10/08/09

The Bronx Bar; a Village hotspot

by Allen Henson

This particular Saturday night it was pouring in Rice Village. My destination was the Bronx Bar, a smaller joint on Morningside, wedged in between Brian O’Neill’s Pub and the street housing the Ginger Man. I had seen the Bronx Bar on my way to the Ginger Man some weekends ago, and made a mental note to stop by sometime.

The only way I can describe it was Spartan in decor. Pretty to the point. The layout of the place reminded me of a Starbucks on the rocks with a twist of bar. This was certainly emphasized with its attractive but not too innovative lighting. Distressed colored glass lamps hung over the bar which was a somewhat illuminated marble top. It was raining outside so I didn’t nose around the deck very much. But the energy was very warm inside. It was good spot to grab a drink, but not the best spot to relax due to the limited seating. They had the XM on until the VJ showed up.

It’s really the little things that make a bar pass or fail at providing these basic services to their customers. The busboy was like a ninja expertly clearing a table as stealthily as possible. You’d really have to be looking for him to notice. You could tell the manager ran a, not to be cliché, tight ship.

Parking was a downside but that’s the way rice village is. Just a little heads up there’s a CVS a block away. It was all too easy to park there and just walk up Morning side.

The weekly rundown; Thursdays ladies drink free till eleven, Wednesdays eighties night, Tuesdays 5$ patron 3$ wells Fridays and Saturdays VJ Gabe graces Rice Village with his presence exclusively at the Bronx Bar.

*On a side note I had researched some existing reviews on this establishment and thought it was disturbing and ironic the multiple reports of “racism” exhibited by the bar. I only say Ironic considering the group I had found my way to mingle with consisted of; an African American, a Jordanian, two Caucasians, and four Hispanics. I am no subject matter expert on the topic, However I believe these reports may be somewhat over exaggerated.

• Pros: atmosphere, drinks, patrons
• Cons: seating, parking

09/04/09

Racism to the highest level

by ShawnP

I have not gone to this establishment since they do not let any minorities in. Also, they do not let certain quote colored people in also after a certain time. If you are going to go in this area please go somewhere else then this place. I think the bouncers and the owner need get a reality check that this is 2009 and this does not fly. I would rather spend my money elsewhere.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Everything

07/20/09

Embarrassment

by LWilkins

So I guess African-Americans are allowed to supply, but not consume entertainment in this establishment. You'll dance to our music all night long, but won't let us in your establishment? Ridiculous. Peep blog.dangerousnegro. com

• Pros: Are you kidding me?
• Cons: Racism, Discrimination, Hate