BarWhiz Blog Photo Compilation

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Corey Rozon

And now for something completely different:

Aww, how cute. He thinks he’s people… drunk people.

“That many shots within shots is too unstable!”

Gives new meaning to a 2 at 10 and a 10 at 2

Now that is what I call a Breakfast of Champions!

Soup of Champions!

“You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody knows your name.”

Drive-thru Margaritas. Margaritas. Drive-thru. Does no one else see what’s wrong with this picture?

Words to live by.

What? She’s obviously in a bar…

Ain’t that the truth.

I heard that Bud Light tastes like water, but this is just ridiculous.

Gives new meaning to “Nice Jugs”.

Those were the days.

The SKYY is falling! The SKYY is falling!

This is about to get a whole lot of messy

Fun with chalk.

They need one of these day care centers in every city.

Och aye! At least it is not as bad as The Worst Toilet In Scotland.

Who is this guy trying to kid?

Here’s a great place to get your books.

Ain’t that the truth.

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Corey Rozon is a freelance writer from Ottawa, Canada.

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Barwhiz App Giveaway

Posted on December 10, 2012 by BarWhiz

Welcome to the BarWhiz App Giveaway!

You have a chance to win up to $300 by doing some very simple things like posting stuff on FaceBook and twitter, downloading our App for Android, and posting some reviews!

Best of all, you can enter daily!

Download the App here if you have android, iPhone app currently not available but should be pretty soon.

Once you log in with your FaceBook account below you’ll see all the activities for which you can win points, but here is a preview:

“Like” Barwhiz on Facebook
Follow @barwhiz on Twitter
“Like” the Blog Post
Tweet About the Giveaway
Download the App
Submit a Venue to the site
Submit a Review

Have fun!

You can either register from the app or from the website, or use the log in with Facebook to just enter with you existing Facebook account

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Here is some more info about the app:

In the App you can:

Find venues anywhere in the world with a convenient search

Access the website within the app

Add venues, reviews and pictures!

Look at venue profiles, reviews and pictures

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Best Party Cities In Australia

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Corey Rozon

As you may already know, our winter (the northern hemisphere) is Australia’s summer, so there really is no time like the present to take a trip down under. Since we’ve already provided you with some of the best party cities all over the world, today we thought we would focus the land of Oz.

Don’t forget that you can also click on the city names to see listings and reviews of bars and clubs in that area. Feel free to stop by and review some venues yourself if you have the chance, or leave us your thoughts below.

#1 – Gold Coast

From Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach, Australia’s Gold Coast is bespeckled with high-rise buildings, theme parks and neon lights, giving it the feeling of a city that could very well be the offspring of a boozed fuelled hook-up between Miami and Las Vegas. The somewhat glitzy and glamorous overtones mix well with the brash and tacky undertones. The city makes it work however as more than 2 million partiers visit the area every year. So if you find yourself unsure of where to begin your Australian journey, Queensland’s Gold Coast is the best party city to begin your adventure.

#2 – Sydney

Although many people may assume that Sydney, Australia’s most populace city, is the country’s capital, they would be wrong – that honour is bestowed to Canberra, whose population by the way is just a little over 350 thousand inhabitants. Sydney with over 4.5 million people is the BarWhiz Blog’s 2nd spot for the best party city in Australia. If you are looking for some all night dance parties head over to Kings Cross. Or if the laid-back pub scene is more to our liking you can’t go wrong with The Rocks, and if live indie music is more your thing, Newtown and Surry Hills is the way to go.

#3 – Melbourne

Even though it is said that Melbournians know how to party harder than Sydneyites, Victoria’s capital city ranks in as our #3 pick. Packed with lounge bars and more live music that you can shake a drumstick at, Melbourne has many well-known party spots, such as St. Kilda. However it’s the not-so-well-known secret locations where you will really have the time of your life. Since the locals are a little more laid back here than in other cities in Australia you may get lucky and be invited to buy a round of beers at some of these secret party spots.

