LA has lots of great night spots, but as much as the venue, it is the timing that determines the hot spot of the moment. Every night is a different promoter, different music, a different crowd, and a completely different experience. Many of the best known club nights are private parties. If you’re not on the list, you’re not getting in. And if you’re eligible to be on the list, you already know where the party is. But if you want to try your luck, A-List clubs of the moment include:
1. Cabana Club
Address: 1439 Ivar Ave.,Neighborhood: Hollywood (behind Amoeba Music)
Phone: (323) 463-0005;
Top nights: Thursday – promoter Pantera Sarah hosts celebs, paparazzi; Sundays - DJ Splyce. Sunday afternoon DJ series starting at noon.
Guest List:
Website: www.cabanaclubhollywood.com
2. Element
Address:1642 Las Palmas Ave.Neighborhood:Hollywood
Phone:323-460-4632
Top nights:Tuesdays: James Sinclair’s A-list casual (LA.com: no door drama if you’re on the list)
Guest List:
Website: www.elementhollywood.com
3. Mood
Address: 6623 Hollywood Blvd. at CherokeeNeighborhood: Hollywood
Phone: (323)464-6663
Top nights: Wednesdays: Allison Melnick’s private parties
Guest List:
4. Area
Opened September 29, 2006 in the former location of Prey. Address: 643 N. La Cienega Blvd. LA 90069 at MelroseNeighborhood: West Hollywood
Phone:(310) 652-2012
Top nights: Thursday – Saturdays
Guest List: TBD.
Hot List: Lindsey Lohan, Tara Reid, Owen Wilson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton.
5. Privilege (formerly Shelter)
Address:8117 Sunset Blvd.Neighborhood:West Hollywood
Phone: (323) 654-0030
Top nights:Thursdays – DJ Crash from the Playboy Mansion-progressive, hip hop, disco and funk; Fridays – 30-something power players; Saturdays – Brent Bolthouse’s celeb-stocked soirees.
Guest List: Thursday: call Ryan Silver at (310) 588-2582; Fridays – for bottle service: call Platinum Events (323) 769-5478
6. SkyBar at the Mondrian Hotel
Address: 8440 Sunset Blvd.Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Phone: (323) 848-6025
Top nights: Any night
Guest List: Known to have the strictest bouncer in town - the determined still wait in line to get a glimpse of the famous and almost famous at this rooftop establishment.
Website: SkyBar
