An after-hours haven for R&B aficionados, this thumping dance club fits perfectly into the bustling Northbridge scene. Resident DJs man the decks on Friday and Saturday nights.
Put simply, Northbridge is the heart and soul of Perth's nightlife. The area is a party haven that never sleeps. It's a place where clubbers turn out in droves on the weekends, throw back a few stiff drinks and dance the graveyard shift.
As one of the city's premier venues, Varga Lounge provides an answer as to why this part of town is so downright captivating. A Las Vegas-style neon sign sits above the otherwise unassuming entrance, hinting at the party-hardy atmosphere that prevails just beyond the double doors. Beneath it, young partygoers form a patient queue, waiting their turn to flash their (sometimes freshly acquired) ID to the security.
Varga has rightly earned itself a reputation as the home of R&B, with resident DJs commanding the decks every Friday and Saturday night. Fridays see the thumping beats transcend the Varga dance floor, and move into bedrooms across the city, as Perth's youth radio station, Groove 101.7 FM, provides a live broadcast.
After a long night, thirsty clubbers recuperate and re-hydrate with pre-mixed drinks in the outdoor garden.
Chi-chi sippers beware - this isn't a place for well-mixed cocktails. After all, there's no time for appreciating the shaken and stirred when the dance floor beckons.
Victoria Brooks
