Image VIP Lounge

This place took a definite turn for the worse. Not only in the completely obvious ways (like constant fighting, barely passable drinks, and some of the ‘hoodest’ crowds outside of Old Sac) but in less obvious ways as well (poor sound. poor lighting, and in my opinion, poor management and staff). Unfortunately, it’s morphed into just another club in Midtown that at one time had potential and is now below average, even for this town’s standards.

ever walk into a place where you thought to yourself «What the eff is happening here? and why am I here» yea thats this place.
So Image is a club that I would only go to IF
1. I was paid.
2.I was already smashed to the point of almost blacked crunked.
3. I was paid. yes again.
ok so thats a bit mean… really though i got there it was hot muggy downstairs and up. they had broken glass everywhere on the ground. downstairs is GROSSS!!!
I came there once and the bathrooms downstairs were backed up to the point where water was seeping into the hall, and it made the entire downstairs smell like –ish, yet even after the fact there was a couple freaking against the bathroom wall, in the puddle… yea will not come back!
drinks are expensive and weak and bouncers are d-​bags… there are better places to spend your night and your money, bye Image Not-​so VIP lounge.

Always a good time when i go. A little dead at times, but they have awesome lingerie parties!

Image is the kind of place that has so much potential to be a great Venue, It just needs a little leadership and direction. so lets get into it.
First off the Venue is very nice with a touch of Classic swank and a twist of modern club nastyness (if thats even a word). The option of the down stairs makes this venue a sight to see but only if they used it more and took more avantage of it’s natural underground style and vibe.
Many people do not know it but Image has an Hidden Gem within it. «Toppingz Pizza» Serving what is called by many «The best Pizza in Sacramento». The Food is very good from the Pizza to the Mouth watering Burgers, Toppings Pizza has great food at a great price, if you make it in for Happy Hour that is your best bet.
All in all Image has alot of room to grow but with the right Direction it could become a great Venue for Happy Hours and a Night of Club Going.

Hmm. such mixed reviews! I think my feelings for Image are neutral. I’ve only been here once and it was on a Wednesday night! We were lulled in by advertisements that said $ 2 drink specials. When we got there, we didn’t hear of any drink specials. But then again, we never cared to ask. There was no cover, so of course, I was feelin’ good the minute I walked in. We walked straight to the bar and to a bald headed bartender. He made conversation, tried to be funny, but was border line annoying. He made up for it by giving the birthday girl a free shot and me a free beer! ;P
They had a local rapper (I think local?) come to perform. My friends didn’t enjoy it too much, they were waiting for the DJ to starting spinnin’ hip hop again. However, I didn’t mind it too much. It’s different than the usual and the guy’s music wasn’t too bad, either. The DJ was pretty good, too. The music kept my friends and I dancing. I’m surprised there was quite a few people there for a Wednesday night but I think that was just because of the rapper + gang. There was also a big group that came together, too.
Overall, I wasn’t disappointed by my Wednesday night experience. I didn’t get to go upstairs but hope to come back on a weekend and I hope to see a bangin’ crowd with bangin’ music!

I guess this place has been only open for about a year so I decided to check it out. I thought it was cute, we went on a Saturday night, and it was pretty packed but didnt have to wait in line too long. There were tonnnns of hot guys there, even a few of the bouncers were hot. We had fun, and plan to go back soon because I liked how the crowd was mixed. they had good drink specials too. its not as bad as people keep saying…

The Dungeon of Sacramento. that’s how i felt when I was here…
It was awfully awkward here, IMO. From the outside, it looks cool and popping. The bartenders were okay. The crowd was modest in size and calm. I guess I didn’t feel this club like i should of; moreover, my group of friends didn’t either. Maybe the crowd didn’t have that much energy or something? Nonetheless, i would try again just to make my review unbiased. But as a first time impression, I would go somewhere else.
Pros: Looks cooL from the outside
Cons: Feels like a dungeon: P
Rating: flat 2

I’ve only been here once and had a good first impression. 2 coworkers went a little early and i guess ran into the manager who offered a booth for a low price and put all of us on the guestlist which closes at 10 or 11. The booth that we got was really nice but they coulda gave us a larger one. The place isnt that big but it wasnt packed like how i hear it is now. I didnt realize there was a basement that played trance/​techno until the end of the night. When we went down there to peep… WHOA. seemed like a lot of e-​tards all over the place; even some laying on wat looked like mattresses (was i drunk?). We went back upstairs immediately. The highlight of the night was when one of my coworkers got so effed up he «accidentally» hit a female coworker in the face. The bouncers were on his *ss quick! they took him outside and slammed him against the brick wall. and he sat out there until someone called him a cab.
I’ve heard recently that a lot of people have been going there and it’s super packed all the time.

Image Lounge and Toppingz Pizza hosted our rehearsal dinner and they did and absolutely amazing job. The pizza from Toppingz was tasty and the drinks and music at Image was great. Everyone was able to relax and have a fantastic time. We truly had a blast. I would highly recommend Image and Toppingz for private events.

Here is my first review. I read Unilocal all the time and go to many restaurants and clubs.
So anyways my lady and I ended up here after trying to get into parlare which was packed.
The club has nice décor, dance floor is a little small but it wasnt that full.
It was only a $ 10 cover and the drinks were $ 7 each. 2 stars for the great bartender, the guy on the left. He made up this fruity drink and apparently these 3 other ladies liked it too, and he was awesome. Attentive and friendly as shit.
The music upstairs was good except the d.j. kept switching songs too frequently. They played some old rap and new rap/​hiphop and even some dance/​techno stuff. 1 more star.
Thanks to the couple downstairs who told me to dance while watching my shadow against the wall. downstairs had almost nobody there for some reason. This was a friday night about 1 am.

