2/8/24 Aprox. 8:30-9:30 PM Went to the girls night BOGO that was going on; ordered a vodka Cranberry and I one of those people who HATE complaining or saying something is wrong with my food or drink because they made the effort to make it for me; but my drink was SO STRONG I was attempting to sip on it for 45 min to only get halfway and I had a girl next to me try it just to see if maybe I wasn't tasting it right. She tired it and also made a very sour face. She helped me say something to the bartender (had a shirt with a name badge "Daddy"🥴). Asked if maybe I can get an extra splash of Cranberry since it was taking me almost an hour to drink one drink and he tells me "I should have ordered a fruitier drink if I can handel it." I told him this isn't my first one I've ever had and I'm not one to make noise but me and the other girl next to me couldn't drink it. He than SUCKS THE HALF FULL DRINK IN FRONT OF ME AND CHARGES ME FOR 2 DRINKS! Since he had to remake one because he FINISHED MY DRINK! But that wouldn't even make since it was BOGO that night. Tried to checkout and had to remind him 3 different times. First time I reminded him that I'm checking out (since my card was behind the bar) he says he'll get to me; 5 minutes later he comes back asking if "I'm calmed down now"; told him I wish I had a better time here but I'm still waiting to check out; and had to get back to me 2 other times. I guess benefit of the doubt but this is my last time coming here. Doesn't help that at the end of the night some girl full fledged GROPED MY CHEST when I was out for a smoke and that God I was already...
   Read moreI remember this place from YEARS ago. I mean like approx 18 years or so ago. About... I never felt unsafe. The drinks were reasonable and VERY generous on the alcohol and decent prices. It was primarily a gay bar but not exclusively. I think everyone felt welcome. Not TOO much drama at that time. I have to wonder how it's changed. I'm too old for the bar scene now but if it's as it used to be I don't think I'd feel unwelcome. At that time it was PACKED on the weekends. The upstairs was a bit quieter and better lit but at that time indoor smoking was allowed and it was BAD. Upstairs was even worse. My eyes always burned like He'll! It was for sure the place to go though! There was a gay (primarily) bar next door too. I forget the name. They closed the West Theatre around that time but then. A lot of old memories. I remember more about staff names from the West tho. I think Za was the owner and Andy was one of the bartenders. Cute young guy. Kinda cocky...but tolerable.. They had a 21st birthday party-like event for him. I think he was only allowed to bartend when Mark (Za(..I believe was on property. They used to be a movie theatre so they had big screen weekly "Queer As Folk" viewing on that night. Yep...it was a LONG time ago!! Good times tho. At...
   Read moreUpon entry, security wanted to confirm my home address, I did not see the need to do so especially in a LOUD tone of voice for security reason to keep your guest safe. Don't put your guest security and privacy at stake, such info is only for the security's eyes ONLY, if that. I have not had this happen to me in any other scenario. BIG CREEP/PRED place, stand around stage area or on it. They usually go for women they think are by themselves or highly intoxicated! Not limited to but appear to be middle eastern curly haired looking men, they’re just standing around staring intensively. WATCH OUT STAY TOGETHER LADIES. Please, clean up on your methods because as a guest I did not feel secure here. Thank you and much appreciated if action is taken to rectify such first door encounter too. Also, this is not a LGBTQ+ Club, they might portray themselves as one but definitely not that, a lot of off/creepy vibes here. It's not that lively. Songs are alright. Not a single down side to the bar, they're attentive...
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