61 Local opening soon

Part bar, part cafe, part public house, 61local is still a bit of a mystery. The space opened briefly last weekend during the Farm City Fair and will be opening for good in about a month. The focus is on local (duh) beer and food. It sounds like the menu of both will rotate and highlight different vendors at a time. Here's a quote from their website that might clear things up. "If you're interested in the community, we’ve got your back. Come in and enjoy the best our farmers, brewers, and local artisans have to offer in a lively and festive atmosphere."

The atmosphere certainly was festive last weekend. It feels more like an event space than a cafe/bar but maybe that was just because it was a special one day opening. It's located at 61 Bergen street between Smith and Court right next to The Invisible Dog gallery and the Muriel Guepin Gallery and much like the two galleries the space feels very raw. Big unfinished wooden tables nailed to the floor by rusty metal legs is where you would stand (there are no stools as of yet) with your local brews and snacks. The bar, floors and decor are also unfinished and rustic. As is, the place seems really cool but we're excited to see it's evolution.