I had a fun night here a few weeks ago, I know people who aren't into the club scene who enjoy the FBPC so on a Wednesday I got in touch with Kristen about making a reservation for my birthday party on a Sat night. She was amazingly responsive (I seriously wonder when she sleeps!), answered ALL my questions in a few e-mails back and forth and I thought the policy for resrving a table was AMAZING.
No bottle service is important to my friends and I. We will spend money on drinks and food, and we all believe in big tipping so the required 20% tip wasn't any problem, esp as our waitress was great and was working hard all night-just sorry that she did her job so well that I forgot her name! So large cover charges and bottle service policies turn us off. I didn't hear a single complaint from my group about the minimum tab you need to run. Everyone felt it was fair and we have a lot of personalities to please!
Despite them not having Guiness in the Underground (they have it in the actual FBPC- which is where we had some drinks before the Underground opened- as we arrived early) the waitress got us two rounds of it for "car bombs" which we really appreciated b/c I know it wasn't something they really offer.
The DJ keeps the place jumping and he kept my party dancing all night. My friends all had a great time!! Overall he spun better than most places I've been but I'll always hate them cutting a song short- esp when it's one I love.
Also- I have to mention that having the kitchen open until 2 is awesome and as someone always gets hungry this time we didn't have to kill the party early to feed them!
Overall- a GREAT time- DO watch the dress code as they check. Kristen was extremely helpful and I'm going to keep her e-mail addy for a possible girls night out soon! Kristen even checked up on us at least once- that's great customer service. The bouncers were cool too. One of my friends tried to dance on a seat- a no-no most places- and he just signaled her and shook his head- very cool that he didn't have a power trip like many can- he didn't yell or get mean. I also love that there aren't a million sleezy guys there trying to hit on everything female and breathing- this place is a great time every time!! You won't regret it- table or no- the cover is VERY fair too. The owners know you can make money without ripping off your clientelle- which is why I'll gladly come back over and over. Might try a calmer night in the lounge next time though!
Pros: Great staff, fair drink prices, GREAT reservation policy
Cons: Don't have Guiness in the Underground
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