08/26/09

Terrible for bands - AVOID XIAOTING

by TheBandMan

We had a Saturday night show booked here for months. People were waiting for the show. Fifteen days before the show, we were sent an e-mail saying that we wouldn't be able to play the show anymore because a private party booked that date. They blatantly kicked us out because some last minute private party was going to make them more money. As an alternative they offered us to play a Tuesday night in a week.

This is ignoring other reviews of them blatantly stealing money. Bottom line - bad place for bands.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Money-hungry, don't care about your band

08/23/09

awful staff

by AllisonJoyce

I went there last night during open bar, when I tried to buy another shot for my drink because it tasted like there was no vodka in it, the bartender refused to serve me, took my money off the bar and poured out my drinks. When I asked for my money back he threw it in my face. I asked him what was wrong with him and he put his face 1 inch from mine and said "A lot of things are wrong with me" in the creepiest voice, then balled up a napkin and threw it in my face.

DO NOT GO TO THIS BAR unless you want to be treated like trash.

I'm calling the bar right now to make a complaint.

• Cons: having things thrown in your face

05/11/09

Not a place to book a party

by loveshernightsout

I had made a table reservation for a party a month in advance and later checked in to confirm a few days before the party – all appeared to be set. Upon arrival, the doorman did not have my reservation listed, the guests with my party were not all comped at the door as I had been told, and to top it all off, the bottle price was much higher than I had been quoted when making the reservation. Overall, the experience was infuriating and a great disappointment. The annex is a good spot for a few drinks and some good music but for a table reservation, I would not recommend.

• Pros: Good music / people
• Cons: Completely unorganized establishment