Downstairs: I love the comment about the downstairs feeling like a «dungeon» because it actually DID feel like a dungeon… w/​a bar… ?
Dancing leads to sweating.
Many people in an enclosed dungeon area dancing leads to extreme, melt your makeup sweating.
If I remember correctly there were 2 giant fans downstairs next to the dj booth. No, not the ceiling kind, I mean the kind w/​the metal cage that sit in a corner in your house. I don’t think that’s very good for their «image» nor for the «VIP». In fact, it’s a down right hazard. Someone’s hair could get caught in those things, since they were placed in an area where many were huddling around to keep cool.
Actually, the downstairs was very reminiscent of a basement at someone’s house, especially since those fans were there… so it felt weird being dressed up… to hangout in a basement. The environment just felt so… high school! The DJ was nice tho, and he took some requests =)
Upstairs: Pretty nice. A lot of the design elements were cool. Lots of different textures. Dance floor size is comparable to Cabana, if you’ve been, which is quite small.
Drinks: Someone was walking around w/​free bite-​sized watermelon pieces and vodka. Yay for free stuff! Cocktails were pretty well made.
There was no back patio to cool down in, which sucks. Instead we walked around and stood under the vents. hahaha. I think people were standing outside near the entrance @ another door? Dunno.
In conclusion: hot. LITERAL uncomfortable hot.

I was with two girlfriends walking down the street to Zoku’s when we passed by Image the bouncer asked us to come in. He said he would comp. us so we decided to go in for a bit! Then, of course he went back on his word, but we only had to pay $ 5.00 each to get in.
The drinks were okay and the hip hop dj upstairs was not bad. I was with a blind friend and we were able to get through the place pretty easily, as we had to go through the crowds together. We went downstairs for a while as there is more seating there to get a break from the dance floor. There is not enough seating upstairs, as it is mostly for VIP’s. Well other people would like to sit every once in a while, also.
All in all it was a good experience.
The only real negative thing I have to say is that I wanted the dj to do a shout out for her 25^th bday. I wrote him a note and he said his microphone was not working and that he had told the club owners and they had not fixed it. So I went up to a rather large guy that was not bouncing but worked there, he had a coat on and all. I asked him to try to do something about it. He said he would and then he fully IGNORED my request… I watched him never approach the booth or do anything about the mic. It was as if I did not just ask for a request…
So don’t lie to me. I am a grown woman — not just some kid in the club. I can understand if he said I am sorry it is broken, but to tell someone you will try to or you will do something and THEN NOT DO IT. That is a flat lack of respect for the patron. I spent a lot of money on drinks for my friend’s birthday and he could have cared less about the patrons happiness. Juice was $ 4.00 when I asked for a glass for a non alcohol drinking friend… That is a little high!!!
The smoking area is a tiny little roped off ten by five foot little area outside on J street sidewalk, where you CANNOT take drinks. They close the smoking area before the club closes and then the patrons are not allowed to smoke at that point. This is a flaw.

I came thru during happy hour during the week and it’s okay. they have happy hour specials and I REALLY like the cheese stick appetizer and not so much on their shrimp cocktail.
Although the place didn’t do it for me, I would give the bartender 5 stars. He was awesome, very attentive and nice even when there was a good crowd of people.

I have been to this place several times with my girlfriends since it opened. We had a great time. I love how big it is, it is nice not to get stepped on like at some other clubs in Sacramento. I highly recommend it. The music is great and I have had a great time there. I love the way they decorated it, it is very unique with the circle art on the walls and color changing lights. I plan on going again soon. I did not have to wait in line… I showed some leg LOL! It’s nice being a girl!

I went there the night after their grand opening. We got there late, there was no line and the place was packed. Upstairs was awful hip hop but the house music downstairs filled my heart and eardrums with joy (2 stars for downstairs house music). The bar downstairs was less than packed, but it still took forever go get a drink!
The place reminded me of a dungeon on E: brick walls, cement floors, welded handle bars up the stairs, and strobe lights. I heard about how this was supposed to be the new IT spot, so I dressed to the nines. When I got there I felt completely out of place because people were under-​dressed from what I’m accustomed too, plus I was pissed because I snagged my dress from leaning against a rail. This place is just a glorified dive bar. I definitely do not recommend — but does anybody know who that DJ was downstairs? I will follow him where ever he goes!

I went to Image tonight for a friend’s fashion show. After getting in line at 10:20 and moving at a decent pace, we suddenly were at a stand still. For 40 minutes.
The breaking point for me was when the underpaid, power trip dude with a clipboard opened the ropes and allowed 8 people to cut in front of us. Ummm what? Get over yourself dude. I’m sorry that you couldn’t get your roommate in the club either.
I get the waiting part. Opening night and all. Fine. But when you allow 8 people to cut in line for no reason, that was when it was time to bounce. I hope he gets fired tomorrow night.

Well, shoot. Technically, I can’t review this yet because its not open. But according to their site plus their MySpace postings, apparently this is the new IT spot.
Opening night is May 29^th and somewhere, this place is supposed to have jacuzzi tubs… um, hello! Weird and STD pool. k thx.
*Updates to come*