Box
132 Reviews
In the Odyssey Pavilion, Box nightclub opened in late November 2006 to replace Precious.
Box has been designed to enable live music performances as well as DJ-based club nights, with a state of the art light and sound system, which is one of the most powerful used in Northern Ireland.
Bob Senior, managing director of Utopian Leisure, said: 'Box is a stunning venue and in a prime position as you come in to the Odyssey. It is only fitting that such a special venue has a few added extras. The fog screen is the first of its kind in Europe and there are lots more things that will surprise and make a night out in Box that little bit more exciting.'
Encompassing a special VIP room for selected guests, a chill out area and even two Classic VW Camper Vans modified for fun, Box promises to provide the best night out in Belfast.
Open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Information and Contact Details
| Category | Club | |
| Address | The Odyssey | |
| Queens Quay | ||
| Belfast | ||
| BT3 9QQ | ||
| Phone Number | 028 90467080 | |
| Distance from Belfast City Hall | 1.5 |
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Was at the box over the weekend.. and i have to say i loved it.
First time i'd ever been and it really was class inside it. Wasn't too busy so only part of it was open, but never had to even as much as queue at the bar...
I dont understand what people have agaisnt the door man.. the one that we encountered was one off if not thee most friendly one ive ever come across.
People that don't get in arn't getting in for a reason. I had a good few drinks in me and still got in sooo.. They do seem choosey hu the let in but i like that. People they do let it fit the bill and arn't 12 year old girls like a certain other club in the odyssey!!!
So my advice give it a go but relli take into consideration what to wear!
Submitted by Mark on 28/09/2008
door staff and ther ups and downs in all clubs.
bt if u saying anything wrong at all even the smallest thing door staff seem to think they can handle u wot eva way they like. tho wot pisses me of most is the dj's that cant mix or even play the right songs. the decent dj is jonny
Submitted by beach buggie on 27/09/2008
I was absolutely appalled by the treatment my friend received when we went to Box on a night out in August this year!! A large, male bouncer barged his way through the crowd into the female toilets and proceeded to bang on the cubicle door until my friend was forced to open the door following his aggressive threats. He then physically removed her from the toilets and took her out a fire escape door. He tried to stop the rest of us following them out, God knows what his pervy intentions were with her. And no, he did not remove my friend as a result of any physical violence or mistreatment of staff.. she was merely crying,about something in no way related to our night out, yet he took it upon himself to remove her from the club for this reason.
The bouncers and staff of this venue are complete scum. if this nightclub is aiming to create an upmarket environment and attract higher class clientelle, it would be in their best interest to recruit a completely new workforce who are up to the same standards!
Submitted by LG on 17/09/2008
WAS HERE ON SATURDAY..FIRST TIME IN BELFAST WAS OVER SEEING FRIENDS FROM HOLIDAY.HAD AN AMAZING NIGHT..DRINKS VARIED IN PRICE THO RED BULL CHEAPER THEN PINEAPPLE JUICE!WHATS THAT ALL ABOUT LOL PLACE LOOKED GREAT INSIDE WITH THERE WHITE PARTY..... MUSIC WAS JAMMING..WAS FIRST ON THE DANCE FLOOR CUTTING SUM SHAPES :p BUT ABOUT 80% OF THE GURLS LOOKED VERY YOUNG AND MODELING CLOTHES FROM QUIZ...AND THE GUYS ALL LOOKED GUY OR ACTED GAY!!HRM....THANK GOD I WASNT ON THE PULL THAT NIGHT EH..... :p
Submitted by GEM on 17/09/2008
How can you post a comment on a club that no one over a size 6 can actually get into.
The conduct of the staff is disgusting, bar managers attitudes are unbelievable when you actually get to speak to them.
My overall opinion of the Box is to avoid it in all cost its not worth your time standing in cue for unless your a size 6 tall blonde and easy.
The people i feel sorry for is the blokes no matter what they actually wear they cant seem to get in so it feels like you have entered a womans only club.
Submitted by Cathryn on 08/09/2008
box is well the best place to go for a nite out in belfast! every1 seems to be complainin about the door staff but if u go up with a smile and b polite they are polite back and let u in no problem! alot of these comments are saying how its full of stuck up women but its better than being full of millies like the beach club! every1 ive ever spoke to in the box has been good crack and dead on! be nice to people and they will b nice back!
Box is just the place to go! classy decor, plenty of talent, strong crowd, good music, cheap drink ( on student nites)!!! box is the place to go if u want a good nite! BOX ROXXXXXXX
Submitted by michael jackson on 31/08/2008
Went to the box on thursday night! It was the best night of my life!! The place wasa amazing music was class and the drinks all £2! Def a good night!!
Submitted on 30/08/2008
I work in BOX and I must say its the best place ive ever been too.
Submitted by Natalie on 28/08/2008
first...to the negative comments...why moan about the queues? go early and u wont have that problem. plus i think the fact that people willingly queue for it must mean its good! lol
also..for those who dont get in, take a hint! lol. they are fussy about who they let in, but theres a big mix of people there. i aint exactly model material, im 24 and i go wit my mates and bf. the first time we went, they told my bf he shuda been wearing a shirt but they let him in anyway and told him to adhere to the dress code for future. so....great bouncers! very helpful for tips on future occasions. alwyas very polite!
the box is great for a big nite out. the guys all looks gorgeous in their shirts, the girls all look classy in their tops/dresses etc.
the drinks are great, the cust service is spot-on!
the music is great, 2 floors wit diff music to suit a wide range of tastes.
love the layout...perfect places for a group of friends to mingle, perfect dancefloor wit lights, and loads of areas for setting drinks so ur not stuck holding them making them warm lol.
Submitted by claire on 21/08/2008
Im suprised about the negative reviews. Box is the best and only place you should go for a night out. The bouncers/door men are always friendly and dead on. Hip Sundays are getting better and better in there also.
PS. Marty is a legend!
Submitted by ... on 20/08/2008
Haha
"i only just turned 18 and still look really young and have never been turned away."
That would be why, the bars in the Odyssey love jail bait.
Submitted by Some Guy on 27/07/2008
I think the box is brilliant !! I dont understand all these comments about being turned away. i only just turned 18 and still look really young and have never been turned away. the musics great and i love dancing on the stages :)
Submitted on 16/07/2008
The box is truly amazing .... great music ... great lightining ... huge venue ... expect to wait a while for a drink just order a couple at a time and it's sorted no problems there ... bar staff know there stuff especially Paul ... doorstaff are fine ... big up sanj .... and the ratio of hot ppl is high compared to other places lol and i go all the time never once have i been turned away !!! NOT ONCE !!!
so to all the ppl that get turned away ie : either forgot ID (essential) or are blocked before getting there .... get your act together first then complain and DON'T GO IN LARGE GROUPS you probably won't get in ... Thursdays and Sats are simply mindblowing .... Double VODKA and redbull pleassssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee ...