#4 – Brisbane

The big-little city of Brisbane is a perfect starter city for those partiers that come from smallish towns. It may have the big city look, but it is the small town community feel that really makes Brisbane a great spot to party. With trendy clubs and posh wine bars, not to mention a booming live music scene, Brisbane is home to some of the most down-to-earth partiers in all of Australia. Some of the best areas to visit include, Fortitude Valley, the West End and Kangaroo Point.

#5 – Cairns

Rounding out our top 5 is Cairns. This backpacker’s haven is not only a really good place to party – if you are young and don’t mind things a little down and dirty that is – but it is also cheap. How cheap you ask? Well if you’ve ever been backpacking you know how frugal you have to be with your budget and Cairns answers that need with such specials as 5 drinks for $12! Some of the great party stops in include, the Woolshed, PJ O’Brien’s, Shenanigans, and of course Gilligan’s.

BONUS – XXXX Island

Not really a city, or destination for that matter, but XXXX Island is a real beer drinkers’ paradise. Situated on the southern Great Barrier Reef, this beer oasis, or beerasis to coin a term, is the idea of one Beer Company’s perfect getaway. Queensland’s favourite beer, XXXX Gold, has created this getaway as a thank you to their loyal customers, and only about 1000 people get to visit the island each year. Since the only way to get there is to win, when you are partying it up in the BarWhiz Blog’s Top 5 Australian Party Cities, make sure to pick yourself up a case or two of XXXX Gold. You’re allowed to bring three mates with you, so if you win don’t forget to send us an invite.

About the Author
Corey Rozon is a freelance writer from Ottawa, Canada.

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Best Party Cities In The UK

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Corey Rozon

First we gave you the best party cities in the USA, then we headed north to the best party cities in Canada, today we’ll jump across the pond and explore the best party cities in the UK.

Don’t forget that you can click on the city names below to see listings and reviews of bars and clubs in that area. Feel free to stop by and review some venues yourself if you have the chance, or leave us your thoughts below.

To find nightlife anywhere, anytime, check out our new Android App for your Android mobile.

#1 – London

England’s capital city may be the most expensive city to party in the UK, but it is also the best. London has basically everything you could ever ask for, and more. From all night dance clubs to small cozy pubs and even underground parties, when it comes to London’s nightlife there is a little something for everyone.

· BarWhiz Best Bar in London: Milk & Honey

· BarWhiz Best Club in London: Fabric

#2 – Brighton

Located in the south of England is the seaside city known as Brighton. Hotter than most other parts of the UK, Brighton really knows how to turn up the heat at night with its vibrant live music scene, which has been known to attract some of the big names of many popular international artists, and been the starting place for local artists hoping to make it big.

· BarWhiz Best Bar in Brighton: Lola Lo

· BarWhiz Best Club in Brighton: Cosmo Bar

#3 – Manchester

Head north to Manchester for some all night dance parties at many of the underground clubs that are scattered throughout the city. If you are looking for something a little more laid back, take a trip to Manchester’s Northern Quarter, where you can experience some of the best bars and traditional pubs the country as to offer.

· BarWhiz Best Bar in Manchester: Epernay

· BarWhiz Best Club in Manchester: Cuba Cafe

#4 – Newcastle

Newcastle mixes the excitement of London’s electronic music scene with Brighton’s live music scene, all within a Manchester budget. In other words, it is a great place to party on the cheap and the reasoning for its inclusion on BarWhiz’s best party cities in the UK list.

· BarWhiz Best Bar in Newcastle: Centurion

· BarWhiz Best Club in Newcastle: Tiger Tiger Nightclub

#5 – Edinburgh

No stop in the UK would be complete without partying the night, or weekend, away in the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. In true Dusk till Dawn fashion the party starts early here and ends late. With a little something for everyone, Edinburgh has some of the best clubs and pubs in all of Europe.

· BarWhiz Best Bar in Edinburgh: The Bon Vivant

· BarWhiz Best Club in Edinburgh: City Nightclub

About the Author
Corey Rozon is a freelance writer from Ottawa, Canada.

