Black Cat Lounge

It’s a lil small in there but drinks were good and not expensive… idk if I’d go back tho.

Hole in the wall. Yes! The black cat lounge fits this place. The lounge caters to a mature crowd, 35 and older.
Weekends are the busiest. I’m not feeling this place.

Tonight me and a friend decided on this place and what a disappointment. The bar on both ends was messy, even the floor. I did see a male employee making an effort, as he was picking napkins off the floor and bringing empty glasses to the bar. The glasses just stayed on the bar… eww. I saw a fly sitting on the bar which really grossed me out. Not to mention this guy or staff member was sleeping at the bar, I mean literally, head down, arm strength out. By then I was ready to leave.
It all ended after my friend payed for her food, asked for the receipt, was then told they use Paypal which she wasn’t able get a receipt. WTH! I have never heard of not receiving proof of purchase. The waitress should of informed her upfront. My friend requested to have it written out and to speak with the manager. Whose to say what was charge.
Long story short, if you come to this place and use a credit card for food, beware they don’t give receipt. Won’t be back/​Bar Rescue.
2 stars for the nice bartender and drink prices.

Strong drinks! Good vibes! Cool hang out stop by you won’t be disappointed music is on point!

The Black Cat may send the ill at ease further north, but for those of us that appreciate a strong drink, great service, and a huge dose of sarcasm, there is no better place.
Everyday of the week, the mixologists are pouring, the dj is spinning, and all are welcome. Is it a bit hood? That depends on where you were raised! As a born and raised south sider, I call it home. If you aren’t afraid, you can call it home too!

Nice tavern off of I-​57 on 115^th st. Been here a couple of times as my close buddies love this place.
Prices aren’t bad in terms of drinks and beer and I think you can bring food in from other places such as I-​57 ribs across the street.
Very mellow and mature crowd which is right up my alley

Came out a few different times, had a great time. The owner is cool and the bartenders work hard!

Service Great, Music is Great, Owner Is Great, Bouncers Are Great. Now they have a kitchen added and the food is GREAT !
Could Be a little bigger but its better than Tantrum. Great Place for An Older Crowd and Younger crowd on other days.

I have tried this lounge several times (4 – 5), hoping it would get better because it has so much promise. But, every time I visit, something’s not quite right. The crowd is usually decent, except that one time where it seemed like amateur night at Magic City. However, the crowd really isn’t as friendly or social as other lounges. The vibe is off. One of the bartenders is inattentive until she decides to send the bouncer over to make you buy drinks. Maybe you should say hello and ask if I’d like a drink, instead of telling me I have to buy one. Some of the others are friendly but seem overly focused on the regulars. The positive is that the music is consistently good! I’ve never been there and not enjoyed the music although the vibe usually leads me to go elsewhere within an hour. The bouncers are also friendly which is nice. I met the owner once (outside of the lounge) and he is cool, so I will give it yet another try because I like to support/​hangout at local lounges. But, it’s getting tiring trying to like this place.

Over 30 crowd, nice atmosphere, good music, bbq spot right next door. LOVE IT!

I have literally been at the Black Cat for drinks for the last 5 weeks straight. One of my friends is the bartender there, and makes the world’s greatest drinks, for which I don’t have to lug my South Side ass all the way downtown and pay for parking. That alone would give the Black Cat 4 stars, but I’m also a fan of the crowd. It’s a 35 and older crowd, and although I’m only 29, I much prefer the laid back setting of this place as opposed to some of the more trendy spots where you can’t hear your conversation.
When I go for a drink, I’m going to have a drink. I don’t want to be hit on by some little boy or have to dress like I’m going on the stroll. I want to put on some jeans and enjoy my drink of choice. This is the perfect place for that, and I would recommend it to anyone.