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Brass Monkey

Brass Monkey

55 Little West 12th Street, City Of New York, 10014, United States Of America

Beer • Casual • Drinks • English


"This happened a couple weeks back, but I thought I 'd share my experience at this place. What a bizarre experience. We had a company outing at Brass Monkey, and I had 2 drinks. After starting to feel slight discomfort in the stomach, my friend and I went to the bathroom. A lady bartender with wavy, blonde hair followed us into the bathroom and stood there, peaking under the stall !!! to see what was happening. She immediately said that I had to leave if I was feeling sick, to which my friend responded that I was feeling discomfort from earlier and needed to relieve my stomach. The only thing she said was you need to go and went to grab SECURITY GUARDS to escort us out. After having 2 drinks and simply feeling sick inside a stall i.e. private space where you have the right to simple privacy to do whatever you need to do , the security guards met us at the door of the bathroom and told us they would call the cops unless we left. So we didn 't oppose because it was completely unreasonable- feeling nauseous on a FRIDAY evening around 5pm is apparently not something they can handle as a business. I explained to them the circumstances, to which Erik, their security guard/manager, said, WORD FOR WORD, I dont care if you 're bulimic, if you 're throwing up it 's a bad look for the restaurant- you need to go. I tried to reason, explaining that I have friends who have struggled, and it 's not at all okay to say. Eric could not even make eye contact with me, and instead decided to express his annoyance with a talking hand motion, completely disregarding that what he said is extremely harmful. I would understand this reaction if my behavior was disruptive, inappropriate, rowdy or whatever else. I was absolutely fine, calm, and reasonable. All in all, I realize that restaurants, as private businesses, have the right to refuse service. HOWEVER, the way this was handled, the condescending comments Eric made in regard to our age alluding to the fact that I can 't handle my alcohol , the talking hand motion, and all the snarky remarks like the sooner you leave, the faster we 'll forget your face, so maybe we will let you in next time made our time at Brass Monkey absolutely traumatic. We seriously couldn 't fathom that feeling sick in a PRIVATE BATHROOM could ever result in this. Shame on the security guards and the management for not having the proper manners and experience to handle this correctly and respectfully. As a suggestion to the actual business owners, maybe invest in a proper training program? Finally, as a side note: Eric, just so you know, karma will get you"

Ellis Island Casino Brewery

Ellis Island Casino Brewery

4250 Koval LnNV 89109, Las Vegas, United States

Pubs • Fish • Coffee • American


"Decided to go to Las Vegas last minute to watch the Chelsea game at Allegiant Stadium and was in need of accommodation for just myself, which can be pricey. I tried finding a solution that fit my budget but also that wasn't sketchy. Delicate balance in Vegas.. Surprisingly, I landed on Ellis Island. The room rate was definitely acceptable for a motel-style place, so I decided to book. Little did I know, what a gem of a place this ended up being. I arrived about an hour and a half before check-in time and was told I could check in early for an additional $10. Done! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking is free here, just put the tag in your windshield. The room itself looked fairly renovated, had USB charger plugs next to the bed and at the desk, and also has a fridge. The carpet still felt fluffy, the room smelled fresh and the bathroom was all tiled and clean. They also provided some toiletries and ample towels. The room came with a coupon for a free coffee and donut. While I don't drink coffee, I did went to go get the donut and OMG that Italian sandwich bar is such a treasure! Forget about all the reviews mentioning the steak; instead go get yourself a Parma Ham Sandwich and a Nutella Donut! I didn't try any of the other food options due to a lack of time, but I hope to be back. PS: No five stars because their resort fee was almost $35 which I find to be a tad excessive for a place like this. It's not like they have five luxury pools with cabanas and a DJ hosting parties, so not sure what the $35 is for. Other than that, great stay!"