Republika

This was our first stop on my friend’s bachelorette party. We walked up, skipped the line (which was amazing due to the lack of a whole lot of people inside), and they set us up in «VIP». The waitresses were beautiful and friendly. The bartenders give great counts on the pour and are super friendly. The people who were there all were in their own world so there wasn’t any weird young people B.S. like glares and «hey girl, sup» — like that works. The DJ was rocking the A’s & B’s, everyone was dancing, it was a really good time. I was not at all upset that the party bus broke down and we didn’t get to head to our next location — Washington.

I went to Republika to celebrate a birthday last month and had an awesome time. We went on a Friday night and were on the guest list, so we were free to get in before 11. The music was great and I think that’s half the battle with me going out and enjoying myself. The setup was kind of weird because we were back in the corner and to get to the bars after the club got crowded was absolutely ridiculous. But we definitely had a good time regardless. My complaint about this place was that a beer is $ 7. I don’t know how much mixed drinks cost but I’m sure they’re overpriced too. I wouldn’t mind going to Republika again despite the high drink prices, as long as the DJs are good it will be a great time.

I just don’t get it. Dingy black interior. Dance floor is lower than the rest of the bar. So what does this mean, douches oogling you from the raised areas while you’re trying to dance. Probably why the dance floor is empty half the time.

Do yourself a favor and just don’t try to go there. That place was DEAD even at 1 a. m on a SATURDAY. This place is very small inside. Nobody was dancing. even at 1a. m and even though the music was good.
Don’t go there, you will be mad about the $ 10 you spent for parking.
Good thing I guess that there are other things around.

I went there with the girls on a Saturday night since we couldn’t get into 5^th amendment lol so i parked my car in the Yoga One parking lot, and it was 10 $
btw, it was really empty for a night club. It was getting more people around midnight, but it was still really empty for a night club. The music is okay i guess. The crowd was mainly Hispanic with some Asians, blacks, and whites. One thing i didn’t understand was WHY NOBODY WAS DANCING ON THE DANCE FLOOR??? btw, good thing was i didn’t spend any money on drinks since the bar back guy bought me 2 shots ;) thanks !!
but i don’t think i will come back tho

On a whirlwind night where I was required to attend three fetes in four hours, Republika was my second stop. I knew this space from when it was still Whiskey Creek and seeing the new lay out just didn’t feel right. I still half expected the barrels around the dance floor and the kooky design that made it unique. Now, it’s just another club/​lounge trying to have the upscale vibe.
I do acknowledge that I’m reviewing a club that’s been open for over a year which means in «clubland» that it’s passé and people have moved on to newer places (Wonder Bar? 5^th Amendment?). I’m sure during it’s «hot» phase (aka first few months of opening) this club gathered a good crowd. However, on this Saturday night (nearing midnight when I arrived) it was fairly empty. My friend’s bottle service was set up on one of the levels surrounding the dance floor and it just made for an awkward space. I still had a good time but I think that was mostly due to the company (and the alcohol).
I hate to admit it but I really do miss Whiskey Creek.

Great place. It doesn’t get much people until close to midnight but it get good. 2 Huge bars bartenders are cool and they do a few tricks with the bottles. The drinks are pricey but they are strong and the music mix is good. I do wish the patio area was bigger but aside from that its a cool place.

so its got a bit of an asian crowd if you enjoy that…
its got two levels, a pit for dancing and then surround seating/​booths.
the bar is packed. be prepared to wait but there’s two.
the waitresses and bartenders are super nice though.
the music was pretty good. hip hop, pop…
there’s AC — woohOO!
i went for a Rogue Scene party… i wouldn’t pay to get in but i’d go if that’s where the crew was…
the restrooms are fairly clean. didn’t smell like puke or urine… plus plus.
have fun clubbing!

I MISS WHISKEY CREEK!!!
That place used to draw in quite a nice mixed crowd. Yeah so there were some wedding parties from outside the city but who cares, added to the interest actually.
The place is a lot darker now, but not only the lighting. All the wood interior has been either replaced or painted over with black paint. It looks disgusting if you ask me. It’s also smaller than it used to be. You can no longer walk around the bar like in the past. There’s only one way to the toilet and one way out, so I couldn’t imagine that place anywhere near crowded as Whiskey used to get.
Also you used to be able to bounce from Escobar and back to check out the different crowds, but now it’s more the same.
Anyhow music is obviously different now, techno or latin both times I’ve been. So if you want your country fixed you’re forced to leave midtown for Washington (Rebels).
Regardless, I’m not gonna give up on this place, too much investment.
Plus Friday nights are supposed to pull some pretty ladies so I’ll keep on keepin’ on.

You should take this review with a grain of salt. I would say it’s more of an opinion. The crowd that this place attracts is mainly why such a low rating. It was a promo night and there were a lot of tools wearing their sunglasses, pretending to be famous because there were some «paparazzi» taking photos. I have been to numerous other clubs and have had a good time, such as Drake, Vintage, Ei8ht, ect.
If you are a smoker have fun fitting on their porch (probably about 20ft x 10ft).
On a positive note, I could see this place being a fun place to go if the crowd isn’t always like it was the other night. The atmosphere and decoration is nice. Bartenders seemed to be on their game relative to the amount of people there were. Expect to pay average prices for drinks for clubs like these.

Well I am not usually a club fan at all. And when my buddy told me that we were going to swing by the «Club that is where Whiskey Creek use to be» I wasn’t all that thrilled. But I bucked up and took the bullet for the sake of the evening.
Now I don’t want anyone who follows me to be shocked… but I kinda enjoyed myself– kinda enjoyed myself a lot.
We got a bottle setup and sat at a table, which did a lot for me personally. I have to have someplace to «be» I can’t mill around with the club scene folks the whole night. So– if you’re not a clubber and you have a couple dollars, ask for a table. The bottle prices were actually pretty good once I divided the amount of liver abuse I got from them.
There was never any problems the whole night, the people were nice and it was fun to watch people dance. The music was A-​OK… I don’t know anything about club music, but I liked it.
I know this probably counts against my beer bar credibility… but I’ll take it on the chin I suppose.
*fist pump*

Good bye mechanical bull, hello lime green ostrich seats. I can’t believe this used to be Whiskey Creek but it’s for real. The crowd is a little on the young side and the place fills up very quick. The Thursday night at crowd at the Belvedere are now here on Thursdays for Latin Night and Saturday nights is Nox-​like if I can make up a word for it. They have a cool raised VIP section directly in the middle of the place that allows you to be basically the center of attention. One of the few places that I can actually enjoy in Midtown. Forgot that I can’t leave half-​assed reviews now that I’m out of my funk.

Great music with great sound. The lights were good. I expected to see many many douchebags but did not so I was pleasantly surprised. Overall it was really good energy and a really good crowd.
One downside was that there are like two bottlenecks areas one at the corner of one bar and one at the corner of the other bar.