theCuriouses

theCuriouses

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Thinking about going to Chateau Vino

January 30 2018

Dear friends, My wife and I are very new to the lifestyle. We have given ourselves a weekend off from kids // work // family in a couple of weeks time and we are weighing up the various options. Our first priority was to find a compatible couple for a hang out and then night of it. That's been surprisingly hard to pull off. We are now thinking about heading to Chateau Vino to see what that scene is all about. It would be our first time at a swing club. We have a couple of questions and we'd love it if you fine people would be able to help out 1/we have booked out time with family, so our only available night is the 16th February. A couple of potential issues with this, firstly that CV has a big party on the 17th. Sadly, we can't move things around, so was wondering how the club might be the Friday night before a big party? Empty? Single men only? Secondly, regarding single males. We'd prefer if it was just couples, but we are OK with single males provided there aren't too many and they are respectful of boundaries. How do people feel that will be? 2/what should we wear? dress up, dress down? do we bring anything specific? are there lockers for valuables? should we arrive early or late? Any advice would be warmly welcome Love A&C (with both anticipation and trepidation :-))

Comments

  • RHP

    RHP User

    7 years ago

    Single men are allowed on a Friday as well as couples. Dress how you feel comfortable. Saturdays are normally theme nights on occasions. Generally people are respectful and it's a great place to meet and make new friends. You can always contact them and ask about how Friday's are. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    7 years ago

    I would say the night before a big party would be a little quiet, when I was part of a couple we only tended to go on party nights as it gave us a lot of couples to choose from. As for single males it's been a while since I last went. I know one night it's couples only and the other they allow single males. I'd check the website for details. There's also another club. It was called whispers when I went but I think it's changed name to rumours (guess they were fans of Fleetwood Mac) maybe check that out as well Hope this helps :)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    7 years ago

    Hi there. Our first visit was on a friday night. We checked out their website prior to that but went anyway. As it was our first time we went early and there was hardly anyone there. And yes single males are allowed on fridays but not on saturdays. Fridays are generally more quiet than saturdays regardless of events. Sexy but not slutty and a smart shirt would be recommended. There are lockers on site but did not used them as we did not carry much just our phones. We ended up leaving early as we weren't feeling the vibe. That's just our experience and don't let it put you off. We only plan going on saturday event nights now, i would recommend it. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Freaky_Fun

    Freaky_Fun

    7 years ago

    I have been to CVs a few times and like it, has always been a relaxed friendly atmosphere. You can dress up as much as you like and not look out of place which is nice to do if you don't get out often, l would arrive a little earlier that way the host has time to take you around to show you where everything is. You don't need to take anything specific, it's BYO so you can take what you like to drink and it will be put in the fridge. No lockers at CVs, if it's a Dress Down night you will get a numbered bag they store away from you. You don't really need any valuables as such, you're not supposed to use phones inside and maybe just take a key/credit card to enter. In saying that l haven't felt uneasy leaving my bag when l go to the bar. CVs has a lot of regulars so big night or not probably won't matter too much, it might be more relaxing if it's not a big night anyway just to get the feel for the place. I've been on single guy nights and they don't let too many in that l could see l expected a lot more, the couples nights I've been to were really nice though as well. Just go, don't stress, don't overthink it and remember you have each other so you're not on your own. Hope that helps. FF

  • ReyandJean

    ReyandJean

    7 years ago

    When we were very new to this lifestyle we went to a club that was open to single males and it really put us off. Luckily we tried a couple's night and enjoyed it. We recommend a couple's only night at a party or club for your first experience without pressure ( on yourselves) to get too involved. While a quiet evening with another couple seems attractive and may work out, the first date dynamics may be too challenging for beginners. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    7 years ago

    That always makes me nervous. Have nightmares that I’ll be left stranded. No phone, no car keys, no house key and completely stark naked! Fark!

  • theCuriouses

    theCuriouses

    7 years ago

    Thanks for all your very helpful feedback. Lots of takeouts here. Y'all seem like lovely people. If anyone wants to join at CV on Friday 16th, let us know! xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    7 years ago

    We can highly recommend Chateau Vino. It is an awesome place and was our first ever experience into this wild and crazy journey. We would definitely recommend the Friday nights for new couples as it is a bit quieter and allows you a bit more time to make connections with others. Chateau Vino is very strict in terms of behaviour and only allow a few single guys based on expected numbers of couples and single ladies. If you have any issues at all with anyone for any reason, let the staff know immediately. The venue is pretty huge with lot's of different themes in various areas. As a new couple, don't feel that you have to do anything. Explore this experience at your own pace. Our motto has always been to proceed down this road at the speed of the slowest person. When we first went along, we agreed that we wouldn't do anything with anyone else, we are just going to look. That approach, took the pressure off for us and allowed us to really check things out. As far as dress, you do you. Dress for your own comfort level as a priority. Classy, professional or sexy are always good options for non-themed nights. Hope that helps :) TJandDJ

  • theCuriouses

    theCuriouses

    7 years ago

    would be fun to potentially meet up....

  • RHP

    RHP User

    7 years ago

    There's about 40 lockers at CV's they are hard to miss in the back play area as you walk in. If you can only get there on a Friday, the best Friday would be the first Friday of the month as they are themed "Step into Swinging" for newbies. It attracts a great crowd of newbies and regulars. Other Fridays are hit and miss although if you sit in a corner and don't talk to anyone you will most probably have a crap night. Just because your talking to someone doesn't mean they want to have sex with you and vice versa. Upon arrival it may seem there are clicky groups this usually untrue and everyone is welcoming you just need to say hello.