Horizondave Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 29 minutes ago, BarryL said: Thank you for pictures Wish them good fortune but just another bar now and no reason to go there. think will not last long Got to be honest saying 'it's just another bar' is a bit odd, of course if the themed bar product doesn't appeal to you then that might be a reason for not going but bars open all the time but does that mean you will not go to any of them because they are new. Scooters has found a theme, a business idea that appears to be working hence the opening of yet another part of the brand. Plenty of people attend their other bars (so I am told) so I doubt it will fold soon. Of course if their offering, their business plan becomes stale then it may not last long but I think they have a good product and they will attract a good following. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Scooters in LK Metro and I was taken care of very well by their excellent staff, I like the style of the place, the girls look great in their uniforms and I am sure I will visit. If I don't like it when there then of course I might not go back but I will give it a try as that experience will enable me to have an informed view rather than knocking a place without even stepping inside it. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nampla69 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I visited the one in Phnom Penh last night ....... ............... hope Scooters does well. Recognise my favourite Egyptian Ed and Ton of course always there and Ivan the Terrible's favourite katoey George still there hope it does well. Fair few Chang vests but takes all sorts .... will drop in mid week..... like Larry on the scooter he can't ride a drunken Mexican donkey on agave tequila let alone a scooter ........ 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobob Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 3 hours ago, BarryL said: Thank you for pictures Wish them good fortune but just another bar now and no reason to go there. think will not last long Well Scooters now have four bars running in Pattaya after opening a new venue so they must be doing something right and Secrets have no bars running in Pattaya due to the owner deciding to move on. Maybe it is time for some of the disciples of Secrets to take a leaf out of Bens book and move on.... it is no more in Patts.... and if you do want to go to Secrets Bar... go to his new one. cheers 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freee!! Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Jambo said: [...] The six that were drafted in from their other bars for the opening have apparently all asked to stay permanantly. Draftees requesting to stay is always a positive sign. The problem with Secrets was always the location (slightly off the beaten path), which was overcome in the beginning with good management and proper advertising. The location is the same, but improved management can do a lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 looks a good spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Scooters gets my best wishes in making it a success. Have many happy memories from that bar and hotel in previous trips. Leave you with a top tune that Scooters would appreciate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryL Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 5 hours ago, Horizondave said: Got to be honest saying 'it's just another bar' is a bit odd, of course if the themed bar product doesn't appeal to you then that might be a reason for not going but bars open all the time but does that mean you will not go to any of them because they are new. Scooters has found a theme, a business idea that appears to be working hence the opening of yet another part of the brand. Plenty of people attend their other bars (so I am told) so I doubt it will fold soon. Of course if their offering, their business plan becomes stale then it may not last long but I think they have a good product and they will attract a good following. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Scooters in LK Metro and I was taken care of very well by their excellent staff, I like the style of the place, the girls look great in their uniforms and I am sure I will visit. If I don't like it when there then of course I might not go back but I will give it a try as that experience will enable me to have an informed view rather than knocking a place without even stepping inside it. think this bar better for area like LK Metro. I not bar expert and not now bar busness. maybe it suceed maybe not but think odds against it that area with that overhead sell that product 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryL Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 3 hours ago, roobob said: Well Scooters now have four bars running in Pattaya after opening a new venue so they must be doing something right and Secrets have no bars running in Pattaya due to the owner deciding to move on. Maybe it is time for some of the disciples of Secrets to take a leaf out of Bens book and move on.... it is no more in Patts.... and if you do want to go to Secrets Bar... go to his new one. cheers some say hooters not suceed and it still there to. time will tell for scooters to. like hooters they have some fail and some suceed. I think secrets cambodia will fail to unles owner have lots of money. maybe scooters have lots to spend here to. they will need lots just seem wrong model for area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 2 hours ago, galenkia said: Scooters gets my best wishes in making it a success. Have many happy memories from that bar and hotel in previous trips. Leave you with a top tune that Scooters would appreciate. f**k the mods! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 to the owner deciding to move on. Thought there was more than one owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 38 minutes ago, Lantern said: to the owner deciding to move on. Thought there was more than one owner? Plenty shareholders, but only one owner.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Looks great to me, best of luck to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzalad Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I think the Scooter business model is very good and i've spent many a night in the one on Soi buakhao never used it for people watching and i've mostly sat inside towards the back but thats my choice on where to sit in the open bar.. many like to be on the open end of the bar people watching and drinking. Now i really hope it works out for the new bar owners but its going to be hard to fill the place without any use internet marketing. I've only seen the transformation on this forum and secrets forum and not all over social media... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryL Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, Lanzalad said: I think the Scooter business model is very good and i've spent many a night in the one on Soi buakhao never used it for people watching and i've mostly sat inside towards the back but thats my choice on where to sit in the open bar.. many like to be on the open end of the bar people watching and drinking. Now i really hope it works out for the new bar owners but its going to be hard to fill the place without any use internet marketing. I've only seen the transformation on this forum and secrets forum and not all over social media... agree. is large space for what is beer bar and low season coming. was there sunday and was quiet alredy. think will be like robin hood at avenue with less trafic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skalliwag Posted April 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2019 I’ve had a few pops in the Scooters on the 6 and the prices were more than fair,the service was great and the atmosphere spot on. I hope this location serves them well,I’m sure they will be fine. Yes there are lots of different options as people have noted,so if you don’t think you will like it,then it’s best not go. i had no problems whatsoever with Scooters and will check this one out for sure. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompho Ray Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/30/2019 at 4:14 PM, Krapow said: Yes, or schooling @Rompho Ray in political debates ...on how to lose them. Not something I've ever needed to know though, never having lost any. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rompho Ray Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Not a lot of Secrets logos on view considering the "partnership" or "mutual franchise" talk BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Rompho Ray said: Not a lot of Secrets logos on view You think that is a bad thing? The whole point of this exercise is a new start for Secrets Bar rebranded under the "Scooters" business model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Rompho Ray said: ...on how to lose them. Not something I've ever needed to know though, never having lost any. 🤣 I was just wondering where you had gone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR007 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Apologies if I missed it here or elsewhere but any knowledge of their pricing on the booze etc ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Rompho Ray said: Not a lot of Secrets logos on view considering the "partnership" or "mutual franchise" talk BTW. Well, we can only guess what was written in the contract, if there is one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 hours ago, RR007 said: Apologies if I missed it here or elsewhere but any knowledge of their pricing on the booze etc ?? It was mentioned else where that Leo was 95b. If that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR007 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, boydeste said: It was mentioned else where that Leo was 95b. If that helps Fair enough so obviously not following pricing of other outlets or is it. I've always had the 2 for 1 set up no idea what they are on their own elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, boydeste said: It was mentioned else where that Leo was 95b. If that helps Wow. JDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Thai Spice said: Well, we can only guess what was written in the contract, if there is one...... Why don't you call in and ask the guys from Scooters if you can have a look at their contract. Or maybe even Paul's copy which is sitting on a desk in the office. You might even walk out in the same condition if you ask politely. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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