Surly Wench Pubplaces / surlywench
424 N. Fourth Avenue Bless the Surly Wench for establishing another non-idiocy outpost on Fourth Avenue, joining Plush as an option for those who have been off the parental dole for more than six months. Famous for its surly-hot bar staff (Eleanor relocated here), the Wench is known for tough girls and rock dudes. It's a great cross between dive bar and rock club; see four bands in a night with ease (although some purists complain about the sound system, it doesn't seem to scare any customers away). Be forewarned - the bartender has veto rights over your jukebox selection. Female patrons hate this and male patrons love it. Go figure -- more evidence that some guys love the chase when it plays really-hard-to-get. -Cia Romano, fall 2004 CLUB DENIZENS 411:Cover is cheap, and it keeps out the no-cover types that roll down the block to Che's. Door staff friendly and smart enough to keep the fools out. DRINKS AND MUSICWide range of live bands leaning away from acoustic towards punk and thrash. Standard bar selections poured with élan. HELPFULDo not, we repeat, do NOT offend or touch the bar staff unless you always wanted to be the stunt man that gets thrown through the saloon window. These girls mean business. UNIQUE FEATURESThe chandelier and red-lit stage give the place a certain bordello fabulousness. Lots of sisterhood in the bathroom graffiti. The famous fishnet-leg lamp from "A Christmas Story" ("You'll shoot your eye out!") stands above the bar. Triff painting of the Wench herself, rumored to be Eleanor, on your right at the entrance. PAST LIVESToo many to count but one was definitely a horrific frat bar. Management:Shaun hangs tough at the Wench. |
