Monday, June 23, 2008

h two oh wow

Last Friday, I got a preview look at new nightlife hot spot H2O during an invite-only premiere party. The club hosts its official grand opening this Friday.

I'd heard a lot about the new hot spot, formerly Muldoon's, and was anxious to see how it compared to the hype. My impressions? Well, as far as interior design goes, there's no other club in Columbus like it. H2O spans two levels, and includes two bar areas (one of which is a lounge-type setup that's set off from the central party space).

Other draws include its laser light show, and the live music setup. Bands perform on the club's second level, and the acoustics are excellent.

How will H20 fare in the larger nightlife scene? It's hard to tell. The draws are definitely there, and I guess it will boil down to sustaining a large crowd on a week-by-week basis. And if it succeeds, the club could pose a real threat to some of the other prominent hot spots. I'll look forward to seeing what they do to up their games.

Anyway, here are some photos from Friday's shindig, courtesy of Alan Riquelmy: