Ayai!
I can't believe no one mentioned absinthe. They throw two of the most fun nights in the city. Wednesdays they have motown, which is by far my favorite club night in any city. I've been there more times than I can remember and have never been disappointed. It's a really fun, unpretentious atmosphere. And if you want to escape the typical club crowd it's a great place to go. It's also really the only fun thing to do on a Wednesday night.
Saturdays is 'Disco/Punk' and it's one of the only venues in Hamilton to throw that kind of party (Che's kinda does a similar thing on Saturday). It's most comparable to parties thrown in Parkdale area in Toronto (i.e. a lot of electro, indie dance music, etc), except way, way less of a hipster crowd. It's not big in the summer, but during the school year it gets ridiculous.
Taphouse was mentioned as well I believe. It's great. Cover is kinda pricey for a Hamilton club ($10), but it's a really nice place. I don't usually like the typical club style nights, but both times I went I had a lot of fun. Dance floor isn't huge, but that only makes things more fun ahah. Last time I went people were dancing on anything and everything.
Che's (in Hess) is a lot of fun too. Tuesdays they have a night that's really laid back and fun. If you're really into music the DJ that does that night has a ridiculous taste/knowledge of music. Really eclectic with anything from doo-wop, to disco, to punk, to soul, etc etc.
Friday they have a night called 'No Standards,' which is more of a dance night. It's a lot of fun, they kinda try to throw a themed night every week, most of the time it's a lot of fun.
Saturday they have a party similar to absinthe. If you're into lesser known/indie club music it's a lot of fun. Unlike absinthe though, they actually book acts sometimes, they've had Jokers of the Scene, Dave Nada, and a bunch of other DJs that have played pretty big parties all over.
There's also a really nice bar, I can't remember where, I think on King or John, called Chester's Beers of the World. It looks super sketch from outside, but it's worth a visit. They have hundred of beers from.. well around the world. Good to go for a visit, try some weird/interesting beers.
That's all I can really think of at the moment that hasn't already been mentioned...
Last edited by furrys : 08-17-2008 at 01:22 AM.
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