Private Club

Los Angeles' Most Expensive Cocktail Club

Cocktail Club
Cocktail Club
What: Private Cocktail Club
Where: Doheny, Downtown LA
Price: $2,200 per year (with a $2750 initiation fee)
Justification: It only counts as a "club" if nipple tassels are involved.
Richard

Richard's Take

When Flo Rida agreed to teach me how to be "hood rich," I was expecting a night filled with rhinestone-encrusted sweaters, VIP club booths, and the possibility of purchasing a KFC or a Waffle House franchise (I know how they love their syrup). So when I answered the door in my velour sweatpants and furry boots and started dancing as close to the ground as possible (while singing "low low low low low low low"), I was surprised by his lack of enthusiasm (although he later told me he was just too "lifted" to react, which I assume means lazy).

I gave him some malt liquor in a paper bag, a bottle of Robitussin, and a ten pack of those tight white tanktops as a peace offering, but that didn't get much of a reaction either. However I think I really won him over with the platter of mayonaise sandwiches and grape soda I had ready. Unfortunately we never made it to "da club" as he called it (I'm still unsure which one that is), but I did learn that when you mix the malt liquor with the Robitussin, Showtime at the Apollo is one of the funniest shows you'll ever see.

The Doheny
Email contact only:
kate@TheDoheny.com

Reporting

Hidden in L.A.'s up-and coming South Park neighborhood, The Doheny is a private cocktail lounge that allows the city most discerning clientele to party without the prying eyes of the general public.

Created by Cedd Moses, head of the 213 group, this invitation-only membership club provides exclusive access to an ultra-luxe drinking experience including meticulous preparation and impeccable personalized service. The Doheny is a next century expression of definitive downtown luxury lifestyle. Set in the landmark headquarters building of oil tycoon E.L. Doheny, the club will provide artisan-crafted cocktails and gourmet small-bites in a classic yet modern setting. A warning to the curious: Don't even think about sneaking in, for even you find The Doheny, rumor has it there's a fingerprint scanner at the door.

The elegant clubroom is staffed with an elite team of bartenders and mixologists professionally-trained across the globe in cities such as New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Sydney, Amsterdam, and London to cater to the whims and will of its members. The Doheny offers over 75 different house cocktails, many of which are prepared with fresh-squeezed juices.

Not only does the Doheny strive to bring elegance to the gritty nightlife of downtown L.A, but it is a business that does its part to help the less fortunate through donating ten percent of initiation fees to local charities. In addition, the club will play host this year to several charitable events benefiting various philanthropic causes.

Private Society Club

Xenii
Los Angeles CA
323-848-7888
www.xenii.com

Price: $650-$4,500/month depending on membership type

Online Society

French Tuesdays
www.
frenchtuesdays.com



Price: Free, but membership is invite only

Private Cigar Club

Grand Havana Room
301 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills CA
310-385-7700
www.grandhavana.com

Corporate: $10000 initiation, $750/month
Individual: $3000 initiation, $200/month

Men's Grooming Club

The Shave of Beverly Hills
230 S Bevery Hills Dr
Beverly Hills CA
310-888-2898
www.
theshavebeverlyhills.com


Price: $1200/3 months


Comments
Angie
posted: 08/19/2008 11:05PM
This guy crossed the line, hell, he catapulted over it. WTF does this have to do with the Cocktail Club? Please tell us how you REALLY feel! All that ranting about African-americans...save your energy for your next KKK meeting, racist bastard.
White Boy
posted: 08/19/2008  7:52PM
"making a dumb blond joke and basically calling an entire group of people ignorant and classless is two different stories." The damned joke practically writes itself!!!
APPALLED
posted: 08/19/2008  6:06PM
LOL! You're a reeeaaaal asshole. I didnt know you even spoke that way. Im definitely unsubscribing from your ignorant blog! Mayonaise sandwiches?? That's a new one. I hate mayonaise!! You're an idiot!! BLACK PEOPLE: Do you know they call us " The Mondays" ?? Supposedly because we don't like mondays, we don't like working on mondays, our businesses aren't open on mondays, etc... RACISM IS PURE IGNORANCE!
Accounting HBIC
posted: 08/19/2008  4:20PM
I can see your point. It's much better to make fun of men as a group and not racial profile. My Black brother-in-law who's on a strict diet of Watermelon and Hennessey thought this post was hilarious however.
lala
posted: 08/19/2008  3:46PM
ms hbic, making fun of blonds and making fun of blacks is not the same thing.....plus the commentary has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with cocktail clubs! making a dumb blond joke and basically calling an entire group of people ignorant and classless is two different stories.
Accounting HBIC
posted: 08/19/2008  3:24PM
Please note that my Alias name stands for Head Blond In Charge, so as not to further offend anyone. You know, I have to say, I love Richard's sense of humor. Did I unsubscribe when he made fun of dumb blondes? No. Are there a ton of boring Accountant jokes out there? Yes. Am I aware that Blond Accountant in and of itself is an oxymoron? SURE! Do I think that Richard probably has a lot of offensive Women jokes in his repertoire? Of Course!!! If it makes you feel better, I'll be here all week figuring out how many of me it takes to turn light bulbs, pretending to try to find my car, and acknowledging that this tirade I just went on probably has something to do with it being "that time of the month". FYI if you don't have a sense of humor, this isn't the newsletter for you
kj
posted: 08/19/2008 12:32PM
I am not shocked after reading your racist remarks, because those remarks are extremely common in America, whether people would like to admit it or not. However, I take issue with individuals that make those comments, but when confronted, deny that he/she is racist. Please do not deny that you are a racist. In addition, please do not tell us that you have friends that are black, because that means absolutely nothing. I thought that you had more "class" than that. I am going to make sure that every person that I know that subscribes to your email list is made aware of just how ignorant you are.
Mickey
posted: 08/19/2008 12:24PM
This is not the first time I was offended by you tasteless humor, but this time you went overboard. Seriously, it was not funny. And what did it have to do with the club post anyway? I am unsubscribing ASAP
b-dizzle!!!!! Doooogggg
posted: 08/19/2008 12:21PM
You are an ASSS!
popadopolous
posted: 08/19/2008 12:02PM
is your commentary supposed to be funny or just totally offensive??? really "i know how they like their syrup" wtf kind of comment is that?? malt liquor? grape soda? white wife beaters? wow - how many more racial stereotypes can you fit in your commentary??? oh and mayonaise sandwiches - black people don't eat that - seriously if you continue to include racial stereotypes in your commentary, at least get your shit straight.
Roz
posted: 08/19/2008 11:17AM
Wow Richard, did you run out of space to add any other racial remarks? I almost spit my refreshing grape soda all over my white wife beater while eating at the fine Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles establishment when reading this newsletter. *sigh* I'm unsubscribing from your email list but your glib comments will be missed. Tonight, I'll think of you and pour out some malt liquor.
 

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