Submitted by KrazyJoe on 16/07/2008
The Box is just a worse version of the beach club. the box seen everything the beach club did badly, opened the box trying to be different but turned out having the exact same problems as the beach club except with even worse bouncers. only good thing about the box is the fact that the beach club bouncers turned nicer after the box opened.
Submitted on 19/06/2008
well i must say i enjoy box and have never been turned away, neither has any1 ive been with, my honest opinion is all these people with negative comments are the ones who get turned away!
Its a nice place and the girls toilets r amazing!
Submitted by Lynz on 06/06/2008
Anyone going on about these ques then why dont ya just do what i do and go down a bit earlier i.e. on a thursday be there for 9:15/ 9:30 and it will be fine! its a very popular club so expect a que!! and for getting served drinks this is always going to be a problem in a big club like this but is really only noticable on thursday and sat nite! i go wednesdays and sundays usually as hteres less people therefore these time wasted but still great music and great people!!! love the setup of the place and in my opinion the lighting is class!! gd to have a change from the likes of beach/bot where its all the same!!!!
Submitted by E.Belfast on 06/06/2008
box is amazing on a thursday nite the girls are amaazing and music quite gd aswell along with competive pricies. all this about gettin knocked back is true but only if u look ether 12 or like a scum bag. I have been goin since i was 16 and have only been kncked once and was cuz i was shit faced goin in. so if ur a stinker scum bag stick to beach club haha
Submitted on 27/05/2008
Was at The Box on Thurs nite. £2 in and £2 a drink is the only thing this club has going for it. Don't see what the fuss is about. Nothing special. Music was rubbish. VIP lounge is too small. Wait at least 30 minutes for a drink. Nasty door staff and grumpy bar staff. I didn't think the club was full of 'beautiful people', just posers wearing alot of makeup, even the men. Had to wait in the que for the cloak room at the end of the night and a bouncer threw my friend out, wudn't let her wait on me, no reason for this. I will not be back. I wudn't spend any more money in this club, just not worth the hassle. All hype no substance.
Submitted on 24/05/2008
Do not like the place at all.. far too packed.. men r sleazes... i will never be back.. all this with the bouncers going ' no not tonite love' what the flip its a freakin niteclub.. bot the RITZ!!!!!! ahh cracks me rite up.. i dont see why people should be refused entry jus becasue of the way they look.. or whatever stupid excuse those bouncers come up with.. i walked up to the door.. never got asked for id.. tho two girls who where behind me - dressed perfectly fine and they got turned away.. wats going on here like?? then stood for a further 30 mins at the bar to get a bloody drink.. and even at that the stupid bar staff didnt get the order right... was too over packed.. then went upstairs to the other bar.. this was even worse.. glass all over the floor.. the place is a health hazard.. 1st time i was there.. and it will deff be the las .. give me the belmont any nite!!
Submitted on 22/05/2008
The Box is fine i'm suprised at the negative reviews!
Drinks are very reasonable although my one crtisism there would be waiting time on drinks.
It's better to wait until there is less in the queue as chances are you get in better.
Don't stand with someone under 18 you run a risk on being turned down.
Be respectable to the doormen and they treat you the same.
Once again shocked about the reviews!
Submitted on 15/05/2008
This place is absolute rubbish.
I can't see why, apart from the midweek good prices, why anyone would want to spend a night here.
Too busy most of the time, ridiculous queue, crowd packed full of stuck up posers, far too few bar staff meaning too much waiting around for a drink. Add to that the fact that it is too dark, they don't play full tracks only bits of each track, it's so big that you end up losing all your mates and the shocking taxi queue at the end of the night adds up to a big waste of time.
My advice is avoid this place at all costs unless you like wasting time.
Submitted by George on 22/04/2008
went to the box on saturday night with a mate, and got turned away, when asked what do we have todo to get in next week the doorman replied your not getting in tonight and your not getting in next week because i say so, i wasnt happy about it and cant see myself ever going back, we were wearing shirts etc and were stone cold sober, i would advise the manager to look at these people before they turn all the buissness away!!
Submitted by joe on 14/04/2008
went to the box for the first time the other week and it was empty had a ok time, but ive had far better i got in fine
the next time i went i was in v.i.p we went on a saturday and the place was packed out, to make things worse it took us half a hour to get served for drink at the vip bar, and she even managed to get r order rong, there was barely enough room to move and the staff were nasty, the door men seemed fine though
Submitted by me on 09/04/2008
I'm meant to be goin to the BOX on Saturday night for someone's 18th and I'm shi**in myself about getting in. Can anyone tell me what I should wear to get past the scary doormen? (Who need to be taught a few things about customer service, as I've heard)
Submitted by Kyle G on 08/04/2008
the doormen at the box need an attitude adjustment.they are the rudist bunch of people i have ever came across and damn ugly into the bargain.i hope one by one they get their come-uppence.i do not know where or how they have been brung up,but i am sure their mothers are proud of them!NOT
Submitted on 24/03/2008
we phoned and booked into the Box for a hen nite,only to be told when we arrived sorry not tonight! without an explanation,who do these unattractive door men think they are.they stand about like the bloody mafia,look down their nose at people.DISGRACEFUL.
Submitted on 23/03/2008
m club tuesday nite far better 3 quid in 1 quid a drink cnt beat it!
Submitted by punjab morton on 21/03/2008
This club is a joke...After having my car on show at the passion 08 event in the Kings Hall Belfast I was invited to attend the afterparty at the Box niteclub in the Odessey complex. Exhibitors and also the public who attended the passion event paying a £10 entrance fee were told that they would recieve free entry to the Box niteclub. Taking the trouble to go home and get changed into suitable clothing and leave cars home we made the journey to the Odyssey. However after vwaiting approx 20 minutes in the queue I was rudely ushered out and told 'not tonight love'. This also applied to the rest of my group of friends who were all smartly dressed and had relevant identification. I found this very demeaning and offensive and when I explained that I was there for the afterparty was told that it wasnt on. I then asked to speak to the head doorman who then told me that we were not suitable for the club that night and that some of are group were not suitably dressed. As the Box is a privately owned club I am aware that the owners have the right to refuse admission however I think this is more a power trip tool than anything else.
In my opinion to avoid dissappointment dont bother there are plenty more places to go in Belfast without having to be insulted!!!!!!
Submitted on 20/03/2008
Any sat nite tht i have been to the odyssey ive just went to beach club or Budda! cause tht cue to get into the box is mad!!! i dont fancy cueing up for ages then have to get turned away!! its a shame cause i think the box is good!! staff inside are great and there is really good music!!!!
Submitted by krazyd17 on 20/03/2008
the bouncers are the rudest people i have ever met in my life. I actually think that they turn people away just for the laugh!!
