Jennifer H.
Yelp
My husband and I went to Heyday 80s party night with live show Saved by the Band. If you ever have a chance to check them out, do so! It was a great experience overall but I do have a couple of tips and small complaints.
Cons: Location. it was hard to find the entrance to the club. Be aware you don't get in through Graveyard. You go behind building and there's a small breezeway with an entrance door. If it's locked you're too early and just need to wait a few minutes.
Smoking. It was very smoky inside. It's really not a big deal to encourage smokers go outside to smoke like Venkmans or other such establishments. Please update to the times, Basement, especially for 80s night. We're grown and would like be able to breathe while dancing the night away!
UPDATE: 8/14/2018 I've been told they no longer allow smoking for Heyday 80's and some other retro nights. Great change!
Cleanliness. I'm kinda joking here because part of the charm is the grime of the place. But, while floors and wall grit is one thing, toilets that haven't been cleaned in months is quite another! Floor grit is charming, black mold toilet ring is just laziness.
Pros: Music. The DJ mix of 80s music was great! From Smiths to Madonna, it all rocked! And Saved by the Band always puts their heart into every performance. The singer even got whacked in the head early on by the base (I could see the red, raised bump on his head), but it didn't stop him! I tip my hat Sir!
Staff. Very nice, polite and courteous throughout.
Crowd. Friendly, welcoming, enthusiast. They came to dance and have fun and get drunk, not be seen or dress up. Well, a few dressed up, but it was more about the 80s I'm thinking.
Uniqueness. There was a strange room in back that had a weird locking mechanism, like you'd pay a token to use the room but the door was open all night so not too sure about the lock. Contrary to other reviews, there were no mattresses and no big booths, so maybe they took them out. There were a few big chairs in a nook and two tables. The place is for dancing! Oh and playing pool, there are a few pool tables.
If you go, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring cash and your own water bottle, prepare for changing out of smoky clothes in laundry room of your home, and dance your cares away.
Frankly, I had a blast!