I'm not sure if they were just being nice and we got lucky, or if that's the policy. I think people under 21 can come here, but you have to arrive before they ID. The cover charge here is $3, and you need to show ID in order to get once of those paper bracelets to prove you are above 21. We arrived at about 8:15 PM ish, and there wasn't much of a line at all (however, by the time we were leaving at around 11:45 PM, there was a line that extended out the door and on to the street). This place is incredibly fun, and has incredibly good prices! I've been coming to Fat Cat for so many years, it's mind boggling how I still haven't published this review. Still one of the best dive bars in the area. Otherwise enjoy the huge variety of board games, shuffleboard, ping pong tables, and billiards tables while jamming to good music. Just don't get the hard cider, it's more like hard water, and tastes like watered down apple juice. They still only serve wine, beer, and soju but at prices in the $4-$8 range so you can't really complain. The mens bathroom finally had some soap in the dispenser all be it just barely. It is now $4 for entry which seems to go into effect around 7pm when the live bands start playing. It is a very casual environment, with a predominantly millenial and diverse crowd composed mainly of college students, big groups of friends, and people bold enough to go on a cheap date. Came by to hang out at one of my favorite spots in the Village and so glad to see they changed the couches! Now featuring hard wood church benches in front of the performance area, but catch a squat on the small plush couch if you are lucky to take in some good music with the live bands that play all night.

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