Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Brisbane Nightclubs

By Patrick Daniels

One of the things that Brisbane is most proud of is their night club scenes. Most of the clubs are open from Thursday to Sunday nights, they charge between $7 and $25, and are adamant about checking ID. The nightclub scene is located int he Valley and attracts a mix of all sexual preferences.

Family: On McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley, is home to one of Brisbane's best nightclubs. Family is a four level nightclub that thrills dance fans with two dance floors, four bars, four outstanding themed booths and top of the line sound system. Many elite DJs from around the world has visited this nightclub, including the Stafford Brothers and Baby Gee.

Monastery, Ann Street, Fortitude Valley: After a refurbishment that gives easier access to the bar and more dance space, Monastery is a popular spot and has many regulars. It actually looks like a monastery inside with its iconic plush designs and Gothic lighting. Lucid soundscapes, especially electro house from classy resident and international DJs keep the fans coming back for more.

Fringe Bar, Ann Street, and Fortitude Valley: A wildly groovy place with 70s decor makes this a Brisbane institution. Thursday night is gaining popularity among the younger crowd. From 8pm to 10pm you can catch some of the city's upcoming live bands, and then DJs play funky house and electro into the early hours. If you prefer a bit of retro of Top of The Pops era then the best time to go is weekend nights.

Uber, Boundary Street, WestEnd: This is Brisbane's latest club.Uber is cool indeed and has very stylish decor and patrons to match. It is a bit over the top decadent like an old style boutique hotel with brushed steel and polished dark wood. The music varies but weekends are dedicated to pure main room House music. The best thing about the plush cocktail bar is the balcony as it is perched in prime viewing position over the comings and goings of the heart of the West End.

Beat MegaClub: Another Ann Street favorite, this club has five dance floors, six bars and play the music that popular among all dance fans-techno. Although welcoming to all, Beat is very popular among the gay and lesbian crowd and has regular drag performances.

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