I'm not even close to considering myself a "club" type of guy, so my classifications for those sorts of places usually fall under 'tolerable" to "less tolerable." Suede is definitely "less tolerable" than most to me.
Drinks are expensive, but I expected that. The vibe is uptight and bordered on aggressive when I was there, and you'll see plenty of Hummers parked outside (take what you will from that. Though, in fairness, the same parking areas are used for Suede, Axis, and PCL). The dudes with orange-glo tans and cheezy facial hair could've been a one-night only appearance, but somehow I doubt it.