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BarWhiz Android App released!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by BarWhiz

The BarWhiz team is happy to release the BarWhiz Android App!

You can download the app from this link:
http://www.barwhiz.com/Barwhiz.apk

Please tell us what you think about it in the comment section

In order to download the app from this website (It is not yet available on google play), you need to navigate to Menu -> Settings -> Applications and check the box marked “Unknown Sources“, otherwise your phone will not let you download apps which are not on Google Play.

In the App you can:

Find venues anywhere in the world with a convenient search

Access the website within the app

Add venues, reviews and pictures!

Look at venue profiles, reviews and pictures

In order to download the app from this website (It is not yet available on google play), you need to navigate to Menu -> Settings -> Applications and check the box marked “Unknown Sources“.

Then you can download the app from this links:
http://www.barwhiz.com/Barwhiz.apk

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Lanzarote Nightlife

Posted on October 16, 2012 by BarWhiz

Lanzarote holidays are not famous for its nightlife, as it is smaller and a bit quieter than some of the larger Canary Islands, however you will still find enough going on to party until dawn. There are three main resorts in Lanzarote to head for if you are looking to experience the best that Lanzarote has to offer in the way of clubs, bars and entertainment – Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca.

Costa Teguise

Bars – Wander down the Avenida de Jabillo, where you will find most of the bars and clubs in the resorts. There is a wide range here, from Irish bars to typical Spanish bars that will have live salsa music. There are also some great restaurants here so you can start the night off in style – choose from traditional tapas to Chinese or Indian – you will find something to suit every taste here.

Clubs – Some of the most popular clubs in the resort include the lighthouse bar, which is open until 2am and has live music every night – find it in the Pueblo Marinero. You can find everything from sports bars to jazz clubs here, and many of the hotels have lively entertainment programmes that are open to non-residents too.

Where to Stay – The 4* Blue Sea Costa Teguise Gardens is just 800m from the beach in Costa Teguise and is a short walk from the centre of the resort.

Puerto del Carmen

Bars – The Centro Atlantico is the main area for nightlife in the resort where you will find everything from live music, DJ’s and discos, to chilled out cocktail bars. The Bodhran is one of the busiest bars – a traditional Irish bar with live music and sports.

Clubs – There are a number of large clubs here, the Discoteca RUMM in the Old Town Harbour is one of the most popular, where you can dance until the sun comes up to all the songs you will recognise from home. Ceasars is the place to go for serious clubbing.

Where to Stay – The 3* Hotel Blue Sea Los Fiscos is just 500m from the main bars and clubs – perfect for a clubbing holiday. The beach is only 900m for those mornings where you just want to sleep off the night before in the sunshine.

Playa Blanca

Bars – The nightlife in Playa Blanca is slightly more spread out than the other resorts, but the Marina Rubicon is always a good bet for a sun downer whilst enjoying the views of the stunning yachts moored here, Café del Mar is one of the most popular bars here, as well as the various jazz lounges.

Clubs – Punto Limones is the area where you will find the busiest bars that are open the latest – opposite the main shopping centre it is easy to find and you can watch the sun come up across the ferry port opposite when the clubs shut.

Where to Stay – The 4* Hotel Blue Sea Corbeta is right in the action of Playa Blanca, but far enough away to escape the noise of people coming home in the early hours. This hotel has 5 swimming pools for a refreshing dip the next day.

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Best Of Oktoberfest 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Corey Rozon

With over 300 events planned annually, Oktoberfest is by far the largest beer festival in the world. The 2012 Oktoberfest marks the festival’s 202nd anniversary since its inception in 1810, where it originated as a celebration to mark the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.

The festival typically runs from September 22nd to October 7th and can be virtually found in every corner of the world. With over 300 Oktoberfests to partake in, here at the BarWhiz Blog we didn’t have the time, or the resources, to cover them all. For that we are sorry. We did however send some of our best researchers out and have brought back photos for four of the most wunderbar Oktoberfests across the globe. Prost!

