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     CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMay 23rd 2008 edited)

    
   Clubs and pubs come and go and only the few established ones still remain standing today amidst the ever-changing trends.
   
   Zouk/Velvet Underground, by far, still the grand old dame (at least to me la, since Mohd Sultan stretch is no longer the hot spot - can imagine those old outlets being spawn into another). Any more established ones still around?
   
   Newer ones nowadays tend to be operated in clusters, such as The Cannery and St James. Thumper (heard more for models, yuppies, true? :P). Luna (chinese themed club), Gotham Penthouse (hunks performance..woo..:P) etc etc.
   
   Anyone knows where is good nowadays? Meaning, music is good, gd promo, etc. :)

   hygiene
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     CommentAuthorAlison Heng (CommentTimeMay 23rd 2008)

    
   my vote will always go to zouk...& i'm also a huge fan of supperclub (in amsterdam)...supperclub singapore will open in july 2008...i'm sure it's gonna be smashing!
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     CommentAuthorhygiene (CommentTimeMay 24th 2008)

    
   which ones are cheap and good? or are all the prices about the same? ladies night is wednesday right? got further discount?
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     CommentAuthorhygiene (CommentTimeMay 24th 2008 edited)

    
   what is considered a good pub? isit only good food, music and people?
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     CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 24th 2008)

    
   to me, clubbing scene will very unlikely die out, considering the big players in the background piping in funds to keep things pumping smooth. the likes of zouk, st.james, MOS... n lots more.
   1 thing that puzzles me; there seem to be several thai themed joints sprouting around, here there n everywhere??? i guess, the more the merrier... hehehe
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     CommentAuthorBlues Almighty (CommentTimeMay 24th 2008)

    
   BA is a newbie to clubbing, though very interested to try out. what would you guys suggest for me to try first?
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     CommentAuthorcontrarian (CommentTimeMay 25th 2008)

    
   The first criteria would be a place that lets you in because you meet the age limit. Secondly, it plays the music that you like to hear.
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     CommentAuthorRatatouille (CommentTimeMay 25th 2008)

    
   BA: dun worrie abt age limit. i know gers who have been clubbing since they are 15. of cos, a good dress sense helps!
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     CommentAuthorRatatouille (CommentTimeMay 25th 2008)

    
   zouk is still my all time fav, graduated from there!

   Alison Heng, caniggia
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMay 25th 2008)

     
    Ladies nite are on either Wednesdays or Thursdays. No further discounts necessary 'cos ladies do not need to pay cover charge and are entitled to free drinks (no of drinks varies b/w outlets). Any additional drinks ordered or other drinks that do not fall within the boundary of the free drink types will be charged as per normal. Discounts are usu tied to speciality cards or mostly club membership.
    
    Cheap and good? erm....alcohol sold in clubs are never meant to be cheap esp after happy hours. Want cheap alcohol, then is best bought from other sources and drink in the comfort of own home.
    Of cos, there are also gd promos ard tt ppl will go for in order to save.
    E.G. my own recent experience at St James - Dragonfly where my colleague made us go during the happy hour so that we can avoid the cover charge (even tho its only $10 per pax) and pay less for alcohol.
    Another experience at St James (Powerhouse and Bellini Room) on Ladies nite is where I don't need to pay a single cent as cover charge is waived and ladies are entitled to 5 free drinks each per outlet.
    
    Zouk by far still a favourite I realise, even among my frens and juniors, despite all the new club spots sprouting everywhere. :)
    
    Anyone knows if places like Thumper, Luna, Gotham Penthouse, etc are any good? Tho' I heard that Thumper are no longer as hot ever since they revamped.
    
    Age limit is still best adhered to, never really know when is required to have your IC checked. Unless really want to 'trick' lo. :) And yes, the dressing plays a part. :)
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      CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 25th 2008)

     
    well, as for me, my happening days r long gone... started out from fire disco - jamming n hoping to kriss kross, in my skater jeans, never really bothered about canto in marina south, cos outa the way... n then upgraded to sparks. bt the violence n 'young n dangerous' wannabes made the visits very upsetting.
    
    finally moved on to zouk, n my attendance was virtually 100% every single wednesday. to the point i even got myself a job waitering in velvet. (mgt actually tried to psycho me to upgrade to b bouncer instead). quit working there eventually due to excessive inhaling of ciggie smoke - despite being a pathological smoker myself.
    
    i can safely say that zouk was probably the place that saw thru very much of my entire clubbing days. to date, no regrets of re-visiting zouk.
    
    have heard much about st james, thumper n many other joints. nonetheless, have to tame myself liao... age catching on, too much clubbing n SYT watching, nt too good for my weak heart. hehehehe
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      CommentAuthorHis Food Blog (CommentTimeMay 26th 2008)

     
    I am a Mambo fan so ZOUK was definitely the place.... until I realise the crowd are getting too kiddish for me. Have since moved on to DlbO if I am looking for mambo music as they have their retro nights on a Saturday. Besides being famous for their cheap drinks, you get a good mixed of young and old since it takes place on a weekend.
    
