I went to static with my 4 girlfriends for my birthday last weekend (sat night). We had a pretty meh experience. The bouncer stopped us in line to push VIP bottle service, only letting us go when we declined for the 3rd time. He detained us just until 11:01, then told us we had to pay $5 cover (before 11 is free). When I explained to him that I didn't think this was reasonable, he very snidely told me and my friends that it wasn't his job to look at his watch and too bad. The manager rectified the situation (thank you!!!) But that put a damper on the whole experience because of how rudely we were treated. The music was lame house music and there was almost no one there. Perhaps it picks up at 1 am, but we didn't stay that long. The smoking in the bar doesn't really bother you which is good. Great bartenders. I'd go again but only if there was better music.