11/21/08

Fantastic Bar in the middle of terribleness

by JoeBobby

Fantastic Bar in a boring terrible area. I like this place because the girls are cool and dance on tables. The scene is fun on thursday nights and I like to dance with chicas.

• Pros: Tasty Food
• Cons: Boring on mondays

11/19/08

Great local spot

by DanielBStern

I enjoy my time there. Given that it is the only bar in my neighborhood, I am grateful that it is this one. Good crowd, decent drinks, perhaps a bit pricey, but pleasant all around.

• Pros: Busy every night of the week
• Cons: Busy every night of the week

08/18/08

good place to start

by joehoya

we started out the night at black door the other day, the staff is nice and the crowd seems like a good mix of ppl - a good ratio and more attractive than at most bars. i agree w/ the post below that it is on the pricey side - $6 for a bottle of bud light, $8 for a weak/watery vodka soda - for more or less a chill bar.

• Pros: good bartender, good crowd
• Cons: weak drinks, no draft beer

03/02/07

Would be cool but too expensive

by phattums

This place is probably the only joint in the neighborhood with good atmosphere, but the drinks are way too expensive. It seems to be trying desperately to appeal at once to both hip and rich people, but most hip people can't afford $7 bottles (bottles!) of beer and $9 glasses of cheap red wine. I live in the neighborhood and would LOVE to be able to hang out here. It would be a place that I could grab a drink with a friend before going to dinner, or just hang out and catch up with a friend. But because of the high prices, I'll be spending that $9 on an entire bottle and holing up in my apartment. Maybe I'll try back later when I quit being cool and join the ranks on wall street.

• Pros: great atmosphere, only cool place around
• Cons: way too expensive (they need to realize who their audience really is)

09/19/06

Very happy with my experience!

by eccbc

I had a joint birthday party here last week and everything went as smoothly as we could have ever wanted. It was a great private space for a party. We had a big crowd of over 100 people and everyone fit comfortably in the space. The bartenders were great and you are able to play your own music - def. a plus! Securing the room was hassle free and there was no double booking of parties like a lot of places tend to do. I could not have been happier and would def. recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice but chill space to host a party.

• Pros: chill, big space, nice people

09/02/06

Great chill bar!

by littlemissnyc

I've enjoyed going to the Black Door and it's sister bar, the Park Bar, for the past three years! The Black Door has a very simple yet eloquent decor with high tin-panel ceilings and a BEAUTIFUL back room that's great for throwing parties in!! It's characteristically dimly lit and has lots of candles spread throughout, which creates a nice, low-key vibe. The bar and cocktail staff are all MORE than competent, and they're friendly and have personality! The drinks are well-made and not overpriced! No "specialty drink" menu, but the wine by the glass selection always rocks and the champagnes by the bottle are very moderately priced!

Great for after-work or late-night or just chillin' any day of the week, and there's plenty of seating!

• Pros: Staff, drinks, decor.
• Cons: No food.

07/25/06

Credit Card Mischarge

by krystyna03

This bar is completely horrifying. I should have read the other reviews before going. Not only are the drinks overpriced, but most disturbing is that they mischarged my credit card. When I brought this to the bartender's attention, he acted like it was my mistake and then realized that he just couldn't add. He said that he would fix it when finalizing it that evening, but low and behold the charge was wrong on my statement. I work in the service industry and I was even shocked by how poor the customer service was.

07/12/06

One of Flatiron's Finest After Work

by b00pi3flak3s

Happy Hour in a cosy black light with solid service, good prices, and strong drinks make this a contender for best bar in the Flatiron area. Get here early or the place will be full by 6:30PM.

• Pros: Drinks, Prices, Decor
• Cons: Crowded, Understaffed

06/13/06

Great Place to Meet After Work!

by danellern

This is a great spot in a laid black, aesthetically pleasing environment to hang out with friends or grab a drink after work!

05/07/06

Save your money

by jimmy00

I went here to meet up with a few friends and after walking in the bar seemed like it had some potential. Well that possibility ended pretty quickly after I met one of the bartenders. After not having several types of alcohol, and then going to get it, he took about 15 minutes to make our drinks. He was rude on top of that and pretty much blew us off whenever we returned. One of the female bartenders short-changed me on two separate occasions. They city has so money amazing chill bars, don't waste your time and money going to this one.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Service, Service, Over-Priced