08/09/09

Don't go late

by ClayGilchrist

It was 10:50 pm and I wanted to get a drink and some chips in salsa while I waited for a friend to get off work in the area. Since I was heading down Highland Ave from the ponce side I decided stopping by Neighbors would be easy. I bellied up to the bar and ordered a drink and asked for a menu. I saw you had chips, salsa and cheese dip and decided that was close enough. A few minutes later my food arrived and Meg told me that kitchen had actually just closed and she was 'lucky' to get the order. A few minutes later after eating the very meager portion of salsa to go with the less than fresh chips I asked if I could get some more salsa. Meg went back to the kitchen, came back and said no, sorry. After I finished my drink i told Meg I would have gone somewhere else if I had know your kitchen was closed / about to close. She got angry and very defensive about it. Her attitude was rude and unapologetic. She told me 'You can't tell us when to close our kitchen.' It was a very negative experience and next time I want food late, I'll go somewhere that wants my business.

• Pros: lots of open seats
• Cons: everything else

02/18/09

Trivia ruined by a terrible host!!!

by colisaynn

I (used to) love trivia night but I've stopped going. Mostly because the dude that hosts the trivia lacks a sense of humor and the ability to add correctly. He always messes with our points and even goes so far as to censor our names. I mean, seriously buddy, who made you in charge of our freedom of speech. Get over yourself, it's a bar and we're just having fun! I HATE THAT GUY!!! It a shame because we used to go every week and we've moved to the Thinking Man's trivia night until this guy gets fired. Ugh!!

• Pros: Great atmosphere and great staff!!
• Cons: Terrible pick in trivia host

01/18/09

An awesome bar ruined by trivia-nazi

by laotzu325

This place used to be so much fun. The wide open deck was overflowing with cool, edgy people, especially on Tuesday night when they do team trivia. It seemed like there was a competition to have the most witty team name that was relevant to current events, risque, or just borderline insane. The atmosphere was fun and wild.

That was until Neighbors decided to go for a more family friendly image and imported a trivia host who exercises more censorship than the FCC. Team names are censored, he's unfailingly nasty, and seems to hold grudges for no particular reason. Trivia as a result has dwindled to a regular group of friends of the host who miraculously seem to win every week.

In spite of that, the wait staff is attentive, friendly, and attractive. The menu is mediocre (a step up from pub grub) and the drinks are reasonably priced for the area.

I'm shocked that an iconic place like this has decided to go family friendly, especially considering the fact that it's 21+ after hours. I'm voting with my feet - there is no shortage of places in the area to drink beer, sit outside and play trivia. When Neighbors decides to go edgy once again, maybe I'll change my opinion.