Good old Flares! This is the one that more 'mature' people go to, as opposed to the one on Slater Street that tends to fills up with students. Here, the DJ plays requests for Donna's 20th wedding anniversary or because this song was number one on Janine's tenth birthday, rather than because the Pussycat Dolls have mixed in a cover of it in their latest single (if you're confused, I'm referring to Hush Hush, and I'm not knocking it - that song got me through some tough times...)
As Emma says, to not wear costume would be letting the side down, and if you feel a bit sheepish going into town decked out in full regalia, you can always buy accessories, such as plastic gold medallions and Afro wigs, from the bar.
Drinks are cheap, the atmosphere is electric and you half expect John Travolta to walk in and start doing his dance number from Saturday Night Fever. Unfortunately, there are more than a few guys who think they are good enough Travolta alternatives. At which point I head to the bar to take advantage of the drinks... read more