I was there for my 19th birthday and they turned me and my boyfriend away because we didnt look 21. we had ids on us so i asked them was it over 21s on a sat and all i got was no.
when i asked them about it they just stood and laughed in my face and told me they could turn away whoever they wanted to if they felt like it.
the times that i have got in, i mean come on its really not worth all the hype!! its just another typical club!! only dif is that its really hyped up and has bouncers who are complete w*nkers. Go to any other club you'l get the same thing cept you'l also get bouncers who'l have a laugh with you and wont turn u away just for the crack!
Submitted on 19/03/2008
been to box few times thought it was jus ok, not the way some people hype about it, i have seen the bouncers being dicks to people more so boys n its purely because of the way they look, not nice like but at the same time it has to have sumthin dif from the other clubs in bfast which are usually full of rough crowds from my experience!!!!!!!!!!yeah trying ti get a drink is a nightmare n the ques pisses me of bigtime.....
Submitted by Kat on 13/03/2008
went there on saturday 8th march ...the whole way from londonderry !!!
stood a very long queue with about 9 friends...got the lenght of the door men and me and my 2 friends who are girls got it no problem but wen it came to my boyfriend and hos 3 friends they were told "not tonight"...my boyfriend is 20 and his 3 friends are aorund 30 !! its pathetic..no reason or nuffin !!
sort ur shitty ignorant door staff out coz its gonna lose u allot of business !!! gimme KELLYS any night !!
Submitted by rebecca on 10/03/2008
we love the box its great!! dancin in our wee spot every thurs nite!!
the vw rox!! lol...
hate the q's lik but hey ther worth it!!
only £2 a drinks its all good!!
an its SPICY!!
Submitted by viks on 06/03/2008
Been in here only the once, out for a bit off stag do.Was a bit nervous before we went in as the bar staff were turning a serious amount of people away from the place ,and being quite rude about it.A friend we where with go us into the VIP area which frankly isnt any speacial,the club looks great inside and music wasnt too bad.£3 a pint on saturday nite so more expensive than most,and i do agree its full off posers and stuck up pricks!!!!
Submitted by James on 22/02/2008
I have to disagree with most of the comments on this site, I wouldnt say that I am a regular of the club - I am gay so Kremlin is my usual haunt - but the 5 or 6 times I have been I have had a fantastic night. Thankfully I have never had to queue because I have always been VIP but I find the door staff to be most helpful and plesant contrary to waht anyone else would have you believe! When it comes to the crowd I have always found them to be cool, fun loving and very accepting of gays like me lol!! Also music is always great, very much like the Kremlin long bar in fact!! Only critisism I would have is that management need to get loads more bar staff!!
Submitted by Gareth on 16/02/2008
Ive got in a few times and turned away before aswell. Door staff are proper dicks. Depends whos on tho. They need to wise up someone needs to show them the reviews theyr gettin. It wont be long before nobody bothers with it. Other than that its great inside.
Submitted by Ben on 15/02/2008
Box possible best club i have been into between Belfast and Bangor.Had no problems with bouncers.Nice place inside.Tho trying to get a drink is a bit hard...Not enough bar servers.Good music.Great looking people girls and guys.Over all its a great place...Just need more people on the bars
Submitted by Martin on 04/02/2008
i only have been in coach, mclub, beachclub, bottanic inn and sum pubs and last nite for the first time i was in the box and i think it was good and bouncers r wasnt cheeky 2 me dont know if they r for others but it seems they were friendly..by the ay im Turkish and like all the clubs ive been n had no problem.
Submitted by T-R on 28/01/2008
The Box is great craic and the "special features" just make it stand out against other places.
I've never had any trouble getting in, tho last nite ther were two lads wer told "not tonight" - they looked about 15... so maybe thats why...
They have a dress code, so if you're goin you stick to it... easy peasy!! The bouncers are just doin their job same as anywhere else!
And I dont think that a few people boycotting it is gonna make a difference cuz there are that many other people who will go.
And I love this "the other customers are rude" shite, its Belfast people here are rude.. although there are places that attract a rougher clientele....
Submitted on 25/01/2008
I go 2 the box at least 2 times a week, n from i started goin there i've never been turned away!1 There bouncers there are amazing, i get VIP everytime i go!! The barstaff are all soo nice n when it comes to all the glass on the floor, well they do try but the place is busy as hell (give them a break)!!
I love the BOX!!!
Box Rox r Sox!!
Submitted by anon on 21/01/2008
The box is simply this - Full of simpletons and plastics. As for the door staff, if they even deserve such a title, are simply a joke. My evidence to back this up first hand experience, and also the many many identical reviews below. I say boycott them if you want to save your dignity!
Submitted by Steven get them on 16/01/2008
Went into the box for the first time wasnt busy so left it to go to the beach club, returned the next week with the same id and they said it wasn't me even after i produced my national insurance card! Have to agree they are def dicks!
Submitted by Kyla on 13/01/2008
The door men at the box are dicks!! They turned me away the other night after i provided them with a perfectly acceptable id!! They wouldn't even give me a reason!
The club wasn't even busy as i went up about 9pm!!
The box should address there sense of customer service as it is extremely poor!
Submitted by Passer by on 06/01/2008
The box is amazing... My friends and I went on Sunday 23rd with no problems at all,I fell dancing (my own fault) and cut my leg,the doorman (Andy I think) was helpful and gave me first aid,ten minutes later I was back on the dancefloor. Ill definetly be back
Submitted by Amy from Lisburn on 25/12/2007
Well well...
Its been open for around 13/14 months now and it appears the club is still as busy and as strong as ever.
Long live box!
Submitted on 23/12/2007
never been refused! its brilliant love it.
but year the woman bouncer.. How Jealous!!
Submitted by loraa on 13/12/2007
I love the box .Ppeople are brilliant and the bouncers are only doing there job. As for complaining about broken glass come on its a nightclub and the floorstaff really do work hard its great. I have nwvwe been knocked back and im not a size 8 with blonde hair aither its about peoples attitude not what they look like.
Submitted on 03/12/2007
peeps get i.d goin any were specially da box lmao ... ,usic brill :p n drinks...
Submitted by Dj on 29/11/2007
Went for my 18th when we all got there the bouncher just looked at us and shook his head. we were all very dissapointed as we had travelled a long way just to go to the box. we kept asking for an explanation but all they said was 'not tonight girls'
however we all then went to the beach club, which i must say was pretty good. we got in there no problem!!!
Submitted by the party girl that was broken hearted!! on 19/11/2007
Box is a good place for a night out that is apart from the doorstaff who are complete planks. a crowd of thugs in shirts is what they are . bouncers tend to be rough but these guys take the hand!
Submitted by George on 02/11/2007
Don't no why so many people still go to the place, the beach club has clearly died it's death and only a matter of time the box follows suit. Never been turned away and don't think the bouncers r any better or any worse than most places but:
The que takes the piss gettin in and if it's after 9.30, u hav 2 que for another 20 min 2 get a bev!
Then afterwards u hav 2 try and get a taxi from the oddessy which is bloody ridiculous at the weekends!
