Excited to visit this establishment on a Sunday Funday after lounge spot to vibe. Hyattsville, ok. We noticed not many cars & parking beside the location was $10. When arrived, we did the security & pay ($20 for 2) routine as usual. Then, to the bar. The first red flag, they didn't have Hendricks Gin. Only Safire* Bombay Gin & regular gin - didn't know what that meant. However, we ordered (2) 1800's, both totaled $35 - a large plastic clear cup with a 1/4 of it filled. Fine, I paid. We came to support an open mic. Less than 20m inside, the show was about to start. My friend suggested walking her to the car to retrieve her fan & drop off coat. Since the main event hadn't began, I obliged. When we get to the front door, I mention to the hostess what we'd plan. The hostess said ok. When we reached the door, security wouldn't allow both of us to go to the car. It's policy to control in house alcohol & bar sales. Ok! I explained to security I'd escort my friend because she didn't remember where we parked & I didn't know what all she needed when at the car. Also, the hostess said it was ok. Thus, caused confusion. When the other hostess arrived, she asked again what was going on. At this point, I'm frustrated & ready to go. This was a rather simple mission, how it escalated from 0-10 was unimaginable. At the host desk, the earlier host returned from security & then regurgitated only one of us could go. I went to speak with security. I guess the establishment doesn't work in concert. I had a gut-feeling on going to any establishment located in Hyattsville. Of course, the back & forth, as an adult, to freely make a run back to my vehicle & return became a bigger deal than necessary. Security wasn't professional, the hostess became too emotional so I requested the cover charge back. We walked outside to wait for the event spokesperson. They were called simply because they wouldn't allow us back into the club. Mind you, we didn't even get to go to the car. We spoke with the event spokesperson & it was nothing they could do. They didn't own the establishment. Situations like this, is the reason I stay away & out of low budget establishments. The smallest things turns into illogical occurrences. It only cost under $100 to learn never to return to Restaurant 55 again!! Poor service. read more