210 South 1st Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Washtenaw County
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by Pamella Saintignon on After waiting in line for about 45 minutes trying to get downstairs in to the "club", I've seen countless faces of all ranks and status get turned away. The few people that did get in were there for a party or promised to get bottle service. The bouncers are friendly but they are extremely selective about who goes in. Most places just turn away guys, these guys didn't even let the ladies in. I finally got in after chatting a few of them up for a while. But I have to admit, this was way too much to put in just so one can go downstairs and drink their over priced drinks. The crowd as expected was filled with trust fund kids and young professionals. I explored for about an hour, checked out most the ladies and decided there was nothing left for me there a hundred bucks later and walked out. At least the subway is near by.
by Danille Halt on Men get into Circle by buying pricey bottle service. Girls get in by looking good. "Booking," for those who are unfamiliar with the term, happens when a girl gets dragged by a waiter to a table of waiting men. In exchange for her name, the girl is invited to take a few shots (ie. "YOOO- let's get this girl drunk"). A little small talk, a little giggling, before the girl politely excuses herself to get back to the dance floor. If *magic* happens, then maybe the guys get her number, and the waiter gets a nice big tip. Some people consider booking a valuable dating service. I waver between seeing it as some sort of female empowerment and softcore prostitution. Mostly, though, I just think it's hilarious. As a club, Circle can be a lot of fun. There are two balcony-like tiers for bottle service- providing a real voyeuristic atmosphere for those who splurge. The club is, no surprise, Circle shaped, with a huge dance floor downstairs. Dancing is of the bump-and-grind variety, and you can watch throngs of girls and guys with little rhythm writhing to K-pop and top 40 remixes. Sometime after midnight, the emcee will announce everyone who is celebrating their birthday and a new band, dance group, or singer will take the stage for a short performance. It's a fun, show-timey experience- if, that is, you can get in. I don't know if you have to be Asian to get in. We bought in one of our Italian girlfriends in last time with no problem (but again, I only come by for parties with bottle service). You will, however, have a problem if you are not dressed correctly. Proper footwear for the girls is required. No uggs, no ugly sandals, but if you talk to Joe, pretty girls might get a pass. Guys, on the other hand, are an entirely different story. It's not easy to get in unless you are buying bottle service or paying cover. Still, the strict door really pays off. Enter Circle and you'll find mostly pretty, collegiate-aged girls (who, IMHO, all kind of look alike..), ready and willing to drink all the free shots or pricey cocktails you can throw down their throats. If that sounds like your type of fun, then by all means, get yourself to Circle on Thursday and Friday nights! This place can be fun- if you can stand it. On principle, it's not my kind of place but, strangely, as upbeat and scene-y as the place is, I always have a really relaxed and enjoyable time.
by Chi N. on cons 15 bucks cover for an empty place on a friday night is not cool pros well a/c, spacious, great spinning of house music plenty of room to dance or sit
