Brattle Basement Houses New Bar

The Brattle Theatre formally announced the opening of a new bar and grill, called the Casa Blanca Club, located in its basement, at a kick-off celebration last night.

"We are aiming to please our late show patrons," the management said. "The 1 a.m. closing hour should prove convenient to those people who otherwise would have to forego refreshments after the theatre."

There will be no admission charge and no minimum, as the theatre is striving to make it inexpensive, with an informal atmosphere. Bryant Holiday, one of the managers, explained that he hoped to have entertainment by next year, in time for the football weekends.

Haliday said that the club had obtained the license of the Barclay Club, an independent enterprise, which folded last year. The new club is in a remodelled scene shop.