From The Fairmont Waterfront Best Nearby Live Entertainment (Nightlife) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Vancouver, BC Shine (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 364 Water St, Vancouver  BC • 604-408-4321 Distance: ~405 m         Description: GASTOWN. Low ceilings, psychadelic colors, and a funky alcove that looks like Cinderella's pumpkin coach on an acid trip, Shine is a beacon in the late night of Gastown, a lounge-goers trip-hop paradise. DJs spin everything from 50's sockhop selections on Mondays to punk, reggae, trance and funk every night of the week. Special appearances by rap artists that mix it up with the DJs right in the middle of the clutch of appreciative listeners. Railway Club (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 579 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 1Y4 • 604-681-1625 Distance: ~0.531 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Subtly lit and with pub-like ambience, this intimate club is a great Vancouver equalizer, welcoming folks of all interests, backgrounds and likes. Comfortably worn after 70 years of service, the Railway Club is one of those places that just feels good when you enter. Early in the evening, it invites socializing; after 8pm, bands take to the stage, and the place gets added character, courtesy of rock and blues music. Great draft beers are an added perk, and although it's a private club, gaining entrance is just a matter of paying a nominal annual price. 900 West Lounge (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 900 W Georgia St Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver  BC  V6C 2W6 • 604-684-3131 Distance: ~0.634 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Elegant but unpretentious, this wine bar revels in its care of patrons – in service, in regional cuisine, and in wines. Folks from all walks come to indulge in creative fare that melds local and Asian sensibilities. Better yet is the appeal of the bar, which presents 500 selections, including 75 by-the-glass offerings from across the globe. Martinis are also a strong suit, and they're especially good coupled with complimentary appetizers during happy hour. Live jazz only solidifies the allure of this terrific place. Alibi Room (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 157 Alexander St, Vancouver  BC • 604-623-3383 Distance: ~1.008 km         Description: RAILTOWN. A popular restaurant by day, the Alibi Room really comes alive at night. Under new ownedrship and the culinary direction of a new chef, lunch, dinner and weekend bruch are a delight for the gourmand. The club continues a legacy to support independent films and their creators by providing space for filiming, readings and wrap parties. It is also a great place to dance to the mixed rhythms of rotating DJs or enjoy one of their specialty vodka drinks. You'll also find a great wine list to accompany the small plates. A real local favorite, Alibi plays host to everyone from the eccentric to the street smart. Roxy (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 932 Granville St, Vancouver  BC  V6Z 1L2 • 604-331-7999 Distance: ~1.037 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Long a favorite hangout, this rock-n-roll club finds particular favor with area college folks. They give it special attention for its casual ambience, free-flowing beer, animated bartenders, and great lineup of live music. In addition to local talents (including house bands), you'll encounter well-known performers from all over Canada. Plus, some celebrities have enjoyed the club on its own merit, so you never know who you may catch in the crowd. Theme nights occur frequently, offering events like karaoke and '80s music. Doolin's Irish Pub (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 654 Nelson St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 5B6 • 604-605-4343 Distance: ~1.156 km         Description: GRANVILLE STREET. Lots of polished wood and Victorian style impart character to this traditional Irish pub. The large place also gets punctuations of stained glass, a fireplace and private booths. Sixteen beers are on tap, including Guinness and Kilkenny. Bottled options and liquor are also available, along with a menu of pub fare that'll have you doing a little jig yourself. Live Celtic music finds its place Monday through Thursday, beginning at 9pm, and lunch specials are a terrific midday treat. Richard's on Richards (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1036 Richards St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 3E1 • 604-687-6794 Distance: ~1.274 km User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: YALETOWN. This enticing dance spot is one of Vancouver's most popular – and it has been for more than two decades now. For much of the week, Richard's features live bands, both local and touring acts, including performers like Prince, Branford Marsalis and Philosopher Kings. On weekends, however, DJs spin, and patrons fill the dance floor, grooving to reggae, rock, R&B and house tunes. The place's lively ambience can be attributed to splashy decor, high-tech laser lights, a terrific sound system and a well-dressed crowd. Buffalo Club (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1161 Granville St, Vancouver  BC • 604-688-7803 Distance: ~1.410 km         Description: A revolving roster of Vancouver's best local rock bands play here night after night. Emerging and established talent, sometimes as many as four acts in one night, take the small stage to rally an already energetic crowd that packs in to discover the latest and greatest on the music scene. DJs spin on nights with no entertainment, but the fun doesn't stop coming with drink specials, a mechanical bull and the occasional Tropical Heat Foam Party where the heat gets turned up, foam sprayers turned on and all are encouraged to slip into their skimpiest beachwear and get sticky. Crush Champagne Lounge (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1180 Granville St, Vancouver  BC  V6Z 1L8 • 604-684-0355 Distance: ~1.442 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. A seductive sleekness distinguishes this lounge, which strikes that appropriate balance between chic and soothing. Dozens of champagnes give truth to the place's name, and they're joined by a fantastic wine list and a menu of spirits and cocktails too. Music takes the edge off a busy workday, courtesy of soul, R&B and jazz tunes. They find much favor with the 30-something clientele, who dance, relax and groove to the rhythms of occasional live performers. It's all allowed, all accepted, all welcomed. Celebrities (Nightlife - Live Entertainment) 1022 Davie St, Vancouver  BC  V6E 1M3 • 604-681-6180 Distance: ~1.479 km User Rating: 7.6 / 10         Description: WEST END. After being closed for several years, this popular dance club opened anew in 2004, ready to shake up Vancouver's gay community. The large place boasts a centralized dance floor, which is surrounded by seating, two well-equipped bars, and a separate smoking area. Upstairs, you can hang out and take in all the fun and posturing below. Music ranges from R&B to pop and house. Go-go dancers add an extra dose of eye candy, and special events regularly pepper the schedule. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.