Blackout

Don't be put off by the potentially dive bar-y entrance. (Not that that would usually put me off but it would for some.) This place is actually really cool inside. It's very art deco with it's rectangular stacked vases and black and silver/white theme. Mirrors are everywhere including the table tops.

The bartenders are friendly though, yes, most of them don deep-v tees. My bf's butt was grabbed by a stranger and he got a free drink after about 2 rounds. Something was up, but I wasn't bothered.

Drinks are cheap. A beer and shot was $5. Our friend was DJing that night, so it was fun times.

I love how the fancy bathrooms aren't separated into girl/boy so if there is a wait it's short.

It was a bit too cold for the patio that night, but that looked nice too.

The bf lost his wallet that night (the night before our flight home), so let's just say the bar is rather appropriately named.

Well I didn't get to blackout at blackout. I went there for their Halloween bash which was on the Saturday before Halloween. I really liked the decor and the fact that you felt like you were in a blackout there but that was not the kind of blackout I was expecting. ::::BATHROOM ALERT::::Their bathrooms weren't that bad I recommend the one in the middle because that ones lock actually worked. The other two bathrooms were scary to go into because you had to worry about someone walking in on you. I didn't like this part. There is one bathroom that has a sink in it which I liked because the other two you would have to finish you business then go out and use the community sink. Usually there was a line to use the sink but that didn't bother me that much because it just meant we were not hanging around a lot of dirty hand strangers. Fyi unisex bathrooms for those of you who care about that.

They had a open bar vodka hour that was somewhat a joke. Did I mention on this busy night there was only ONE bartender? So that open bar vodka started as quickly as it ended. The music was ok nothing to brag about. I would have to go back here one day because the first impression was rather dull. The plus side is that the Train is right on the corner and so is a McDonalds. Did I mention star bucks is right next door? I'm sorry I can't elaborate on the drinks but I don't think they were too pricey.

DON'T USE THE PHOTOBOOTH THEY HAVE IN THE BACK!! The booth is a complete joke. We wasted money on that one. Just bring your own camera and take pictures of yourself hanging around the booth that is much more fun!

Blackout is just what this neighborhood needs---a sleek and upscale drinking place that isn't pretentious or annoying---but rather well currated, thought out and executed. The staff of men and women are all pleasing w/o being over over zealous. I am very into the total vibe and love the whole package of the place from start to finish.

The prices are great and happy hour is cheap and strong. The only drawback may be some people in greenpoint (ahem Briana M) may not get the point of this bar or the genius behind it. I have been in five or six times since it's inception and have had consistent service and beverages each time. I like the mixxy crowd of people and faces.

Two words- Late Night Jump OFF!!!!
No one is here until at least 1230...then it jumps off
cant see a living soul in here, I once met a girl and thought she was a dime- then i saw her in the light and she was definitely a nickle- so beware bros.

If I do stop in for a happy hour sip, I find myself pondering Blackouts existence in this neighborhood- along with other Greenpoint anomalies (and also the amount of signs and their misspellings at the Cheap Charlies down the block).

But I digress, this place fills the gap of a proto-Loisaida Gramercy- Inwood barclub mix right here in good ole' Far East Midtown (Greenpoint).

It also follows the new trend of cool lavatorial basins and sexually ambiguous WCs.

PS NOT DOG Friendly, do not bring your girlfriend's Great Dane in, even if very quickly.

and I spoke with the workers it is definitely NOT a Polish bar. Before I told them I was Polish, I asked if it was and they said no- so there was no pro-Polish inquisitory bias.

You could live up to the name of this place, or at least get very close to it, on a Tuesday, when drinks are two for one all night. But we're not talking Old Crow or Bud Light. You can get Lagunitas IPA here, 2-for-1, on Tuesdays. And any bar that has Lagunitas on tap steals my heart.

The atmosphere ain't all that great (empty black booths with lonely flickering candles) but it's a late night place, so what was I doing in there at 8 o'clock anyway? After 2am I'm sure it turns into a carnival of sexy people, all of them sloshed, well on their way to blackout.

They do have a patio here, which is pleasant on a warm night, and a mysterious gas bbq -- when do they light it, and what do they grill? PM me if you know...

I keep forgetting I really don't like this place. The decor is beautiful in all black, it's misled me to believe it's something it's not. The music is always some variety of horrible rap or pop, the drinks are expensive and generally weak, and the vibe is poor.

Next time I'll just default to black rabbit.

All in all, this place rocks. $5 dollar whiskey shots, great music selection, plenty of space to dance, outdoor patio open when it's warm outside and free champagne on your birthday.

The story: I was going to give Blackout 3 stars because we came here on Saturday night at 2am. The place was pretty quiet - they didn't see us coming. We put money in the juke box even though there was a DJ....DON'T DO THAT! Obviously, they don't play the juke box when they have a DJ going but we were a bit too crazy to notice the difference.

But the DJ played really fun music with visuals on the big screen to accompany the tunes. We had plenty of room to dance and only got yelled at once (don't try to choreograph a dance with chairs at 4am!)

Plus, Jameson shots are only $5 dollars. Granted, they are served in smaller shot glasses than other bars but STILL.

Blackout is like going to hang out with your old roommate -- who was kind of a rich kid back when you lived together -- but now he's SUPER into metal and his apartment is really awesome and he lets you drink his beer.

I like Blackout.

I took my friends from out-of-town here last night. um, geez. the name is quite literal. I couldn't see anything. it was all blacked out. cute by me, but this is like the kind of place you take someone from okcupid, so that you can get drunk and not have to see them in light. any light at all.

BUT the barbacks and bartenders were super nice, the 2-4-1 deal is a plus and the place is just lovely in its interior design.

Came here for a drink last night and had a great time. Friendly bartenders, good happy hour deals, beautiful dark interior.

I didn't see get the super Polish or super hipster vibe that everyone else was talking about. The music was at the perfect level and it was NOT techno.

Didn't happen to notice any patrons screaming in the streets, either. That's what the Black Rabbit is for... this place is classier than that.