Went to Blue Martini on a Wednesday with a gal friend of mine whom I asked to show me to a local spot. Upon getting to the front of the line, I saw a familiar face from back home (what are the odds) and he let me and my friend in without cover. Started off good so far.
I began ordering drinks, and they were so much more affordable than what I had spent over the weekend on the strip. It was definitely refreshing to see some normal-ish prices. The bar was quick and efficient even though it was a very busy night. Cute blond bartender girls were very friendly. I kinda stuck around the bar for a while with my friend and she volunteered to be my wing woman. I thought this could potentially be a great idea. And there were plenty of pretty girls there, but I realized one thing in the middle of it... A lot of people there already knew one another.. Definitely a locals spot.
The thing I love most about Vegas, is just meeting random people from all over the country/world. And normally people on vacay are so much more open to meeting new people as well. The thing about local spots is a lot of girls and guys travel in packs and they already have their little clique. Even in big cities, this tends to be the case because people usually meet up with too many friends of the opposite sex. Although, I pretty much knew most of the relationships in the bar were platonic, I wasn't about to set the wrong jealous friend off. Plus I was having such a great time with my friend, drinking and dancing. She was a great hostess!!
Blue Martini was a good little experience for me. I'd try it again, but for a traveler/visitor.. I would definitely recommend the parties on the strip...