Expert recommendations of the best clubs, bars, and other after-dark venues.
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AuBAR
Where you go when you want to dance the night away; Top 40, house, techno, and hip-hop pulsate from the speakers; special nights, like Sensual Fridays and Rockstar Saturdays; long lines; go online to get on the guest list. 674 Seymour Street; tel. +1-604-648-2227. www.aubarnightclub.com
Commodore Ballroom
Excellent acoustics, a wide stage visible from every corner of the room, and a horsehair and tire-sprung hardwood dance floor. Now owned by the House of Blues; modeled after 1920s English ballrooms; 990-person capacity; past performers include U2, Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, and Tina Turner. Tickets from $25. 868 Granville Street; tel. +1-604-739-7469. www.hob.com/venues/concerts/commodore/general_info.asp
Lotus Sound Lounge
“A subterranean dance spot that proves, no matter what Eminem might say, plenty of folks still listen to techno.”—Mike Usinger, music editor, Georgia Straight. Young, beautiful people; throbbing music and fun, sweaty crowds. 455 Abbott Street; tel. +1-604-685-7777. www.lotussoundlounge.com or www.markjamesgroup.com/restbrew/honey/flash.html
Railway Club
“The Railway is the place you go if you want to rub shoulders with musicians and bohemian-style artists.”—Mike Usinger. Part seedy tavern, part hallowed hall; many Canadian musicians got their start here; friendly hub of a supportive indie music community. Tickets from $6. 579 Dunsmuir Street; tel. +1-604-681-1625. www.therailwayclub.com
Richard’s on Richards
Richards has launched many local bands into the “bigger” time; good stage views from all over the venue; huge dance floor; 500-person capacity; high energy. Though it seems to have a perpetual date with the wrecking ball (which it somehow always survives), Richard’s gets a wide variety of acts. 1036 Richards Street; tel. +1-604-687-6794. www.richardsonrichards.com
