I agree, the bouncers are tossers! One saturday night I arrived to meet friends who were already inside, to be met with a line with a 2 hour wait! I was told to "get to the back of the line!" female, by herself, middle of the city, cold winter's night. I understand people in the line had been waiting but you'd think security would have the decency to let just one girl in???
Brooklyn is one of my favourite places to go. The music is great on a sat night, the people are friendly, great service at the bar, drinks are a little pricey but isn't everywhere in Sydney. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to have a good night out without the cover charge, and drinks are cheap until 11.
There needs to be more of a variety with foods. I love Thai but nothing seems to excite me at the Brooklyn Hotel. Plus I am still hungry after I eat there and always have something else to eat an hour or so later. Meals are too small compared to other places. Plus there is just something missing from the dish. I only go here for work lunchs - not my choice.
Management here are only after one thing, your money! Bouncers are told who to let enter "eg no groups of men etc". Suits and secretaries and people who will play the pokies please come on in. Not a nice place. The food is sub-let out too - so management dont take any responsbility here either..... take your own risks. They own the Pavilion Hotel too... so what does that say???
I don't know what this venue is like as I was asked to leave within seconds of entering. I had queried whether the female bouncer had the right to check inside my small handbag. When she said she did, I said "Well I will check that with the Law Society next week." The bouncer then followed me into the venue and asked me to leave because of my "attitude". I was in no way intoxicated with any substance, I simply questioned her right to look in my personal bag.
I was looking for the company's email address so I could complain as i'm sure they'll just hang up on me in response to a phone call.
All we wanted to do was have a drink and have some fun. The bouncer assured me it was couples only. My mate said that their partner was gay. He says "couples only." The bouncer then said that there were already too many guys in there. Some walked out, so they asked if they could enter now. "Not how it works he said. Couples only." My friend told him calmly that they were gay. The bouncer then slapped my mate on the arm and told him to leave. I don't know about you, but no one has the right to do such a thing.
We sat outside while we called our friends inside, against a wall around the corner. The security guards then told us to move, giving us little or no reason. As far as I know, the path is public property and as such can be used by anyone.