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Richard's on Richards
The granddaddy of local
clubs is still going strong.
Always in tune with the times,
the club presents ticketed live
shows by top rock and pop
musicians from 7pm to 10pm.
Then it swings open its doors
for a free-for-all, as the DJ spins
Top 40 hits for those grooving
on the spacious dance floor.
Theme nights, too
(see p82).
SkyBar
A three-level complex with a
Miami feel, where the well-heeled
downtown crowd lets loose after a
hard-working week. On the first
floor is a martini bar, on the sec-
ond, a large dance floor, and on
the rooftop, a restaurant
(see p74)
.
The Irish Heather
This gastro-pub serves
up good food in a casual and
friendly pub setting.
Shebeen, a whiskey
house with a fantas-
tic selection of sin-
gle malts, bourbon,
rye, scotch, and
whiskey, is located
in a renovated
19th-century coach
house across the
private courtyard
(see p64)
.
Bar, Richard's on Richards
Caprice Nightclub
& Lounge
Clean, lean, and modern, this
cavernous nightclub has a dance
floor for 400. The music is eclec-
tic, with dee-jayed retro classics
and R&B. All-request Top 40 is
featured on alternating nights. The
lounge, with a separate entrance,
is a more intimate space, with its
warming fireplace
(see p74)
.
Crush Champagne Lounge
A fashionable lounge with a
small dance floor. Eclectic enter-
tainment adds to the energy of
this casual, upbeat spot. Known
for its wine list, Crush also offers
all the usual refreshments,
including champagne cocktails
using fresh fruit purée. Jazz and
classic lounge selections, R&B
and soul
(see p74).
Portside
Park
West End
Gastown
3
MAPLE TREE
SQUARE
Granville
9
VICTORY
SQUARE
ROBSON
SQUARE
1
Downtown
5
8
Chinatown
7
Stadium
LIBRARY
SQUARE
Dr. Sun Yat-sen
Classical Chinese
Garden
0
D
6
GEORGIA VIADUCT
2
Yaletown
4
Creekside
Park
False Creek
400
yards
0
meters
400
Buy tickets at the door, or at Ticketmaster outlets or online at
www.ticketmaster.ca; call 604 280 4444 to charge by phone
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