Too much hype for absolutely bugger all - bring back the RnB room in precious!
Submitted by Jamie on 30/10/2007
^-- See above. All your posts stink. Learn how to spell.
Submitted by Dev123 on 26/10/2007
Went for a friends 21st. My friend had emailed so we were on vip list, when we got there (there was 4 couples in our group) the bouncher just looked at us and shook his head. My friend was really upset as it was her birthday, we kept asking for an explanation apparently they weren't at liberty to say! ??
So we then spoke to the manager who was actually helpful although he thought my boyfriend looked too casual and wanted to see what top he was wearing (??),even though we seen a couple of boys getting in wearing adidas tops (???) my boyfriend was wearing a G-star coat and jeans! Deciding my BF's top passed the box 'test' we were allowed in...
What a disappointment for all the fuss to get in you think it would actually be something special well...IT AIN'T. Most of the girls toilets don't have locks or toilet seats, everywhere I went there was broken glass on the floor and it was full of posers (Men wearing fake tan and waistcoats, nice!!) I can't honestly say I wont be back.
Submitted on 25/10/2007
box n friday nites brill .....
Submitted by claire on 14/10/2007
i was very disapointed in the mannerisms of the other customers in the box and I could not believe the people that were allowed to enter the club. I was harrassed all night and was unable to groove to the music.. also I drank too much
Submitted by aoife mac sherry on 05/10/2007
Don't honestly know what alot of people are talking about! I go to the Box all the time and the staff there are sound as! Easily the best place in Belfast for a night out!
Reasons Why?
1. Club looks the part!
2. Music is awesome any night you go should you be upstairs or down!
3. Staff are all really dead on from the management to the bar staff to the bouncers!
4. Lets be honest the talent is always top notch!
Peolpe keep going on about how they get turned away!!! Me and my mates have not ever been turned away the only people I have seen being turned away are people who are either drunk, look like they should have been drunk to come wearing what they are or other people out to cause trouble!
Much respect to the Box!!
See you Wednesday Night - Great Night!
Shout out to DJ Spunky
Submitted by Shorty on 03/10/2007
box = paradise lost part 2
Submitted by Schmoke on 02/10/2007
If anyone knows a girl called Jaqui who goes to the box nightclub regular. She is a teacher with blonde hairage 25 and was in on sat 22nd September please let me know?
Submitted by ? on 28/09/2007
ok well heading to the box tonight with a group of mates. lookin forward to the cheap entry and drinks... after readin these comments completly shiitin myself about wat to wear... like what is too casual? Im not a size 6 not got blonde hair so fingers crossed and wish me luck. x
Submitted by Nikki Mc Gov on 27/09/2007
I have to say i was so disappointed in the box. We went for my friends 21st which was totally ruined on her. we had a bus of about 30 people and only 4 of them got in. If they dont like the look of you thats it. Oh and if you are not a regular, like tell me how do you become one.
Submitted by Aislinn on 18/09/2007
i really like the box on a thursday!i go quite often! however, i do agree with many of the comments-the bouncers can be rude and many ppl are turned away for no reason! i was thrown out at a friends birthday over something tht wasnt even started by me...the disgusting female bouncer didnt even listen to what i had to say even though she could see how upset i was that someone had started a fight with me! and the bar staff....sometimes i thnk the half of them are blind! u would stand there for half an hour and the two ppl either side of u would get served but not u! and it doesnt matter if u r blonde are not! doesnt work for me!
Submitted by natalie on 12/09/2007
never seen anyone turned away. smashin place, great tunes downstairs, good staff, bar is a bit hectic after 9.30 on thursdays. if it is no good then why is it continually packed out. £2 in £2 a drink cnt beat that really. BOX ROCKS
Submitted on 28/08/2007
I went 2 box nite after my 18th, got in no problem, all the bouncer said was ahh uv jus made it by 1 day, happy birthday love :) but did c girls infront of me get turned away, think they didnt have i.d! went 2 beach club and box that nite, but box better by far!!!
Submitted by Lynz on 13/08/2007
Doesnt matter how busy or quiet the place is, the barmen ALWAYS serve the wee blonde who has just turned up and waved money as opposed to a guy thats been standing there for ages and all he wants is a few pints!! Drinks are not that dear surprisingly and doormen seem to be friendly enough, surprising considering the reputation the club has. Either hire females to serve the guys or get the barmen to serve a fella once in a blue moon. Was also served off beer too in the place.
Submitted by Big C on 06/08/2007
Awrite place luv the look of the club lik, bt apart frm that im fed up goin out and listenin ta these cheesy chart songs, playin Mika, lik com'on bloody MIKA in a night club lik WISE UP!! Vip seriously nothin special apart frm the girls who get u drinks luv that touch lik, as a say the place looks amazin just sort the music out!!
Submitted by Belfasts No1 on 05/08/2007
I have to say the bouncers r great u get the odd one who doesnt take any crap but u get em everywhere like, Plus this crap u have to be a size 6 to get into the box is a load of crap my mate is a size 22 and had no prob wat so every, and so wat if they want classy lookin people in u hardly want them to let all sorts of chavs and millies in. And everyone forgets about the floor staff who r great plus the bar staff really get into there work. A****
Submitted by Ash on 05/08/2007
I went to the box nearly every thursday up until the summer.was never turned away but i do understand why everyone is sayin that the bouncers are a pack of wallys.i've seen them be rude to a lot of people for no reason.an some of the things they have said 2 people is unacceptable.if they are goin to turn people they should maybe do it in a more proffesional way.
and it wouldn't hurt them 2 crack a smile once in a while.
overall the club structure is good. i've had some good nights out an some bad...just really depends on the crowd.
Submitted on 05/08/2007
i have been 2 the box many times and even was there VIP 4 my 18th and i have never had any complaints!! i've never been turned away or seen any1 turned away because of their size! The only thing wrong with it is its very crowded at the bar and i think they turn the heatin up at the end of the night as it gets unbearably warm they could do wit air con but apart from that i have never had any problems wit the staff or bouncers they all seem very nice
Submitted on 04/08/2007
Will NEVER return to the box!!
Thought it was a brilliant club untill i experienced the side of the bouncers that people have been talkin about!
Completely agree with the guy below!! pack of monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!
Refused entry after being booked and confirmed on guestlist! So tell me how that works??
Simply because of the way the two guys with us looked! And ill add the guys were in couples so hardly very threatening!!!
They are rude and and very very patronising!
I was spoke to like a 12 year old rather a 20 yr old woman simply asking for a reason!
I would warn all friends and family away from the place.
The way the staff treat their customers deserves nothin more than for the place to go down the drain!!!!
Submitted on 03/08/2007
the box is absolutely brilliant!! me and my mate went a few wks ago n all the door staff wer happy 2 help with anythin!! i dont kno what every1s on about! and i did see quite a variety of people there too so trust me the people who arent gettin in cuz of somethin they r wearin... they reali must b wearin somethin awful!the door staff r doin u a favour and take their advice!!
