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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 12:25 am
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meijiem
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Originally Posted by Zorak
I think it may matter whether you're downstairs or upstairs. I was here at the end of August and it seemed like there was a drinks tab when scanning the QR code downstairs in the buffet area. But when I moved upstairs and asked about ordering a drink the server said they're not allowed to carry drinks up the stairs or something.

Which would make me wonder if there's some liability issue, except, they're allowed to carry food up the stairs... and I visited the VS Clubhouse on the same trip and they had no problem serving drinks to order upstairs as well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You are correct! Downstairs tables can order drinks and food, but upstairs tables can only order food.

When I visited, in the main seating area there was a mysterious but strong smell of cigarette smoke. It persisted for the duration of my visit (about half an hour). I didn't smell it near the buffet or upstairs.
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