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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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A GREAT Night!
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| Fri, Nov 21, 08 9:00 PM |
jwstyn |
Male |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Thanks so much to Dave and Nikki for an awesome night on the Boomerang! While there was a mix-up during our tour with Gin &Tonic, they got most of us re-routed quickly and saved the night! While another reviewer is drama-queen upset about the mix-up, what she failed to mention was that our bus trip was a private event - so everyone left inside G & T were friends of those still on the bus ... and many quickly re-grouped or left "had an amazing time" voicemails not long after.
It was my first time on the bus, and I will definitely be back to take the tour again. A FANTASTIC night! |
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Can't Wait to Ride Again!!!!!!
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| Fri, Nov 21, 08 9:00 PM |
trevorgalko |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| A group of friends and I rode the Boomerang on Friday, Nov 21st and had the most amazing night! For anyone who enjoys seeing different parts of the city, meeting awesome people, and going to fabulous bars, I recommend you try the Boomerang! On top of that, there was a live DJ on the bus! He took requests all night and helped in making the bus a dance party on wheels.
We all had so much fun, I can't wait to ride again soon...thanks Boomerang! |
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The Bus left the last bar 20 minutes early!!
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| Fri, Nov 21, 08 9:00 PM |
dzeitzer |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I would highly encourage anyone thinking about doing this to NOT do so. I went on Saturday night (Nov. 22) on the recommendation of a friend who was getting a group together. I was having a lot of fun until the bus got to last bar, Gin & Tonic. There was a problem between the bus organizers and the bar. Apparently, they had not made proper arrangements with the bar to get everyone in. So after standing out in the cold for a while, we were told to get back on the bus. Then we were told to get off the bus again and go inside. The organizer, a guy named Dave, said the bus would be leaving at 1:55. So some friends and I went to the bar to get drinks.
The next thing I know, I get a text from my friend who was still on the bus saying not everyone could get in to the bar, so the bus had left!! My friend told the organizer to wait because there were several riders still in the bar, but he didn't. The bus left 20 minutes before the stated departure time, and NO ONE came into the bar to tell the people who were left there! My coat was on the bus, so I had to try to find a cab in below 30 degree weather without a coat!
I don't know how a business can be run this way and expect to get repeat customers. I was going to recommend it to a friend for her birthday and another for a bachlorette party, and after my experience on Saturday night there is NO WAY I would recommend anyone use this service. |
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Excellent!
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
TikiTaylor82 |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| This is a great event to do with a group of friends. It's a great deal, fun venues, and fantastic party guides! |
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A great way to end my 20's!!!!
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
bree1978 |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| My family and friends rode the bus for my 30th birthday party and had a blast!!! The bars were great and the party planners really knew how to keep everyone together and made sure we all had fun. Thank you Boomerang for a wonderful birthday celebration!! We will definitely be back soon :) |
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Superb!
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
Meredith1010 |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| The boomerang bus was so much fun! Our hostess and driver were both enthusiastic, and the bars were great! The bus was clean, comfortable, and accommodating. Our group had a blast! |
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First time and loved it
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
Debrajamison |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| This was my first time on the Boomerang bus and I had and awesome time. The spots we went to were great and the hosts kept the party going on the bus. I would def recommend it as a must do if you are a resident of DC...especially if you like to people watch :) |
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Started off kind of slow
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
Hadley00 |
Female |
20-29 |
Combination |
Group of Friends |
| But picked up and ended up as my best night out in like 6 months.
Plus, our hosts were great! |
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Bad Bar Combo
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
jacobsen |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Beginning at Front Page in Arlington was fine, although Metro/bus delays led several members of our group to arrive just in time to check in and hop on the bus. For this reason, we were well behind in booze comsumtion compared to the other Boomerangers. At least it made for an interesting bus ride to our next location!
We definitely patrolled around and then circled Eye Bar before being dropped off. The music was entirely too loud to socialize with new people, leaving us mostly unaware of who else was enjoying the bus with us. This didn't change at our next stop (Ultra Bar) either, because everyone was well past small talk status by then.
When hopping aboard the bus before our last stop, I politely asked our driver about the location of Gin & Tonic. None of my crew had ever heard of it/been there before, and we learned the hard way why this was the case. When we were told it was in Georgetown, we assumed that meant we could trek to the Metro whenever we were ready to leave. Unfortunately, that was not the case. We found ourselves drunk, dazed, and confused in unknown territory referred to as Glover Park, not G'Town. Although I am very thankful for the service of my bus driver, he was not well versed in letting his riders know where he was taking us.
The end of the night cab ride, along with my ticket purchase and tabs from "ritzy" bars (the ones that charge upwards of $500 + required bottle purchases for their reserved tables), led to an expensive night out for this girl. I'm always in for a good time, but my budget right out of college does not allow for such spending.
I suggest avoiding the Eye, Ultra, Gin & Tonic line-up and informing the bus drivers as to whether or not each location allows for public transit within walking distance.
On the upside...props to my bus hosts for holding the bus a few extra minutes to allow a friend of mine to meet up with the group later in the evening. (Sorry I lied and said she was just around the corner!) |
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drinking and driving is fun?
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| Fri, Nov 14, 08 9:00 PM |
adbnist |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| So basically, drinking on a bus with stripper poles is fun, so yall got that down. I think the choice of bars could be better. Not everyone is a club kid. |
