Fat Black Pussycat seems to be a favorite among locals. I know this because I have been here several times with various friends and get random phone calls from them weeks later at 2 in the morning asking me for the exact address (W 3rd St & 6th Ave).
The bar/lounge features one pool table, booths, bar seating, and an adjoined lounge area with funky chairs that might have come out of the 18th Century.
Fat Black Pussycat is a very different experience during the week as opposed to weekends. Throughout the week, it is a nice relaxing spot to catch up with friends over a couple cocktails. On the weekends, it is standing room only as BTCers cross over and get trashed. It is extremely noisy and expect to get wacked by pool sticks as you cross the single pool table to get to the women’s restroom (directly behind it).
There is a huge black chandelier (close to the size of a midtown studio apartment) in the center of the main room. The adjacent lounge features a flat screen with creepy images playing throughout the evening, probably stolen from Tool music videos.
Downstairs is the Village Underground (and more bathrooms). During my last visit, friends and I started off in the basement nightclub, coughed up the $10 cover charge, and snagged a corner booth for the five of us (actually we reserved it; someone in our group celebrated a birthday that evening).
The house band onstage called Unionn was a mixture of reggae and funk, jazzing up familiar beats with their own unique style. The crowd was young, fun, and full of energy. Everyone in our group had a great time, both upstairs and down.
With cocktails at $7.50 and specialty drinks starting at $11 downstairs, Fat Black Pussycat is a spot not to be missed. There is no question it has the personality and energy of New York. Unfortunately, it gets too crowded for me on weekends.
DAMAGE ~ 8.50
VERDICT: Go… but only during the week
I LOVED the funky music downstairs! It was worth the cover IMHO. However, upon closing out our tab, it seems the waiter tacked on extra shots and drinks that we didn't order or consume! If you go, just double check the bill before you fork over the dough!
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