The owners of Arcadia have leased the former Soakology space at 511 Congress Street where they plans to open Bad Neighbors (instagram). Dave Aceto, Nicole Costas and Dennis Gaines envision the establishment as a “Hi-Fi Listening Space”.
We’re excited to bring another third space and unique nightlife experience to Congress Street and the 500 Block. The programming is inspired by independent radio stations like WFMU and WMPG. While the bar will play album sides throughout the evening, each night will have a dedicated 3 hour block focused on a different genre, band or influence.
Costas will be working with chef Evan Richardson to develop the food and beverage program for the new establishment. Watch for menu details to be released next year. Richardson was the founder of Eaux and of Cafe Louis in South Portland and is the owner of Costa Media, the Cafe Louis outpost in Camden.
Bad Neighbors will seat 75 people (see floor plan below) with a mix of bar, booth and table seating along with a standing room area and pool table. The sound design of the space is being developed by Gaines who is a sound engineer.
The team hopes to launch Bad Neighbors in the spring, and plan to be open starting at 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday, with weekend service including brunch, cocktails and coffee, available 10 am – 3 pm.
