LoD aka Lord of The Drinks at Thamel has grabbed 52nd rank in the top 100 list of best nightclubs in the world. The famous nightclub seized the position in a poll organized by UK’s Dj Mag for 2022. The recognition is huge a milestone for a Nepali venture as it promotes the club and also the country on an international level.
The ambiance, upstaged lights, electrifying atmosphere, colors, and the vibes at the LoD have meant something special. The famous Thamel club stood tall on the international leaderboard of the top 100 club list for 2022. It received the place in the campaign run by Dj Magazine.
Dj Mag organizes the top 100 nightclubs campaign every year. This year, the LoD applied for its nomination in the campaign this year. Thankfully, it was approved and achieved milestone popularity. The club earned 52nd position among the global list of clubs for the year 2022.
The club has gained immense popularity and coverage in national media. But recently, its fame has multiplied with high-profile figures arriving at the famous venue in Thamel. Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was also spotted at the club which posited it in the center of Indian media. The Dj Mag recognition, however, has put it on the global map of nightclub entertainment.
The club is one of the first destinations for many foreigners who arrive in Kathmandu on their Nepal visit.
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LoD clinching the 52nd rank in the world makes the country proud
After gaining international recognition, the Club’s Director Rabin Shrestha spoke at a press conference hosted at the club. The jubilant Director said that coming into the world’s top 100 clubs list proves that club operators can also make a name for their country. A total of 500 clubs participated in the voting.
“Being in the top 100 of LOD club DJ Mag is an honor for Nepal,” says Shrestha. “The club connoisseurs from all over the world will remember Nepal when LOD is screened in the 100 best clubs list,” he added.
He expressed delight at the support he has received from being a testament to becoming one of the best clubs in the world. He added that the club could further attract nightlife lovers and foreign tourists with its allure and elevated fame.
The clubs play an important part in tourism promotion. LoD receiving global coverage will certainly up the prospect for tourism, especially around Thamel as well.
Lord of Drink started three years back in an area of 9,600 sq/ft. The club can accommodate 2500 people at once. At the moment, the club has also generated employment for 150 people.
A few months ago, the club came into nationwide fame when former King Gyanendra Sha visited with his family. The ex-royals also vibed with the enthused crowd in Nepali songs. This certainly upped the for the already popular club inside the country.
LoD has become a benchmark for entrepreneurship and a pillar of club entertainment in Nepal. No doubt to say, it is marked for its distinction from the rest. The club featured internationally acclaimed DJs such as Romeo Blanco, and Twin Rave. Residence DJs Redmus, Suren, Saroj, Anish, etc. also drive the club-goers to groove to their tracks.
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LoD starting franchises beyond the streets of Thamel
LoD has also strived to make the club family-friendly to change the perception of nightclubs in Nepal’s fairly rudimentary mindset. Meanwhile, the success has forced the club to start franchises in other cities beyond the capital, Kathmandu.
There is news that the club is in plans to extend its franchise in Pokhara, and Butwal in the first phase. Whereas It is almost sure that they will launch another such club in the Eastern region, most probably Birtamod.
Are you allured by the LoD’s rising fame on an international level? If you have, you may possibly want to visit the place soon. Do share your enthusiasm with the club gaining major global recognition in the comments below.