5 Myths About Vegas Nightclubs
There sure is a lot of fluff circulating around the world of Vegas nightlife. A town of limitless revelries, beautiful creatures of the night, and enough cashflow going in and out of these venues to make your head spin can seem larger than life at times, and the myths surrounding the entire experience are bound to surface. The Galavantier team has decades of nightlife experience and we're here to clear up a few things you may have heard.
1. Waiting in Line is Worth It
"All good things come to those who wait" says your grandmother's voice in your head while you're waiting in a gargantuan line through the hotel to get into your club. That guy on the street passing out free drink cards seemed so trustworthy, didn't he? Told you you were beautiful and it would be no problem to get you ladies through the door ASAP. That guy is usually nowhere to be found once you arrive at the club and you suddenly feel like one of the masses. An optimistic person might think that waiting in line could work out better because the club will DEFINITELY be poppin' once you get in there!
If you've faced the confusion of multiple "Guest List/VIP List/Admission/Tickets/Reservations" lines, we agree that you're better than that. When it comes to nightlife, you want to be the person swept past the velvet ropes upon recognition of who you are. That's why we love our setup at Galavantier - you'll be walked past the lines and look like a total celeb with your own escort to get you in and set you up for the night of your life.
2. Weekend Partying is The Best
Vegas is a rare beast in that we're pretty much going hard every day of the week. Yes, it's true that most mainstream talent and DJs will be on the 1's and 2's during the weekend lineup, but it's a staple of industry nightlife to have our own parties on our days off. Think about it - wouldn't you want to see how the nightlife professionals party on their weekends? Industry nights are a great option solely for that reason, but also because you'll save money on covers, you'll get in faster, and flights in/out on weekdays are cheaper. Not to mention the networking that can be done for your future visits ;) Get the lowdown on where to party on an Industry Night.
3. "Knowing Someone" is a Way To Bypass The Line
Of course it helps to be buddy-buddy with the owner of a nightclub, and you could probably get in wearing sweatpants if that was the case, but for the average visitor this isn't usually an option. A more accurate statement would be "it's not about who you know, but about who knows you." So unless you're Scarlett Johanssen or Scott Disick, the velvet ropes will not part when they see you coming. You'll still be subject to Vegas dress codes.
Your best bet is to work with industry professionals (yes, like your friends here at Galavantier) who have been around the block and make good on their promises. Not all promoters can get you the same perks, either. It's their jobs to get people to fill the club, and most of their prey can end up waiting in those long, confusing lines indefinitely. If the club is already full of beautiful VIPs, you're not going anywhere unless you're part of this inside crew. Luckily, we always have more room on our list.
4. The Headliner Plays All Night
The same rule applies here as it does for a normal concert. If tickets say "Doors open at 10 p.m." that in no way should make you believe that Diplo is going on stage at 10 p.m.. Or 11. Or midnight. What, you think they're going to drop the bass all night?! That's too much bass. The floor would break. Usually you can expect the main headliner to head into the DJ booth after midnight, closer to 1 a.m. In the meantime, enjoy the sounds of the opener and space out your drinks so you're not hitting up the bar every half hour, which would get costly and tedious.
5. Bottle Service Will Get You Women
I can already hear you saying cockily, "I beg to differ!" based on your past experience. This is a fuzzy myth because it's never going to be an all-encompassing rule, and it will be broken. Ordering bottles to your table is a surefire way to have an awesome time and members of the opposite sex will definitely come your way. What we want to do is warn you of the ever-present "bottle rat" or "bottle safari" expedition member. See those random, beautiful women wandering through the club (in our mental projection of this scenario)? They might be tourists, they might not be. Here - take this magnum bottle of Grey Goose! See that girl now walking towards you, undressing you with her eyes? Sitting on your lap? Giggling into your drinks? Yup - that's the one! Once the river of vodka runs dry at your table and there's no sign you're ordering another bottle, she might "have to run to the restroom real quick." Aaaaaaand she's gone forever. That's a bottle rat. Dasco Events rep and Vegas socialite (nomenclature he will surely despise me for) Tony Cordasco is apt to spot these creatures in the wild and frequently posts about this scenario. #nopaparazzi, Tony. We love you.
Hopefully some things were cleared up, some dreams remain un-crushed, and you're even more trained in the ways of the Vegas club force. Let's get out there and do this thing the right way!
