Sanctuary

Horrible place. I will never go there again. Julia, $10 to get in is a common price for night clubs, but with the rest of what you had written I agree. I agree with most of reviews! too hot, too loud, drinks too expensive! dance areas are very narrow and uncomfortable. Do not waste your time.

I came here for a friends Birthday party the first time. I was hammered. close to 20 homemade jello shots and two bottles of wine. Then when I got there I had a few more drinks. Yes, I'm still reveling in the fact I'm alive too.

Moving on.

From what I remember, The layout of the place was odd, but really nice. Started on the upper floor, then moved on downstairs to the dance space, COMPLETE WITH POLES. That's the last thing I remember, but I had a great time.

Then I came back a second time with two friends, both girls. Sober. BAD MOVE. This place was overly depressing and was filled with nothing but lecherous men. Everyone was sweaty and just overall nasty. We went downstairs with far too little alcohol inside of us, and immediately before sitting down had a trove of men trying to grab my friends and lead them onto the dance floor. I spent more time playing boyfriend and dragging them away as they looked grateful towards me than I spent putting liquor in me which would have made this all better. Spend the extra money and ditch the Downtown Scene.

This is a beautiful looking bar right by the aquarium and downtown. The interior is dim, dark, and there are lights inset on the ceiling that make you think of stars.

Then there's the giant Buddha sitting right by the bar, the fake trees strung with lights, the weird foot rest between you and the bar. Its kind of strange actually.

Still the place offers decent tasting tapas and cocktails and the chance to dress up in a nice place. I can't speak of what a regular night here is like but for an event hosting its a nice spot.