Usually when I travel I like to check out the nightlife of wherever I’m going; whether it’s the super-clubs or the small watering holes, if they play good music I’m there, so here are five nightclubs that are currently on my top 5:
1. Club Space - Miami, FL.
When the Guvernment closed in Toronto, I was quite heart broken and no nightclub has been able to wow me quite like the Guv, until I went to Club Space. The place is large with three rooms that can easily fit about 1,500 people each. Entering the club is a spectacle in its own right, as they have girls dressed in carnival attire waving the Club Space flags around the entire block. Why is it special? The party in there never stops. Opens at around 10PM and the party usually ends at 12PM the following day, the terrace is world famous for hosting a number of open-to-close sets by high profile DJs. The staff is super friendly and the washrooms are kept in tip top shape.
2. Stereo - Montreal, QC.
Although it’s a little past it’s glory days, this place holds a special place in every Canadian party goer’s life. The wooden floors, custom made sound system (which requires no ear plugs to enjoy), massive disco ball, and impeccable audio and visual set up this place gets it right. There are absolutely no DJ’s that don’t like playing there, the gay friendly atmosphere attracts more forward thinking crowds making it a pleasant space to spend a night(or entire weekend inside).
3. Wet Republic - Las Vegas, NV.
Nightclubs are great, but sometimes it’s better to be outside. Wet Republic in ‘Vegas is large and spacious allowing a couple of thousand people to converge and enjoy the sun. You haven’t done Las Vegas until you’ve had vodka for breakfast, gone to Wet Republic and leaving with one of your flip flops missing. Be sure to seal your chewing gum before going in, security is very tight.
4. The Electric Pickle, Miami, FL.
This place is magic. At first glance, it doesn’t look like much, but when you upstairs you’ve entered disco heaven. Pay the extra entrance fee to get access to up stairs because that’s where the party’s at. The disco ball is well programmed with lights in the circumference which react to the music that’s being played. If you want a premiere house, techno and disco experience, Electric Pickle is among the finest establishments in Miami.
5. The Hoxton, Toronto, ON.
This place is the definition of “IT’S LIT FAM,” but on the real, when going there during low key nights it’s a very pleasant atmosphere. This venue has booked some of the biggest artists in hip hop, techno, house music, trance, trap, and pretty much everything else in between. The PK Sound speakers that were installed in there a couple of years ago give the room a nice boost as well. Have you been to any of these? Feel free to leave a comment and tell me about some of the clubs you enjoy going to.
