We checked out Patong on a rainy Sat night (24th May) and by luck more than design found that Star Club was being reincarnated yet again! This time has a very 'local' flavor a la Galaxy for those who've ventured there.
They have made some decent improvements, stripping out unessesary seating etc, and keeping a rare (in Thailand) open dancefloor and overall 'feel' is pretty good. The first night had some guest apperences by some TV 'stars' which went down very well with the Mrs... we were given pretty good VIP treatment and the singers came over and entertained well beyond the call of duty - very very impressed at this, but maybe we were lucky.
The music is Thai disco/rock at 200db in 1 hour sets mixed with western club music, which is pretty good - same DJ as before and puts on a decent show. The (minor) criticsms are that the lighting podium is huge and in the middle of the lower floor - nasty if your sat behind it! - and the prices of the drinks.. reg beer an ok 100 Baht, but spririts start at 120 Baht and premium beers 150 Bhat - bit pricy in comparison even to Tai Pan let alone Galaxy.
Seem to be rumors about Galaxy which is clearly going to get hit if this place takes off - and it should - the music is good and atmosphere definietly trying to get that big Thai club feel. (Perhaps a bit like the huge Hollywood club in Pattaya). Would not recommend you take a new 'teluk' there as you will find talking impossible and she will be into the Thai scene - NOT you! But for those with longer term girls then its probably a good watering hole, and she will definietly like it a lot. Not much chance of reeling in girls there (yet) - in fact whould add a not of caution here as many of the girls will come with Thai boyfreinds/brothers etc etc and things would get nasty quickly. But in time expect will get BG and freelancers on the prowl in there, but probably safer to be approached than aggresively try anything in such a Thai dominated environment.
Managment bought in some western help - so things look promsiing and wish them well. Anyone else impressions welcomed.
PS My Thai friend went there Sun night and absolutely loved it - so if you have any Thai freinds who need entertaining then give it a go.
They have made some decent improvements, stripping out unessesary seating etc, and keeping a rare (in Thailand) open dancefloor and overall 'feel' is pretty good. The first night had some guest apperences by some TV 'stars' which went down very well with the Mrs... we were given pretty good VIP treatment and the singers came over and entertained well beyond the call of duty - very very impressed at this, but maybe we were lucky.
The music is Thai disco/rock at 200db in 1 hour sets mixed with western club music, which is pretty good - same DJ as before and puts on a decent show. The (minor) criticsms are that the lighting podium is huge and in the middle of the lower floor - nasty if your sat behind it! - and the prices of the drinks.. reg beer an ok 100 Baht, but spririts start at 120 Baht and premium beers 150 Bhat - bit pricy in comparison even to Tai Pan let alone Galaxy.
Seem to be rumors about Galaxy which is clearly going to get hit if this place takes off - and it should - the music is good and atmosphere definietly trying to get that big Thai club feel. (Perhaps a bit like the huge Hollywood club in Pattaya). Would not recommend you take a new 'teluk' there as you will find talking impossible and she will be into the Thai scene - NOT you! But for those with longer term girls then its probably a good watering hole, and she will definietly like it a lot. Not much chance of reeling in girls there (yet) - in fact whould add a not of caution here as many of the girls will come with Thai boyfreinds/brothers etc etc and things would get nasty quickly. But in time expect will get BG and freelancers on the prowl in there, but probably safer to be approached than aggresively try anything in such a Thai dominated environment.
Managment bought in some western help - so things look promsiing and wish them well. Anyone else impressions welcomed.
PS My Thai friend went there Sun night and absolutely loved it - so if you have any Thai freinds who need entertaining then give it a go.