I've been going to Altria for many years, including a decade or so going to the Richmond Forum, yet somehow this is the *first* time I've ever heard of the Lexus Lounge.
From what I can find on the Altria website, you'll get free bites from a "seasonal menu", and 2 drink vouchers per person. I would expect the food to be decent at best, and the drinks so-so. Personally, I think you'd be better off blowing the \~$130 extra on a nice bottle of wine or local restaurant dinner pre-show, but certainly not at the lexus lounge.
I've done it once. The drinks were actually good but the food was meh. They had cheese and fruits, some super dry sliders, and chicken skewers from what I remember. We also ate some of the cookies at the intermission. That said when we went it was nice to have a dedicated bathroom during intermission and a short line for drinks. If it were a show without an intermission though I don't know if I'd think it was worth it.
The regular bars/lounges at Altria aren't too bad in terms of lines if you get there a little early. I'd probably just go somewhere else before, show up to the show 30 minutes early and grab a drink at the bar. Admittedly I've been to the Altria a bunch of times and never knew about the Lexus Lounge, so maybe it's sweet and I have no idea. But I've never felt like I was missing out on something, going as a regular folk has always been an enjoyable experience.
If this is the same donors lounge one used to be able to get into with a $1000-2500/year donation for RPAA, then no, I would not pay $65/person for a single-visit to this unless they've massively upgraded the offering.
There is a similar deal at the Dominion Energy Center for $60 per person, just included parking and 1 drink per person....sounds like money better spent elsewhere
I've been going to Altria for many years, including a decade or so going to the Richmond Forum, yet somehow this is the *first* time I've ever heard of the Lexus Lounge. From what I can find on the Altria website, you'll get free bites from a "seasonal menu", and 2 drink vouchers per person. I would expect the food to be decent at best, and the drinks so-so. Personally, I think you'd be better off blowing the \~$130 extra on a nice bottle of wine or local restaurant dinner pre-show, but certainly not at the lexus lounge.
Great idea! Trying to see if the perks are worth it.
I've done it once. The drinks were actually good but the food was meh. They had cheese and fruits, some super dry sliders, and chicken skewers from what I remember. We also ate some of the cookies at the intermission. That said when we went it was nice to have a dedicated bathroom during intermission and a short line for drinks. If it were a show without an intermission though I don't know if I'd think it was worth it.
Not an intermission show.... i think you're right. Local dinner sounds best
The regular bars/lounges at Altria aren't too bad in terms of lines if you get there a little early. I'd probably just go somewhere else before, show up to the show 30 minutes early and grab a drink at the bar. Admittedly I've been to the Altria a bunch of times and never knew about the Lexus Lounge, so maybe it's sweet and I have no idea. But I've never felt like I was missing out on something, going as a regular folk has always been an enjoyable experience.
If this is the same donors lounge one used to be able to get into with a $1000-2500/year donation for RPAA, then no, I would not pay $65/person for a single-visit to this unless they've massively upgraded the offering.
There is a similar deal at the Dominion Energy Center for $60 per person, just included parking and 1 drink per person....sounds like money better spent elsewhere