Lost at Sea

Last night Mrs Randy gave me a free pass for the night out with the lads and so I decided to check out the new ‘hot spot’ along the Waterfront – Oceana – 5 bars, 2 nightclubs, 2 restaurants, 1 destination!

Well the night did not get off to a good start, as I am not one for ‘shiny shoe’ establishments I was dressed fairly casually, and almost did not make it through the door. Luckily I was on the guest list for a private party, and so managed to blag my way in. The party was being held in the Aspen Ski Lodge, which is kitted out with ‘genuine imported American features and Canadian logs’ as well as chairs covered in fake animal hides, which actually looked quite good, and certainly different. First Job, get the beers in. Not the biggest choice of draft beer, so I opted for a Llabatts as the alternative was Stella, but at least I got a choice, which, I noted was not the case in the other bars where there was Stella or Stella!

After a few pints, and time for the rest of the place to open up and fill up we decided to go to a wander to see what else there was to offer. ON our way round the establishment, we popped into the Parisian Boudoir, Wakyama Tokyo, Icehouse Reykjavic for a dance, after leaving there managed the group got split up – A far too easy occurrence in a place so big! The remainder of us then went up stairs to the New York Disco for some good old 80’s music, and then out into the main restaurant Sydney Harbourside, where you can get out onto the balcony overlooking Millennium square.

In all an average night out with the lads, there is lots of novelty value there, but that will slowly fade, and I can't see how they will keep it full, but a good option on a rainy night as you dont need to get wet moving from pub to club. Here are a few pointers for a good night out.

• Wear shiny shoes
• Be prepared for a night on the wife beater
• Keep your mobile handy, or wear a flashing beacon on your head – you’ll need it to track of your mates!
• Behave - There is CCTV everywhere, and half of Bristols bouncers now work here!