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
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.
05/07/2008 Posted by meandmyfriends
i went to cattyshack with a straight friend a frisky friday and it was great! it felt like we were the only blonde busty femmes there but everyone treated us respectfully and we got a lot of attention. we didn't fit in, but we were allowed to be there too. it could be a great pick up place if you are femme and looking for a butch or bossy person. the upper level was kind of dead - seemed like more couples there. the dancefloor on the bottom was crowded and the music was ok. restrooms were pretty decent.
Pros: friendly, the dancefloor
Cons: stereotypical, didn't see any feminist girls if you know what i mean
