Sour Mouse — Restaurant in New York

Back to NYC after her successful tour, my talented friends #Hannahrayteal and her great guitarist #SamPhelpsMusic have played two fantastic 3 set shows at the really cool club, Sour Mouse. (Please check Hannah and Sam on all music platforms)

I found Sour Mouse Club, located in the Lower East Side of New York City, a vibrant and expansive social club designed to offer a unique alternative to traditional bars. Combining games, live music, art, and a social atmosphere to encourage genuine connection among its patrons, its a cool NYC kinda experience.

After having the great blessing of enjoying the NYC live music scene, here's my impressions of what makes Sour Mouse Club stand out:

The Atmosphere & Concept of this Club is obviously as a Social Hub. My visits showed that the core mission of Sour Mouse is to bring people together. It aims to bridge the gap of constant digital connection by providing a physical space for interaction and shared experiences. Game-Centric: It boasts a wide array of parlor games, including 8 regulation-sized pool tables, 2 ping pong tables, 2 foosball tables, board games, and giant Jenga and Connect 4; how cool. This makes it ideal for casual hangouts, date nights, or competitive fun. All while there is an entertaning band or DJ filling up the large venue with music. Art Gallery: Beyond the games, Sour Mouse also has an art gallery. The 5,000+ square-foot venue features curated local art, including a stunning mural by Indie 184, with pieces often available for purchase. Live Entertainment: There's a dedicated performance area where bands and DJs play nightly, offering a diverse range of music from jazz to blues to indie rock. They also host comedy nights, karaoke, dance parties, and other social gatherings like speed dating and book clubs. What a great concept! Spacious & Modern: The entrance to the Club is quite modest, so a highlight is the surprisingly large and sprawling space, which allows for comfortable spacing and a modern, chill vibe.

Games: As mentioned, a huge variety of games are available. Tables are typically first-come, first-serve, with hourly rates ($25-$35/hour depending on the day/time). Drinks: They offer a solid drink program, including soju cocktails, curated beers, and hand-picked wines. Food: Coal oven pizzas are available for when hunger strikes. Events: Sour Mouse has a robust events calendar, featuring live music, DJ sets, jazz jams, blues bands, foosball socials, and more. They also host private events like birthday parties and corporate gatherings, with options to rent out specific areas or the entire venue.

My preception of a "Target Audience":

Social Seekers: People looking for an interactive and engaging night out beyond just drinking. Game Enthusiasts: Anyone who enjoys pool, ping pong, foosball, or board games. Music & Art Lovers: Those who appreciate live performances and local art in a relaxed setting. Groups: It's well-suited for groups of friends, colleagues, or even solo individuals looking to meet new people.

My Overall Impression:

My 2 visits to Sour Mouse Club were extremely positive, really appreciating this Club's unique concept, the variety of entertainment options, and the welcoming atmosphere. A fun, vibrant, and engaging spot to spend an evening, offering a refreshing departure from the typical bar scene. The emphasis on fostering genuine connections through games, music, and art seems to resonates well, go, have fun and a NYC...

I blame management entirely for what I am about to say- Came to this place for a comedy show and the line for the bar was so long people were waiting 45 minutes or more to order. There was only one bartender on for a very popular up-and-coming comedian who obviously sells a lot of tickets for each show and this size of a crowd was not a surprise. I ordered a pizza that came out ice cold because the staff were so overwhelmed. Like- the cheese was refrigerator-level cold. I was charged for two drinks I never got and I stopped asking for them because I felt bad for the overwhelmed staff. There was a bar-back guy who was standing around while the bartender struggled with the crowd, I know how food service works so I get that he legally could not help her but man- Whose horrible idea was it to only staff one bartender that night? She looked like she was going to cry and tbh if I had been her I probably would have walked out. Idk if this was just a randomly understaffed night or if management regularly puts their staff through this, but yikes. It gave me flashbacks of a restaurant I worked in where they started us short to save money and forced us to work illegally off the clock or be fired. The other reviews look good so maybe this was just a random bad night, but it was...

Walked into the place was amazed and blown away by the great jazz music from the live band in house. Approached the bar the lady who was working was having an in depth conversation with a co-worker this lasted about six minutes.I waited patiently then was acknowledged by the lady I then asked for a table she informed me there were no tables available even though there were four empty tables not being used was asked to place my name on a waiting list. After about five more minutes I was given a table. I attempted to order 2 mojitos for me and my date I was informed there was no more mojitos, instead of her offering up another drink selection she took her time to help another customer who happened to be Caucasian and totally ignored Myself and my date I asked for my ID back and left immediately. Her customer service was horrible and it seemed like she was bothered helping someone who was black. It's sad to say in an age where people are trying to change things this still happen this blatant racism and ill manner. This young lady cost you a potential customer I will be following up with the proper news agency and the manager as well about my experience on...