Submitted on 20/07/2007
I am not sure of what the Box itself is like as I have not been there and never will after the way the staff and bouncers of the Box handle my girlfriends unfortunate incedent.
My girlfriend unfortunately got a bad headbutt to the face (purely accedental) from this she got a bleeding nose and lip and her lip swell instantly. however whenever she went to a member of staff (a waitress) to ask for some ice to help the swelling the member of staff kindly told to F**K off. following this she went to the bouncers of the Box and they simple told her the same and through her out of the club.
NOW the question I want to ask is what kinda of bouncers would through a girl who was clearly seriously hurt, who was also crying,out of their nightclub onto the street. I would love to see what their reaction would be if another bouncer did this to their partner... im sure it would not be too good. they clearly are MIDDLESS MONKEYS with no CURTESY OR COMMON DECENCY
Finally I would also love to know what kind of manager runs the box and employees these people
as they are clearly very incapable of doing this job to a sufficient standard...
to finish off i would just like to say to the owner.... SERIOUSLY YOU WOULD WANT TO LOOK AT HOW YOUR CLUB IS BEING RUN BECAUSE IT COULD FIND ITSELF IN A LOT OF TROUBLE IN THE FUTURE.
and i would erge people to stay away
Submitted by R J P on 20/07/2007
was there last night. I don't no what people are talking about. I've only been 2wice but from what i've seen/experienced the box is pretty awesome like.
Submitted on 20/07/2007
Box is crap! Its to dark and full of the supposedly 'beautiful people'! A crowd of us went down for a mates birthday and that checky cow of a female bouncer wouldnt let one of my mates in because of the coat she was wearing. Sort it out!! It's a bloody coat that was getting put in the cloak room til home time!
Submitted on 09/07/2007
Well we all ave r own opinions, yeah, well to be honest for those of u who say the bouncers are too rude and turn too many ppl away its cos its their job! if they wer the nicest fluffiest cuddliest ppl evr well lets face it.....it wud turn the place into a tramp hole! All the clubs in LA for celebs are the same thts because the Box know wat crowd they want and they take it.And this female bouncer thts gettin a load of grief well its not her fault she works for a top class club n they have standards, if she wrked in beach ya'll wud get in no probs even if u wer 12!!lol I say dress class, wear a grin flash ur nashers(teeth!!) throw in a joke n id say ur in!! Work it baby!!! lol but seriously if u dont get in just say to them well wat shud i wear if i wer to get in next time!!!
Submitted by lynsey on 30/06/2007
The was pretty apprehensive before I went for the first time, had heard a few nasty stories of people getting turned down based on looks and clothes etc, best bet is to wear a shirt or something smart.
Doors open at 8 and your best bet is to arrive around 8.30, no later than 9 unless you fancy joining the back of a long queue. Queue can be deceptive though and does move quickly.
No major complaints about the bouncers, could do with cracking a smile every now and then. Tend to ID absolutely everybody, I'm 19 so it's never been an issue but make sure you bring a passport or driving licence.
£2 door tax on a Thursday night which is pretty good going, drinks are pretty cheap as well because it's student night.
Whole place is decorated plain black with random shaped chairs dotted around the place, think they've tried to make it classy but it looks a bit dull after a while.
Expect to queue for drinks after about 9ish and queues at bars grow quickly so get your drinks in as soon as you arrive. Bar staff tend only to be nice to good looking girls, same could be said for the bouncers.
Have to go downstairs to get to the outside smoking area, you get given a wristband when you go first time which makes it easier going later on, can't bring drinks out though which is a bit annoying when you've just bought a couple of drinks.
Girls there are pretty good looking, most are too stuck up for their own good. Tends to attract same sort of punter as beach club used to before it turned into a chav hole. Most people in Box are a bit poser-ish and like to prop themselves up against a wall and look good.
Music is good if your in a party mood, probably not so good if you've got a strong taste in music, can be a bit cheesey but theres a few good anthems on towards the end of the night on Thursdays.
From what I've heard the girls toilets are great, but you get what yo
Submitted on 28/06/2007
nice club..pity about the door staff..totally wrong attitude..really rude.they pick and choose who they want in .after u have been queueing for hours! better clubs in belfast..
Submitted by kylie on 19/06/2007
The box has 2 b the best niteclub in belfast by far. roll this sat
Submitted on 11/06/2007
On a Thursday night, is it a DOUBLE vodka and red bull for ?3, or a single vodka and red bull for ?3?
Last night I kept getting single vodkas, but I'm almost sure on another Thursday night it was doubles...
Submitted by Anon. on 08/06/2007
Hey,im headin this saturday nite for my friends birthdays!! Im onli 18 and sounds like its ova 21's r sumit- Hope i get in okay! :(
Wish me luk!! Bit scard of the women bouncer by the sounds of things! Sounds a bit lik a younger pat bucher!!! lol nehow hope it goes okay and she dnt read this before i go lol xxxx
Submitted by **-x-Nikki-x-** on 05/06/2007
BOX ROCKS! BEST NIGHTCLUB IN BELFAST EASILY! AND THE STAFF ARE THE NICEST PEOPLE EVER!
Submitted by GARY on 31/05/2007
i was there for the first on sat nite past, we got there shortly b4 10 and there was a big que! everyone got in alrite xcept for my mate who had a different sort of ID (wasnt his passport or driving license)! we were with a bus load of 20 and the bouncer wasnt gna let him in, we thot this was unfair as my mate was 18 and had the correct type of clothing on! one bouncer was really rude but we got speakin to another one and he let us all in!
the bouncers could smile a little more as well!
everything else was amazin, the music upstairs on a sat nite is nothing special but downstairs is class, a bit of hip-hop/r'n'b/chart/old dance and ur classic songs like summer of 69 etc!
def will be back again!
Submitted on 29/05/2007
Absolutely brilliant, was there a few weeks ago, bouncers were very pleasant but i went early as we had a friend without id with us. Id heard all the stories about "not tonight love" but we didnt experience any of this! As for the music, it was cheesy but there was a good mix throughout the night...the sort of music that gets everyone dancing. Drink was good, i was there on a thursday so ?2 a pop isnt bad!
Submitted on 28/05/2007
The box is good night out. but like most people say not a proper night club (more backround music and drinks) i've been going a few times now. personally never bothered by the bouncers, just wip out the old ID -enough said. So they have a dress code, so what its not that demanding. don't think i'd wannabe standing next to a gang of chav's all dressed the same in tracksuit, hand on crotch! more bar staff would be nice and an occassional smile from a bouncer wouldn't be asking much (customer relations)
Submitted on 23/05/2007
Went a few Saturdays ago.
Been to many great Clubs in Europe, US and afar.
Music- uninspiring. quite cheesy. You'd love it if you were 15 again. Bit of a let down.
