Help Microsoft name its new bar

(Credit: Kurt Schlosser)

As we reported earlier today, the folks who run the Spitfire sports bar in Belltown are expected to expand to Microsoft's upcoming Entertainment and Devices campus in Redmond next year. Based on signs at the construction site, it looks like they're planning to call the new place Spitfire, as well.

But come on. Spitfire? Wouldn't there be better names for the first real bar on Microsoft's Redmond campus? We figure it's not too late. After a few minutes of brainstorming, we came up some alternatives that would be more appropriate, under the circumstances.

XBAR: A nod to one of the new complex's primary tenants, the Xbox and video-game group. Specialty drink: The RROD.

Ballmer's Place: In honor of Microsoft's chief executive. All barstools and chairs firmly bolted to the floor.

Microsoft Alcoholic Beverages, Service Pack 3: Why break from time-honored naming traditions?

Building 7: As many new Microsofties learn the hard way, there isn't such a building now.

Coders: In all seriousness, we actually like this one. It's trendy, but true to the company's roots.

Vote on your favorites in this online poll -- but more importantly, please offer up any suggestions you might have in the comments below.