FashWIMB: I have a work leaving do at some abomination of a place this evening.

[Peter]

Not just a cocktail bar, which is never my cup of tea, the website with it's auto-playing video resembles a gay strip joint or hen-do place. (warning, not suitable for work if you don't want it to look like you are watching videos of naked men)

http://www.tropicanabeachclub.co.uk/

Of course I don't have to go, but I am friends with the person who is leaving and apparently it is her kind of place, so fair enough but not really for me, Clive. But I have to go as I usually make an effort for leaving dos, though I might bale out after an hour or so. I'm told they do 'two beers for one' which probably means two small bottles of Budweiser for £8.50

One is perfectly entitled to select their own venue of choice for such an event, given that it is a personal celebration. However, one must also acknowledge that the 'inclusivity' of the venue will inevitably impact on attendance.

In other words, if you are going to have your leaving do in some kind of poof's parlour you shouldn't be offended if nobody turns up.

Its a ****ing liberty.

[Monty92]

Not just a cocktail bar, which is never my cup of tea, the website with it's auto-playing video resembles a gay strip joint or hen-do place. (warning, not suitable for work if you don't want it to look like you are watching videos of naked men)

http://www.tropicanabeachclub.co.uk/

Of course I don't have to go, but I am friends with the person who is leaving and apparently it is her kind of place, so fair enough but not really for me, Clive. But I have to go as I usually make an effort for leaving dos, though I might bale out after an hour or so. I'm told they do 'two beers for one' which probably means two small bottles of Budweiser for £8.50

Are you taking your swimmers? There seems to be some kind of indoor pool, though maybe it's just a particularly extravagant water feature.

[taxman10]

It's not that bad. I too attended a leaving do there a few weeks ago. Admittedly the amount of alcohol consumed probably dulled the senses slightly

[SWv2]

Not just a cocktail bar, which is never my cup of tea, the website with it's auto-playing video resembles a gay strip joint or hen-do place. (warning, not suitable for work if you don't want it to look like you are watching videos of naked men)

http://www.tropicanabeachclub.co.uk/

Of course I don't have to go, but I am friends with the person who is leaving and apparently it is her kind of place, so fair enough but not really for me, Clive. But I have to go as I usually make an effort for leaving dos, though I might bale out after an hour or so. I'm told they do 'two beers for one' which probably means two small bottles of Budweiser for £8.50

Tropicana Beach Club

Eh, sorry A. You have my utmost sympathy. You know the only path available to you.

I too have a leaving do of sorts tonight (leaving to get married) but I am simply not attending.