bikers feel welcome. But the bar tends to attract a younger crowd, and going there alone attracts a bunch of comments like "Sweet hog, bro" and stares from socialite sorority girls. It makes it difficult to enjoy your time there, unless you're part of a group.
   On the other side, going to a place that usually has a bunch of bikes parked out front makes you feel more comfortable from the very beginning. The clientele already knows what bikers look like, and nobody will mess with your bike, or worse, try to sit on it. The music is generally as loud as your pipes, the bartenders are friendly as hell, and you can always find someone who wants to talk about your favorite thing, bikes.
   A lot of people seem to feel that a bar isn't a "biker bar" if they don't allow club colors. While I am a huge supporter of motorcycle clubs, and the discipline and dedication it takes to become a club member, I do understand why some places don't want club patches worn in their establishments. Generally, it's not because of anything the clubs have done. Lack of respect by people who have had too much to drink, or want to look tough in front of their girlfriends cause more problems with clubs than any "biker war" has ever caused. Some places have a handle on this, and therefore, allow club patches. Others have a tougher time, or simply have a larger supply of drunken douchebags. On my website, www.bars4bikers.com, I accent the bars that do allow colors. I feel that they deserve a bit of a push for the respect they show the clubs.
   Let me know your thoughts. What do you think is the main thing that separates a biker bar from all the other bars? For me. it's that one little word that encompasses so much. Biker.


R.I.D.E. Safe, 
Jeff
Bars4bikers.com