Table/ Bottle Service? Really Worth It???????????

[LongIsland2Vegas]

I think it all depends on the situations. Case in point. 2 years ago during EDC weekend I was with a group of 10 for a bachelor party. We did Wet during the day on Saturday with Solveig and Marquee at night with Chuckie. Tables at both spots. $250 per person at Wet still is steep in my book, but it was worth it because I easily downed 12+ drinks, plus ate food. I would have easily spent that had I gone general admission. However, the table at Marquee ended up being the biggest waste of money, because we went so hard during the day nobody had more than 3 drinks at night. Now figure GA presales for Chuckie were $30 (so quick entry), and 3 drinks were $45. That's a total of $75 per person had we not gone the route of table at night. Instead we spent $300 each. Was having a table worth it to me or anyone else that night? The answer is no. All depends on the situation. I'm going in August with 3 other people and considering a table will set me back somewhere between $800-$1K I'm opting out this time. I know the other people in the group won't have more than a few drinks each, and we would take a bath. So presales it is.

[msavard]

I think it all depends on the situations. Case in point. 2 years ago during EDC weekend I was with a group of 10 for a bachelor party. We did Wet during the day on Saturday with Solveig and Marquee at night with Chuckie. Tables at both spots. $250 per person at Wet still is steep in my book, but it was worth it because I easily downed 12+ drinks, plus ate food. I would have easily spent that had I gone general admission. However, the table at Marquee ended up being the biggest waste of money, because we went so hard during the day nobody had more than 3 drinks at night. Now figure GA presales for Chuckie were $30 (so quick entry), and 3 drinks were $45. That's a total of $75 per person had we not gone the route of table at night. Instead we spent $300 each. Was having a table worth it to me or anyone else that night? The answer is no. All depends on the situation. I'm going in August with 3 other people and considering a table will set me back somewhere between $800-$1K I'm opting out this time. I know the other people in the group won't have more than a few drinks each, and we would take a bath. So presales it is.

Yes... doing tables twice in a day is a bit aggressive.

Also agreed for 2-3 guys it's not really worth it. Its also not worth it when presales are cheap and you're not with drinkers.

If you've got a group like the OP is talking about..celebrating like they are talking about (bach party)...

[flma]

Yeah there is 12 of us so I am thinking that a table is definitely the way to go.

[g_hatch]

Every club built in the last ten years has been designed with bottle service as the top priority. The dance floor keeps getting smaller, and more than half of the area of newer clubs is dedicated to tables.

One table a day... either pool or party or night club.

[whats-going-on]

Nice thread... trying to convince my crew this is the way to go. One question is do you get to keep the table for the night? Provided you meet your minimum, how much pressure is put on to keep buying more bottles etc?

Do you generally turn up early or when the place is busy?

[Chuck]

Nice thread... trying to convince my crew this is the way to go. One question is do you get to keep the table for the night? Provided you meet your minimum, how much pressure is put on to keep buying more bottles etc?

Do you generally turn up early or when the place is busy?

I've never been pressured to give up a table so wouldn't worry about that...you get the table for the night. Just communicate with your host regarding arrival time. If you're on a low minimum and/or tipping for location, then you'll need to show up early (10:15-10:30). If you're going to show up later, just communicate with your host, and do so with the expectation that it will be more difficult to get you a good location on a low minimum.

[whats-going-on]

Nice thread... trying to convince my crew this is the way to go. One question is do you get to keep the table for the night? Provided you meet your minimum, how much pressure is put on to keep buying more bottles etc?

Do you generally turn up early or when the place is busy?

I've never been pressured to give up a table so wouldn't worry about that...you get the table for the night. Just communicate with your host regarding arrival time. If you're on a low minimum and/or tipping for location, then you'll need to show up early (10:15-10:30). If you're going to show up later, just communicate with your host, and do so with the expectation that it will be more difficult to get you a good location on a low minimum.

Thanks Chuck, exactly what I needed hear to get these guys over the line!

[Chuck]

Nice thread... trying to convince my crew this is the way to go. One question is do you get to keep the table for the night? Provided you meet your minimum, how much pressure is put on to keep buying more bottles etc?

Do you generally turn up early or when the place is busy?

I've never been pressured to give up a table so wouldn't worry about that...you get the table for the night. Just communicate with your host regarding arrival time. If you're on a low minimum and/or tipping for location, then you'll need to show up early (10:15-10:30). If you're going to show up later, just communicate with your host, and do so with the expectation that it will be more difficult to get you a good location on a low minimum.

Thanks Chuck, exactly what I needed hear to get these guys over the line!

Last trip I had friends with me that weren't sold on the idea of bottle service. I took them to 1OAK on Friday night and picked up the tab just so I wouldn't have to argue. One of the guys was REALLY skeptical...so we arrived at the rope, Joey spots us and immediately throws back the rope as we walk past everyone in line. We get to the table where our server, runner, and security are awaiting our arrival. Introductions as usual, order bottles, then my buddy sits down for a smoke. Before he can get a lighter out the runner reaches over and lights it up for him. This kind of service continued all night...he was blown away...and can't wait to do it again. He's chipping in next time.

As many have said before...you're not paying for the alcohol...you're paying for the experience, the alcohol is free.

[wat]

Last trip I had friends with me that weren't sold on the idea of bottle service. I took them to 1OAK on Friday night and picked up the tab just so I wouldn't have to argue. One of the guys was REALLY skeptical...so we arrived at the rope, Joey spots us and immediately throws back the rope as we walk past everyone in line. We get to the table where our server, runner, and security are awaiting our arrival. Introductions as usual, order bottles, then my buddy sits down for a smoke. Before he can get a lighter out the runner reaches over and lights it up for him. This kind of service continued all night...he was blown away...and can't wait to do it again. He's chipping in next time.

As many have said before...you're not paying for the alcohol...you're paying for the experience, the alcohol is free.

Hey Chuck, I'm not convinced of this whole bottle service thing ... seems kind of pricy.

Can we go to 1Oak sometime? lol

[Chuck]

Last trip I had friends with me that weren't sold on the idea of bottle service. I took them to 1OAK on Friday night and picked up the tab just so I wouldn't have to argue. One of the guys was REALLY skeptical...so we arrived at the rope, Joey spots us and immediately throws back the rope as we walk past everyone in line. We get to the table where our server, runner, and security are awaiting our arrival. Introductions as usual, order bottles, then my buddy sits down for a smoke. Before he can get a lighter out the runner reaches over and lights it up for him. This kind of service continued all night...he was blown away...and can't wait to do it again. He's chipping in next time.

As many have said before...you're not paying for the alcohol...you're paying for the experience, the alcohol is free.

Hey Chuck, I'm not convinced of this whole bottle service thing ... seems kind of pricy.

Can we go to 1Oak sometime? lol

Sure...don't forget to bring gubuju