Mixx Bkk Disco, Impression

[atyclb]

was bored last night so went to the grand opening of Mixx BKK.

# well done opening

# easy entry without an elaborate plan to get a cover charge (ie; insomnia opening night)

# actually felt welcome due to the above and shockingly nice there was simply no cover fee

# abundance of apparent Thai middle class and above.... could actually talk with intelligent people as opposed to "what your name, where you come from, where you stay"

# no need to say much about business ladies since it seems they are at most nightlife spots especially in tourist areas

# nice decor

# good sound system

# one side hip hop with Asia's greatest DJ, DJ Domination (according to his website)

# second area for techno/trance, nice atmosphere

# quite a nice complimentary buffet

# great location almost literally at the stairs of the BTS, Chidlom. basement arcade of Intercontinental Hotel

# singha beer 180 baht,

[w11guy]

How come beer is so expensive in BKK? 180 baht for singha? It's not even that expensive in London.

[kyb789]

How is the turnout lately? Seems like they are competing directly with Insomnia who has a much better location and a well-known reputation. I wish them the best but I can't see how they will compete and survive. Rumors are that Insomnia is not doing well. I don't frequent these places so don't take my word for it. It just seems this year there have been too much competition amongst the after hours clubs.

[MrRed]

At 180 bt a singha beer they will not be in business for long surely,4 quid a bottle! the review was great until the price you listed,way over the top.

[w11guy]

At 180 bt a singha beer they will not be in business for long surely,4 quid a bottle! the review was great until the price you listed,way over the top.

I agree. No matter how good the club, people don't like to feel they are being ripped off, and 180 baht per bottle is a complete rip off. I would rather go somewhere where people care about the music and their customers, not somewhere that just wants to rip you off.

[smokie36]

At 180 bt a singha beer they will not be in business for long surely,4 quid a bottle! the review was great until the price you listed,way over the top.

I agree. No matter how good the club, people don't like to feel they are being ripped off, and 180 baht per bottle is a complete rip off. I would rather go somewhere where people care about the music and their customers, not somewhere that just wants to rip you off.

If I had a 5k Baht bar bill it wouldn't bother me....nut 180 Baht for a Singha is disgusting. Value for money seems to be missing in the club scene of Bangkok.....shame cos the review otherwise was great.

[HardenedSoul]

How come beer is so expensive in BKK? 180 baht for singha? It's not even that expensive in London.

If your moniker alludes to an affinity - past or present - with the Notting Hill/Portobello area of W. London, I'd have thought you'd be used to £4 or £5 beers. God knows my wallet was when I lived there

There are loads of places that charge 200 baht for a beer and their businesses are still in rude health. Bed, Q Bar, Shock39, Spicy, Bossy, Swing and several others spring to mind.

When sterling was still a currency worth having, 200 baht was £2.80 but I guess things have changed a little since then

[w11guy]

How come beer is so expensive in BKK? 180 baht for singha? It's not even that expensive in London.

If your moniker alludes to an affinity - past or present - with the Notting Hill/Portobello area of W. London, I'd have thought you'd be used to £4 or £5 beers. God knows my wallet was when I lived there

There are loads of places that charge 200 baht for a beer and their businesses are still in rude health. Bed, Q Bar, Shock39, Spicy, Bossy, Swing and several others spring to mind.

When sterling was still a currency worth having, 200 baht was £2.80 but I guess things have changed a little since then

Well spotted. Yes I'm from Portobello and used to expensive London prices. But even places like Ministry of Sound and other only charge £4.50. Many decent London clubs charge £3.50-£4. I just don't get how they can get away with those prices here, especially when they are for local beers. I can understand if it's imported, but 200 baht for Singha? I suppose the ones that get away with it are the ones offering a good service and clients who cn afford it. But many places in BKK seem to be half empty or closed. I'm surely this is partly due to the pricing. I would rather support good places where I don't feel like I'm being ripped off. Good luck to them if they can get away with it.