Germany

This year the Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds were one-fifth smaller, due to the inclusion of the traditional Zentral-Landwirtschaftsfest, an agricultural fair that occurs every four years during Oktoberfest. Although not a record high for the festival, 6.4 million people did attend over the 16 days and consumed a total of 6.9 million litres beer, making Munich’s Oktoberfest the largest in the world.

Here are some great shots of the festival:

United States

The largest Oktoberfest celebration in the United States is without a doubt the Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati festival. It takes place each year along Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, and although not as old as the original, Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati has been around since 1976. This year over 500,000 people attended the festival between September 21st to the 23rd and were able to participate in such events as the World’s Largest Chicken Dance, marshalled by the Cincinnati Reds great Tom Browning, the Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Championship, and the Cincinnati.com Glockenspiel. Oh, and we can’t forget to include the annual Running of the Wieners.

Here are some pics of this year’s festival:

Brazil

Brazil is in the running for the 2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany with their Oktoberfest Blumenau festival. This 18-day Oktoberfest just started this past Wednesday and we’ve already had a chance to see everything it has to offer, and more! This year the Oktoberfest celebrations have spilled out across the city and encompass more than just the traditional German Park area. Last year 564,000 people attended the festival and it is expected to surpass that this year. We can tell you, from just the first few days of the festival, we don’t see them having any problem surpassing last year’s numbers.

Here are some shots of the first few days:

Canada

Although Canada’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations take place at the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, who by the way also lay claim to the 2nd largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany, I decided to choose a smaller event. Just one hour outside of Canada’s Capital City is a little town called Vankleek Hill, who is home to one of the best independent breweries, Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company. Each year Beau’s takes over the agricultural fair grounds and hosts their very own Oktoberfest. In it’s 4th year the celebration has grown from a one-day event to include an entire weekend. On Saturday alone tickets were sold out for the 5000 capacity event. From keg toss contests, to spouse carrying races, this little festival that could has everything an Oktoberfest goer needs. Need proof? Check out the following photo gallery:

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How To Find The Party When You Are In A New Town

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Corey Rozon

When you are new in town, or just visiting a new town, it can be difficult to find the best places to party, especially without the support of a group of friends who are familiar with the local party scene. We’ve already provided you with an extensive list of the best party cities from all over the world, but this tutorial will help you to find the party in any city you should find yourself.

Print Media

Many municipalities will have a free daily or weekly newspaper conveniently located at many of the major intersections. These free papers can be a great resource to find the party. Check out the lifestyle or community listings to find events, live music and club nights.

City Guides

Many local businesses, especially hotels, will often have city guides available. These guides will contain a host of information on the city, including such things as the location of local restaurants, bars, clubs and even local events. Although it is not as up-to-date as the free newspaper will be when it comes to current parties, it can be an invaluable source of information to help you with your search.

Digital Media

With the right internet searches you can quickly find the party in any town you decided to visit. There will also be a digital form of both the local newspaper’s community listings as well as the city guide. Best of all, there are hundreds of websites that have sprung up to help others find the best places to eat, sleep and party in every city all over the world. Here are just a few of these amazingly helpful websites:

1) BarWhiz.com

*Shameless Plug Alert* – We couldn’t very well create a tutorial on how to find a party in a new town without plugging our own site now could we? At BarWhiz you can easily find the best nightlife venues, including bars and clubs, in any city in the world. Once on the specific venue page you can read reviews and comments, as well as see pictures and even a list of events. For a more extensive search, or to even post questions about a specific location, you can use the BarWhiz Forum, where members can help you to find the local party.

2) Fiesta Frog.com

FiestaFrog.com is a social networking service that allows members to create unique personal invitations online in order to find and communicate with friends about parties.

3) Meetup.com

Meetup is the world’s largest network of local groups, such as the New in Town Meetup group, where members can find fun things to do and cool places go with other new and not-so-new locals.

4) Professionals in the City

With more than 200,000 members in Washington D.C. alone, Professionals in the City is one of the largest social and networking organizations in the country.

5) Uptake.com

Uptake helps members to plan vacations by pairing together the advice and recommendations from the people already in your social network with the largest and best organized online travel library.

