Twist Social Club

my first & last time going to twist was for their halloween event, and i was shocked at how unsafe it was. first, they let way way too many people in. it was packed, and there was so little room that there would be a standstill by the exits to get in and out. a line to LEAVE. they waited too long to cut off entry. i'm talking wall to wall of people. my friend got groped on the dance floor and there wasn't enough space to get away from the guy. honestly there was a lot of non-consensual groping happening on and off the dance floor, and creepy guys catcalling girls outside the bar around closing. several times i was lifted off my feet trying to move around, and a few times i got squeezed because of people pushing or falling. because of how many people there were, it took 10+ minutes to get some water...they advertised a packed dance floor, but for some reason i thought they'd follow the fire code. second, they weren't checking bags when my friend and i showed up (around 10:30). after pulse, i don't think i need to explain why that's a problem. any real emergency and it would have been near impossible to get out without injury. third, someone i was with was having a health event and we needed help from security to escort her out. i couldn't tell who was an employee because they were either in costume or in all black without any clear "staff"/"security" markings. i went to the bartender for help, and after explaining the situation she said she would try to get an escort. i waited for several minutes before she came back and said they were too busy. luckily security came anyway and was there by the time i made it back. fourth, the bathroom is downstairs in an area with a narrow hallway. the line was long enough to be back up the stairs and to the bar. at some points the stairs & hallway were completely blocked, and people's response times are a lot slower when it's extremely loud and they're all under the influence. can't really fix the bathrooms being downstairs but i've seen other busy bars at least try to have an employee down there. they kept running out of toilet paper and some of the stalls were being hogged. something else awful happened that night but it's not my story to tell and i heard that staff is trying to make it right. what happened wasn't the fault of the bar/staff, but it was made worse by how many people were there and how inaccessible security was. i hope management begins taking safety seriously, both for patrons and staff. their target audience is one highly vulnerable to violence, so i hope for positive changes and a stronger commitment to the community's well-being. i've heard from friends that the pride event was just as packed, maybe even worse at points. safety over drink sales, please.

Unfortunately, having to write this review about this place makes me sad. I have been coming here on and off for 2 decades now, but in recent times (last year or less) the bar is going downhill fast. The place needs better managers for sure. You are blatantly allowing your employees and the patrons vape inside, indoors doors are closed and sitting right at the bar and randomly walking around vaping anywhere. The blonde guy Cody, all he does is smoke cigarettes, play on his phone and drink bourbon or whiskey all throughout his shift. The new round of bartenders are nice enough and friendly, but they need more training. If you don't have bartending experience, then people shouldn't be bartenders. Making a cocktail is a recipe and if you're just throwing liquids in a glass and hope it taste ok or know it's too damn strong is irresponsible bartending and your prices are ridiculous and not consist. You are losing your regulars and crowds daily, because of the shenanigans going on there. Your Happy Hours are dreary and just a bore. The music that is played in this establishment is questionable at varies times and days and needs to be better; especially during "happy hour"... It's the same thread, the same 7 songs and videos. It's HAPPY HOUR, make it happy, play happier music, change the weekly specials; because, it is the same old same old. Now, let's talk about the Browns Backers games... Which used to be a packed blast and a lot of fun...Almost zero crowds any longer and the few that are coming are certainly not regulars. Now, there's a couple smoking cigars on the back patio during the games...Really???. What kind of bar have you turned into. That's where it's time for better managers. Who wants to sit out there, when it's smoky, cigar laden and stinky. cigarettes are bad enough, but most people can handle that. The food is inconsistent, and really expensive. It's time to be better owners and managers and listen to your reviews and be more involved in what's going on at the Twist; because; it appears others' are also seeing and feeling similarly and taking their business elsewhere.

This is a safe space! I randomly fainted at Twist this past Saturday. It was such a scary experience, but the staff made me feel much better. They asked me if I needed anything, got me a chair, asked if I needed medical attention and really cared that I was ok. S/o to the bartender for making me laugh being so kind about the entire situation. Gets my vote for best bar to faint in. Thank yall for taking care of me.

Wasn't going to leave a review but I saw people had similar complaints so I'm contributing. I've been to Twist a handful of times with no issues with bouncers except on one occasion. Bigger bearded guy, he let my friend in but claimed he thought my ID was fake. It isn't, so I told him that, and he asked if i had snapchat or facebook to verify my age. I'm a little confused how a legal document can't verify my age but a social media profile can (that you can lie about your age on???) I proceeded to pull out 2 of my insurance cards to show him that I'm literally on Medicaid cause I'm 27 (far from under 21). He then shoo'd me off with his hand to let me go inside. Rude, wrong, and to put it frankly.. kinda stupid. Also, I'm transgender so I understand I may look younger than I actually am but come on you're a bouncer at a QUEER club. Expect that there will be people that don't exactly match how their ID's look/state. Apart from it being an uncomfortable experience, it also just highlighted how unsafe the procedures are in letting people in. If you have a bouncer who is making arbitrary decisions and doesn't really seem to care about their job, doesn't exactly scream "secure." Twist overall as a club is fine otherwise, I would recommend it. Just be wary if you are transgender you could have issues getting in on certain nights. I've dealt with this at many places unfortunately. Sucks that Twist has to be one of them.

Twist Social Club is an absolute blast, and a must-visit for anyone in the LGBTQAI+ community looking for a vibrant and energetic night out. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. The music is fantastic, with DJs spinning a mix of current hits and classic dance anthems that keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. What really sets Twist apart is its diverse crowd. You'll find people from all walks of life, all coming together to celebrate and have a good time. It’s a place where you can truly be yourself, free from judgment, and just let loose. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable. The bartenders are quick and efficient, and the drink selection is solid. The lighting and sound systems are top-notch, creating a real club experience. The space itself is well-designed, with plenty of room to dance and mingle. Whether you're looking to dance the night away with friends, meet new people, or simply enjoy a fun and lively atmosphere, Twist Social Club delivers. They regularly host themed nights and special events, so there's always something new and exciting happening. It's refreshing to have a space that prioritizes creating a safe and fun environment for the LGBTQAI+ community. If you're looking for a place to dance, party, and connect with like-minded individuals, Twist Social Club is the perfect destination. I always leave with a smile on my face and a ton of great memories. It’s a true gem in the local nightlife scene.

Spent over $120 on dinner for 2 and 4 rounds of drinks… just to end the night by getting puked on outside of the bathroom by some over served kiddo. He puked all down the stairs too. I understand you can only control your patrons so much, but the bouncers did not ask the kid to leave after he literally threw up on someone. This place really needs to decide what they want to be. Are you a restaurant/bar that’s going to charge $20 for entrees or are you going to be a club where people get drunk and go wild because people don’t want to spend $100+ to be vomited on and forced to stand around with no seating after 9:30. Even worse, one of the kid’s friends shoved me in the back and tried to start a fight as everything was de-escalating. Based on previous reviews you can take a wild guess at what bouncer came over and threw us out but NOT THE KID THAT PUKED EVERYWHERE! We can find somewhere else to spend $8-$10 per beer where people actually know how to handle themselves.

I’m sure it would have been great but the security guard wouldn’t let me and my friend in. He let the rest of our 10ish group in but claimed our IDs were fake (they aren’t). My friend called a police non emergency number to try to get someone to come scan them and after a while he told our friend inside that he’d let us in "if we promise to be respectful", which of course we had been and were always gonna be. If he actually thought they were fake, he wouldn’t have eventually let us in, so idk what his problem with us was. Seems like a nice place, but that ruined the fun of the night.