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The Fat Black Pussycat

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130 W 3rd St (at nr. Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY 10012

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(212) 533-4790
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I want to work to this place which will make life happening.

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This bar is okay, theres nothing specifically special about it, but the waitress we had was horrible. She wasn't happy with her tips, and didnt understand that to have good tips ...

Very Accomodating 4/25/2004

We brought 20 people for a B-Day party in their VIP room. Great service and drinks. We got to go dancing downstairs, while some of us played pool upstairs. The hostess was great and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks CitySearch. Pros: PRIVATE ROOM! more
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we love it! 4/18/2004

WE love the Fat Black Pussycat....everyone is so friendly. I have friends from out of town who request the Fat Black when they are here. And the drinks are awesome! Pros: atmosphere, prices, comfort more
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Not worth the trip... 4/14/2004

Too bad this place is getting bad ratings since Ive been there before and liked it. The place is awful from the rude bouncer with the tightest suit on to the awful music in the lounge! I called the bar earlier to reserve an area for our large group celebrating a birthday and they had said that it was first come first serve. We got there early and got the first seats available. Since we arrived, we were treated awful. The bouncer was on our backs all night while we were casually hanging out like everyone else there, causing ABSOLUTELY no trouble. He claimed that the waitress was fired because she couldnt handle the group. LIES because the waitress was still serving drinks while we were talking to the bouncer. Not worth the trip. Pros: none more
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Party in lounge room was... 4/5/2004

The place is set up pretty nice, however...they have no food and they won't let you eat any in the lounge room. If you do get up to go eat, the bouncer will try to give your seat away. If you are there and get up, the bouncer will try yo give your seat away. If you are there too long, the bouncer will try to give your seat away. The music needs major improvemnet in the lounge room too. Pros: good spot, good crowd, big drinks Cons: , bad music in lounge, uptight security more
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Horrible treatment 4/4/2004

I was at the fat black pussycat on Saturday celebrating my cousins b-day with over 40 people. We got the back room all to ourselves. Got there at 8pm and celebrating and drinking till midnight. We lite up a small cake and the bouncers kick us out. The cake was visible for all to see for over 5 hours and We were all spending dough and taking care of everyone. Do not go here!!!!!!!! Its a waste of money and trhey dont even comp you free drinks after spending so much. more
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DJ Rocks! 3/12/2004

Strong, well-priced drinks and comfortable atmosphere make this a Village mainstay but the extra attraction is the awesome music! Playing everything from the latest hip-hop to 80s rock, the DJ is versatile and creative; I'm looking forward to being able to dance. The crowd ranges from trendy club-goers to young profesionals to suburbanites hungry for a night on the town; this diverse group makes for interesting bar conversations. Pros: Drinks, Music, Atmosphere more
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BEST/STRONGEST drinks in the city 2/23/2004

isn't that enough for you to try this place out?!? But seriously, lots of fun to be had at this place. The drinks alone make it a great spot in the city. By far, they make the best and strongest drinks in the city. The martinis are just killer...the bartenders probably throw at least 6 or 7 shots of liquor into each one. When ordering, upgrade the Chocolate Lovers with Stoli Vanilla and Bailey's...only a $1 extra. Just a great spot to pregame and get your drink on! Pros: awesome drinks, good crowd, awesome drinks more
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Good Crowd, Rude Bartender! 2/22/2004

This place is more of a frat lounge, but with pop music, which is not the atmosphere I expected, but still a good place for after work drinks... Grease-monkey bartender was cocky & unnecessarily rude when I ordered my signature drink (which I have ordered at several places, and always been greeted with interest and good service by any other bartender in the city). Oddly intimidating bouncer at door for such a casual bar. Great happy hour bargain & nice mix of people. Pros: Good Happy Hour, Good diverse crowd Cons: , Corny music more
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Loved it!!! 1/24/2004

I love this place!!! great music, super great ambiance and down to earth people! more
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Best Village Bar 1/19/2004

This is definately the best village bar. Great happy hour, great drinks, and great D.J. Pros: Friendly, Big Drinks Cons: Crowded more
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Great Bar, Great Private Room 1/13/2004

Really cool place. Lots of different atmospheres. Really nice VIP room, and dancing in the basement. Will be back. Pros: Parking, Reasonable Prices more
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O Well 12/29/2003

