Nightlife
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Nightlife includes bars, lounges, nightclubs, and party events. Nightlife is often associated with drinking alcoholic beverages, and age limits are common at nightlife venues.
Venues
Do
TalkAs bars and nightclubs are often frequented by younger, more globalized people, they are usually among the best places to find English-speakers. Don't expect too deep conversations late at night, though.
BuyThe revenue model of nightlife differs a lot between countries and venues. While some venues have a high cover charge (paid at entrance or at exit) others might be touted through discounts for newcomers.
DrinkWhile alcoholic beverages are one of the main attractions of nightclubs, drinks are usually more costly than they would be in a bar or restaurant.
DestinationsOften the nightlife scene grows with city size, and many large cities and capitals have some decent nightclubs.
Stay safe
DressThe dress code for nightlife varies greatly from place to place. It usually ranges from "informal dress" at exclusive clubs in big cities to "street casual" at full moon parties in Thailand.
See also
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Nightlife" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Arnold Jaeger Werner, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons