Clubs
The Modern (Dance Club)
by admin on Feb.21, 2010, under Clubs, Live Music, Vancouver
7 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Club located in downtown, Gastown. Easy access by bus, sea bus and walking
Award winning discotheque that focuses on a very post modern style including the best light and sound equippment along with neon lights and colourful tiles. The drinks and cover charge is cheap on weekends.
Various drinks available at the bar.
Expect to pay quite a lot on weekdays.
Line-up – Weekdays it varies, mostly no big lines. Friday/Saturday real line starts at 8-9pm.
Bouncers – Yes
Servers – Yes
Seating – A few lounge boothes, mostly standing and dancing
Sports/TV – No
Music – Live Dj’s, tracks (electro, drum n bass, hip-hop)
Dance Floor – Yes
Atmosphere – Bright, flashy, colours, neons, lights, projections, dance, hook-up, mingle
Special – “no dress code, no douchebags, no problems”
604 647 0121
http://www.themodernclub.ca/
LUX (formerly Caprice Night Club)
by admin on Feb.19, 2010, under Clubs, Live Music, Lounge, Vancouver
965 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Club located in the downtown core. Granville street is one of Vancouver’s most popular shopping and party streets.
Being a night club and lounge, this building has a blue bar, huge dance floor and special events are almost always happening. They pride themselves on being very luxurious, hence the name LUX. Everything is picture perfect and many celebrities tend to visit this party. (open 5pm-2am)
Tapas
Small, Local Dishes
International Cuisines
Extensive Wine List
Munu available on site.
Drink and food prices are above average.
Line-up – Yes. Depending on the day. But because of many events, line-ups build earlier than 9pm.
Bouncers – Yes
Servers – Yes
Seating – If you are there to lounge, there is plenty of seating.
Sports/TV – Yes
Movies/TV – Yes
Fireplace – Yes
Music – Live performances, DJ’s (top 40’s and house)
Dance Floor – Yes
Patio – Yes
Atmosphere – Glamourous, expensive, luxurious, high-end, fast-paced, popular, busy
Special – Many special events, high-end entertainment and service
604-685-3189
http://govancouver.about.com/gi/o.htm?
Bar None
by admin on Feb.19, 2010, under Bars, Clubs, Live Music, Vancouver
1222 Hamilton Street
Vancouver BC Canada
Located in Yaletown.
A New-York style club, Bar None is a local hot spot for over 17 years. They host an impressive line of internation DJ’s and live talent.
Line-up – Not often on weekdays. Friday/Saturday line starts at about 9pm.
Bouncers – Yes
Servers – Yes
Seating – A bit, lot more standing
Sports/TV – Yes
Music – Live performances, DJ’s (rock, indie rock, house)
Dance Floor – Yes
Atmosphere – Brick and wood interior, dim lighting, stage, new york style
604.684.3044
http://www.dhmbars.ca/barNone0HomeGallery.aspx
Celebrities Night Club
by admin on Feb.19, 2010, under Clubs, Live Music, Vancouver
1022 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
Located in Vancouver’s gay district. Davie street is a very friendly community.
Vancouver’s biggest gay-friendly club.
Highballs – $3+
Bottles – $5+
Line-up – Try and show up before 9pm to avoid line.
Bouncers – Yes
Servers – Yes
Seating – More standing
Sports/TV – No
Music – Live performances, DJ’s (elctronic, indie rock)
Dance Floor – Yes
Atmosphere – Gay club, but all kinds of people attend. Flashy, glowing lights, loud, dancing
Special – Theme nights, gay bar
(604) 681-6180
http://www.celebritiesnightclub.com/
Venue
by admin on Feb.18, 2010, under Clubs, Live Music, Vancouver
881 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Located in the downtown core of the city
VENUE is Vancouver’s latest live music room and dance party destination for the electronic dance scene, live concerts and special events. Additional production highlights include a large stage and open dance floor with DJ booth amidst the dance floor.
Various drinks available. Expect to spend a lot that night.
Line-up – Yes. Weekdays after 9. Weekends after 7-8.
Bouncers – Yes
Servers – Yes
Seating – Less seating, more standing
Sports/TV – No
Billiards – No
Music – Live performances, DJ’s (indie rock and electronic)
Dance Floor – Yes
Patio – On 2nd floor
Atmosphere – 2 level building,
Special – Boasts the best, top of the line live sound, light shows and visual systems, quite glitzy
604-646-0064
http://www.venuelive.ca/
The Lamplighter Lounge and Bar
by admin on Feb.17, 2010, under Bars, Clubs, Live Music, Lounge, Restaurant, Vancouver
92 Water Street,
Vancouver BC, Canada, V6B 2K8
10 minutes walking East from Waterfront Seabus/Skytrain terminal, downtown. Located in Gastown near The Bourbon.
Housed in the historic Dominion Grand Hotel (est. 1899) in Gastown, this institution was renovated in late 2007. Manchester United and Scotland’s National Football team call The Lamplighter home.
Beer Pitchers – $14.60+
Sleeves – $4.80+
Pints – $5.25+
Red Wine Glass – $6.50+
White Wine Glass – $6+
Meal Starters – $5-$14
Salads – $8-$12
Sandwiches/Burgers – $8-$14
Mains – $9-$16
Full menu available on site.
Line-up – Not on weekdays. Friday/Saturday line starts at 8pm.
Bouncers – Yes
Servers – Yes
Seating – Plenty of tables and chairs crammed in
Sports/TV – Yes
Billiards – Yes
Music – Live performances, DJ’s
Dance Floor – Yes
Patio – No
Atmosphere – Bright, fast-paced, loud, lot of mingling
Special – Has arcade games, contests, theme days
604.687.4424
http://www.thelamplighter.ca/