The old Kettle ain't what she used to be. The darts are crowded now with progress. Gone are the connections to folk city. Pros: location Cons: atmosphere more
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Happy Hour Time! 12/25/2003

This place is great for happy hr. Drinks 1/2 price from 4-8pm?? Can that get any better? AND they give you decent sized drinks, none of this shot-glass sized drinks for happy hour. Nice, large bar with different rooms. Only problem is, I feel they could use more than one bartender, which is often the case. My only complaint is I've had to wait quite a while to get a bartender's attention. (I end up order 2 drinks at a time at that price!) Pros: CHEAP, good for groups, fun music Cons: need more bartenders more
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One of the best ever 12/18/2003

The pussycat is most uinique bar I know. So many different atmospheres, and now they have a dance club in the basement. Very cool more
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ALL SERIOUS DRINKERS READ!!!!!!!! 11/18/2003

If you go during happy hour the "Pucker Sampler" (6 fruit flavored Martinis) is $15!!!!!!!!!!!!! While you nosh on fruit martinis, you can jam to a melee of 80's videos & old school movies. The crowd is also lively $ friendly, get there early so you can get a table the spot will get full quick!!!!!!!!!!! Pros: Inexpensive more
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Happening with Students 11/13/2003

This place has 3 areas: a bar in the front, picnic tables for dining in the back, which is next to a lounge area with couches and huge comfy chairs. It gets completely packed early with students from the the Village. They play 80s and 90s pop that people get down to in the bar area. Reasonable priced drinks and the place can be fun if you don't mind being shoulder to shoulder with the NYU set. If you're over 25, then you should probably check out other places cause you'll almost like a grandfather to the 22 year old crowd. Pros: Reasonable Prices, Happening Cons: Very Crowded Early more
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A Must-Do 10/28/2003

Always a great time there...chocolate martini is to die for, and the other drinks are good too. The DJ rocks--he puts everyone in a good mood there. Crowd is unpretentious and fun-loving and there is usually some interesting viewing material on the TV screens. Def a great place to start your night. Pros: Great drinks, Fun crowd, Great bartenders more
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Purrrfect night 10/12/2003

Found it on Citysearch. The review called it perfectly. I think it's the nicest lounge in the city. Who knew? Great D.J. as well. more
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Get a seat 8/11/2003

This is really great place, but get a seat. It gets very crowded, but if you get a couch or a table you'll be fine. Pros: Fun, Mixed Cons: CROWDED more
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Great Spot 8/5/2003

We had a large group and like that we could find a place to all sit together in the lounge. Waitress was friendly. Like the music in the main room better. Pros: Seating, Service more
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Greenwich Village Bar & Lounge: Happy Hour, After Work, Dancing, DJ's. Bar Greenwich Village NY

Owner Message

  • Enjoy good times when you enter New York's Fat Black Pussycat bar & lounge. Grab some friends and head to this New York bar & lounge for great drink specials and fabulous dancing.

    The back room, hidden behind the curtain, is a breath-taking New York lounge. Oriental rugs, Moroccan lanterns & remnants of the building's original 1880's windows set the tone. The music: DJ selections from the greatest artists of the world. Antique couches, a full-on throne & other plush nooks fill the space, forming a variety of cozy conversation pits.

    The Fat Black Pussycat is the perfect venue for hosting a party, whether it is a corporate event, an intimate gathering of friends, or a birthday extravaganza. An excellent place for happy hour, after work, groups & parties as well; come visit the Fat Black Pussycat bar & lounge today!

Editorial

  • The Scene On the surface, this bar appears to be just another noisy, crowded after-work or after-school scene. But move beyond the cramped front room and find a casual crowd unwinding in a lively space with wooden booths, quirky wall art and mini table-side TVs. For the real surprise, slip behind a side curtain into a lavish bohemian lounge where would-be couples sink into inviting velvet couches amid Moroccan lanterns. The Draw Plasma TVs, dartboards, Web-access terminals, a jukebox, a pool table--there are enough diversions to occupy even the shortest attention span. The drink selections--beer, cognac, martinis--suit a variety of tastes, and raspberry liqueurs give the bar's namesake drink an appropriately robust flavor. While more obvious choices exist for meeting people and kicking back (or making out), this split-personality feline is ideal for those who want to keep their options open.

  • 3/21/2010 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Daily 1pm-4am
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
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