Black Cat

"She remembers going to Black Cat with now-Last Call general manager and Watergate alum Rachel Sergi to order the affordable Long Island Iced Teas." - Tierney Plumb

"After a 20-month hiatus, live music venue Black Cat is back to throw a 9th Annual “Eighties Mayhem” dance party on Saturday, October 30, with DJs Steve EP, Missguided, and Killa K. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Costumes are encouraged." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"We like to imagine that when Black Cat came to be, someone took a squeaky-clean space, declared, “I’m gonna make this a real dive,” threw in some black paint and a Big Buck Hunter machine, and then hoped for crowds of people wearing flannels and jeans that look like they were chewed up by dogs. The result is a cool spot where you could bring your entire group of friends to sit in a big booth and drink mint julep slushies. And despite the fact that it’s smack in the middle of the insanity that is Belltown’s bar scene, it’s never too crowded here. So, you’ll be able to hear what everyone is saying, and you hopefully won’t touch any wads of used gum under the table. Be advised that the drinks here are strong, as in, mistakenly-leave-your-laptop-bag and-credit-card-behind strong." - Aimee Rizzo

"Black Cat, in the Tenderloin, is an upscale spot for drinks and live music. Prepare to spend some money, including a music charge and (if you sit at a table in the downstairs lounge) potentially also a food and beverage minimum, depending on the night and time you’re there. The food can be a little hit or miss, so we recommend focusing on drinks - there’s no charge for sitting in the bar area." - Taylor Abrams