With mass events looming such as Christmas parties and family gatherings, end of year birthdays and New Years Eve celebrations, there are going to be a few of you that get left with the disappointed friend favour of being designated driver. Unfortunately, everyone has to do it once in a while and whether it means having a couple of drinks or none at all for all you P platers, there are some benefits of being designated driver. When I say some I mean very few.
When you’re out hitting the clubs, there is nothing worse than getting followed around by a guy that is nice, but way too keen. If you are not interested in him and you try to drop a few hints but nothing works, than there is a full-proof way to ensure that you don’t waste your night dodging a guy. This method is also a great way to deter guys from you when you are in a relationship and just trying to have a good night out with the girls.
Bouncers are that one person standing between you and your night out. Six-foot or taller and complete muscle, bouncers have the responsibility of selecting nightclubs patrons. Therefore, it is your duty to prove to these apes as to why you should be guaranteed entry.
A recent study by VicHealth and RMIT University concluded that there are four types of drinkers out there (or at least in Victoria). Embodying Australia’s huge drinking culture, it comes as no surprise that not only are there a lot of drinkers in Oz, but drinkers can be categorised into subgroups. Yep, us Aussies certainly love slowly destroying our livers.
Whenever it’s late October or early November, Melbournians all of a sudden take a huge interest in horse racing. It’s amazing that for people who for the most part couldn’t care less about a bunch of horses going round a big grassy circle, they suddenly feel the need to dress up in their best clothes, or even buy new clothes just for this occasion. This phenomenon is what we in Melbourne call Spring Carnival.
When planning a good night out, it is vital one always be aware of a certain nightlife nemesis that may strike at any given time. The trick in conquering your enemy is to know them. Here are a few common bad guys known for roaming the nights where liquor is flowing and fists are pumping.
During my recent adventures in America, I had desired to see as many bars and nightclubs as I could, wanting to see what their nightlife was like. I had heard stories about how you can drink booze anywhere on the streets of Las Vegas and how American bartenders put in more alcohol into their drinks than Aussie bartenders do.
We all love our hit of Smirnoff when hitting the clubs, but now you can be ahead of the curve and get in on the new Smirnoff Double Black when it comes out in November. With a bold new sexy look, be among the first to let your taste buds go on a wild ride.
When you get to Wednesday during the week, it really is Hump Day. You don’t want to work anymore and you’re hanging out for the weekend. Luckily, Sydney has the perfect Hump Day destination to get wild on a Wednesday.
There is nothing more annoying when you’re keen to let loose on a night out, but there’s that one friend who’s always wearing that I’d-rather-be-anywhere-but-here expression. It always puts a downer on the evening when one friend doesn’t seem to be having any fun. So ladies and gents, here’s how to keep your friend out past 10pm and have a wicked night!