20 Feb 2013
A friend asked me along with her to a Hens Party at Draculas. We were in a group of 20 or so. The cost was $95 per head which does not include alcohol, however we got given a complimentary drink card for one specific cocktail however am not sure if this is a typical occurence. There are different levels of cost determined by the day you attend, the seating or pre-show cocktail time. Anyhow we met up out front, then were shown into Draculas in our group. They vamp girl was amusing and took us to another area where in groups they got you to have your photo taken with the Bride to be, if you wished to purchase the photo it was $18. However that wasn't made totally clear as I know at the end of evening the wait staff handed out the photos and not everyone was aware they had to pay that much. Anyhow you then jumped into a Ghost train after the photo and the journey to another area began. Holding your cocktail it was somewhat akward in the train as it was a very jolting ride and we spilt half of it. However that was enjoyable and in some areas a bit gross and admittedly I did scream when going through simulated spider webs. We arrived and got off the train and headed off to be seated by our gothic vampy zomby looking waiter. The seating is similar to stadium seating where we were on 2nd level I believe its bench seats with a small bench table infront. If you happen to be a "chunky" person this could be a bit squishy. Anyhow we were seated and our somewhat rude agressive (in character) waiter took drinks orders. Most cocktails were $15 each, he requested we order a few because during the show there would be periods he wouldn't come, even suggesting we order the cocktail that comes in a huge "fish bowl". The entree came it was alternate, either onion and fetta or moroccan chicken and pumpkin tart. I am not sure if it was supposed to be hot or cold. I ended up with the moroccan chicken, it was bland, luke warm now it was 30 odd degree night so not sure if it was pre-cooked and served room temp or cooked, but it wasn't to my taste and my friend didn't enjoy hers either. Then the waiter came and yelled at us told us we needed to order, so we did, I ordered the lamb, it was on a bed of mash and some broccolini, zuccini and slice capsicum with some type sauce. The lamb was tender and luke warm, mash lumpy, the sauce had odd flavour and the couple of pieces of vegies were what I enjoyed most. Although I wasn't expecting great food, their website made it sound like it was going to be above my expectations, however it wasn't. So the show began, it wasn't bad, some parts loud not sure if thats due to where we sat and the speakers. Honestly some bits were amusing, some funny, the show on a whole seemed disjointed, didn't really mesh on a whole, but I would say I've now been and experienced it. When the waiter came to remove our plates from dinner he decided to play with the Hens food, cutting up her remaining food, adding a bread stick then he took my cocktail and picked my straws up took some alcohol added it to her food and put it back infront of me then mixed her food up. I was at a loss - he has touched so many things then messed with my cocktail - gross! The show began again, and some were served dessert. Eventually someone came and started to clear our placemats and cutlery. They were informed we hadn't received dessert so he went off to bring it. When I had my dessert in front of me a nice coffin shaped chocolate box I asked what was in it. He said it is cream, coconut, berries and ..... then stuck his finger into it and licked it and said that's blood! ewwww gross again, my friend looked at me and quickly took my dessert and replaced it with hers as the look on my face said it all. Anyhow I must say the chocolate was nice, the contents was horrid - a mix of whipped cream and dessecated coconut - not a nice mix at all. Evenutally the show ended and the wait staff came around and gave the drink bill for your tables, to leave the place you needed a wrist band which represented you had paid for drinks. Then were able to go to the cocktail lounge and some of the cast came to hang out. There were jelly shot cocktails for sale in a syringe at $10 which were tasty, the cocktails were nice however the alcohol content wasn't there, I had 4 over the night and was still sober. We did enjoy ourselves as it was group of people all having fun. The show was ok but it will never make it to broadway. The service and staff - need some etiquette and hygiene lessons. Overall I'd only go back if I had no option i.e., was invited for someone elses occasion. My husband who didn't go said maybe the staff were like that as it probably was supposed to gross us out as they were zombies or vampires...well if that's the case they get 10/10 for that.
Approximate cost:
$95.00
