Tag Archives: Nisha

Actually can’t believe this response to my Nisha post

Posted on by
12

Check this response I got today on my post about the new Nisha nightclub in Camps Bay (if you missed it – you can read it here):

John Weed on December 19, 2011 at 5:03 pm said:

Well looks like none of you have tasted or felt Nisha yet.There were lots of Capetonians and yes there were a bunch of Jo burg guys.Well Nisha is not for everyone and from the look on your faces i doubt if any of you can afford the hospitality at Nisha.With or without you guys going back,there’s nothing lost.Maybe you should end up in Sapphire or Caprice where there’s a bunch of pick pockets.Nisha is for high rollers not peasants.

So basically he’s saying that just because I wasn’t a huge fan, I’m clearly a broke ass and all the other people who commented and agreed with my feelings are broke ass peasants as well.  Wow, nice one.

My response:

Karisa on December 19, 2011 at 5:25 pm said:

Wow John. What a mature response… you don’t know me or any of the other readers, so how can you say we probably can’t afford it? I mean seriously, you’re going to stoop that low? I’m assuming you have some involvement with the club or you know a guy that knows a guy or whatever. But your attitude just reinforced my feelings about the place. I’m sure the other “poor people” will agree. Cape Town isn’t that big – bad press spreads fast – pls do keep that in mind and good luck to you.

People like this guy still exist!?!  Just plain crazy… and very disappointing.  I wonder what the owners of Sapphire & Caprice will have to say about this dude’s comments.

xxx

Camps Bay’s new kid on the block

Posted on by
15

On Sat eve I went to the opening of a new night spot called Nisha.   Nisha is in the same spot as the old Karma used to be, so that’s the Penthouse Suite, The Promenade on Victoria Road in Camps Bay.

Before I continue – I just have to state for the record… I think the name is terrible!  It sounds like the name of a poppie with false nails and an orange tan who happens to work after hours as a “dancer”. :)

The owners consist of 2 JHB business men and a local guy.  According to these 3 gentlemen, the name was inspired by the thought of a “Niche Market” – which is the subset on which the club is focused on.  Um… OK then…

Hottie Aidan Bennetts (I’m still dreaming of him carving me a chair out of a piece of beach wood, preferably minimally clothed. ;) ) and his new partner in design, Stephen Lasker, were asked to do the interior for the club.

As you enter you’re welcomed by a striking white theme with lots of neon lights:

And then there are these over sized hexagonal lights hanging from above:

Even the bar is a bit of a showcase – with it’s little pyramid of booze, all lit up Times Square style:

Hmmm... I think I'll work my way from top to bottom.

It was quite hot inside. I was sweating and I was in a little cocktail dress.  I felt really bad for the guys in long sleeve shirts.  We joked that they probably had a tight budget and in the end it came down to either air conditioning or those hexagon lights.  And clearly the lights won. hehe.

To be honest, the atmosphere was quite stuffy.  Nisha didn’t have the laid back feel I’ve come to love about most Cape Town spots.  They’re trying to sell the idea of ultimate exclusivity blah blah blah… but is that really what true Capetonians give a damn about?  The people I usually party with don’t really care whether you’re seen at the right place, wearing the right label, hanging with the right crowd… they just care about being able to relax and to have a great time.  No frills, no fuss.  In the end we didn’t have too late a night there – my couch sounded like a more intriguing option.

So do I think it will last past the summer season?  Not too sure. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

xxx

PS:  Pics came out a bit dark – was hard with the neon lights.