There is indeed something to do every night of the week in Spokaloo. So, instead of lounging about and lamenting the a lack of spice in your life, peel yourself up off of the sofa, throw on your party pants, and get out there and dance, DANCE I say! Here are a few favorites for you to familiarize yourself with. We challenge you to go make some memories—the kind that leave you reaching for some Advil the next morning, and with a smile on your face for days. Cheers!

Borracho—

Taco and Tequileria

borrachospokane.com

Owner: Jeremy Tangen

Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Most popular drink: Borracho Craft Margarita

Most popular food: Borracho Street Tacos

Demographic: A sought-after destination for college students, business professionals, travelers, and locals alike.

Culture: Interactive sports viewing destination with 22 TVs, and a 20 foot projector, all paired with top of the line surround sound equipment. Nights and weekends include DJs and live music.

Most enticing aspect: Authentic Mexican cuisine, craft cocktails, professional staff, all mixed with an incredibly fun indoor and outdoor atmosphere.

Theme song: Tequila by The Champs

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Fast Eddies—

All Purpose Pub

fasteddiespub.com

Owner: Jeremy Tangen & Matt Goodwin

Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Most popular drink: Beer

Most popular food: Eddies Ruben Sandwich

Demographic: Downtown staple for 30 years serving locals, college students, business professionals, and travelers.

Culture: Working class professionals with sports fans and late night college crowd.

Most enticing aspect: Eddies Birthday wheel, $1 power hour beers, pool, foosball.

Theme song: Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leopard

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Garageland 

Owner: JJ Wandler

Open daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. or later

Most popular drink: Rotating IPA on tap, craft cocktails—”The Mysterian”  “Zig Zag Wanderer”

Most popular food: Their must-have, amazing burgers.

Demographic: 25-50, and family friendly

Culture: The music at Garageland is as eclectic as the decor. You’re likely to hear Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds followed by Ray Coniff followed by Howlin’ Wolf followed by Miles Davis followed by Dream Syndicate followed by Tom Waits. They have open mic night on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. which features music, poetry.

Most enticing aspect: Delicious food and drink offerings in a unique environment. They are a restaurant and bar, a record store, an arcade and vintage shop.

Theme song: Garageland by The Clash (it’s where they got their name)

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Crave Eats, Drinks. Nightlife

Facebook: CraveSpokane

Owner: Jacob Miller

Mon-Fri, 11a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat, 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun,10 a.m.-2 a.m.

Most popular drink: Jake Beak

Most popular food: Homemade Crab Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Demographic: 21-55

Culture: Sport bar with American pub food in the day and Karaoke and DJ dance music at night.

Most enticing aspect: You’re welcomed in with open arms, their bartenders remember your drink or make you something you’ve never had with no questions asked.

Theme song: Started from the Bottom by Drake

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Area 51 Taphouse 

at the Onion

theonion.biz

Owners: Ken and Christy Belisle, managing partners, Larry and Jan Brown, partners

Sun-Thurs, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri/Sat, 11 a.m.-late

Most popular drink: 51 Taps of local, regional, national and international ales, lagers, wine and spirits.

Most popular food: Onion Rings: bacon-wrapped, classic, chili pepper and lime

Demographic: 25-45

Culture: Black Keys, Jazz, Rock

Most enticing aspect: Delicious hand-made menu and their bar offers one of the finest tap systems in the area. As well as small batch bourbon bar and hard ice-cream soda fountain.

Theme Song: How Do You Like Me Now by The Heavy

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The Wave Sushi & Island Sports Grill

wavespokane.com

Owner: Jordan Troutt

Sunday: Mon-Wed, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sat, 12 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sun,10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Most popular drink: Dragon’s Tail (a saketini using Bacardi Dragon Berry rum, raspberry sake, muddled lime)

Most popular food: Ahi Poke and their Seafood Steamer Pot.

Demographic: Great spot for families (with a kid’s menu), date nights for all ages (there’s a lounge area for 21+ only and dim lighting, comfortable seating), a great place to watch sports games (22 hdmi TVs and private seating available).

Culture: There’s a reggae/Hawaiian music feel during the day/dinner. And on the weekend nights karaoke starts at 10 p.m. in the front bar and in the black room lounge: dimmed lighting and music turned up enough to still have a sit down conversation and late food/drinks.

Theme song: Sweat by Inner Circle

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nYne Bar & Bistro

nynebar.com

Owner: Kitty Kane

Tue-Sat, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. (and open for special events)

Most popular drink: Anything with Vodka

Most popular food: Tacos and Nachos on Tuesday, Chicken Club Wrap any day

Demographic: Anyone and everyone who is open-minded, fun-loving, respectful and non-discriminatory.

Culture: Fun and upbeat, karaoke during the week and DJs with occasional live music on the weekends. Everyone feels welcome and safe and some of the best dancing in town.

Theme song: Born This Way by Lady Gaga

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315 Martinis and Tapas

315martinisandtapas.com

Owners: Bob and Kris McILvenna

Tues-Sat, 3:15 p.m.-9 p.m.

Most popular drink: La Fresca Picante

Most popular food: Duck Confit and Black and White Ahi

Demographic: 30-70

Culture: Live music Tues, Fri and Sat: Light blues, jazz and some pop

Most enticing aspect: 1908 building, atmospheric, award-winning house made food and drinks

Theme song: Green Onions by Booker T and the MG’s