This downstairs cellar in Gastown plays house and hip-hop, with occasional forays into other genres such as reggae.

At Shine you have two options: lounge on sleek banquettes in the “red” room or dance up a sweat under flashing lights in the “blue” room. The former is a chill space for relaxing with a drink while the latter is an electric scene, somewhat manic Crowd Music worshippers and hard-core partiers in their 20s Music A mix of ’50s and ’60s hits, reggae, and funk, depending on the night Night to go FML... more

Dewy models, fashionistas and art school kids flock to this basement dance club where a Who's Who of local DJs keep the sweat glistening on Gastown's most gorgeous brows. Mostly funk and soul, with a few classic dance tracks to flood the floor with lovers of disco nostalgia. Pickups are a challenge at this volume, and drinks aren't always cheap, but it's a value for your moneymaker, if shaking... more