Door staff- alright, but let in way to many chavlings.
Crowd- see above, but not as bad somewhere like the witherspoons, wkd steekos in force.
Drinks- quite expensive for what you get.
Decor- blatant rip-off. nice try though.
Staff- carbon copy of beach club muppets. cocktail, you call that a cocktail!
Talent- mostly good from afar, but far from goods/BOBFOCs, but 1 or two wee honeys.
VFM- over-rated and quite pathetically pretensions.
Could see how the typical sheeple of Belfast love this 'nu' place. Strictly aimed at 15-21 ages. Older- then your pervin;)
If your a hair dresser/sales assistant you'll be flatout!
Could have been better.
Peace.
Submitted by K.M on 22/05/2007
Been to Box a good few times now and have got in on every visit. Everyone seems to complain about the bouncers, but let me tell you, I staggered down from the Beach Club at about 12 one night and after a quick chat with the bouncer, got let in without even showing my ID (Don't worry, I'm 20). Politeness goes a long way, not like some plonkers I've seen getting turned and start mouthing off. If you go with the right attitude and stylish clothes (leave the hoodies at home), then there's never a problem.
Box it for a good night with your friends.
Submitted by Mr No Name on 19/05/2007
i have been to the box a right few times now and absolutly love it, it has great music great atmosphere and a fantastic crowd. Me and my friends always have it as top of our list for a brilliant night out. I would recommend anyone who has not been to go as soon as possible. I certainly can't wait until saturday when im back boxin it.
Submitted on 17/05/2007
Been to the box a few times, first night i went there it was completely crap! music was awful and took about 45mins to get a drink. Heard a lot of bad reports about the bouncers which i think is a disgrace the way they dont let some people in, gonna refuse people admission? then give them a valid reason instead of this 'not tonight' crap. They really need to start getting good dj's in that play some good dirty electro house/ funky house/ commercial house!! instead of all that pure cheese. bit of advice, goto thompsons, kidnapp steve boyd and make him dj!! one good thing is cheap in on a thursday and drink prices are amazin! have to say the talent is outstanding, some supermodels in that place!
Submitted by Jason on 16/05/2007
Love the club, love the peopel in side, the blonde door women has some cheek to reject anyone since she is not that nice lookin and some of the things she rejects you for she has. love dancing bottom floor upper stage boncers are lame bar staff are class
Submitted by Student Guy on 06/05/2007
what can i say about this place yes its pretty and the lights are great and the place looks amazing but i thought clubbing was meant to be about music and having a good time with your friends. the box is a place for glossy cardboard cut-outs who jus want to stand around and look good. you r judged from the moment you enter the queue. there was a girl further up the queue from myself who got turned away for being too fat!!! going out in belfast used to be exciting and it was an escape now its just a popularity contest in the form of a fashion catwalk. want my advice? dont go... dont give these pathetic image obsessed losers the satisfacton... this club is a elitest sort of place... the manager should consider what kind of experience he wants his clients to have
Submitted by Ian Cobain on 04/05/2007
Its the new beach...only posher lol! Absolutely lve the place! Ther every thursday! youl see me on the stage wer i think i can dance like miss aguilera haha!
Submitted on 04/05/2007
i went to the box on a thurs nite....queue surprisingly wasnt too long 10-15mins and we wer at the front!! every1 i was with got in ok(but always bring ID)...club inside is amazin(especially the womans toilets),gud that the music is different from that upstairs!! only downfall is that the bar is v.packed takes at least 15mins to get a drink!!
Submitted on 02/05/2007
Bouncers are cocky; and when you do get inside.. music is repeated all night. Takes ages to get served a drink!!
Submitted on 21/04/2007
oh christ u got a drink spilled on u - would that happen in other places? yes...did u try and get outta the way? clearly no... u paid a fiver? get a life and buy a new one if you're that sad u leave a comment here sayin u would give it 0 cus u got a drink spilled...
i think its class - been every nite o the week it has been opened on and havta say thursdays r the best - good prices and great people! easter monday had some serious tunnnes tho - have always got in and some friends use fake id's and are always accepted - be there and be square lol - classic!
Submitted by g on 18/04/2007
I love Box...the atmosphere is fantastic...! bouncers r great and the manager is also very nice..! If anyone wants to have a good nite in Belfast go to Box.
Submitted by Jenna on 13/04/2007
crap crap crap crap totally crap - worst nite of my life by far. broken glass, no chance of getting served - bar 8 people deep. I am 23 but felt too old! never again
Submitted by megan on 11/04/2007
i did not have a very nice experience at the box the simple reason for this was everyone pushed me and stood on my toes! it hurt! I got soaked as all the rude people pushed past me spilling drink on my nice new muscle top! i was cross i paid a fiver for it in primark!! I can safely say i will not be returning to box again!
Submitted by Robert Duffin on 22/03/2007
the place def seems 2 hav lightened up on the door policy, tho i dont know if thats a good thing or not!lets jus say there was LOADS of ppl who wouldt hav got in wiv the previous strict policy...
Submitted by Lauren on 21/03/2007
i really think box should ask for student id on a thurs nite since it is student nite after all!
STUDENT NITE = STUDENT ID
WHAT DOES EVERYONE THINK??stop these damm school kids running around pretending to be a student for the nite!
Submitted by james on 21/03/2007
well i will hand it to them thursdays nites a really good nite but beach club all da way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by gill on 15/03/2007
headin' out to the box on sat nite and I'm in 2 minds about going. What should I wear to get into the club without being told I look 'too' casual. I was thinking of wearing a shirt n jeans. wot does everyone think, I dont wanna spend money getting up to belfast then being turned away
Submitted on 13/03/2007
i went to the box on sat and went early to avoid the queue... we all had no problem gettin in one of my friends didnt have i.d but the bouncer could tell by lookin at her she was over 18 as she was 23. another of my friends came to meet us so i went out side an hour later to meet her and the queue was unreal i got a stamp to let me bk in and after explaining to the bouncer how my friend couldnt not have made it earlier let her in aswell above the whole queue. he asked her for id she explained she was 26 and he let her in. The bouncers seem decent enuf but that was my first time there. recommend goin to early as maybe they mite not be as strict then? nite club is amazin unlike anywere else i have been love it!!! though i spent too much money!!
Submitted on 12/03/2007
I aven't been to the Box yet, but from what I have heard it is very posh and that the bouncers have turned down people simply because of what they wear which is discrimination and also because of some one's size. A night Club shouldn't be like this it should be setting an example that they don't condone people being discrimnated against due to what they wear or their size. I think the Box needs to review its policy of how to treat the public as without the punters coming to their club then they would have no job!!!
Submitted by Rachael on 10/03/2007
went 2 The Box there on Saturday and i hav 2 say i was impressed...the place is amazin, especially the girls toilets (leopard print chairs wiv red heart cushions overlookin the odyssey; ghd straightners etc.was more like a lounge than a toilet!)the 6 of us got in no questions asked- any1 wantin 2 go dont get turned off by all these negative comments!!was an amazin club, v swish n modern, would recommend it 2 any1 lookin 4 a good night out.
