Huntington Quarterly Summer 2022

The lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating. Fire pits and heaters keep the rooftop warm and cozy during cooler temperatures.

there. You never know who you will see on any given night.” Parents of four (Maggie Gleason Crawford, Mack, John and the late Bobby Gleason), the Gleasons are quick to point out that they’re proud of all their children. But in terms of this newest business, they’re grateful for John’s vision and for Mack, who runs the day to-day business. Mack Gleason returned to Huntington after some years in Charlotte working in experiential marketing for Diageo and its prod ucts like Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Ciroc, Smirnoff and more. His knowledge of the bar industry has helped make John’s vision into a success story. “I wanted to bring that bigger city feel that other markets have to a smaller market like Huntington,” Mack said. He said he loves being part of the young entrepreneurial energy

in Huntington and providing some thing that appeals to all generations. “You don’t have the same day twice,” Mack said. “You can have a 22-year-old customer sitting next to a 72-year-old, both enjoying a cigar and a cocktail. It’s all-encompassing up here. We’ve reached multiple

demographics. You can start with Steely Dan at 5 p.m. and then it goes to Dua Lipa at 9 p.m.” Mack said he wants to spread the word that there is indoor seat ing as well for the nights when the weather isn’t cooperating, but added that it’s a beautiful setting

The lounge has become popular for its creative house cocktails and charcuterie boards.

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