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Top 10 Nightclubs in Dublin – Our Guide to the Hottest Venues
January 4, 2012 | 
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Lillie’s Bordello
Located at Adam Court, Grafton Street, in the heart of Dublin City is Lillie’s Bordello. Widely known as one of the most upmarket nightclubs in the capital, it has hosted several main events including the Top Gear after show party.
The venue caters for most types of music, and the latest addition to the venue is the “Lounge Lovers” night, which has, live music in the “Round Bar” and then great DJ’s spinning the decks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursday nights give R&B fans a treat, with plenty other classics played by the house DJ. Friday and Saturday nights offer club classic nights, and generally the rate of entry for non members is EUR5 – EUR15 per person.
Tripod
The Tripod is located at the top of Harcourt Street in Dublin’s city centre. There are three venues to be enjoyed here, one of which is the Pod – the Pod has been at the heart of the Dublin clubbing scene for around 13 years. The Crawdaddy is a newer venue, which is built for live music and has a capacity for 300 – a small and intimate custom built live venue spread across two floors with cinema-style seating on a balcony.
Which brings us to the Tripod, one of the newest live music arenas in Dublin. It brings together three venue spaces in one area, with a 1300 capacity live music arena, a bar that can accommodate 250 and a 250 capacity club with a magnificent new sound system. There’s also seating in the balconies as well as private booths.
Boomerangs
Located in the Temple Bar area of Dublin since its inception in 1996, Boomerangs is a popular spot and features all different types of music for the serious clubber. It has three bars and a large dance floor. Here you can enjoy the current chart hits along with classic tunes from the past!
Club M
With its Temple Bar location, Club M is the perfect place to dance the night away. It has two dance floors with balcony galleries, which tower over the main area. Enjoy a sparkling cocktail in this club, which has been entertaining clubbers for over 10 years!
Spirit Nightclub
Located in the fashionable Abbey Street area in the City Centre, Spirit Nightclub is another popular nighttime spot. It has catered to the trends of society in that it has a holistic therapy centre which runs during the day from 11am to 8pm, and offers stress management and Reiki! The club itself has 2 floors with usually club house music at the top level and R&B on the ground floor.
Vaults
Since its reopening in 2002, this club has provided a thrilling night out to clubbers. The club is located at the IFSC, in Dublin City. It comprises ten vaults that are linked together under Connolly Station, just off Amiens Street. This happening venue has a restaurant, four bars, a nightclub, and conference facilities. The V1 nightclub features the best in house and dance music on Friday nights while Saturday night features the cream of R’n'B, hip hop, and soul music.
The Playhouse
The Playhouse is located on Belgard Road in Tallaght, on the southside of Dublin. The venue has three bars, and caters for all different types of musical tastes, from Rap to the latest dance hits.
The Button Factory
Located in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, the Button Factory opened in 2007 and was previously known as the Temple Bar Music Centre. Not only has it a nightclub with a great sound system and great lighting which operates from Thursdays to Sundays, the venue also hosts live music acts and welcomes international DJs.
D Two Nightclub
For a great night out, head to the D Two Nightclub! Located on Harcourt Street, with a late bar and nightclub open from Wednesday to Saturday, it’s the perfect place to spend a night out! With top Irish DJ’s playing the latest tunes plus oldie classics, you won’t want to leave the dance floor!
RiRa Nightclub
Open from Monday to Saturday, RiRa Nightclub is located on Dame Street. This club has been running since 1993 and attracts crowds that are into all types of musical genres. The club features in the main local DJ’s playing indie, soul and funk tunes.
Always remember to be dressed in neat attire when going to nightclubs in Dublin, and enjoy your night out! Average price of admission is EUR5 to EUR15 but may be dearer at peak times such as Christmas/New Year or if there’s a major DJ flipping the discs! Generally clubs open from 10pm until 3am, and stop serving alcohol at 2.30am.
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The Top 3 Comedy Clubs in Houston to See on Your Vacation
Houston may be the home of big oil and cowboys but there is also a very lively comedy scene going on as part of the backdrop of provided by Houston’s nightlife. Comedy clubs have sprung up in the last ten years or so as audiences have demanded better comedies and more performances than the restricted venues were able to provide but it is the older clubs which still dominate the scene in Houston.
If you are a looking for a great night out with good food and excellent food and drink, then a trip to one of the top three comedy spots in Houston is just what the doctor ordered to cure any blues and to set the seal on a great visit to Houston.
Here are the top three comedy nightclubs for you to enjoy in Houston.
The Improve
The Improve has been making them laugh for over 20 years and has a stable of top grade comedians on hand to make sure you laugh the night away. Food is served in the evening with a restricted menu available during the day – make sure you enquire with the venue prior to booking and note there is also a restricted menu available depending on where you sit. One nice touch is that the management has split the venue up into separate sections for smokers and non-smokers.
Minimum age for entry is 18 but remember you must be over 21 to drink alcohol in Texas.
Dinner reservations get priority on the seats but otherwise it is a first come-first served basis so you are recommended to get there early if you want to be sure of getting in. Like the other two comedy venues in Houston, it is commonly sold out so don’t leave it to chance.
The venue is located near downtown Houston and paid valet parking is available if you don’t feel like a short walk from the mall within which the club is located though there is also free parking at the rear of the venue too.
Laff Spot
The Laff Spot runs shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and combines some of the best comedy acts in town with excellent jazz and fine food. Unlike the Improv which is comedy at its rough and readiest, the Laff Spot is a refined establishment and the food and service are excellent. The club is also completely non-smoking and there is a full waitress service on offer while parking is plentiful in the vicinity.
One feature offered by the Laff Spot is a defensive driving course taken by customers with the team of comedians – the joke is that the certificate you come away with is recognized state and country wide and may end up getting you a reduction in your driver’s insurance premiums!
Houston’s Laff Stop
This is perhaps the premier Houston comedy club and certainly the most expensive. Class comedy acts which are nationally recognized frequently use the Laff Stop as the venue for the Houston leg of their tour and you are well advised to check who is playing before you make a booking. The club claims to be Houston’s laughter central and probably this is not an idle boast but competition amongst the established clubs is fierce!
Food and drink are plentiful too and you can enjoy a great evening’s entertainment which also includes plenty of time for music and dancing if you are not inclined to simply have gags thrown at you while sitting around all evening. Comedy show nights are Thursday, Friday and Saturday while they have an open mic night on Wednesdays if you are brave enough to face a crowd for real from the other side of the stage lights.