Cattyshack
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 230-5740
- Cross Street:
- Between President Street and Carroll Street
- Directions:
- R at Union St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 2pm-4am, Sat-Sun 12pm-4am
Editorial Review for Cattyshack – by Kara Zuaro
The Scene
Glowing like a beacon on an industrial stretch of Brooklyn's Fourth Avenue, Cattyshack's first-floor entrance is marked by a purple pool table. A laid-back, mostly female crowd lingers over draft beers and catches the game (or the Discovery Channel) on TVs behind the bar. A few steps beyond their bar stools, an industrial-looking room--complete with a go-go pole--becomes a dark, sweaty dance floor as the night wears on.
The Draw
Owner Brooke Webster, formerly of Meow Mix, stashes the best parts of this bi-level hangout on the second floor. Upstairs, ladies flock to the fenced-in rooftop patio and settle into picnic benches to chat over cigarettes and all-you-can-eat BBQ on Sundays. The second floor bar, featuring warm lighting over honey-colored wood, provides a cozy respite, and the adjacent dance floor feels kinder and gentler than the one below, decorated with framed photos from the Mermaid Parade.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyEnjoy two-for-one drinks from 4pm to 8pm everyday.
The ExtrasSwing by Monday nights at 8pm for the open mic show--followed by a featured performer.
User Reviews for Cattyshack
09/25/2008 Posted by jalietapz
I've never been a big fan of Catty but my friends like to go there so every once in a while I will join them. The last time I was there (last weekend) we were rudely dealt with at the door by the bouncer (not too uncommon at lesbian bars from my experience but still). I'm not sure what it is about their drinks but they never taste the way they should and are always watered down. The music downstairs was all techno when we first got there and the DJ refused to take requests for anything else from my girlfriend. Also I took a walk closer to the door to make a phone call and was rudely and abruptly grabbed by the arm and moved away from the door area!! She did not leave me alone until I was past the pool table! Last time I checked it wasn't ok to assault customers! Lets face it either we need to find another bar to dance at or they need to find a better way to run their bar!
05/11/2008 Posted by grandolxtie
I've been going to Catty's for about three years. Over the last six or so months I have noticed a major shift in the employees and their "lack of courtesy". Better put, their rude, self-important, borderline abusive attitudes. . I used to enjoy chatting with the bartenders and getting to know the regulars etc. However, each and EVERY time I go back now, I am basically HARRASSED by the door people before I get in. For example, I remember complimenting one of their shirts, and I get the equivalent of "move it along, Buddy.." (So much for me being nice and using the golden rule!!) Also, there is a worker by the door to the patio who likes to constantly remind people to shush... Feels as if the customers are being babysat. I still have faith in this place though, and all of this BS makes me a little worried. I have made complaints to one of my friends who bartends there. She said they have heard a lot of complaints lately. Well, Then...Why hasnt anything been done to stop these rude employees?? It's sad to see a great bar (location, size etc) potentially be ruined by lack of respect and absolute rudeness of a few particular employees.
