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Western Bars With Mechanical Bulls in Ontario

Mechanical bulls have been challenging riders and entertaining spectators since they rose to prominence in the early 1980s. Long the purview of Country and Western bars, mechanical bulls simulate the motion that cowboys would experience on a real bull in a rodeo. The primary difference is safety. Mechanical bulls can be very precisely controlled by an operator who is able to adjust the difficulty of each session according to the age and experience of the rider. A number of Western bars in Ontario feature mechanical bulls.
  1. The Crazy Horse

    • Recently voted "favorite nightlife spot" by the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel and Motel Association, The Crazy Horse is a full service roadhouse in Kanata, just outside Ottawa. The extensive menu features many different cuts of steak along with poultry, fish and vegetarian options. On weekends, The Crazy Horse is known for its energetic live bands and dancing. Each Wednesday, patrons are invited to ride the mechanical bull for prizes.

      The Crazy Horse
      115 Roland Michener Drive
      Kanata, Ontario K2T 1G7
      (613) 591-8884
      thecrazyhorse.ca

    Ragin' Caygeon's

    • Ragin' Caygeon's prides itself on offering a true western bar experience in a town known for its agricultural roots. On Fridays, the DJ spins a mixture of musical styles including classic rock, Top 40 and hip hop. Country and western music is prominent on Saturdays, setting the stage for line, jive and trick dancing. On both nights, the mechanical bull is ready to take all comers.

      Ragin' Caygeon's
      166 Wyndham St. N.
      Guelph, ON N1H4E8
      (519) 836-1531
      ragincaygeons.com

    Cowboys Ranch

    • Cowboys Ranch brings a genuine western bar to downtown London. The massive 700 person-capacity bar is home to live music by some of the area's biggest bands, pool tables and a sexy bar staff. A weekly all-request country video party with free line dancing lessons attracts a younger, university and college crowd. On Fridays, a bull-riding competition takes the spotlight, with prizes awarded for the best rides.

      Cowboys Ranch
      60 Wharncliffe Road N.
      London, ON N6H 2A3
      (519) 697-0101
      partytown.ca/cowboys

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