Pop & Hop's 5:00 Bar

07/23/2019

We be Pirates! We managed to drench and got drenched ourselves and had a blast. It’s exhausting being a pirate even for a day!

06/13/2019

Some scenes from our first annual Margarita tasting. 11 different margaritas presented, all unique and all delicious!

05/22/2019

Is it summertime yet? Let’s get this party started!

05/28/2018

Super Bowl LII Championship flag raising ceremony at Pop & Hop’s! Fly Eagles Fly! 🦅

04/02/2017

02/21/2016

Weatherman said sunshine and 63 degrees! Sounds like a good day for Pop & Hop's "Soft Opening" -First Dock Party of 2016

08/25/2015

The 4th Annual Raft Up at Pop & Hop's 5:00 Bar was a blast. 32 boats at last count. For those that joined us, thanks for coming! For those that couldn't make it, we're sorry you missed it. Weather and lake temp couldn't have been better! Great music, great friends, great times! See you all next year!

Photos of this year's Raft Up Party 4 held at Pop & Hop's 5:00 Bar, Smith Mountain Lake, VA on Saturday August 22, 2015

06/30/2014

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Photos from Raft Up Party 3 at Pop & Hop's 5:00 Bar Smith Mountain Lake VA

06/23/2014

Tony, the official Pop & Hop's Raft Up Poster Boy. Thanks for coming, TR. We know you always have a great time!

06/23/2014

Another great Raft Up at Pop & Hop's! Good times, great friends, and despite brief rain delay, a fun time was had by all. Thanks to The Calypso Nuts for the great music, and for allowing Claylypso the opportunity to join in for a set. If you missed this one, you missed an awesome day! And special thanks to the party animals on the boats that hung in there during the rain delay. We appreciate you hanging with us!

06/14/2014

Spread the word and get your boats and coolers ready! It's time for our 3rd Annual Raft Up at Pop & Hop's! Don't miss out, we're rafting up earlier than usual this year. Saturday, June 21. Rafting and swimming starts at 2:00, live music from 4-8 pm with the Calypso Nuts and special guests Claylypso and Sauce Pan Moran! ADMISSION BY BOAT ONLY!!!!

Raft Up Guidelines
If you are planning to attend Raft Up 3,
we have put together the following guidelines for the Raft Up. Please read on and share this email with anyone you have invited.

1. When entering the cove, please do so with NO WAKE and when choosing a place to anchor, keep the far left of the cove open should we need to get any emergency boats in.
2. Please stay at least 50 feet away from any docks in the cove.
3.. You need at least one anchor and lots of fenders and lines.
4. Put all your fenders out well in advance. Tie them on properly.
5. It helps if you can raft up next to a boat of similar size, as climbing from one to the other will be easier and safer. If rubbing strakes and fenders are at roughly similar heights the fenders will not squeeze up-or down.
6. Approach slowly from behind the line-up, which may be swinging to the wind. Watch out for swimmers, canoeists, rafts, etc.
7. Move ahead of the line, drop your anchor and reverse into position with tension on the anchor line.
8. Get bow and stern lines onto the boat next to you. Don't forget to use spring lines.
9. Keep a stern anchor in mind; you can't have too much holding power. Don't try to cheat by relying on the anchors of other boats.
10. Run a check on the fenders for height and fore and aft position.
11. Skippers and crew members should stand ready to assist another boat as it rafts up along side your boat.
12. When leaving, do a 360-degree visual check before you start the engine. As you move forward to retrieve your anchor, watch out for possible swimmers.
13. If you plan to stay until after dark, check in advance to make sure your running lights are working properly.
14. If you're driving the boat home, drink responsibly. Better yet, have a Designated Driver.
15. If you are drinking in your boat, remove your keys from the ignition so as to avoid "drinking with intent to drive" .
16. Fireworks are not permitted due to the fire hazard and the number of boats and people all tied together.
17. Bring your own Port-A-John and trash cans. Please protect our cove. People will likely be swimming during and after the event.
18. Come prepared to stay and have a good time.
19. Pay attention to the weather. If it's raining or a significant threat of severe storms, check your email for possible cancellation before heading to the party.
20. Be Safe!

02/11/2014

Check out the Vi****or Races at the 2nd Annual Pop & Hop's We Hate Winter Party. Lean Green Machine was the big Winner!
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Good Vibrations at Pop & Hop's 5:00 Bar this past Saturday. Check out the races. The Big Winner was the Lean Green Machine.