Neil Johnson 2001 DJ Guide - Club

Need to know where to go? Sick of the Same place every weekend?

I've put a bit of info on places that I have been, clubs that I have either visited or played at. Sorry most of them are up North but I tend not to travel that far when on a night out (unless I'm getting paid of course). There's also a bit on Magaluf in the Baleric island of Majorca. This is where I spent my well deserved holiday. Great place, I call it 'Ibiza for the empty pocketed.'

Any clubs that people want to give their opinions on good or bad I can place them on this page - just drop me an e-mail.

St Helens

I'm sorry but i'm begginning to hate this town as too many bars and pubs are doing the same thing. Its all becoming a bit too commercial, too cheesy, overpriced drinks and no clubs playing good dance music as the Plaza will be closed. It is possible to have a good night but in my opinion yo have to be off your head. The most popular places are Chicago Rock Cafe which has some good live acts through the week, Bar X, The Nelson, SinBin, Weatherspoons. The only club in the Town is called Nexus which houses a variety of cheesy music including S Club 7 through to Wham.

Liverpool

To get around all the good places in Liverpool you will need a week. It is the best place to go clubbing in my opinion. The superclub Cream@Nation is the best venue on a Saturday night, and also the last Friday of every month brings you Bugged Out (yet to try this one) @Nation. If you are one of those clubbers who dresses slightly mad then it's unlikely you will be allowed entry to anywhere other than the Cream, but six hours of hardcore clubbing should be enough anyway. Other places to try are Mathew Street - A long stretch of bars and pubs with good tunes at numerous places. The 051 is home too Lee Butler, Liverpool's answer to Judge Jules with his slamming 'we like to party' Scouse House. If you are into rock music then I don't know why you are reading this but there is a venue called the CrazyHouse - a bit self explanatory really.

Bolton

I don't know much about the bars there but check out Eden @ The Temple. Top DJ's with a mixture of styles. This place also has an indoor swimming pool. Definitely worth a try.

Warrington

Not the best night out in the country but a few good bars to try. The first is Yatesys wine lodge. You might recognize the place as there are many scattered all around the country. Also Eddisons has the occasion good selection of tunes to play. The to main nightclubs are Mr Smiths and The World . Smiths is quite a big complex with a variety of music, some trance, dance and a bit of cheese, it caters for all really. The World has the DJ's playing trance and mainly a good selection of funky, disco house music, top night for the women. Doesn't look brilliant from outside - but hey neither does Cream.

Sheffield

Absolutely jammed packed with students. There is really only one place to go and that is Gatecrasher @ The Republic. DJ resident Scott Bond hammers the tunes out till 6 in the morning, brilliant night, if they let you in!. The other place to try is crashers sister club Bed. I haven't been there yet but apparently it is worth a look. There are plenty of bars and pubs if you like a wander around. A good place to go of a night but be warned there are loads of people trying to drag you into each bar as you move around so if your easily sweettalked be prepared to take loads of cash.

Magalluf - Majorca

The best club on the island has to be BCM, Magaluf. This place has one of the best light and laser system I have ever seen. The music is banging, the people are great and the DJ's are all top quality. I have seen the likes of Seb Fontaine, Judge Jules, Carl Cox, Des Mitchell and many others. Do not miss this place if you go to Mallorca. Other places to try are the club type bars scattered around the town. These include Bananas, The Underground, Millenium, which has some cool popcorn and foam parties but be carefull I have seen people nearly die in there. Cheap drinks, nice ladies, top tunes and people say it's not for clubbers - they are so wrong! Be careful when walking around with drinks. Make sure that one of the bar staff has given you a plastic cup or I guarantee you will be spending the night locked up - i've seen it happen. Other great venues include Pachas Bar if your into RnB and Hip Hop, Tee-Pees, Alex's which plays UK Garage and RnB and if your into 80's disco music then try CarWash.

BCM 2001

Residents - Des Mitchell, Doc C

Judge Jules presents Judgement nights, Dave Pearce Dance Anthems, Dreem Team presents Twice as Nice, Seb Fontaine, Carl Cox, John Digweed and more.