I am giving this place 1 star because I've been here a few times and I usually have a 4 to 5 star experience here; so Brazen Fox has at least earned that star. But based on my last experience alone, I'd probably give this place -5 stars. I have to warn others before they put down money to go to this place next year for New Year's Eve.
I had my suspicions before putting the money down knowing you don't always get what you pay for. Worst case scenario was realized on 12/31/2012 at Brazen Fox. Paid $75 for NO reason. Yes, you DON'T get what you pay for in this case. Unlike NYC bars where you HAVE to pay for open bar just to get INTO the establishment, you don't have to do that here. The rest of the entire place is still open to everyone else as if it is a regular night. I came in with 6 people who paid $75. They put you in a separate room downstairs. Mind you nobody is checking anyone coming into/out of this room. They just check your wristband for the drinks. There was only ONE tiny bar down there with everyone crammed up on it for the whole 5hrs. trying to get a drink. 2-3 bartenders serving as fast as they could but just too many people. Took as much as 20-30 minutes to get ONE drink. No exaggeration. Bartenders were very frustrated in a bad mood. I don't blame them. "Open bar" means the most watered down drinks I've had in my life. Full glass of ice and hardly a shot of liquor just splashed in with a remainder of chaser. "Well drinks", nowhere near top shelf. You ask for something, they were pouring something else. I think I managed 3 drinks the whole night. You'd think it was just me, nope. Every random stranger I talked to at the bar area was equally frustrated and we all felt gypped. "appetizers" were again far below expectations, almost all the trays were empty and it was still the beginning of the night. Plenty of people who didn't pay were in there eating too. After 11PM anyone was anywhere, no rules. What did we pay for again? Completely mismanaged 100% Asked around for a manager. He "wasn't around" apparently. Yeah right. I would have gladly paid $100 for open bar in NYC knowing I'd have at least half my money's worth.
Upstairs and out back there was plenty more going on, more women out there. Should have just hung out there instead of paying for "open bar". Bought a regular priced drink upstairs with no wait and it was much stronger and well worth the money. One guy we were with started a minor argument (nothing physical) and a bouncer kicked him straight out the back door. I can understand that but then they looked at our whole group and decided to kick us all out for no reason. No explanation, they just wanted us out. (They got their $450 from us already, what do they care?) We just went right back around to the front and walked in the front door again. (lol, real intelligent. next time find bouncers who aren't drunk and flirting with the women)
Plenty women, except for the fact they were pretty stuck up and want to reject any guy and grind each other like lesbians, lol. Typical 20s girls who overestimate how hot they are. Rather chill with more mature 30s women who know what they want. Nice place otherwise. BIG space and bartenders are usually nicer on a regular day. That's why I picked this place for NYE thinking it would be a great alternative to NYC. Wrong. Best thing is to come here on a regular night when it's not as crowded and if you do come for an event, NEVER pay for that open bar! Waste of time and money. You'll find me at Brazen Fox only for happy hour, if ever, from now on. read more