The Barksdale

"Ideal dive bar. Good music Dog friendly PRIDE friendly Great hot dogs Need better beer selection and need to cleanup back patio area,"

"Solid hot dogs, & good veggie dog options. A little dirty, a little dingy, but some fun can be had (if you’re drunk enough). A pool table takes up half of a “dance floor,” & a DJ frequently helps the energy. Some booth, table, & bar seating, as well as a fairly squalid outdoor area one could call a patio. Cocktails are overpriced for the atmosphere, & a members-only policy can make getting in a slight hassle. Half the time, one of the washrooms is out of service, & the working one doesn’t have a locking door. If you want a late-night bite, & you’ve had a few drinks, give it a go. But be prepared to get sticky. Despite whatever you may be told by the staff, the place is not extremely Transgender-friendly, due in large to the crowd/regulars (I’ve given them four tries, never felt welcome, & sometimes unsafe). Overall, you can likely find somewhere else to get a late-night snack, & you can definitely find a better spot to drink or dance. Banks Ave Bar, Scandals, & all of South Slope are not far off. Despite it having been a spot to drag visiting friends when we need a bite before heading home, I won’t be returning for a fifth visit."

"Cool "hole in the wall" bar. Nice vibes, enjoyed it all overall. They did an EDM night, and it was a blast! Very good hot dogs, too!"

"Hots dogs are great ! Staff is really nice too. Limited entry so it's never crammed full. There's an enclosed outside space with tables. Cool little "dive" bar"

"We called prior to coming in and spoke with a lovely woman on the phone who told us we could come and order some hot dogs, but we were denied entry at the door. I completely understand the membership policy, but there needs to be some sort of communication amongst the staff about patronage. We called back and we’re told to come back and we would be let in, but we didn’t feel welcome."