Submitted by lauren (20) on 06/03/2007
Love the box..its frickin awesome dudes!! U'll see us there every week maybe even three times a week..we've become addicted..GO THERE!! its off the chain! especially the stage!!
Submitted by Clemz on 06/03/2007
THE BOX is by far one of the best nightclubs in Belfast! It has a much more unique atmosphere than that waste of space the "BeachClub". The surroundings and fittings are all contemporary and modern, with that "kitch" London feel. The best night to head to this club is on a Thursday, but make sure you arrive at the Club doors by 8.30pm or your going to have to queue for ages. The passwords are also a great feature for the club. The only improvements the club needs to make is to mimic the ?1 in and ?1 a drink on a Tuesday night (M-Club) and also to stock up on the alcohol used in making a Fruit Box, as they run out quickly. Other than that, fantastic club!
Submitted by BeachSurfer on 03/03/2007
update from review posted 21-02 - went to box on sat night, queue was huge but moved quick. Seemed to me like the place has changed its tune pretty quick,no bother getting in, didnt c any1 gettin turned away, except for being underage/no. i.d when asked which is fair enough. And lets just say there was def plenty of ppl inside who prob wouldnt of got in before with the 'image' thing. i'm all for no discrimination, just cant believe the turnaround. So just wanted to let anyone know who got turned away before, feel free to give it another go, just to satisfy your doubts if nothin else!
Submitted by Anon, female 22 on 01/03/2007
i went on thursday nyt again and actually had a gd nyt, i like the wee bouncer wit the ginger hair hes dead on so i make sure i always go 2 him, the downfall is the girl bouncer shes never said nething 2 me but wen im in the que i feel myself dodgin her i dont know y im scared incase she says nething 2 me from the reports about her she doesnt seem like a very nice girl. but other than that was quite a gd nyt
Submitted by ciara on 27/02/2007
great,great,great!!! go every weekn get in no problem!! the best place i have been to in a long time!! no fights no trouble friendly staff and the female bouncers are really nice not bitches!!
Submitted by lisa on 26/02/2007
I'm heading to the box next weekened with my friends (will be our first time) have to say I'm a little scared after reading the reviews. The female bouncer sounds scary and if she turns us away I will give her a piece of my mind. I have been told it's wise to go early on a saturday night, can anyone suggest a time? Would 8.30 be too early? Thanks =)
Submitted on 24/02/2007
i was over in belfast from newcastle for the week and got told about the box and went on thursday, i must say it was one of the best nights of my life, superb nightclub and superb girls, i will definitely be visiting again, the only thing i must say they need extra bar staff as it was a nightmare to get served, that aside though what a night!!!
Submitted by kris on 24/02/2007
The female bouncer seems like a complete tramp from what I read and have heard from other friends! It seems she turns away really gorgeous girls like my mates!!! Jealous Biatch! Tho I do agree with keepin out chavvy, cheap lookin tarts
Submitted on 23/02/2007
I went to the box on sat night and had a great night! One of my friends didn't get in because he was 'drunk' even though he came straight from work! We all got asked for ID which was fine. I had a good night and will be back. There were a few girls in front of us who didn't get in - but at the end of the day, they were complete millbags! So of course they can be refused admission! I wouldn't have let them in even with masks on. And they continued to argue. And believe it or not they still tried to get in! Think before you act girls. Dress to impress and take your ID and you shouldn't have a problem.
Submitted on 23/02/2007
Def agree with most of the comments posted here re the attitude of the bouncers, in particular the female. Queued on a sat night when it first opened only to be told 'not tonight girls' - the fellas who were quite clearly with us had no problem getting in! Wasn't too embarrassed as seen plenty of people getting turned away, most of them looked pretty smart. Me and my friends never had problems gettin in to other so called 'upmarket' places e.g pothouse, merchant hotel, vaudeville etc. For those trying to say the bouncers are only doing their job, thats fair enough but you only have to read some of these comments to see they can be quite nasty and offensive about peoples appearances and stuff - apart from anything, not a nice impression of belfast for any visitors! Since then I have been a few times on a fri night, seems much easier to get in ,not as busy. The whole bouncer thing is a shame cuz it is a pretty good nightclub when you get in, so unfortunately I don't think their business will be affected too much. Due to lack of decent nightclubs, might brave trying another sat night! Wish me luck!
Submitted by Anon Female - 22 on 21/02/2007
Only been once and to be honest I don't know what all the hassle is about. Yes the female bouncer is a bit scary looking but the male bouncers were grand. Getting in was no problem and the bar staff and bouncers on the inside were quite friendly too. I was amazed at the GHD straighteners on the wall in the toilets as I had never seen this before. Queues at the bar were virtually non existent for a Friday night even though the place was busy. The music was ok but there are better places in Belfast to spend a night out. I would go back but it wouldn't be my favourite place in the world. Actually now after reading these reviews I'm a bit scared to go back. If a socialite from Northern Woman magazine gets turned away what hope is there for the rest of us.
Submitted by Kris on 18/02/2007
will never be back again, i am 22 and my group of friends and i (all 21 and 22) were told "not 2nite love" by the female bouncer, they need 2 get her sorted or else they will lose a lot of business and love, if u read this, u are just jelous because you will never be as pretty as all the girls you turn away! roll on beach!
Submitted by rhiann on 17/02/2007
went to the box a few times, don't know what all the fuzz is about, its not that great. staff ok but the blonde door girl had a bit of a attitude problem knocking back loads of people because of their appearance- even though she's not that great looking herself. I personally think she has a cheek to comment on anyone else. Not all bad though its a nice club inside and bar staff are really friendly.
Submitted on 16/02/2007
I think the square place is a bit of a circle. Its door policy is real life hot r not. I took my misses to it one night and she got turned away by the FEMALE BOUNCER, i knew then she was hot so i married her!!! THANKS BOX u confirmed what i was thinkin. Anyway im away to warm up some soup, il see you in vegas.
Submitted by Barry Kazlett on 16/02/2007
Before Box I went to Precious alot it was fantastic i loved it and when it reopened as Box i had my friends over from England and we went up to be told 'we are full' only to let others in well i have heard from alot of my friends who went to precious and they agree the doormen and women ARENT DOING THEIR JOB PROPERLY. its sad really when you get ready for a good nite out for someone not to like what your wearing or your skin colour or your nationality or the way you walk and ruin your night, stuff them people they dont deserve OUR MONEY!
Submitted by charlene on 13/02/2007
nine of us went to the box on friday nite with the worry that some of us would be turned away as we had heard from others who had been before that the bouncers are very fussy especially the female! we all did get in but believe this was because it was quiet and i have to say the doormen arent the nicest they just glare at u and ure i.d. Club was dead on and bar service was ok , compared with bar 7, but this was on a quiet nite. Would go back but still with the worry of not gettin in!!
