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Jungle, House, Drum’N’Bass and techno; in Barcode it is all about the DJs. There are two floors of fun.
603 Pandora Avenue, at Government Street (map) 250-381-2393
Element Nightclub
This is a bangin' top 40 bar. A warning: if you're not determined to get as drunk as possible and witness some dodgy guys attempting to pick up some single ladies while listening to one top 40 anthem after another on shuffle play with no mixing, this is hell. However, if you're looking to pick up or get picked up, dance the night away and bliss right out to ecstatic top 40 anthem, this may be too fun for your health. This place also ends up hosting one major international band after another. Sloan was here. Vanilla Ice was here. Uh.
Evolution
This place is famous for its cheap drinks and has no cover charge before 10 pm. Each night of the week has a different theme. Heavy metal, Retro, etc. Definitely a good place to dance it up. It's oh so loud and attracts an alternative crowd. You might get moshed.
Hermann's Jazz Club
Near the corner of Blanshard and View, you can enjoy Jazz music in this well established pub style restaurant. This local favourite presents Dixieland Jazz, Big Band music with dancing, the Esquimalt Jazz band, the Tom Vickery Trio and many other live bands. It's the place to see fantastic live jazz in Victoria. Oh and Noah Becker plays here!
Hush
If you like loud dance music and you like electronics, this is the place for you. You'll find sultry girls, funky dudes, some nice pool action, back lit with dramatic red lights, and tons and tons of techno, house, and best of all, wicked cool drum n bass. It is the next best thing to being at a real rave, without the long drive!
1325 Government Street (map) 250-385-0566
The Jungle Room
This venue hosts some of the best drum n bass, breaks, house and techno beats around. Check out their website for the special events and guest DJs from around the world. It has 2 new rooms, a 3 level dance floor and a 40 ft long service bar. What can you expect from a nightclub sandwiched between a rundown motel and a strip club?
603 Pandora Avenue (map) 250-386-3631
Logan's Pub
With blood red walls and a big ole' fashioned bar, Logan's is a staple of the local music scene, and hosts some of the city's best gigs. Be sure to check out the Sunday Hotennanny with terrible hostess Carolyn Mark. You'll have way to much fun.
Lucky Bar
Lucky is hip. Exposed brick and tattoed bartenders with painfully stylish bangs. They host a variety of musical events from trance to rock shows. Put your cool face on!
Paparazzi Nightclub
Formerly known as Prism, Victoria’s gay club hosts ultra-sassy drag nights and regular club nights with the queerest selection of techno and disco ever. They also hold the best karaoke night in town, well, ever.
642 Johnson, at Broad Street (map) 250-388-0505
www.prismlounge.com
Plan B
This is definitely a place to see, be seen, and get toasted and roasted. They also happen to have Canada's only LED fully controlled lit dance floor.Watch out for dress codes, and don't piss off the bouncers!
Sugar
Victoria's number one show venue. Sugar hosts a variety of touring and local acts and events. Check out their website for details.
Old Vic Party Tours
Looking to check out the Victoria's nightlife and want company? A tour of 4 of Victoria's nightclubs plus loads of free munchies, party games and no lines! You can buy tickets right here at Ocean Island ask at the Ocean Island Cafe for more details!
