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The Black Sheep — Brooklynian

The Black Sheep

gringcorp
gringcorp
edited November -1 in Park Slope

Subject: Extra soccer

Sort of on topic here, anyone got any info on the new bar that's opened on Bergen Street where Cafe Ma used to be? Calls itself the Black Sheep, shows soccer, but I haven't been in there yet.

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  • anonymous
    anonymous
    I haven't been there either. I think it's run by the people who own Delima next door. I've been meaning to check it out, but it's pretty hard to walk past O'Conner's. Perhaps I'll hit it tonight.
  • dope on the slope
    dope on the slope
    FYI, the owner of The Lighthouse on the corner of Carroll and 5th told me that they were planning to have every single match of the upcoming World Cup on their screens no matter what the cost. She also said they would be open for business 24/7 during the event.

    I know it's a ways off, but I thought I'd get the word out.
  • ic96
    ic96
    Well, that shouldn't really cost them, since all matches will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC and other affiliated channels.

    http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=339604&cc=5901

    They will also be in HD.

    http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/cabletv/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001017731

    I'm hoping this Union Hall place on 5th and Union turns out to be a good place, I'm hearing it is going to be a soccer friendly bar!
  • gringcorp
    gringcorp
    Yeah, I saw this mentioned in another post, but I don't get it. Fifth and Union, you got four corners - Brooklyn Industries (NW), Something Else (SW), Body Reserve (SE), and the Check Cashing Joint (NE) - all apparently going strong. Where's the bar going to be?
  • pitu
    pitu
    Gringcorp wrote: Yeah, I saw this mentioned in another post, but I don't get it. Fifth and Union, you got four corners - Brooklyn Industries (NW), Something Else (SW), Body Reserve (SE), and the Check Cashing Joint (NE) - all apparently going strong. Where's the bar going to be?
    On Union behind Body Reserve.
  • stevieshamrocks
    stevieshamrocks
    Union Hall is owned by the people who own Floyd's in Brooklyn Heights. It is going to be very soccer friendly and they are moving pretty quickly and should be open by the time the Cup gets here. The place is pretty big and should accommodate a good crowd. I own the bar down the street from Floyd's in Brooklyn Heights and have become good friends with these people. I really think this is going to be a great spot for the neighborhood.
  • bigbubba
    bigbubba
    StevieShamrocks wrote: Union Hall .. is going to be very soccer friendly....
    In other words - it will be out of business within a year. Is there a duller sport in the world? YEAH! We played Trinidad and Tobago and tied 1 to 1. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
  • ic96
    ic96
    BigBubba, you should check it out once it opens, I think it's going to have a good following. The Brits love their Football, and usually are out in droves to watch the games on Saturday/Sunday mornings.
  • stevieshamrocks
    stevieshamrocks
    Then Big Bubba you are really going to hate the 2 Bocce courts that will be in there!
  • bigbubba
    bigbubba
    StevieShamrocks wrote: Then Big Bubba you are really going to hate the 2 Bocce courts that will be in there!
    Yup that will certainly kill any chance this place might have.

    Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the fact that several billion people disagree with me. I hope Union Hall does great. There are plenty of other places for me to watch my football (which I understand is only very rarely actually played with one's foot!)
  • paulybrklynny
    paulybrklynny
    then BigBubba, don't go.
    simple.

    apparently a couple of Irish guys running Black sheep.
    still a bit raw in there, waiting ot see if they order Setanta Pub channel and get some PPV matches or I'll have to continue to trek to Nevada Smiths, but they do have a Foosball table!

    Two soccer-freindly bars within a few blocks seems like they could struggle a bit, but I'll give them both a try.
  • bigbubba
    bigbubba
    paulybrklynny wrote: then BigBubba, don't go.
    simple.
    Oh I won't. If I want to catch a nap I'll watch golf. Soccer just bores me.
  • gringcorp
    gringcorp
    Thanks for all the info, by the way I went in there last night. There's something about the space that needs work before it can be cosy. But they still take deliveries from Deshima, which is handy.

    As for football, can't say I'm a gigantic fan myself, although I'm usually dragged along to England games. I was sort of hoping they were real ale types like the Gate. Warm beer, that's the stuff.

    I'd say that football results are more boring than NFL, but less boring than baseball. The play, though, I'd say is less exciting than baseball, but much more than NFL. The English premiere league's got hell boring of late.

    Yeah, roll on Union Hall.
  • msboyd
    msboyd
    Dope on the Slope wrote: FYI, the owner of The Lighthouse on the corner of Carroll and 5th told me that they were planning to have every single match of the upcoming World Cup on their screens no matter what the cost. She also said they would be open for business 24/7 during the event.

    I know it's a ways off, but I thought I'd get the word out.

    Thanks for the tip! I love The Lighthouse and was wondering where I could watch all World Cup games. Always good to have some more soccer-friendly pubs, in my opinion.
  • msboyd
    msboyd
    Gringcorp wrote:
    As for football, can't say I'm a gigantic fan myself, although I'm usually dragged along to England games.

    But you know they're going down in flames to Sweden, right?

    :wink:

    Sorry, lived there for years and love to tease them about it!
  • quijibo
    quijibo
    was in there last night. must fight over hang...

    english league game on the telly. big telly

    $3 wheat beer and 2 other brews as well
    {think it's only during happy hour tho'}

    the jukebox needs some work -- it'd be most awesome if they developed a 'great lakes'ian playlist

    good mix of people -- preppy/biker/goth/lesbian combo

    the bar feels a little disorienting still
    it's spanking new, gotta give it time
    perfect setting for a quentin tarantino movie
    i could totally see mr. pink arguing with mr. white in here

    hey. i could probably order a pie from Peperoncino!

    hmmm. wonder if they allow dogs?

    thumbs up!
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