Nightclub entertainment in Pacific
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Syrup
Over two floors above Knopwood's Retreat, this is an ace place for late-night drinks and DJs playing to the techno/house crowd.
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Academy
The original movie screen of this former cinema dominates the crowded dance floor of this nightclub with frenetic, larger-than-life visuals. Head to the Candybar cocktail lounge if you want to take it easy.
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Family
One of Brisbane's best nightclubs, Family exhilarates dance junkies every weekend on four levels with two dance floors, four bars, four funky themed booths and a top-notch sound system.
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Uber
Uber is a bit decadent like an old-style boutique hotel, with its brushed steel and polished dark wood. The music varies, but weekends are dedicated to pure main-room house. There's a fine 'beer boutique and bistro' – called Archive – on the lower level.
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Oxford Arts Factory
The Darlo set parties against an arty backdrop at this two-room multipurpose venue modelled on Warhol's New York creative base. There's a gallery, bar and performance space that often hosts international acts and DJs. Check the website for a program.
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Beat MegaClub
Five dance floors, six bars and hardcore techno equals the perfect place for dance junkies who like their beats hard. It's popular with the gay and lesbian crowd, with regular drag performances.
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Cube
Revellers throw themselves onto the bed-sized lounges to take a break from the dance floor at this hetero-friendly gay club, which goes from relaxed games of pool in the early evening to riotous partying well into the wee hours.
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Discovery & Lost Arc
Discovery is Darwin's biggest, tackiest nightclub and dance venue with three levels playing techno, hip hop and R&B. Lost Arc is the neon-lit chill-out bar opening on to Mitchell St, which starts to thaw after about 10pm.
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Mama Africa
Just a stumble across the road from the main party bars, this African-style safari nightclub throbs a beat that both hunter and prey find hard to resist.
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Throb
Darwin's premier gay- and lesbian-friendly nightclub and cocktail bar, Throb attracts party-goers of all genders and persuasions for its hot DJs and cool atmosphere. Hosts drag shows and touring live acts.
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Platinum Lounge
On the 1st floor above the corner of Victoria and Wood Sts, the Platinum Lounge is still the most popular nightclub in town.
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Consortium
Resident DJs, DJ comps and events like 'fetish and fantasy' balls make this big city–style venue Townsville's hippest nightclub.
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Isobar
Downstairs here is a slick bar (open 5pm Fridays, 7pm Saturdays), while Isobar itself – the club upstairs – plays commercial dance music.
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Cambridge Hotel
This backpacker favourite launched Silverchair, Newcastle's most famous cultural export, and continues to showcase touring national bands and local acts in live gigs from Wednesday to Sunday.
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Mobius
A pumping, clubby dungeon meets cool lounge bar behind the main waterfront area. Occasional name DJs.
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Opt Bar & Restaurant
This is the place to be, with its mezzanine dining and live music on weekends. Downstairs is a dance band, upstairs a DJ.
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Wickham Hotel
Brisbane's most popular gay and lesbian venue; drag shows Tuesday to Friday nights.
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Birdie Num Num
Part of the Bunk Backpackers complex, it's filled with backpackers and students nightly.
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Dom’s Nightclub & Retro Bar
Enjoy a luscious snack, then go upstairs (cover $7) to where the music is mostly dance.
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Loft
Perhaps the pick of the local nightclubs, Loft is relaxed with live music on weekends.
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Hip-E Club
Thrust about to Tainted Love all night long. Tuesday is backpackers' night.
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