If you’re in the process of organizing a Tampa nightlife party, you may want to sit down and read through this guide first. A nightlife or bar party is no ordinary event to host. This isn’t the usual potlucks you have at home where you gather your closest friends and each one brings a special dish that everyone can share.

No, this party is an all-out war. It’s a way against the other bar-goers and it’s a war among the guests who will dance and drink to their hearts’ content.

There are many reasons why you’re holding this party in a bar but one resonates well: you’re targeting a generation that still spends their weeknights in a bar or a club either drinking quietly or breaking out in a dance on the floor.

Understand that bars and clubs can get really loud

If you are a little miff that a neighbor is particularly loud in some days, you will not survive a bar party. Club parties are loud either because there’s a guest DJ or an indie band is performing or the sound system is blaring the latest from Drake and the like.

Bars are not meant for sitting down with friends and chatting the night away. No, you and your friends go to a bar where you enjoy the drinks, the music, and the food and the occasional conversation over loud music. Do not invite guests who are ultra sensitive to noise.

Check if there are other events in the area

What events are currently happening in other parts of the bar? Or maybe if you’re going in a strip of clubs, you can check out what’s happening in the street.

Any events, small or big, may affect your own whether it’s because of the noise, the change in the demographics of the bar-goers, or the parking spaces. Every little thing matters if you want your event to be successful.

Cut a deal on the prices of drinks

Make sure to negotiate with the bar owner or manager regarding the prices of the drinks they will serve. Since you’re basically bringing people to the bar and shouldering most of the expenses, maybe the bar can cut a deal on the prices of the drinks or you can put a stoppage on your tab. If the bill already ballooned to $2,000, it should be time to stop serving the drinks free to your guests.