Submitted by ruth on 11/02/2007
have never been to Box but was planning to go on saturday nite with a crowd of girls and spend alot of money, but then i heard alot of bad press about the place especially when my cousin who is 21, absalutly gorgeous and had I.D got told 'Not Tonite Love' by the female at the door. if you ever read this love you are so jealous of all them girls that queue for ages to get in just to be knocked back by you... the Manager really needs to sort that girl and the 'Not tonite' thing out or he's gonna have no business.. i'll have to see wat its like for myself, might go dwn on friday (16th feb) im 22 myself and if i get knocked back i'll spread the word about the place that its the biggest waste of time.. to all you's girlies out there that got knocked back you's are all beautiful, that female at the door is soooooo jealous its unreal xx
Submitted by amanda on 11/02/2007
I went to the box a few weeks after it had opened with 4 friends, we queued for quite a while, finally we got the the front of the line only to be told by the very rude female bouncer "not 2nite" we asked y and she said we looked too young even though we wer all 21 and over! i'll never go back and from what ive heard the beach club is run by the same owner, wldnt give them the money in either of them!!
Submitted on 04/02/2007
Ive been to the Box quite a lot since it opened and have always had a great night. i know some of the bouncers and would like to say that they are only doing their job, having worked on the door myself i know how hard it can be dealing the volume of people that try to get in, specialy on a sat. night. They cant let everyone in so stop complaining!!!!!
Submitted by Jacqueline Porter on 04/02/2007
i went the 1st sat nite it was opened and got turned away by the door staff thay z 'not tonight' we asked y and they z doesnt matter and we z no but we want 2 know and they z were werent dressed properly, although they were lettin other ppl in with much the same clothes on as us!! discrimination!! wud like 2 c wot the club is like but with door staff like that, i dunno!! stick 2 the goos old beach club 4 now!! no trouble there!
Submitted on 03/02/2007
I think that the Box need to get rid of the power tripping female bouncer.
Sounds like she has a problem with any attractive women trying to come into the club.
If you seen her you would know why!!!!
Submitted by Dave on 01/02/2007
I have been to the box almost every thurs nite since it opened, i think it is definatly the best nightclub in belfast!! and as for everyone complaining about the bouncers - personally i think they are all great! maybe if you actually take time to talk to them instead of complaining to them ul c that they are all really decent people and great craic! yes there is a strict door policy - but sure ne club that wants to be recognised as an upstanding place to be needs to have that. The door policy suits the club. you gotta be dressed rite.
love the box and enjoy every night im there. always amazin and recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good night in a classy place!
Submitted by Kate McManus on 30/01/2007
again i would have the same thoughts as most people!!! -- the doorstaff are on "power trips" i have been to most of the big cities around the mainland. no mather what time of the night you approach the door of a club, i have always been spoken to like a customer!!! even if they are full or the doors are closed a polite reason has alway been given. clubs in belfast need to wise up and get with the times and make belfast a friendly and welcoming city!!!doormen/women need to be monitored by club owners as this is what people will talk about and the excitement around a new club will soon faid if people have coments like what filling this message board!! by the way im 23 and always well dressed when approaching any club and the same problems are clear from your door staff!!! they simply talk down to you !!!its not on
Submitted by Aaron on 30/01/2007
Very disappointed with the box. Appalled by the behaviour and attitude of doormen/women and Dee (manager). After being put on Gemma's guestlist, myself and 6 friends were told to come to the door to ask for Gemma. We spoke to doorman (dark skin/suit/black hair/sheet of paper in hand) and everything was fine, was told to gather rest of party. After doing so, went back to him and could not believe his behaviour. Looked everyone of us from head to toe, then went and got a girl (blonde shoulder lenght hair/trouser suit)who approached us and said "not tonight girls". No explaination as to why, we werent even asked for ID. She said we arent suitable for the club while standing with a smirky, sarcastic smile.Dont no what her problem was as we werent drunk and were dressed eg dress,leggings,shoes. When asking for Gemma she was "unavailable" altho she said to ask for her. So blonde haired girl, went and got Dee (manager)who also had attitude problem,said wats the problem girls?you's arent suitable tonight, then had the cheek to say and I quote "every club has a door policy ours is smart and sexy and you's dont meet the criteria". In otherwords, u's arent nice enough to get into club. And that to come from a manager - well that doesnt say much about the management.Do u not get training on treating people with respect? Discrimination - thats what that is. My advice - don't go to the box unless ur size 6, blonde hair, and half naked!
Submitted by Carol on 29/01/2007
I've been to The Box on a number of occasions and found the experience very enjoyable. However, the last few occasions that I have tried to enter this club I have been turned away by the door staff. Their reasons being that I was dressed to casual. What is casual to these people? Both times I was wearing a shirt, trousers and shoes. So what would I need to wear to get into the club, a tuxedo or a three piece suit perhaps.
Submitted on 28/01/2007
Queues too long, and the place is really packed inside. It's roasting hot upstairs and in the women's toilets. More air-conditioning would be a great. On the plus side the music is good with variety. The bar staff are really friendly too and seem to be really enjoying themselves and are enthusiastic at their jobs.
Submitted on 27/01/2007
I have been in the box a few times. As I am 32 and my friends are of similar vintage. I found the door staff to be far to ignorant especially the female one. Why oh why in this day and age do we have to put up with neanderthal door staff. surely there must be a coarse or charm school they could go to. after all we are the customers and you know that old saying about us always being right. a tip go to the bot or the fly and see how it should be done. Apart from that blip we loved the club and will be back defo.
Submitted by Stacy on 25/01/2007
have been to the box twice and it was really good however the queue to get in is a piss take!the bouncers refuse the right of admission soley based on appearance and this is one way to loose a crowd!im only 20 myself and had no real problem getting in but each week somehow the age for entry seemed to increase to 21\'s or 25\'s!
Submitted on 25/01/2007
havta say box is a gd place,had a reali gd nite wen i eventually got in 2nd time round.
1st time i went was a sat nite ther was 3 couples we had all dressed appropiately waited in the queue for ages to be told 'not tonight' the bouncer didnt even look in our direction. personally i thought it was a bit rude.
i can can understand that they want a certain type of person in the club but in my eyes we had not done anything rong and the bouncers are turing away a lot of descent ppl who r jus out 4 a gd nite!!
now im always worried about gettin in to box cus the bouncers r very fussy dnt want to go wif a group of mates n get turned away!!! it totally spoils the nite.
i wud head up again cuz it is different but i fink the bouncers need to sort out ther act and realise the box isnt the b all and end all of clubs in belfast, it may b new but ppl will get annoyed if the bouncers keep their attitude the way it is!
lookin forward to seeing the reviews in the future its still early days for this club!!!
Submitted on 24/01/2007
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