From The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Best Nearby Lounge (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Edmonton, AB New City Likwid Lounge / Suburbs (Nightlife - Lounge) 10081-Jasper Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5K 1M1 • 780-429-2582 Distance: ~227 m         Description: Great music is the draw at this intimate club. A dance floor takes care of those who need a little physical release, with the light show providing wild visuals to add to the experience. Depending on the night you're there, the music runs from punk to metal, house, rock and ska. Fridays and Saturdays are the big nights for live performances. On any given weekend, you're likely to find artists from Edmonton and Alberta, from the US, or even from global locations. Check the local papers for bands, or call the club for more info. Halo (Nightlife - Lounge) 10538 Jasper Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5J 1Z4 • 780-423-4256 Distance: ~0.796 km         Description: Upscale and sophisticated, this club welcomes well-to-do professionals and those who dress the part. The music includes dance tunes and Top 40 hits. Patrons boogie on the dance floor or lounge in rooms along the periphery. The martini bar attracts lots of chic partiers, who aren't afraid to pay for pricey drinks. If you're in the mood for an evening that doesn't touch on cheap beer and grafitti-laden restrooms, this is the opposite end of the spectrum. Give it a try. Fluid Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 10105 109 St NW, Edmonton  AB  T5J 1M8 • 780-429-0700 Distance: ~1.218 km         Description: Located on the ground floor of a renovated office building (the upper floors house upscale condos), Fluid aims to attract well-dressed professionals who prefer chatting and mingling to throwing down on the dance floor. The bartenders mix excellent martinis, and the vibe is lively but relaxed. Sandwiches and burgers are available should you need sustenance. Campus Sports (Nightlife - Lounge) 10807 106 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T5H 4A7 • 780-420-1530 Distance: ~1.525 km         Description: A mesmerizing water-filled glass wall with dancing air bubbles and colored lights, a great patio, big TVs, free WiFi and good drink specials make Element a popular hangout. The food menu covers all the bases, from steak to pasta; music does the same, from rock to top 40. The crowd varies, but there are usually a lot of students from the nearby Grant MacEwan campus. Relaxed and totally unpretentious. Rouge Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 10111 117 St, Edmonton  AB  T5K 1X5 • 780-482-5152 Distance: ~2.191 km         Description: The Rose Bowl, one of Edmonton's favorite pizza joints for years, had a reno a couple years ago and with it came the adjacent Rouge Lounge, a trendy cocktail spot if ever there was one. It's sort of a dance club/sports bar/lounge – the vibe and crowd depend on what's scheduled for the night. Whatever it is, it'll be fun. And you can order Rose Bowl pizza while you're there! Yardbird Suite (Nightlife - Lounge) 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2M2 • 780-432-0428 Distance: ~2.209 km         Description: This Edmonton institution is managed by the Edmonton Jazz Society, who handles all the arrangements through the aid of volunteers. Serious jazz is the impetus for the club, and the performers who are booked are only the best. Each weekend, a new musician is featured, and on Tuesdays, jam sessions are held. You'll find performers of local, national and international fame, and they include vocalists, pianists, bands and all other permutations in between. If you're a jazz aficionado or if you simply want to increase your understanding (and love) of jazz, see who's playing when you're in town. One of the area's best. Suede Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 11806 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton  AB  T5K 0N7 • 780-482-0707 Distance: ~2.318 km         Description: During the week, Suede's classy urban ambience tends to draw a hip professional crowd, who lounge on beige and brown sofas and chat over chic cocktails. They nosh on a modern assortment of tapas and flatbreads (similar to pizza but more interesting), and indulge in chocolate stuffed strawberries. On weekends, DJs spin mostly drum and bass, and the patrons are a bit younger (but no less fashionable). Savoy Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 10401 82 Ave NW, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2A1 • 780-438-0373 Distance: ~2.630 km         Description: The Savoy is known as a stylish hangout that attracts a well-dressed clientele. It has plenty to recommend it, including a huge selection of imported beers and great martinis. The cosmopolitan décor – think red walls adorned with pop art – is attractive and up-to-the-minute. And the food menu wins kudos for creativity and general appeal, thanks to tasty little morsels like duck tacos, edamame, and portobello mushroom fries with chili aioli. Billiard Club (Nightlife - Lounge) 200, 10505 – 82 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2A3 • 780-432-0335 Distance: ~2.693 km         Description: If you're tired of the same old bar routine, standing around, hoping to meet someone new, the Billiards Club is a fun alternative. Shooting pool gives a focus to the evening and lets you hone your skills and your understanding of physics. The venue, located in a refurbished post office, is historical and charming. If you're waiting for a table, try one of their draft beers, or sample the Billiard Burger or a tasty, internationally-influenced appetizer. You'll also find TVs, lounges, and video games. Plus, the patio offers you the opportunity to grab a breath of fresh air and look out over Old Strathcona. And who knows, you may meet someone anyway... Devlin's Cocktail Lounge (Nightlife - Lounge) 10507 – ­82 Ave, Edmonton  AB  T6E 2A3 • 780-437-7489 Distance: ~2.704 km         Description: This fashionable gathering spot attracts lots of young, hip professionals. The ambience is dark and intimate, and the place isn't large, so you'll have to arrive early, especially if you want to sit overlooking Whyte Avenue. No matter where you ultimately land, you'll appreciate the terrific bar food, which goes beyond typical fare. It makes a tasty accompaniment to the drinks, which include a good selection of martinis and more than 80 cocktails. Live musicians play light music that adds a relaxing background detail. If the crowds get to you inside, tables out front and a patio in the rear facilitate a temporary escape. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.