Okay, given the fact that I've received NUMEROUS emails on the following subject, I thought it was time to address it. The question is, How Do I Get Into Las Vegas Nightclubs (TAO, Jet, The Bank, Pure, LAX, Tryst, you can fill in your own club) Without Having To Wait In Line? Well my friend, since it's my job to bring you the in's and out's of Las Vegas Nightlife, I've decided to start up a series called Nightclub Etiquette. In this series you'll learn the fastest, quickest, and most efficient way to have the time of your life, in the town YOU like to call, Sin City.
Now on to you getting sore feet because you danced your ass off, not because you waited in line. On a side note, please remember that these are simply tips to help you. They aren't anything set in stone, as ALL nightclubs operate their own way. Rules vary from club to club. But on the whole, these tips will work more often then not.
Tip #1: Bottle Service. Even though some of you might be saying, "Jeremy, Why would you mention the most costly way of passing the line first?" Well, it really is THE number one option, and here's why. Most of the time, bottle service has its very own line. This line moves faster and is much shorter then the one you normally would be standing in. If you get bottle service, you don't have to pay cover. Also, you get your own table, with your choice of liquor and mixers, along with your own waitress to serve you your drinks. Why is that good? No bellying up to the bar anymore. Some clubs even provide a bouncer to watch your table and keep uninvited club goers from siting down at your table. Bouncers are also good with helping ladies get to the bathroom easier and finding ladies to join guys at the table. Adding together the bottle price and tips, most nightclubs will run you about $150 to $225 a person, sometimes more. Being in the nightlife scene for more then four years, I can attest that this service is worth every penny, ESPECIALLY if you are a group of guys with no girls. Yes, that does happen from time to time, you aren't the only ones.
Tip #2: More girls then guys please. If you can't afford the bottle service, make sure your group's girl to guy ratio swings more in the girls department. Try to bring more girls then guys, as it isn't an easy time for guys to get into nightclubs. You'll sit there envious, watching all those hot women going in the club, while you're still stuck in line. Do yourself a favor, make friends with the girls who are in line with you and go in with them. And by all means, get to the club early, if you can, before it opens. Be the first people the doormen see.
Tip #3: Be the guy everyone knows. You know who I'm talking about. After all, "he's" at every nightclub. You always see that dude that knows all the bouncers, shakes all their hands, and does some weird hug, pat on the back thing, while getting whisked right into where YOU want to be. This guy knows what to do. He knows everyone there and more importantly THEY know him. Clubs like loyal clubbers, as they help the clubs bottom line.
Tip #4: By all means, look the part. Nothing, I mean NOTHING, is worse then doing your homework on how to convince the doorman to let you pass up the line, then that doorman saying, "Sorry, you can't wear sneakers in the club." You plead your case, "Don't you know these are $250 Vintage Jordans." Rant all you want, it won't get you anywhere. You have to look like you BELONG in that club. Lucky for you, the dress code isn't that hard. Here's your outfit: Nice Jeans (trendy is best), a collared shirt, or if you are a tee shirt (again, trendy please) guy, just throw on that Howe Blazer you bought (hint, hint) over the tee shirt. There's a quick and easy fix to your wardrobe woes. Oh, and by the way, try not to look like EVERY other guy in your group or the club. You're not going to get that hot brunette's attention unless you stand out.
Tip #5: Go in groups. There is no club that I can think of, except maybe Krave, that is excited to see a party of 5-7 guys approaching the club. So, do the club a favor and split up into groups. If you split up, to say 3 guys per group, approach the bouncer (remember, with girls that you made friends with in line) several minutes apart. It looks better to the club on the girl to guy ratio. Before you start crying that you'll never find your friends once they are inside, thats what they made texting for. Meet up with them once you're inside.
Tip #6: TIP TIP TIP. Las Vegas is built on tips. It truly is the life blood of our city. If ANYONE helps you in any way shape or form, throw them some dough with a nice, Thank you for your help. The bigger the favor you're asking, the bigger the tip. In the case of getting past the line, a $20 (per head) handshake will go a long way. This isn't a set in stone number by any means, just a guide.
One last piece of advice. If you're 2 guys with 5 girls with you, with numbers like that, you're in a great position to walk right up to the head bouncer and walk right in. Key point, you're doing the club a favor by bringing girls with you. Although shady bouncers are few and far between, there are some out there. Know what you're bringing to the table and negotiate if needed.
So, to all my loyal readers out there, I thank you for your continued support. May you gain sore feet with a smile, have a great conversation with that hot brunette, and your experience be exactly what you wanted it to be.
