The fact that this dumpy looking converted house on Camelback has 25+ reviews really says something about this place. Even if most people cannot pronounce the name properly (I took French in high school).
Even after closing the upstairs they were able to make this a happening little club.
Retro and Beyond was good, albeit held once a month.
Wednesday nights had the same regulars but the most amazing thing to me on Wednesdays was that there was one person on staff for the whole night.
There was no bouncer, there was just the short little girl bartender.
When skirt boy spilled his beer on the dancefloor (a common occurrence for him) she'd have to come out from the bar and mop.
I kept waiting for a fight or skirmish to break out and see her turn into bouncer too.
In reality Wednesdays worked really well because people were there for the music and for the people. There was no posturing or imaging or testosterone displays.
I can't speak for French Kiss or the gay and lesbian events this place had, but Wednesdays and Retro and Beyond Saturdays worked well.
Probably the most unique Halloween party I've been to as well.
They decorated the place and changed the entrance from the front to the rear. It was so once I got inside I didn't recognize where I was or how to get to the dancefloor.
Sorry to see the club go.