On a trip to Park Slope this weekend, I came across this bathroom at
Southpaw. The bathrooms are located downstairs and the first thing you will notice are four free-standing sinks in between the two restrooms. I have to admit that at first I was a bit confused by their placement and general awkwardness. Maybe they are there since there is only a single sink in each of the official restrooms, which at the time I visited, did not have any soap or paper towels. Or perhaps they are there in case all of the urinals in the men's room are occupied. Another confusing thing is determining which is the men's room and which the women's. At least when I was there, the downstairs area was not very well lit and the black placards distinguishing the two genders were not very visible. Once inside the restrooms, there are a number of small stalls enclosed by curtains (at least on the women's side). The toilets are adequate and the space per stall is not excessive. There is also good reading material located on the walls of each stall, sure to keep you entertained. A single sink is loacted along the back wall of the bathroom, with a small mirror located above it. But go to the sinks outside of the restrooms if you want to wash your hands.
- Cleanliness - 3 flushes
- Aroma - 3 flushes
- Pros - with a couch located outside of the restrooms, you can take a rest from the bands upstairs, so many sinks, so little time
- Cons - you may feel as if you are peeing out in the open, since there are no doors, anywhere
- Overall experience - 3 flushes
On a trip to Park Slope this weekend, I came across this bathroom at Southpaw. The bathrooms are located downstairs and the first thing you will notice are four free-standing sinks in between the two restrooms. I have to admit that at first I was a bit confused by their placement and general awkwardness. Maybe they are there since there is only a single sink in each of the official restrooms, which at the time I visited, did not have any soap or paper towels. Or perhaps they are there in case all of the urinals in the men's room are occupied. Another confusing thing is determining which is the men's room and which the women's. At least when I was there, the downstairs area was not very well lit and the black placards distinguishing the two genders were not very visible. Once inside the restrooms, there are a number of small stalls enclosed by curtains (at least on the women's side). The toilets are adequate and the space per stall is not excessive. There is also good reading material located on the walls of each stall, sure to keep you entertained. A single sink is loacted along the back wall of the bathroom, with a small mirror located above it. But go to the sinks outside of the restrooms if you want to wash your hands.
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