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Dance clubs

*** Rum Bay on N. Tejon (Downtown)
This is the hottest spot in town. It is a hot dance club on one side and dueling pianos on the other side. Friday and Saturday nights are hopping.
** Mardi Gras, 5923 N. Academy Blvd. (The old Baker Street). 528-6188
The surfers came... They redecorated the interior to New Orleans Mardi Gras style, playing old tunes. Free drinks on Fridays and Saturdays.
** Rickenbackers at The Sheraton, 2886 S. Circle Dr. 576-5900
A cool club, featuring a neat game room (pool, shuffle board, darts and a small b-ball court). They have bands and DJs. A great place to meet some friends to chill or to party with. They also have a small cigar selection. It's worth checking out.
**Stars, 1 Lake Circle (Broadmoor)
The Stars Nightclub at the Broadmoor is what you'd expect from the Broadmoor; classy and expensive. Nice bar, new cigar bar. The average age is 35 to 55.
** America's Beach Club at the old rodeo, 3506 N. Academy Blvd. 597-6121
Playing old hip hop pop 80's and 90's. Girls and guys pay $5. Young crowd, 21-28.
** Maxi's at the Red Lion Inn, 1775 E. Cheyenne Rd. 576-8900
Maxi's plays the oldies and new soul. Age group ranges from 30 to 50. Best nights are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
** The Underground, 130 E. Kiowa (downtown). 633-0590
The Underground is a unique club playing alternative and modern music with live bands as well. The average age group is 21 to 30. The best nights are Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
** O'Furry's, 900 E. Fillmore. 634-3106
O'Furry's plays all kinds of music and sports a volleyball court. Ages range from 21 to 40. They also serve great wings. Good nights to go are Thursday (college night), Friday and Saturday.
** Meadow Muffins, 2432 W. Colorado (Old Colorado City). 633-0583
Meadow Muffins is just like O'Furry's sans court, but both have wild interiors. The best nights are Friday and Saturday.
** Jupiter Moons (The old Crocks)
Plays contemporary pop and swing. Nice club, but nobody is there.
* The Party Zone, 3958 N. Academy Blvd. 591-7890
It's the old taboo club, playing jazz and dance tunes.
* The Function (The old Metro), 5923 N. Academy Blvd. 528-6188
This one is for the kids, allows 18 year olds.
* Vertigo, 414 W. Fillmore
Vertigo plays pop and rap dance music. The ages range from 23 to 40. Best nights are Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
* Sin City, 2106 East Platte. 471-9317
Here's what one of our visitors had to say about it:
I have only been there once. It's a cool club. They do alow 18 years and older and serve alcohol to 21 and older, they do check IDs. The music is mostly techno and industrial. More of a gothic crowd. Everyone wears black. Not many people there, but it would be an awesome club if they had a bigger crowd.

Country

*** Cowboys, Rustic Hills and North Academy Blvd. 596-1212
Plays old and new music. The age group ranges from 23 to 45. They also serve food. The best nights are Thursday (lady's night), Friday and Saturday.

Live band clubs

*** The Gardens, 2945 Galley Blvd. 597-2900
The oldest rock-n-roll club in town. New rock, ages range from 21 to 30. Best nights are Tuesday (lady's night), Friday and Saturday.
** The Club House (see under dance clubs)
Rack and Tap, Palmer Park and Powers in the K-mart shopping center.
The Broadmoor Tavern
Every Sunday and Monday night the tavern plays a variety of music including swing, jazz, 50s/60s, and ballroom dance. There is no cover and they play from 8 PM to 11 PM. See restaurant bars.

Restaurant bars

These places are great for happy hour or just going to with a few friends to socialize.

New Primitivo Wine Bar and Restaurant, 28 S. Tejon. 473-4900
Features over 100 selections of wine and serves Mediterranean cuisine, sports a cigar room, and has live jazz on Mondays and Tuesdays.
*** Flying Dog Pub (formerly Phantom Tap Room), 5079 N. Academy Blvd. 264-1800
Great food, great service and great beers. If you like the Phantom Canyon downtown you will love this smaller north-side version.
*** The Ritz, 15 S. Tejon (downtown). 635-8484
This is the spot where all the professionals hang out... Why is this? Great food, great drinks and great bands. The only drawback about the Ritz is there's not a lot of room, so you need to get there early.
*** Phantom Canyon Brewing Company, 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave. 635-2800
Specializes in a variety of unique dishes, and has microbrewed beers as well. Great renovation of an old building. Features an upstairs pool room. Phantom Canyon is a great place to hang out with your friends.
** Thunderridge Brewery, S. Tejon
This huge microbrewery has great food and bands on the weekends.
*** Judge Baldwin's, 4 S. Cascade Ave. 473-5600
Judge Baldwin's was the first microbrewery in town. They have great appetizers and great beer. Try the amber if you go. You can get your beers in yards and half yards as well. Now they have live bands on Wednesday.
** Hops Bar and Grill, 975 North Academy Blvd. (Citadel Crossing). 380-7100
New microbrewer in town. If you're interested in some new microbrews then check this one out. They also have great food.
** The Fish Market, 775 W. Bijou. 520-3474
Great views of the city. Nice bar with billards and great appetizers.
** Old Chicago
3 locations: 118 N. Tejon (downtown), 634-8812; 7115 Commerce Center Dr. (I-25 and Woodman), 593-7678; 4110 N. Academy Blvd. (Austin Bluffs and Academy), 536-0633
Old Chicago boasts the greatest selction of bottled beer (over 110 brews). They specialize in pizzas and are a great place to watch sporting events.

Sports bars

**** Sports Page, 965 Summer Games Dr. 444-8500
Great views, both inside and out. Great for office parties. Good food and liquor. If you love sports, check out this bar.
*** Frankie's, 945 N. Powers Blvd. 574-4881
Popular with all the softball players. Plenty of pool tables and TVs, and they serve food as well.
** Sticks Billards and Sports Bar, Austin Bluffs.
Plenty of pool tables and TVs, and they serve food as well.
*** Dublin House
The Dublin House is the old sports standby. Big screen TVs and good food, but just a wee bit on the expensive side.
** Cleats, 6624 Delmonico Dr. 548-8267
A good neighborly sports bar which sports pool tables, TVs, and good food.
** Kelly O'Brians, 239 N. Academy Blvd. 380-9554
Your typical neighborhood sports bar with food.
** Overtime Sports Bar at Union and Dublin
One of our readers says it's fun and has good food and interactive trivia. Another adds that if you are a Steelers fan, than this is the place to be during football season.

Miscellaneous clubs

***** The Golden Bee, 1 Lake Circle. 577-5790
This is a real English pub. Their story tells this pub was once located in England. The pub was disassembled and put into crates and was sold in New York at an auction. The Broadmoor bought it 1963 and has been a great place ever since. There are sing-alongs and yards of beer.
**** Loonie's Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd. 591-0707
Check out the new comics coming out. It's a good time for all, and a good place for first dates or out-of-town guests.
The King's Palace 2815 E. Platte Ave. (Beneath Bambino's). 473-7410
The hottest place to go in Colorado Springs if you want Carribean music. Featuring salsa, merengue, and reggae. All are welcome.
 
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