I always feel like I'm a trend behind when it comes to Optimo at the Sub Club. I'm wearing neon,…read moreeveryone else in in gingham- I stock up on the 'country gal' style and all of a sudden it's sequins....I'm never cool enough! The sub-club is a favourite haunt of the Glasgow art school set so expect this uber trendy vibe. Unless you are the pulse here, you will never be on it! Still, an awesome night out!

Been here a zillion times, though as with clubbing in general it's not really on my radar as much…read morethese days. If you're into banging, yet credible dance music, then Sub Club is probably still your best bet in Scotland. It's won various awards over the years, none of which I can remember. To be honest, I just don't get the exceptionally repetitive thudding of Saturday nights, and as good as Optimo was, once the style of music they played inadvertently became trendy, it lost much of what made it good in the first place. I've been to a couple of Drum n Bass nights which have been pretty good, but possibly not worth the headaches and the ringing in your ears afterwards. I did once get a shot at DJing in here on a Subcity night, and despite it being practically empty, the fact that I got everyone dancing to my favourite TLC tune, summed up the club for me. The punters are pretty open to anything, and don't give a toss as long as it sounds good. You can't ask for much more than that in a club.

set away from the main stream of places to go out to in Kilmarnock,this place offers a more sedate…read morenight out.Main reason for this is that it is not as busy as other places but thats not to say it is empty just quieter.Staff are well turned out and are efficient at what they do.Saying that they are never really pushed for the same reasons as earlier but saying that I'm sure they would cope just as well if the place was packed.So if you are looking for a slightly quieter night out then you could do worse than give Barcuba a try

Was there to watch a friend preform 7pm till 10 for a rap night (that's what I call it) was a great…read morenight good to see some faces and meet new ones

I much prefer this place to Cab Vol. Hands down. You can't help but automatically compare the two…read moreclubs, what with the low ceilings and slightly more alternative crowd. But The Hive hasn't been overrun with annoying rahs who think that going to dub step or drum & bass nights all of a sudden makes them cool and 'scene'. Last time I was here was for their 90s Chav Night - it was when 'Rythmn is a Dancer' was being re-released and the producers wanted footage of it being played in clubs for the video. So, an entire bottle of fake tan and Lambrini (when in rome, and all that) later, my friends and I donned are tracksuit bottoms - tucked into our sports socks, obviously - scraped our hair up into Croydon Facelift ponytail and headed out the front door. And then realised how ridiculous we looked. Then we all had that horrible panic that we were going to be the only ones there who'd dressed up. But it actually turned out to be a really fun night. Yes, it's a little bit on the scummy side, and yes, the drinks are served in plastic cups, but the drinks impossibly cheap (£1 on weekdays, £1.50 at weekends). And after a few of those, the décor isn't really that important.

Concrete is located underneath some estate agents in the centre of Carlisle. It's not so much of a…read moreclub and more so of a trendy bar with loud music. The setting of the place is very modern and stylish, with granite bricks, African style ornamental pieces, glass and great lighting. The bar is well stocked to serve and mix a variety of cocktails, all quite tasty and affordable, the shot mixtures are definitely the nicest though. The music can be a bit hit and miss - last time I went they seemed to be stuck on an RnB/mainstream Hiphop loop which doesn't appeal to me at all, nowadays I think it's more varied. Concrete is one of those 'moment' places, it's a place people go if everyone else seems to be going (this was especially relevant when it just opened when I was at uni and all the students went just because 'everyone else will be there') and during these times you can be queuing outside for a long time - longest for me was an hour, and I only waited that long as my housemate at the time was the Student Union president and wanted support, otherwise I would have moved to another bar. Other times, Concrete can be so empty it lacks atmosphere - hit and miss - can be great, can be boring, just make sure you go with a few friends.

We often end up here on a night out. The door price is quite good and once inside the atmosphere is…read morefab. The club can get quite busy, so seating can be an issue. They often have some big named DJ's so it's worth checking out who's on. The drinks aren't much differently priced to anywhere else in Carlisle. A great night out

Went as a solo female and had a blast great edm music everyone was polite no creeps a few friendly…read moremen but nothing uncomfortable or weird dance floor opens at 11z

Cab Vol is great if you're into less mainstream music than you'll hear in a 'normal' club. And if…read moreyou don't mind sweat dripping off the low ceilings onto you at least once a minute, or drinking out of plastic cups. I have to honest, it's not my thing. I've been dragged along on a handful of occasions by friends, and each time I go i'm determined that this will be the time I have a great night there and leave at 3am completely converted. It's been four years, and it hasn't happened yet. That has a lot to do with the people that go though, as opposed to the club itself. On tuesdays this place pulls in a lot of "rahs" from Edinburgh Uni, thinking that wearing weird coloured skinny jeans suddenly makes them alternative. It doesn't, and their huge back-combed blonde hair dos look even more ridiculous than normal.

