Nightclub & Bar is proud to announce the Finalists in the 2011 Nightclub & Bar Awards. More than 290 entries were received nominating bars, nightclubs, restaurants and DJs in 21 categories. Four categories recognize outstanding promotions in nightclubs, and range from innovative industry nights to DJ-focused events and anniversary parties.
“Once again, we’re blown away by the number of entries and the range of venues and professionals vying for these awards,” said Donna Hood Crecca, Publisher and Editorial Director of Nightclub & Bar. “The Finalists and Winners really showcase the energy and innovation that has kept this industry vibrant through a very challenging economic period. We look forward to celebrating with our Finalists and Winners in Las Vegas.”
Finalists and winners will be highlighted in Nightclub & Bar media properties, and Winners will be announced in early February and celebrated at the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, March 7 – 9. Click
to see the entire list of 2011 Nightclub & Bar Awards Finalists.
Presented by category, with Finalists in alphabetical order, the 2011 Nightclub & Bar Awards Finalists are:
Nightclub Category Finalists
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Mega-club of the Year
• Pacha, New York
• The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ
• Temple Nightclub, San Francisco
New Club of the Year
• FLUXX, San Diego
• Kiss & Fly, Austin, Texas
• The VIBE, Chicago
Nightclub of the Year
• 1Oak, New York
• Opera, Atlanta
• Webster Hall, New York
Ongoing Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• DUB-Step at Malaia World Lounge, Austin, Texas
• Fashion Industry Nights at Baja Sharkeez, Hermosa Beach, Calif.
• Flavor Tripping Parties at {three} sheets, Atlanta
Resident DJ of the Year
• Chris Garcia at Playhouse Hollywood, Los Angeles
• Sterling at Revolver Lounge, Scottsdale, Ariz.
• Danny Tenaglia at Pacha, New York
Single Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• David Guetta at Pacha, New York
• Moulin Rouge Anniversary Party at Kiss & Fly, Austin, Texas
• Wonka - A Birthday Celebration at Shade Lounge, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Ultralounge of the Year
• Hyde Lounge Staples Center, Los Angeles
• SL, New York
• Whiskey Sky, Chicago
Las Vegas Nightclub Awards
Las Vegas Dayclub of the Year
• Encore Beach Club, Encore Las Vegas
• Liquid Pool Lounge, Aria Resort & Casino
• Tao Beach, The Venetian
Las Vegas Mega-club of the Year
• Haze Nightclub, Aria Resort & Casino
• Pure, Caesars Palace
• Rain, Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas New Club of the Year
• Haze Nightclub, Aria Resort & Casino
• Surrender, Wynn Las Vegas
• Vanity, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas Nightclub of the Year
• The Bank, Bellagio Resort & Casino
• Tao, The Venetian
• Tryst, Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas Ongoing Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• Daylife Sundays, Wet Republic
• Industry Sundays, The Bank
• Vice Sundays, Lavoratta
Las Vegas Resident DJ of the Year
• Steve Aoki at Surrender
• Kaskade at Encore Beach Club
• DJ Vice at Tao/Lavo
Las Vegas Single Promotion/Party/Event of the Year
• Erick Morillo Labor Day Weekend at Tao
• Labor Day Weekend at Wet Republic
• New Year’s Eve at Pure
Bar Awards
Bartender of the Year
• Jackson Cannon, Eastern Standard, Boston
• Russell Davis, Bourbon & Branch/Rickhouse, San Francisco
• Joshua Rademacher, Langosta Lounge, Asbury Park, NJ
Beer Bar of the Year
• ChurchKey, Washington, D.C.
• Eulogy Belgian Tavern, Philadelphia
• Tapwerks Ale House & Café, Oklahoma City
Cocktail Lounge of the Year
• Downtown Cocktail Room, Las Vegas
• Elixir, San Francisco
• Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco
Hotel Bar of the Year
• Forty Four, Royalton Hotel, New York
• The Chandelier Room, W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ
• Eastern Standard, Hotel Commonwealth, Boston
Small Wonder Bar of the Year
• Embury, Pittsburgh
• The Empty Glass, Charleston, WV
• Recreation Billiards, Winston-Salem, NC
Sports Bar of the Year
• Eddie George’s Grille 27, Columbus, Ohio
• The Sporting House Bar & Grill, Las Vegas
• The Tavern Downtown, Denver
Wine Bar of the Year
• Beneluxx, Philadelphia
• Mercy Wine Bar, Dallas
• WiseGuys, Hilton Head, SC