For those willing to stay out late, there are places to go dancing around Los Angeles every night of the week. Here are some favorites in alphabetical order.
1. Avalon
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Address: 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood
Phone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: varies
Website: www.avalonhollywood.com
Buzz: A mix of live bands and DJs keep two dance floors writhing. This club is 18+ on Thursday and Friday, and stays open all night Saturday, with a separate after-hours club on Fridays. Check the website for schedule.
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Phone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: varies
Website: www.avalonhollywood.com
Buzz: A mix of live bands and DJs keep two dance floors writhing. This club is 18+ on Thursday and Friday, and stays open all night Saturday, with a separate after-hours club on Fridays. Check the website for schedule.
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2. Bardot
Address: 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood, above AvalonPhone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
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Website: bardothollywood.com
Buzz: Lounge with a small dance floor above Avalon, A-list clientele, view of the Avalon dance floor below
3. Circle Bar
Address: 2926 Main St., Santa Monica 90405Phone: (310) 450-0508
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Cover: no cover
Website: www.thecirclebar.com
Buzz: West side hot spot popular with the 20-something crowd
4. Club 740
Address: 740 Broadway, LA 90012, entrance from the alleyPhone: (213) 225-5934, (213) 627-6277
Neighborhood: Downtown
Cover: $20
Website: www.740la.com
Buzz: a three-level weekend party club in an elegant old theatre
5. Gabah
Address: 4658 Melrose Ave., Hollywood 90029Phone: (323) 664-8913
Neighborhood: East Hollywood
Cover: $15
Website: http://www.myspace.com/club_gabah
Buzz: Real people move to the hip-hop, R&B and Reggae at this out of the way club
6. Ivar Hollywood
Address: 6356 Hollywood Blvd. at IvarPhone: (323) 465-4827
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: $20, Thur - Sat 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Website: http://ivarhollywood.com
Buzz: Warehouse-like hall warmed up with lounge areas and old movies projected on the brick walls.
7. Joseph’s Cafe
Address: 1775 Ivar Ave., Hollywood 90028Phone: (323) 462-8697
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: $10-$20 depending on the promoter.
Website: www.josephscafe.com
Buzz: This Greek restaurant cum club is not as IT as it once was, which makes it easier to get in and still plenty wild. Check the website for the party of the night and to get on the Guest List.
8. The Vanguard
Address: 6021 Hollywood Blvd.Phone: (323) 463-3331
Neighborhood: Hollywood
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Website: www.vanguardla.com
Buzz: Something different every night from fashion to aerial artists on LA’s largest dance floor
9. Zanzibar
Address: 1301 5th St., Santa MonicaPhone: (310) 451-2221
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Cover: $2-$10
Website: www.zanzibarlive.com
Buzz: Mixed group grooves to a variety of world beats.
This information was accurate at the time of publication. Please check with venues for the most current information.
