No, it’s not the newest back waxing mecca…Back Bar is an innovative new space in Yaletown that gives you an all-access pass to…well, basically anything you can dream up.
Here’s a little excerpt from one of my own wildest dreams: I enjoy a private lounge space with modern but comfortable furniture, with only the friends and music I want, where I drink wine to my heart’s content. And yet the drunker I get, the more beautiful I become…thanks to the mani, pedi, facial, blow out and eyebrow waxing services that are at my beck and call. Hovering within earshot is my own personal concierge to answer important queries like, “Does this dress make me look frumpy?”, “Where’s the closest shoe store?” and “Can you fetch me another bottle of wine?” And when said concierge tells me that it’s 10pm and all the shoe stores are closed for the night and I should have thought about that earlier, a nice massage will melt away the stress. Ahh, utopia…
You can imagine my fairy-tale-come-true moment when I waltzed into Back Bar for their November 27th opener, expecting to be educated on the fine art of back hair removal for sophisticated urbanites, but instead found that some dreams really do come true. Except in their version, my personal concierge is called a Barfly, but “Tomayto, tomahto.”
At Back Bar, brought to you by the folks from Blo, you can simply rent the 600 square foot premium space for $250 and do pretty much whatever you want – with this Happy Hour package you can bring in your own services or entertainment, but your Barfly will always be there for support in case you get stuck. If you can rally up at least 7 other friends, The Bender package provides manicures, pedicures, hair and makeup services for you and your friends at $165 per person. And if you’re really down for a night in out on the town (it makes sense), The All Nighter is the full service package that lets you choose whatever à la carte services your little heart desires, based on your per person budget. Here’s a sampling of what’s available at Back Bar, aside from the spa and beauty services: palm and tarot card readings and henna tattooing, plus bartending, pole dancing and belly dancing lessons. Think you got a better idea? Let Back Bar know and they’ll take care of the rest. And if you decide later to descend into the nightlife looking fabulous, Yaletown is right at your doorstep.
Whatever the event – a product launch party, stagette, meeting, or simply a couple of gals (or pretty boys) – getting together in one simplified location is an ideal antidote to the common headaches of downtown play: not being able to decide where to go for casual drinks and fun; having to wait in a line-up once you get there; having to leave once you get inside because the music is horrendous; not being able to decide where to go: the sequel; finally flagging down a cab and piling in; getting to your second destination and spending $90 on a round of martinis because we’re all so bloody thirsty and just want to relax already; then having to repeat the above because those guys in the corner are really giving you the creeps. That’s a migraine in the making. Now, renting a luxe room with your favourite friends and enjoying a night of music and spa services sounds like just the right medicine. Take two and call me in the morning.
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