Top 10 Top Los Angeles Dance Clubs

1. Avalon

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 the dance floor writhing. Check website for schedule.

2. Basque - CLOSED April 30, 2008

Address: 1707 North Vine St. at Hollywood
Phone: (323) 464-1654
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: Free for ladies and ½ price for men before 11, $20 after 11, Wed - Sun
Website: www.basquehollywood.com
Buzz: Hip-hop and rock among scantily clad dancers and waitresses

3. Circle Bar

Address: 2926 Main St., Santa Monica 90405
Phone: (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 alley
Phone: (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 90029
Phone: (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. Facade (formerly Ivar)

Address: 6356 Hollywood Blvd. at Ivar
Phone: (323) 465-4827
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover: $20, Thur - Sat 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Website: www.facadehollywood.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 90028
Phone: (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. Spider Club

Address: 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood, above Avalon
Phone: (323) 462-8270
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover:
Website: www.avalonhollywood.com/spider.html
Buzz: Moroccan décor, A-list clientele, view of the Avalon dance floor below

9. The Vanguard

Address: 6021 Hollywood Blvd.
Phone: (323) 463-3331
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Cover:
Website: www.vanguardla.com
Buzz: Something different every night from fashion to aerial artists on LA’s largest dance floor

10. Zanzibar

Address: 1301 5th St., Santa Monica
Phone: (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.