Kids In The Club

Elegant, romantic, the sound of wine glasses clinking together, couples holding hands on the balcony, its just another night at Club 33. Such a picture perfect atmosphere, it would be a travesty to spoil such a delightful environment.

OK, let's jump back into reality for a moment and confront the big issue, or in some cases, lots of little issues who run around wreaking havoc where ever they land. Kids! Gotta love them, they're mine, they're yours, they're ours! Procreation at it's best!

I get quite a few e-mails from soon-to-be guests, asking if they can take their children to the club. Speaking from my own experience, the answer is 'yes, the club allows children.'

We have enjoyed taking our daughter to the club since she was 9 years old. The staff was always very polite and went out of their way to give her extra attention, making sure her visit was enjoyable.

So, we've established that kids are allowed which is good news for families but I can't help expanding on this just bit. Again, my opinion, do with it what you wish.

When you're at the club, remember where your at and that many of the people around you have been waiting months, perhaps years to dine there. Most of the guests within the club are not actual members, so their visit is probably a special event and/or their first time within. Knowing this, use your utmost parental abilities to keep the little darlings under tight control and above all, quiet. There is always ample background noise within the club to cover light chatter, but not much more.

If the little one cries, have the courtesy to remove them to the hallway or restroom where you can comfort and attend as required.

Place yourself in the position of a first time club guest, who may have been waiting months to visit the club and perhaps financially, considers the visit to be a rather large financial expenditure. Does all this make sense? It is a touchy subject to be sure, but as patrons of the club we must place this high upon our list of societal requirements.

We were visiting the club one night and the manager noticed a little boy sleeping in his mother's arms. The manager assisted the mother in placing the child on the large leather sofa in the Lounge Alley and then wrapped the child in a beautiful dark blue Club 33 embroidered blanket.

Somehow, that single moment captured the essence of what Club 33 is all about.