6) Yelp.com

Yelps purpose is “to connect people with great local businesses”, and in addition to reading and posting reviews, you can also use Yelp to find local events and ask other members questions about a specific area.

Social Media

Finally, when you want to get answers straight from the source, social media is your best bet. Two of the best platforms to get immediate local answers are Twitter and Facebook. For twitter, simply follow some local users and ask where the best places to party are. When it comes to Facebook, every city has its very own profile page, so simply post a general comment asking where the best places to party are and within minutes you will have a host of replies.

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Best Nightlife in Spain

Posted on October 2, 2012 by BarWhiz

Madrid

Following on from the BarWhiz guide to Europe, here’s a look at what the Spanish have to offer, from beers in the city to cocktails on a Mediterranean island. This guide is brought to you by Polly Allen, a travel writer on Spain with easyJet Holidays.

Major Cities

Madrid, being the capital city of Spain, has some of its best-loved bars, so choose your district wisely. La Latina has a student/hippy vibe, especially in bars such as Barrio Alto, whilst Huertas is popular with tourists but will generally cost more. The most famous place for cocktails is on the iconic main street, Gran Via, and is called Museo Chicote. Film stars and writers have been here, so why not follow in their footsteps?

Museo Chicote

Seville’s Cerveceria Internacional is a haven for beer lovers, and a beer is una cerveza. Choices on tap include Leffe and Guinness, or you can enjoy a Spanish cider (Escanciador). If you’re going for bottled beer then there’s everything from Chinese (Tsingtao) to Czech (Budejovicky).

Cerveceria Internacional

Barcelona is full of cool places to visit, but its rooftop bars must surely be worth a mention. The Zinc Bar, on the roof of the Hotel Villa Emilia, has free Wi-Fi, an amazing terrace with large sofas, and a tempting wine list as well as mojitos to die for. Alternatively, the Hotel Pulitzer Bar is a good choice for those who can afford to splash the cash on elegant €12 cocktails.

Hotel Pulitzer Bar

Balearics

Majorca is an ever-popular nightlife destination for good reason: in Magaluf alone there are over 100 bars, many of which have a theme. The BCM Sports Bar is a good place to start thanks to its range of shots, beers and cocktails next to a giant TV screen for watching those sporting events, followed by a stay at the nearby Marina Barracuda Hotel, which has a cool BCM-themed entertainment area. If you’re more into classic drinking then don’t miss Ginbo in Palma, which has more than 100 different types of gin – just don’t try them all at once.

Ibiza’s Raco Verd, in San Jose, has been running for fifty years and doesn’t fail to impress, even today. Enjoy cleansing and refreshing juices such as the SOS by day and then upgrade to tapas and wine as the night falls, accompanied by the sounds of acoustic guitar performances. If you want something a bit livelier then try La Cava, which is a chic night spot in Ibiza Town with amazing decor.

Menorca’s many watering holes include Mambo, with its signature Mojito proving a favourite with tourists, and Jazzbah, which is a trendy bar and club that is perfect for catching up with friends over a few drinks in the chill out room or listening to DJs playing live sets.

Ibiza

Canary Islands

Fuerteventura is home to Agua, based in Corralejo, which comes highly recommended by tourists and locals. Expect to pay no more than €5 per cocktail and enjoy light tapas-style snacks with your drink – free of charge. The hot cocktails are certainly worth sampling.

Gran Canaria has plenty of cheap bars, but blogger Victoria (known as the Cunning Canary) advises you to go upmarket if you want recognisable branded drinks. Try the bar of the Soultrain Jazz Club in Las Palmas for excellent music and live jamming sessions as you enjoy a glass of something cool.

Lanzarote’s hotspots include La Esquina, which has half an hour of free Wi-Fi for everyone who buys a drink, and the bars around the Rubicon Marina such as Global House and Afrodite Little Italy, which has a wide range of wine.

