There is something about exclusive bars in the Tampa nightlife scene that partygoers just can’t get enough of. Even if the bouncer at the door keeps on rejecting them and pushing them aside, they still line up for hours in the hopes that someone will take pity on them and let them in.
Are you one of these partygoers? Well, if you’re looking for tips on how to get into these ultra-exclusive night bars, you have come to the right place.
While we don’t claim that these are foolproof tips to get into these bars, they are worth a try.
Look for someone who’s a VIP
If you know someone who has an open guest list or someone who’s a VIP at the bar, try to get into his/her good graces and maybe he/she will include you in the guest list.
This is a surefire way to get into the bar and maybe you’ll even get a couple of free drinks under your sponsor’s name. Yes, that’s it. In order to get into these exclusive clubs, you need to be sponsored by someone from the higher-ups.
Try to tip the bouncer/guard at the door
Does the bouncer look like he could be swayed by twenty bucks? Don’t even try if you’re going to offer a dollar or two. Believe it or not, bouncers and security guards at these ultra-hip and exclusive clubs earn way more than an average American do.
The purpose of their jobs is to filter out people who cannot afford to go to these clubs. So, if you’re offering a meager $2, you may be reinforcing their opinions that you’re not cut out to be included in the guest list.
Don’t overdo your fashion
Most partygoers in Tampa wear casual clothing even for a night out in town. This is not Miami or even Orlando. They don’t wear fashion to impress others. They wear them to be comfortable. If you look like you’re partying your way to a Miami club, there’s a good chance you may not get into the bar.
Be polite and manage your expectations
Never be rude to the people in the line, the bouncer, the receptionist, the bartender, and basically every person you meet there. Don’t be rude, period.
Always be polite and try not to expect too much. Have a backup plan ready, too, just in case you were unable to get in. Plan ahead and choose which bar to go to in case you did not make the list.