The Mark Ultra Lounge

01/06/09

Wish I had picked a better place to go for NYE

by H12 at Citysearch

I did my homework before picking a place to give my money and spend my time on New Years. The Mark promised a dinner buffet and open bar for $50. Let's just say I got scraps of pizza squares and nicely browned lettuce leaves with a tub of ranch. With over 200 guests, they served 2 pizzas and a tray of bruschetta for said 'dinner buffet'. As for the open bar, the only alcohol it included was house liquor,no beer or wine or topshelf. I expected no top shelf but NO BEER OR WINE?! Really people? Not to mention the staff and managers were rude to their guests and highly unwilling to be working on NYE. Don't waste your precious time and money going to this place.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Staff, Service, Atmosphere

11/11/08

Personality means alot!

by juliefornes at Citysearch

I went to the Mark for a special event about a week ago. I really had a great time; it is much bigger than it looks! I liked how the different levels had different DJs playing...something for everyone. The drinks a standard fare, but well made. 3 things stood out at this location: 1. The bartender had a great attitude. Sometimes bartenders can seem too busy or snotty....but not here. She was great. All smiles and listened to our order (my girlfriend likes her martini a special way...and she was happy when it arrrived!) 2. The bouncers. They were actually nice. One of them saw a guy bothering my friend. We did not even have to ask for help. HE came to us. We told him that the guy was creeping us out a little. He went over, and told the guy to "give us a little space". The creepy guy did more than that...he left us alone totally! The bouncer even checked back with us a little later to make sure we were okay. NICE! 3. The sound. It was really good. So often, the sound is just turned up really loud and blasting and distorting. While it was plenty loud enough, it also sounded great....no blown speakers....and a good mix too.

I have to say that the only thing we did not like about going there was parking and walking. Downtown can be a little scary at night...and there were not alot of people around. We were only parked around the corner, so it was not so bad. The bouncer at the front door asked if we wanted an escort. Even though we declined, it was still cool that he asked. PAY TO PARK! We passed a car that had a window busted out and had been broken into.

All in all...a fun night. I recommend The Mark!

• Pros: Good staff!
• Cons: Walking to your car downtown....little scary for girls

06/13/08

Great Martini's

by meesh0202 at Citysearch

This is a very cool and relaxed back spot to go to for a night. I like the atmosphere and the setup of the club. There is an underground location where most people go to dance and hang out and have fun then there is a bar area where the mini flat screens review what the theme of the night may be. The types of events that go on here are for the very artistic type of people.