Black Cat (Union Ave, Laconia)

Argie's Wife · 07-15-2011, 05:10 PM

Has anyone been to the Black Cat in Laconia lately?

I used to go there after work a few years ago but had stopped going because life got too busy. About a week ago, a friend of mine asked me to meet her there for a drink.

I realize that the place changed hands since I was last there, but it was a disappointing time there, to say the least.

We arrived at about 7pm and were told the kitchen was closed. The only thing available for food was a salad. It was served in a cereal bowl and brought to the table without a tray - just fingers on the rim of the bowl. (I don't like seeing a server's hands in or next to my food, thankyouverymuch.)

My friend ordered a mixed drink and said it was very bland but not worth sending back. I went to order a beer and found that Sam Adams was the most exotic thing on the menu - I love imported dark beers - Guiness is the most 'common' thing I'll order - I'll take Boddington's, Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout, Triple Bock, or even a Black-n-Tan - bocks are my very fav. No such luck... Sam Adams it was... and it was like drinking soda pop to me...

There were two or three other folks at the bar and they appeared to be regulars. We watched two couples walk in and then leave when they were told the kitchen was closed already.

Two drinks and a salad were about $16. The prices weren't bad but the selection... well, there was NONE.

As we were leaving, the owner/manager seemed to be more into his television show than anything else - and it was very loud. There was no one in the place... it was dead.

I think the Black Cat is in a prime location and it used to turn over a nice business there, with good food and drinks, but... eh. I was sorry to see the downturn, myself.

07-15-2011, 05:10 PM	#1
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Black Cat (Union Ave, Laconia) Has anyone been to the Black Cat in Laconia lately? I used to go there after work a few years ago but had stopped going because life got too busy. About a week ago, a friend of mine asked me to meet her there for a drink. I realize that the place changed hands since I was last there, but it was a disappointing time there, to say the least. We arrived at about 7pm and were told the kitchen was closed. The only thing available for food was a salad. It was served in a cereal bowl and brought to the table without a tray - just fingers on the rim of the bowl. (I don't like seeing a server's hands in or next to my food, thankyouverymuch.) My friend ordered a mixed drink and said it was very bland but not worth sending back. I went to order a beer and found that Sam Adams was the most exotic thing on the menu - I love imported dark beers - Guiness is the most 'common' thing I'll order - I'll take Boddington's, Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout, Triple Bock, or even a Black-n-Tan - bocks are my very fav. No such luck... Sam Adams it was... and it was like drinking soda pop to me... There were two or three other folks at the bar and they appeared to be regulars. We watched two couples walk in and then leave when they were told the kitchen was closed already. Two drinks and a salad were about $16. The prices weren't bad but the selection... well, there was NONE. As we were leaving, the owner/manager seemed to be more into his television show than anything else - and it was very loud. There was no one in the place... it was dead. I think the Black Cat is in a prime location and it used to turn over a nice business there, with good food and drinks, but... eh. I was sorry to see the downturn, myself.