I've been to the Liquid Rooms more times than I could count, for all sorts of gigs over the years…read more And I still love it. Sure, your feet will always stick to the floor, but that's just part of the charm of this place. It's quite an intimate space, great for smaller acoustic gigs, but also works really well for electronica etc. There's also a balcony, with its own bar, if you fancy a higher view. For anyone from Glasgow, it's like a cross between Oran Mor and the Fruitmarket. And gets just as hot and sweaty as they do!

Here to see the mighty Brendon Burns during the Fringe, so review based on that, may not be the set…read moreup all year round, buyer beware, etc. etc. Head down Victoria Street, before you get to The Bow Bar (I navigate by pubs, btw) and turn left down an alley, into a courtyard. There's the Liquid Rooms Annexe experience for you! The courtyard part is quite nice, all covered and open air so you can feel continental and drink outside, even with Edinburgh weather attempting to drop every bit of water in the country on you in one go. The bar? I've had way better to be honest. Just cans, bottles and spirits - again, I'm not sure if that's just part of the Fringe set up or not, so it may just be a temporary thing. In any case, at least it's not a shockingly high price to be handed a can, but it is a bit more than you would maybe expect. Venue wise, I liked the Annexe for atmosphere. For a smaller show, this would be ideal - close to the stage (perhaps a little too close to Brendon in some case for the poor folk in the front and second row!) and great sound. It is warm down there though, really warm, so be careful with your hydration in case you take a turn, but other than that, it's fine. It doesn't blow me away, but it does have a little bit of something that not every place does - and that's soul.

Think cheesy old music, lots of drunks and neds!! Diamonds is fine if you are drunk and are within…read morea group, cheap drink, need I say more??

damonds is a good night ..... as for drunks am a nice gal who goes wiv her husband never thought…read moreoff it as bad night always been good staff lovley to

Probably the more consistently busy clubs in the town. Although, Thursday nights were usually quiet…read morefrom what I remember. This year they tried to branch out a little bit more with a few Indie nights, which isn't the type of music they have been known for. They host quite a lot of gig nights now and out of the three nightclubs in town, they apparently use the best sound system. Used to have a pretty terrible reputation but seems to have improved slightly. Quite expensive for what it is. Staff are usually quite friendly.

sometimes referred to as 'club too far' its fine really, cheap enough booze, good on sundays and…read morethursdays. Avoid the foam parties like the plague!

can be really expensive on some nights - I was there last saturday night and a vodka coke, and two…read morebottles of VK was £9.50. Usually VK's are about £1.50 - £2 in other pubs/clubs I've been to.

best club thats in ayr.. good music ! only club tht will play rock in ayr ! cheap drink on a…read morethursday or sunday £1 a drink !

So Reflex eh? Well it was my friend's hen night and this was her choice of dancing venue after our…read moremeal, which made me a happy bunny. I do love them 80s tunes being an 80s child in all. When we walked through the pub Edward's via the Renfield Street entrance it was so cringy as the music was awful and the clientele was em.... Anyway, we headed up the stairs to Reflex and my ears loved me lots. The music is awesome and they have many teles dotted round the room playing them classic 80s music videos. It was brilliant but why you ask I only give it 3 stars. Well it was a Saturday night and it was mobbed. We were getting pushed about, people being rude to us and we ended up standing in the middle of the club trying to just find a wee spot we could huddle round and keep together. There was also other hen parties so it was pretty mental. It took ages to get served at the bar as they also sell crazy 80s accessories. Madonna boobs anyone?! We coudn't really dance much, there is a dance floor but you kinda wanted somewhere to put your stuff so felt we couldn't go up as were hanging onto our drinks and coats. I do really like this place and I would go back but maybe when it's not as mental. It's a good alternative compared to some of the dancing clubs you get in Glasgow. So get your Madonna boobs on and Vogue!

The fashion of the 80s is usually one I like to forget - neon colours, leggings, shoulder pads and…read moreshell suits urgh - but on special occasions it is fun fun fun to unleash that hideous past (which sadly seems to be returning) and this is what I chose to do on one of my birthdays. Booted out in some 80s gear we headed to Reflex and were immediately entranced by the tracks of the 80s. The videos of the songs are played on screens around the venue providing a giggle at some of those hairdos! With the drinks menu mainly consisting of cocktails we made our way through some interesting looking jugs (sadly they were not at 80s' prices - but about average really). We all got into the swing of it buying much of the novelty merchandise (I still have my "Frankie says Reflex" t-shirt). The crowd was mixed with a lot of older people who loked like they did belong in the 80s but they only added to the authenticity. We moved on after a while (seeking our noughties-comforts) but it was fun while it lasted - just like the 80s!