Building 24

Came here Saturday and saw Bad Boy Bill. First, bravo to the club for not boosting the cover too high. 12 bucks for bad boy bill is a steal.

I was very impressed by the beer selection at the Kitchen bar. Plenty of good craft beer bottles and drafts. The kitchen bar has a cool atmosphere, with open air porch. I didn't eat anything, but I hear the food is good.

The club: I was really impressed by the lights, sound and video screens. Everything seemed really high quality. Other than that, the place seemed pretty bare and industrial, but I like that feel. They had at least 1 good beer on draft inside the club, and it was under 5 dollars. I really can't complain.

After two mediocre visits to Bldg 24 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, "fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." Bldg 24 is a poor excuse for a nightclub and I have no intention to return. Their $6 double shot mix drinks are strong but my distaste for their attempt at New York City-style and adult ambiance is stronger.

The club used to be an old turn-of-the century factory. It opened summer of 2010. A beautiful open veranda full of drunken buffoons greets you as you round the corner to the club's simple entrance. The entry fee is reasonable for $5 on a regular night. I unwillingly paid $7 for a white out party. I should have worn white to get in for free because I left after 20 minutes that specific night. Security frisks all its guests. But as a woman in a skintight dress, you will find nothing extra on me except for the possibly dangerous metal wiring in my push up bra.

Upon first entry, I was very disappointed with the decor, lighting and space. It resembled the cheesy Guido-filled nightclubs on MTV's Jersey Shore. Flashing lights blinded me. Steel rods line the ceiling. The dance floor is dirty concrete. Four bars allow for quick purchases and consumption of drinks. The VIP section should be the WTFAY (Who the fuck are you) section. This is Reading, PA. We don't have very important people. Sorry.

The fourth bar is on the second floor with a balcony that peers over the dance floor. Go up there for eagle eye views of balding men and female bosoms.

As I sauntered across the dance floor, all the casual and trashy attire appalled me. Girls wore denim shorts, Hollister tanks and flats. The men dressed as expected; polos, button ups and slacks. Some had the nerve to sport simple tees and Nike sneakers.  

The crowd was a mix between college undergrads and older men. I snickered when a man my father's age tried to seduce me by singing Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe." I said sang back, "How about never." The rest of the music was Top 40, some 90s hits and house. The house part was just the Top 40 with a techno beat, very unoriginal.

I was taken aback when I was handed my drink in a plastic cup. I have partied in Boston, New York City, Rome, Paris and Barcelona. I do not sip drinks in a club from plastic cups.  
I also like my bartenders to be hot sexy men and/or women. The one's at Bldg. 24 are drab and don't perform cool bar tricks. I know they're not dogs but I still like my bar back entertainment.

Overall, I felt like I was at a college basement party, but those are usually better than what I experienced at Bldg. 24. The club is open until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. It does not fill up so don't rush to get their on time. A fashionably late appearance will still make you look just on time for absolutely nothing.

Great location and parking availability.  Terrific acts are brought in.  The resident DJ Gregg Nyce is fantastic!  Always look forward to Burnt Sienna playing there, too.  Love that there are three bar options so everyone isn't trying to get drinks from the same bartender at one time.  Be warned, they do not allow scarves, hats, or outerwear into the club for the patrons safety.  They do have a coat check for $2, if it's colder and you want to have a coat until you get inside.