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If you’re looking to enjoy a little traditional Irish music, well, to say you’re in the right place would be waaaay too obvious. The good ones have a welcoming ambiance and serve a classic pint of Guinness. Be wary of the ones that create the atmosphere for the tourists as these may not be as authentic. Cassidy’s doesn’t just have the name. It’s pure tradition with an old world charm. It’s a popular spot on Camden Street and has seen visits from the likes of former President Bill Clinton. Temple Bar hosts several spots. They’re always busy and good fun although the drinks are expensive. Other great alternatives for a night out are O’Donoghues on Merrion Row and The Brazen Head near Christ Church.

If you’re looking for classic and standard pop and R&B hits slanted with an Irish good time, there are more than enough nightclubs and discos that play a mixture of chart hits, pop music and rhythm and blues. Most will have resident DJs who know the crowd and what they want. The Village has a live DJ every night of the week. Located on Wexford and Camden Streets, the bar and restaurant pulls in a trendy crowd, but it’s still a spontaneous party. Copper Face Jacks on Harcourt St. attracts a young crowd filling up the floors. Many finish off their nights here with lively music. Spy is a transformed 18th Century townhouse. It’s said the new design was inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian classic A Clockwork Orange. There are two drawing rooms with fireplaces and chandeliers filled with a crowd that’s dressed to impress.

Many Irish appreciate good rock and indie music. There are a number of exceptional bars that support the music throughout Dublin. The most popular is probably The Workman’s Club on Wellington Quay. A number of nightly events are sponsored by legendary local radio station Phantom FM. For the slightly older crowd, there’s Whelan’s located on Wexford Street. They offer live shows featuring the country’s biggest artists. Bruxelles, located off Grafton, features two bars. One plays rock while the other offers indie. If you’re looking for a metal/goth club, head over to Parnell Street. That’s where the famous Fibber Magee’s is located.

Temple Bar is a hub for a lot of activity. It’s a good place to start for straight up dance music. The Kitchen is fast becoming a hot spot. They promise a range of music that includes house and techno. The Playhouse is on the south side of Dublin, in Tallaght on Belgard Road. There are three bars and a huge dance floor with speakers booming everything from dance hits to rap. The D2 is hopping Wednesday through Saturday. It’s always packed with the best DJs pumping hits and classics. It’s situated on Harcourt Street. The Spirit Nightclub, on Abbey Street, is a well-liked and different spot. There’s a holistic treatment centre, but there’s also a club with two levels. You can listen to R&B on the lower and club music on the upper.

Dublin actually has a large population of young people, made up students and natives. It’s also a hot zone for young tourists that want to experience what they’ve heard is the Irish way. Dublin lives up to the reputation!

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Marbella, Spain by pip13

Nikki Beach

Nikki beach have beach clubs in eight different locations from Miami to Marrakesh all offering an exclusive summer loving atmosphere. Nikki Beach Marbella is no exception, with its oversized bamboo beach beds, massages on request, parties and VIP private jet services – it’s advisable to leave modesty at the entrance and let exuberance take over. Famed for its White Opening Party in June and Red Closing Party in October Nikki Beach is not all about sunbathing and clubbing, it offers a restaurant too. Remember the clubs motto, tell only your best friends.

Sala Beach

With its pool Sala Beach offers something different from Nikki Beach for a visitor to Puerto Banus. Stating it’s where east meets west its restaurant menu and décor reflects that fact, offering sushi to Mediterranean seafood platters and burgers. A mini spa is on site with Garra Rufa fish for a sole pedicure, along with the usual offerings of facials and massages. They have a summer season of music nights from RnB, hip hop and house with resident DJs spinning throughout the day too.

Ocean Club

This is one of the biggest beach clubs in Europe – a massive 9000m2 and a pool to match in terms of enormity. Hues of blue cushions against soft, round, white sunbeds sat on rich, dark wooden decking make Ocean Club look every bit a luxurious hangout. The restaurant is a fine dining experience and the food derives its influences from classical French, Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. The chef is the acclaimed Michelin star chef from Belgian – Stephane Bruylant. The other feather in Oceans Clubs caps is they have an in-house sommelier with more than 40 years’ experience, he ensures their wine and champagne collection is the best in Andalucía by sourcing wine from all around the world.

Sonora Beach

For something altogether different in vibe, Sonora Beach is an alternative, hippy hang out. It’s a little further west in Estepona but if the other Beach Clubs in Marbella don’t suit than Sonara might be exactly the missing link. Beach hut boho style with splashes of vibrant coloured lanterns, sunbeds and cushions is the call of the day. Chilled world music plays in the background but it also has live music occasionally.

Sea Soul Beach Club

Sea Soul Beach Club between Puerto Banus and Marbella is a small unassuming affair sat right next to the beach with chilled house wafting around the bar and sunbathing area. It has pool so close to the sea you can swim and look out to sea. It offers lunch and dinner, mains are around 20€.

So from huge luxury affairs like Ocean Club to Glitzy party perfect Nikki beach there is a Beach club in Marbella to suit every whim.

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