The calm before the storm. Who's coming out to party with us tonight at the new Boardwalk Saloon? Posted by Bally's Atlantic City on Saturday, February 20, 2016

The popular Mountain Bar at Bally's Wild Wild West Casino in Atlantic City has some new competition. Over President's Day Weekend, the new Boardwalk Saloon opened, located in the space where the kitschy animatronic miner used to reside and encompassing all the boardwalk space where Rita's Italian Ice used to be located.



Joseph Giunta, Regional Vice President of Food and Beverage told the Press of Atlantic City that the new bar will build upon the synergy of the casino's longtime popular Mountain Bar. That said, though, don't think of it as just another a watering hole with an old frontier theme.



"Think urban country -- Americana. ... Although we have a country theme, we are not really a country venue. We have more rock acts than anyone, but occasionally you will see country, too," he told The Press.

But don't worry, there won't be any Stetsons anywhere in sight. Instead, expect Daisy Duke short shorts for the ladies and biker vests for the men. He also said the bar will boast 16 craft beer taps, hand-crafted cocktails and a robust frozen drink menu.

That's not all. Bally's Wild Wild West has undergone a makeover that also includes some new informal eats. Located in the former Wild About Wings area, Snack Shack will open in April and feature inexpensive burgers, tacos, chicken and the like.

In May, Guy's Bar-B-Que Joint will open and feature barbecue selections as well as turkey, mac 'n' cheese and three of Guy Fieri's famous sauces from the National BBQ Hall of Fame.



Enhancing the whole anti-nightclub vibe will be a party atmosphere complete with popular live rock and country music, beer pong tournaments, classic video games and yes, a mechanical bull.



Anthony Venutolo may be reached at avenutolo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyVenutolo and Google+. Find NJ.com on Facebook.