by amaree t. on Came here with a bunch of work people after our holiday Christmas party. It was a random Wednesday night, but totally packed. We were able to get a table, only later to be told that we had to give it to another group. At that point in the night, I already had too many drinks so I was too confused to care. If this hadn't happened, I probably would have given 4 stars.
by Jackie D. on Dear rateclubsers and new visitors to New York. BEWARE: Try entering at your own risk. Please take note: We are four girls, at 10pm, Saturday night and have lived in Los Angeles most of our lives and therefore have experienced every type of club/door scene. After all, we are from Hollywood. Although, NEVER in my life have I experienced the downright awful, disgusting treatment by the A*** at the door of this club. First of all, yes its been hyped up and it might be the best thing to this earth inside, but I will not spend a penny in this place. At $20 a drink, this is too much even for New York. This man was so rude that groups of people turned away. He first said, do you have reservations? No. Do you want bottle service? No. Wait 45 min and we'll see. We were first in line, and an 1 hour and 15 minutes later we had it. This man let in all his nasty friends and supposedly only bottle service people in. LIAR, we saw what was going on. Then after patiently waiting, this man did not take a single person from the line to go in. It starts to rain!!! Me- "Honey (almost threw up in my mouth that i said it- but my sister just turned 21 so I tried)..."Honey, we are four girls, first in line, waiting an hour, its starting to rain. Do you think we will be able to get in tonight?" Douche bag- "What? Who do you think you're talking to? I don't work for you!! I let who and when I want in!" Me- I wouldn't spend a penny in this place! If I was a guy I would have kicked him and in my mind wanted to kick him with my heels, but I'm a lady. I know this sounds like a pity rant, but honestly,. the customer service is HORRIBLE. Get OVER yourselves because when the word gets around about what A**** run this place, you will no longer be the "hot" spot. We walked one block down to "One", kindly told the managers there what type of treatment we just had at Buddha Bar and that we were out of town just wanting to have a nice night. There was a line here too, but this doorman was reasonable. Told us he was only letting girls in and he would hook us up. We got our own table, many reasonably priced $12 martinis, awesome music, friendly bouncers and doormen and all in all the best night at One!!! We understand club culture but there is a limit. This is the meatpacking district Mr. Bouncer, you aren't the ONLY club in the area! Save your money. Go somewhere else. P.S. Another rateclubser point out Ugly clientele - Thats because he lets only his friends in.
by Pam B. on People describe SOMA as a hip neighborhood though, to the general observer, it's mostly clumps of nondescript buildings, parking lots, empty lots, highway ramps, and other not-so-necessarily sightly points of interest (or disinterest, depending on what you like). It's that don't-know-until-you-know quality that makes this club the oasis that it is. Mostly because, frankly, ain't shit else going on that block. OK. Once you step inside you notice a pretty simple layout (two rooms, two bars, large dancefloor and stage in main room) and massive speakers. On a night where there's a good DJ (or three, as on Valentine's Day 2009, on Hakobo's B-Day bash w/ Rich Medina and Spinna) you're in bass and decibel heaven. The bartender at the bar closest to the stage was very friendly and generous with the cognac (thanks!). Looking back, wish I tipped him more. Dress chic, have cash for the (non-credit card accepting) bar, and have fun. Oh, most importantly. Guard your stuff; it can get crowded and busy and things can walk away. Someone snatched my felt fedora and glasses as I shook it down with a cool gal on the dancefloor. I was literally 3 feet away from where I placed 'em too. [Oh, and if you stole my hat and glasses and you're reading this, I have lice. And leprosy. And a disease so rare (and terrible) it doesn't even make sense for me to write it out. And now you do too.] GO this club.
by Sina Goethe on I could do without the cover--and usually do! Here's a tip, if you are celebrating a special occasion, they are usually very cool bout putting people on the VIP list. Other than that--I love dancing and the DJ's always seems to spin the right tunes...yeah, maybe the scene can get raunchy but I'm there to dance and Suite One8One satisfies that for me!
