The Black Swan

What to say about the Swan...really, there's so much.

I've had so many memories here; mostly good, occasionally bad. But even the bad makes for a damn good story. The first time I was here was on Obama's inauguration night, and that night set the bar pretty high for me (haha, I made a pun). Since then I've had some better nights, but that night was definitely a good first experience. Best nigh of the week: Wednesday night trivia. It's a Red Hook classic.

The bar selection is great. They have brands and flavors here that I've never seen anywhere else. One highlight: the Monk's Cafe Sour Red. It's AWESOME. Also of note are the interesting flavors like cucumber vodka and the pineapple flavored tequila. mmmm-MM!

My only real problem is the music, in particular the live music. I'm not a huge fan of live music in a small space like the Swan, and I hate it even more when it's terrible music. Get it together guys, nobody wants to listen to horrible live bands! Or worse, just one guy on an acoustic guitar who wails. This isn't directed at any one person in particular, just a general note.

Sunday nights at The Black Swan are super fun! Great bar, stiff drinks, great atmosphere, local music, and a short walk to the river.

Coming from the city, this place is a big disappointment. There isn't much going on in this bar, and it's always filled with underage college students trying to score some drinks, while some douche bag bouncer is trying to give everyone a hard time. It's definitely for a specific crowd, they are not welcoming to everyone. I give them credit for being the only bar that people really go to around this area, and some nights they play decent music. But every time I've gone here, there's always drama with the bouncer or someone inside the place I rather stay at home and avoid the headache. The bartenders are pretty friendly though, and they make good drinks. Don't come here if you expect a good crowd of people, there is always some drama.