Gate City hot spots
A married couple I'm friends with recently hit Inferno downtown for the first time. They're in their 30s, with a young kid, and this was their first weekend off in a long time.
When they told me Inferno, the club in the same building with Rum Runners, was their destination, I laughed. I haven't been in there yet, being too turned off by the '70s getups on the mannequins in the windows and the ridiculous wigs they're wearing.
My friends had a blast, they said. It was ridiculous. And campy. And definitely worth a trip.
I'll admit I've had trouble getting into the Greensboro club scene. Heaven is fun, but the music doesn't do much for me. The N Club and Red Room seem hit-or-miss. I know a few people who swear by Remix VIP downtown, where the Flying Anvil used to be, but I haven't been in that building since I went there to see a Cat Power show there. And Jabs Ultra Bar on Lee Street always seems busy, but I've never really felt compelled to stop by.
Instead, I'm more likely to hit up an old standby, probably a bar - like College Hill Sundries over by UNCG or Fishbones on Walker Avenue. Those are places where I'm sure to meet someone interesting and have a shot at a good conversation.
Am I missing something in the Greensboro club scene, though? If you're up for dancing or an evening out, which hot spots are you likely to hit up? And are there certain places that are best for meeting guys or girls?
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Hitting up a hotspot and looking for a girl/guy are usually different animals. If you're searching for a comfortable night out; something you find enjoyable, easy, or familiar, you're likely to go to a neighborhood watering hole or something a little more off the beaten path.
I feel like those looking to trawl would more likely frequent the clubbier locales that give off a fun, if meat market-y vibe. I've met some solid people at dives, but you're more likely to find on-the-market singles at places that make more of a point to be clubby.
Posted on October 22, 2007 5:26 PM
i'm not the type to really go to clubs to meet men, but i like to enjoy concerts and things of that nature. you should go by JABS Ultra Bar one day. if you're a college student then thursday night is an awesome night to go for drink specials & discount admission w/ college id. i frequent there and always have a blast.
Posted on October 24, 2007 9:48 PM