Club NOC Is One of Seattle\'s Best

¶ … Club NOC is one of Seattle's best and most unique venues, offering a place to relax, drink cheaply, and dance to great music.

Appearance and Atmosphere

The club is small, making it seem intimate.

Comfortable even when crowded because of the lounge booths and tables.

The dance floor is too small, but it is also never empty.

NOC is friendly.

Music and Shows

Each night at NOC is themed, with different house and guest DJs spinning mostly danceable Goth and 80s.

One of the highlights of Noc is the Thursday night Burlesque show.

Food and Drink

Eating and drinking is cheap, making everyone feel welcome.

People come down from Canada to enjoy 25 cent beers on Sundays.

Appies like their famous tater tots are only $5.

The full food and drink menu is in effect even after hours, when the club stays open until 11AM on Sunday.

Conclusion: Although I wish the club were closer to where I live, the overall experience of Club Noc is unparalleled in Seattle.

Essay

In a city already known for its fun and low-key nightlife, Club Noc offers Seattle something special. First, Club Noc is small, characterful, and friendly. Second, Noc differentiates itself from other Seattle-area nightlife with regular Goth and 80s tunes. Every Thursday night, the club boasts a burlesque show. Finally, Club Noc is known for its fun food menu that includes tater tots and its cheap prices including 25 cent beer specials every Sunday. Although Noc is far from where I live, it is my favorite club in Seattle.

The first thing that strikes people when they walk through the doors on any night is how small Noc is. Unlike large clubs, Noc never feels empty. I appreciate the intimate atmosphere, which makes it a great place to come with friends or just to sit at the bar. The intimate atmosphere creates a friendly vibe, and even the bartenders enjoy talking to the patrons. Noc Noc's ambiance makes it easy to meet people, and the crowd is diverse and interesting. Wednesday and Sunday are Goth nights, and the club has a strong contingency of people in black, vinyl, and spikes. Striking up conversations with strangers is easy, especially when Noc is packed. A total lack of pretentiousness characterizes Club Noc.

Anyone who appreciates 80s Goth, Industrial, and new Goth needs to visit Seattle's Club Noc. Wednesday and Sunday are the best nights to come for the music. However, one of the things that makes Club Noc special is the Thursday night Burlesque show, which adds a visual and performance art element to an already entertaining venue. The Burlesque group is called Sinner Saints, and the over is only $12. Monday night is indie and electro dance, and Tuesday is strictly 80s. There is something for everyone at Noc, which is one of the reasons why it is a welcoming place.

Another reason why Club Noc welcomes all visitors is the prices. Cover charges are kept to a minimum. Especially considering the central downtown location near Pike Place market, the price of food and drink is cheap. More importantly, the quality of the food is spectacular for just being a club. Noc is known for its tater tots appetizer, a steal at only $5. I actually prefer the calamari, which are bought fresh at Pike Place and cooked without breading or batter to tender perfection. The big price draw of Club Noc is the Sunday night 25 cent beers. I imagine the club loses money on the beers that night, but they obviously make up for it in terms of food sales, sales of other alcoholic beverages, and the loyalty of their regular patrons.