1) Experience is More Defining than Ever Before

You get to the nightclub, pay a hefty cover, sit in your roped off area, and...then what? Couldn't you do the same thing in a better-lit and more quiet setting back home?

If you're looking to open a bar or nightclub concept, be warned: those on the hunt for an unforgettable night adventure aren't looking for the same things they used to be. People aren't spending high covers for the "traditional" nightclub experience anymore.

"The event-driven, extremely expensive DJ trend has started to decline," Jon explained. "In addition to that, the over-the-top bottle service trend has definitely declined.

"The concept of multifaceted venues is more and more appealing to younger demographics. People like the idea of being able to go to one space and have multiple experiences, and by having those multiple experiences, we find we're able to keep them longer.

"We live in a very connected world and people are always on their phone, there's things always going on, and people like change, so I think the multi-concept venues appeal to that as there's multiple things going on so you don't get as bored."

2) People Want to Eat – Even After 9 p.m.

This bar trend spoke to me personally, as a night out isn't complete without a good bite to eat. Luckily, it appears I'm not alone, because the bar scene is trending towards late-night menus.

"We've definitely been noticing a lot more interest in late-night dining – so most of our concepts are serving food later. And they're not just moving to a set late-night menu," Jon told us, "We're actually offering a full dining experience later at night."

To keep the fun mood flowing all night long, Jon's restaurant serves up creative food for his millennial target market. Adult pizza rolls and a Lunchable-style charcuturie are his ways of calming appetites (and raising his bottom line).

To be clear, I’m talking about a club where’s there’s a dance floor, a DJ, an in-house bar, and a crowd looking for a night of dancing as well as a good time — a.k.a. a nightclub.

Now, I’m not what you would call a ‘party animal’, but I often go out with new and old friends alike to nightclubs. Because of this, I often get messages not only from friends but even from strangers who ask about what they should do, what they should wear, what they should drink, what they should know about the nightlife, etc.

Evidently, they were first-timers and all of their questions warrant carefully-thought answers. But recently, the questions have been increasing; so that’s when I thought… why don’t I just make a compilation of first time clubbing tips? And so, with my years of experience and learnings, here it is!

First things first: this article is obviously catered for the girls. I wouldn’t dare give tips to guys because clearly… I’m not one! Besides, I know they know what they’re doing and what their A-game is for the night. So I believe that my task here is to help prepare and protect the girls. This may seem like a joke but it’s not; I’m just going to try and be as honest as I could on this one because there’s no use in sugarcoating the clubbing scene.

So if it’s your first time to hit the club with your girl gang — or even if it’s your first time partying in quite a while — here are the top first time clubbing tips that you MUST take note of! I’m going to view the situation as though you and your girls just suddenly decided to go partying at a club — so yes, this isn’t about a private party at a club with your friends, because that setting is different from the actual club scene that’s full of strangers (but some of the first time clubbing tips below can still apply).

Bring at least one trusted friend a.k.a. your buddy for the night! This is important, especially if it’s your first time clubbing. After all, the two of you will be watching each other’s back throughout the night; but of course, it’s also a given that you should watch out for yourself.
Do also inform another person (who is not going clubbing with you) about your whereabouts for the night.