9,000 Square-Foot Game Room Reopening In The West Village

WEST VILLAGE, NY — A 9,000 square-foot live music and game hall in the West Village, formerly known as the Fat Cat, is reopening on Wednesday at its original 75 Christopher Street location under the new name Cellar Dog.

The establishment will initially be open from Wednesday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and plans to extend its hours in the fall.

The expansive game space headed by the Backal Hospitality Group will feature pool tables, ping pong, shuffleboard, foosball, checkers, and chess, as well as antique and novelty games, including Pac-Man and other classic arcade games.

There will also be a regular live entertainment schedule posted each week.

Cellar Dog is continuing the iconic Lower Manhattan legacy of the Fat Cat bar, which shuttered just before the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are thrilled to continue the legacy of the former Fat Cat, which is located steps away from Stonewall Inn and some of the greatest literary, entertainment, political and cultural moments in our City’s history,” said Arthur Backal, CEO of Backal Hospitality Group, in a news release. “The venue was known to be a casual and approachable neighborhood staple that welcomed everyone from college students, celebrities, local residents, and visitors from all over the globe. We will continue to honor its tradition of inclusivity and will also look forward to bringing back artists, musicians, and guests to Cellar Dog once again after a year and a half of its closure.”

The Cellar Dog's menu will include small bites, custom ice cream, wine, seltzers, and a variety of beers on tap.

Additionally, the West Village establishment will reopen with added purifying air filters, contactless ordering, updated restrooms, touchless hand dryers, Apple pay options, and more "to continue to keep guests, staff, and the community safe."

You can find out more about the new opening on Cellar Dog's website.