Gran Canaria

Best of the Rest

Marbella

Marbella is a more expensive place to visit in Spain, thanks to its glitzy nightlife and gorgeous beaches which the cast of the hit reality TV show The Only Way is Essex have popularized. Bars to try out include The Champagne Room (for the obvious tipple) and The Library, which has over 250 types of alcohol.

The Library

Valencia’s Montaditos Gratis will appeal to those of you needing to save your Euros. Small beers come with a small tapas selection and start from just €1,30, which is very wallet-friendly. At that price you can afford to be a bit more adventurous with your choice of drinks.

San Sebastian, in the north of Spain, has bars to suit all budgets, many of which either contain a version of tapas known as pintxos or huge bocadillos (baguettes) to accompany your drinks. Juantxo Bar is a bit of a student favourite thanks to its cheap food and beer, and look out for its special caipirinhas.

Now you’ve seen the line-up, the hardest part is choosing which resort to visit first…

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Where To Go Out in Prague

Posted on September 20, 2012 by BarWhiz

Written by Steph Sheehan, destination expert for Prague with lowcostholidays.com.

Although Prague is famous for its extraordinary number of museums and historical attractions, it’s also home to 800 pubs and nightclubs – the perfect choice for a city break with an exciting nightlife.
Whether you’re someone who enjoys a well-made cocktail, a couple who want to see some live music in a local bar or a big group of friends who want to just dance the night away in a club, Prague has something to all tastes, styles and budgets.

Use this guide to choose the best places to visit on your city breaks in Prague. For more information on the city’s districts and where to stay in Prague, look here.

Prague Restaurants

The quality of the restaurants in Prague as drastically improved in the last ten years. Whether you want to sample the local cuisine or want something more familiar, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Prague’s exciting New Town. New Town is actually that new (it was created in the 1300s), however it’s the best place to find the unpretentious clubs in Prague. There’s also a great choice of restaurants to start the night off here.

U Ferdinanda is a relaxed Czech restaurant-come-pub that is popular with both tourists and locals for its tasty and reasonably priced food, wild décor and cheap beer.

One of the best Oriental restaurants in New Town can be found at the Hotel Yasmin Prague. Its ‘Noodles’ restaurant serves delicious noodle dishes, as well as some good Italian spaghetti dishes too(!).

Nightlife:

Prague Pubs

For the ultimate bar crawl head to the Old Town district of Prague. Here you’ll find everything from traditional Czech pubs to swanky cocktail bars, jazz clubs to underground grunge joints.

To get a taste of authentic Prague nightlife (and beer!) try The Tomcat pub in Mala Strana district, next to Old Town. It serves local beer with a citrusy flavour from the nearby Bernard brewery. It shuts at 11pm, so bet to get there early and move on to the bigger bars in Old Town later on.

The Golden Tiger pub has a great atmosphere on a weekday night. Find it near to Old Town Square and the Charles Bridge, it serves a fantastic pint of Pilsner and is always popular with locals and visitors.

Prague Bars

For a cool, urban bar in Old Town, head to the Agharta Jazz club. The red brick cellar with high vaulted ceiling is a great venue for live music – enjoy funk, jazz and fusion here with a local brew or refreshing cocktail.

For a night out in one of Prague’s swankier bars, head to Tretters Bar, also in Old Town. With lots of punters dressed in sharp suits and beautiful dresses, it’s one of the places to be seen in Prague. The 1930’s décor and elegant cocktail menu make it a special venue to visit on a night out.

Prague Nightclubs

New Town has some of the best nightclubs in Prague. If you’re on a big group night out, head to Duplex – a popular club with stag and hen parties. The club is in a glass cube on one of the higher levels that overlook Wenceslas Square. MTV has held parties here and Duplex like to play the best in trance and dance music in this fun venue.

Karlovey Lazne is closer to Old Town, near the river. It’s open till 5am every day and entry is roughly 150Czk per person, but you can get discounts for big groups. It’s the largest club of its kind in central Europe, spanning over five floors, each with their own theme. It’s the most popular club in the Czech Republic and definitely one of the best places to finish your night out in Prague.

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