Opening Alert: The Black Rose Brings Back a Bit of Rock n' Roll to the East Village

The former Odessa Cafe space sat empty for a year and a half, looking rather sorry, as several bar and restaurant owners considered and ultimately walked away from the space. But finally something stuck. Tonight a rock n' roll themed bar called the Black Rose opens in the space. The bar, with its giant Jim Morrison poster, feels like a bit of a throwback to the old bars of the neighborhood, but made for the 21st century hipsters who likely weren't even alive during Morrison's day. A few of the old elements of Odessa, like the red tin ceiling, are still around, but a DJ station and big backyard (which will debut next month) are all new.

The Menu: Drinks here are named after songs, so you'll find cocktails like the Light My Fire (bourbon, apricot preserve, and lemon) and the Hells Bells (mezcal, lime, agave, and celery bitters).

Cocktail Menu