Barracuda has been a Chelsea insitution for years with frequent drag performances and regular guys enjoying the strong drinks at the long bar in the front and just hanging on comfy sofas in back.
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Had A Good Time
The place is modern. The crowd was kinda pretty. The cute bartender knew how to make a good drink. Met some friendly people and we went barhopping. Cute DJ who seemed to enjoy his music more than anyone, but I eventually got into it and had a good time.
Loungey and LOUD
I lived on the same block as Barrage, and while it's totally cute inside and always full of cute guys, I rarely went there. The reason: LOUD music. In a lounge atmosphere, I expect to be able to sit and have a drink and chat with friends, but here, even though there's no dance floor, the house/techno music is pumped at full volume, so all you can do is scream at one another. Lots of potential though!
Fun with changing decor
This place has a cool happy hour, excellent DJs, and great shows. PLUS, they change the decor every month or two completely changing the feel of the place and making it feel like a brand new venue. The bartenders are also nice to look at. Good place to meet new friends too.
SKIP ITT
this wasn't one of my favorite bars, ill give it 3.6 i'd deffinatly skip it, hell i'd skip it in a heartbeat, get about 7 shots in me and maybe i'll go. your pal, Patrick