For knobs most likely!!! Apart from that I would go back it was a good nite. Great once we got, had to stand outside 4 an hr even though we were at the front of the que bouncer said they were full. In reference to the comment about the serving of cheap rum. I used to work there and Ollies house rum is Havana Club which anyone who has a clue about their drink will know is a premium rum and in no way 'cheap'. It is a much better quality rum than Bacardi however this is ultimately down to preference.
The house vodka is Stoli which again is a premium russian vodka and of much higher quality than popular brands such as Smirnoff. I do agree however that if you ask for Bacardi you should be served Bacardi and if they dont sell it there shouldnt be a bottle on display and staff should make customers aware of the better quality alternative.
Just pointing out that they are not trying to rip you off - there products are 5-star! My friends bf and I were in ollies on Fri nite, the next day my bf was telling me that, he had ordered a barcardi at the bar, he could see the genuine bottle of Barcardi sitting on the counter behind the bar man, however when the bar man was pouring my bf's drink, he used a cheap bottle of 'white rum'.
My BF said excuse me I ordered a barcardi, bar man pointed at the bottle and said this is Barcardi, my bf said thats not barcardi and he pointed at the genuine bottle behind the bar man and said 'thats Barcardi - use that' the bar man said 'we are not allowed to use that' but John kicked up a fuss so he was served it in the end. Then later when he came back to the bar he said he was being served by an older guy not wearing the uniform so he was obviously the bar manager, he asked again for Barcardi and was again poured cheap white rum, he pointed to the bottle of barcardi sitting on the counter behind the bar manager, and was told that no they wernt allowed to serve that!!
For the price that ollies serve their drink at they should be serving Genuine Labels, i've have not noticed if they sell cheap vodka but Ill be looking out the next time Im poured a drink!! Its also misleading to the customer when they keep the genuine bottles in full view of the customer, and then pour cheaper labeled drink under the counter!!
Im surprised by the amount of negative comments here. Generally, I think ollies has a lot going for it. If the smaller of those is supposed to be members bar its news to me cuz Ive been in there a few times and been served without a problem. But yes, you will have to queue a while.
You will also have to pay a lot for it. There's nice leather seating with modern lighting and an area with dimly lit alcoves all good if you pull I guess the dance floor is big enough for the size of the club.
Ive always found the music to be pretty good. Definately not the place to go for a good night out in Belfast. This place is like a dark pit. Too over crowded. Definately won't be back and would'nt recommend anyone to go to it for a night out. Can somebody explain me what is the meaning of "check me outs", because i cannot understand it.
Always has to go one better than everywhere else. An excellent night out in ollies last friday, took about 5 mins to get served at the bar but hey its a busy club Great atmosphere, great music and pleasent staff who are willig to have a laugh and not take themselves too seriosly, unlike some of the clientele!!
Strict dress code and scary loooking door staff! Otherwise a fabulous night had by all!!! Good night had by all all the same!!!! A gorgeous bar with a friendly atmosphere, however it seems the only way to avoid queing for a drink for 45 mins is to know a member of the bar staff or be a regular. Its been my worst experience of going to the bar in 10 years. Not a particularly good value for money club.
A lot of the usual pretentious wannabies from Belfast EAs, 2nd rate Models, and hair dressers. Drinks over priced. Its startin to get a bit rowdy now theres less people going saw a few fights. Theres better craic to be had in Belfast than this. Hot bar staff, if the orange party girls let the men down just drool over the bar girls Roisin and Angela, rock my world Despite the fact that a group of staggering women holding eachother off the floor got in about 30 seconds before that.
Bit silly.. Maybe if i had a miniskirt on and a pair of tits i'd have been alright yeah?! Went to Ollies for my first time on saturday nite. Russian vodka and no smirnoff ice Brilliant music, good atmosphere, not over crowded and everyone seemed to be having a good nite. Would definetly go back! Had a great nite! Stayed in the merchant hotel, and decided to go in for a look.
