Hidden Gem: Pink Cadillac

As most of our readers have noticed, the general goal of this Hidden Gem column is to find niche restaurants, bars or just cool locations where college students may want to spend time. This week, we stumbled upon The Pink Cadillac Country Bar & Dance Hall. 

On Feb. 1, the Pink Cadillac opened its doors to the residents of Anchorage. Since then, this new addition to the Anchorage bar scene has quickly become a great place to spend your evenings, despite being relatively obscure. 

Rico Agudelo and Kastle Sorensen co-own this establishment. After Agudelo realized he was amassing quite the following due to his DJing skills, he decided to open a bar of his own — located in the same building that once housed The Last Frontier Bar. 

This gem is located in a strip mall off Muldoon Road on the east side of town, about 15 minutes from UAA, and worth it if you're seeking change in your day-to-day. 

There is a brand-new dance floor that was installed during recent renovations. Bistro lights hang above, illuminating the dance floor with a soft glow that compliments the sharp neon lights on the walls.

In addition to the dance floor and bar-style room, there are also several couches that are comfy as hell. 

Since the Pink Cadillac is a dance hall, they feature free dance lessons of all different styles and skill levels four days a week. 

These lessons include two-step, country swing, Latin and line dancing styles. So if you have no moves, this just might be the best place for you to learn. 

In addition to the dance lessons, there are several other events going on at the bar each night. On Sunday, there is a poker tournament with free entry, and a Latin night social. 

Monday night is Buckaroos Night, when guests of any age are welcome until 11 p.m. It's the perfect opportunity for younger college students to safely experience a night out on the town. 

Tuesdays are game nights. Pool, darts, cornhole, Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart and board games can all be enjoyed.

The Pink Cadillac hosts many other events during the rest of the week, such as live '80s and '90s country music, additional swing dance lessons and much more.

However, the highlight of the schedule is on Thursday night, which is Ladies Night. According to Agudelo, one of the main goals of the Pink Cadillac is to offer a safe environment for women to experience nightlife in Anchorage — in addition to creating the best country bar in town.

On Ladies Nights in the past, each woman has received a free gift, according to The Pink Cadillac Facebook page.

As with any bar, you may find yourself several drinks in and searching for the nearest place that you can find something to eat. 

With The Pink Cadillac, you do not have to go far to find food. You can order a whole pizza — great bar food, but not necessarily filling enough. 

If you’re still hungry after eating pizza, you can order cheesecake, which is utterly delectable. These cheesecakes are provided thanks to Kastle’s Kreations, which you may recognize as the winner of the ninth season of Cupcake Wars. 

Whether you are an avid enjoyer of country music, or you are a single lady looking for a safe location where the staff cares about your well-being, the Pink Cadillac is a spot that you want to keep on your radar. If you do swing by, make sure you ask for the Pink tea shot, the signature drink of the Pink Cadillac.