If you were to actually design a bar calculated to appeal to hipsters, this might be it. Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium is the newest bar in the Old 4th Ward (Edgewood/Boulevard intersection). They took over the Danneman’s Coffee space (RIP) and have completely transformed it.
The bar is downstairs, along with old high school chemistry tables and kitschy folk art by owner/artist Grant Henry. Every surface is covered in modified religious artifacts or other thrift-store flotsam like the bowling trophies from the 70s. The lighting is dark and red and the drinks are cheap. Sweetwater 420 pints for $3 and when you ask for whiskey on the rocks, you get a full glass.
Upstairs there is an actual ping pong table, along with various tables and couches for relaxing with a drink. We got there fairly early on a Wednesday night (around 10) and scored an elementary school cafeteria table. The bar has lots of seating, a good amount of space, cheap drinks, funky decor, an erratic juke box selection, ping pong…aka hipster crack. Apparently they have plans to offer church organ karaoke in the near future. Like, are you even serious right now?
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