Bouncers led us straight in the door past the q once they knew we were staying in the hotel, which was brilliant! Went to pay to find out it was free for hotel guests Club is brilliant, not too big so it means it doesnt get too crowded, gud selection of music, wee bit pricey, but friendly staff!
Have been back few times since and love it everytime! I really enjoy it! I do however agree with people sayin its a bit expensive and staff can be a bit cheeky at times, but on the whole i think its a great place for 23 year olds and over and i love the music. There seems to be alot a negative comments on this review site. However you cannot dispute the fact that dispite alot of people having the same grievances in Ollies, it is still full house every friday and saturday night so they must be doing something right!
You will find that Ollies house vodka is Stoli. This is a premium russian vodka and is of a much purer and higher quality that Smirnoff. Ask any expert bar tender and they will tell you the same. Of course it is customer preference but Ollies does aim to provide it's customers with a better quality selection of drinks than most nightclubs across Belfast. The rest of your comments are you own opinion but I felt the need to clairfy that Stoli is not a 'cheap' or 'crap' vodka.
Ollies as a venue is quite plush, with velvet drapes and nice, comfortable seating. The music is cheesey, with mainly s dance chart songs, not very original. I agree with one of the last posters about the attitude of some of the clientele, who can be extremely rude. Yery funny! Went to Ollies on Sat 15th Septemner. Definately not worth 10 in, felt like a complete mug handing it over. Que for the bar spilled on to the dance floor, I think I waited for about half an hour to pay for a very expensive drink and to be served by a ignornant member of bar staff because I asked her to give me Snirnoff not cheap crap vodka.
So dark I couod hardly see anyone. If it wasn't for the good company I was with i would have left and gone home! What a class facade.
Belfast has gone wrong. This isn't just a in terms of taste. It would be easy enough to post an opinion here based on the type of people, or music I like, so this is an unbiased opinion. Decor and music aside I felt that the people who frequent this place were totally ignorant and unpolite.
I've been to alot of clubs and bars and I mean alot, highclass, all the dives etc. I have to say that in my experience the more decorative a place tries to look the greater the attraction for total dunderbrains and ignoramus's.
What a joke this place is. Another failed attempt at trying to produce a night club. The bouncers are a joke, which to be honest is expected in Belfast. The music is laughable at best and the crowd is full of pretentious tasteless wanabees. After all this is what a club is supposed to be about.
My advice is to give this place a wide birth. I was at Ollies one Saturday and must say I had a horrendous night! We were in the so called private members lounge which was full of sleazy old men with plenty of money and no manners. They were being served by girls which in my mind are nothing short of Belfast Millies! One of them was slow in serving us our drinks and when she did she got the order wrong. Anyhow, the music was awful Grim nite out, ignorant staff, expensive drinks. If I can stop one person wasting their hard earned cash in here my work is done!
Hey mate, gotta disagree with ya. Was in Ollie's on Easter Monday and had the best night ever. Jay Kay played a blinding set along with a live percussionist.
The place rocked Best night i've had out in a while and will be returning this week to check out the talent!!! I've been to Ollie's twice now, and I feel nothing but disappointment and shame that this is one of Belfasts, let alone Northern Irelands, "premier clubs"! I worked in a few bars, and some nice hotels myself when I was a student only a couple of years ago , so I can truely say I know what it's like to be on both sides of the bar.
Anytime I ever served someone, I and my colleagues, at that time, offered customers respect, efficiency, and where possible a bit of humour if not for good manners, it was a great way to rake in tips!! This fact is somewhat frustrating when you have waited for 20 minutes to get served in what I can only describe as an incredibly poorly designed bar area where everyone is pushed into a bottle neck in one room. Of course, it wouldn't be the complete Ollie's experience if you hadn't been as pointed out by others on this forum , heavily scrutinised by the door staff, forked out?
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