But on this night, every booth was outfitted for bottle service, and as of midnight, about half were occupied.

Clubs' increasing reliance on bottle service for revenue has placed more importance on the role.

In the lounge there is "bottle service" only.

(Ticket prices are kept low, $10 to $25, and bottle service is nonexistent.)

The 205 Club, she said, is "a better playground for younger people who are trying to make something of themselves, not just buy bottle service."

That weekend, I made some ground rules for the adventure: no bottle service, no cover charges over $20 or long waits.

The name "Best $2k" comes from people that will spend $2,000 for bottle service to get into an exclusive club.

But many older residents seemed to hope for a more sedate marina, a place free of the packed concerts and $100 bottle service.

We had bottle service, and I got really wasted.

When you're a reality star, you get bottle service!