    St James is not too bad as well and I am looking forward to see what they will do to Bar None @ Marriott. :)
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      CommentAuthorDG (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008)

     
    Interesting how everything is being set up for BA!
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      CommentAuthorRatatouille (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008)

     
    someone shld really take her to zouk
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      CommentAuthorcontrarian (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008)

     
    This is really a bunch of old timers reminiscing the past glory days of their youth. Can youth of today really identify with the Mambo music played at Zouk?
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      CommentAuthorRatatouille (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008)

     
    contrarian: i think they know how to enjoy. mambo jumbo are evergreen songs. they are still being played today on radio and mixed by djs.
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      CommentAuthorcaniggia (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008)

     

    Posted By: contrarianThis is really a bunch of old timers reminiscing the past glory days of their youth. Can youth of today really identify with the Mambo music played at Zouk?

    yup, agree with u on that note. we grew up listening to the numbers spun at mambo, so the reminiscing is somewhat enjoyable. while the lip synch & synchronized dancing can be quite a spectacle too.
    
    

    Posted By: Ratatouillecontrarian: i think they know how to enjoy. mambo jumbo are evergreen songs. they are still being played today on radio and mixed by djs.

    i guess class 95 listeners would probably agree hands down. bt i still ponder if those born in the 80s can identify? afterall, they probably grew up listening to backstreet boys, nsync... etc. i wonder if they know pet shop boys, depeche mode n boy george....??
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008)

     
    I think shldn underestimate the youths of today. Initially I tot they prob may not be able to relate to mambo at Zouk but then when I got to know a young gal of 21 or 22 recently, she actually told me that Zouk is her fav place. Of cos, I did not find out if her fav day of the week is Mambo night. But I guess it says much. 'Cos we were trying to dance at Powerhouse but the music sucks and she agreed too.
    
    Yep, I grew up listening to backstreet boys, Nsync...but also listen to oldies (read: Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra, Beatles, etc - courtesy of my parents and uncles and aunties). Basically I grew up listening to a wide genre of songs, be it for english or mandarin or even hokkien songs. Just that sometimes, I dun exactly rem the song title or singer. Nowadays, I go for alternative world music at times and jazz as well. :)
    
    Generally, I m pretty open to fast numbers other than mambo but no metallic or techno pls. I simply dun understand hw can anyone dance to techno. OMG.
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMay 27th 2008 edited)

     
    Well, part of the motive of setting up this thread is also to gather interested ppl to go clubbing with BA lo.
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      CommentAuthorHoongy ! (CommentTimeMay 29th 2008)

     
    Hmm... how come BA did not tell me she was interested in clubbing? Many places to bring her to.
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeMay 29th 2008)

     
    haha...u weren't listening when she said so?
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      CommentAuthorAleus (CommentTimeJun 4th 2008)

     
    Zouk Wed night brings back memories. However the songs are not that retro anymore. DJs try to slip in other sort of music....but by far, I still prefer Zouk too :)
    
    MOS was a big big disappointment.
    
    BTW one for the ladies: why would any of u patronise St James after the news in the papers?
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeJun 4th 2008)

     
    I don't see any reason to boycott.
    Also, I noticed a number of mature ladies patronizing the various food establishments and clubs there. :)
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      CommentAuthorHoongy ! (CommentTimeJun 4th 2008)

     
    tonight got mambo. Know of at least one restaurant owner who is going to be there
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      CommentAuthorAleus (CommentTimeJun 5th 2008)

     
    so cloudgal u r totally ok with them to discriminate in such an obvious way to older ladies?
    
    n now local tertiary students too!
    
    yeah i know clubs discriminate but the rest dont do it so obviously/blatently.
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      CommentAuthorcloudgal (CommentTimeJun 6th 2008)

     
    I don't condone discrimination. But it still doesnt mean I need to boycott it.