Clubs: highlights

GARAGE CITY

@ bar rumba

The location is average and the club unimpressive but the music on Saturdays compares with any in the capital. Bobby, Steve and the Zoo crew have been packing out this venue for many moons; eight out of ten garageheadz prefer it, so you know you're in for a good night. This is what good garage is all about, deep and soulful with an uplifting flava. All the top DJs (including the legendary Todd Terry) have graced the Technics. As you'd expect, the crowd don't need much encouragement to hit the floor and stay there.

Saturdays, 36 Shaftesbury Ave, W1 (0171-287 2715) 9pm-6am, pounds 5 before 11pm/pounds 10 before midnight/pounds 12 after

CREAM

@ cream

Everyone's talking about the imminent (2-3 May) festival that is Creamfields. Any DJ who's anyone will be performing in one of the nine arenas but if you want to experience the vibe behind Liverpool's superclub you have to see Cream in its natural habitat. Even after five years, a bangin' sound system and a well-dressed, energetic crowd continue to make this night a success. Paul Oakenfold sets the standard with top-quality, innovative mixing with support from Nick Warren, Paul Bleasdale and K-Klass. The gig attracts punters from across the UK but maintains a distinctly "northern" feel. Join the lads and lasses, and sample the standard by which modern clubs are judged.

Saturdays, 1-3 Parr Street Liverpool 1 (0151-709 1693) 9pm-3am, pounds 10

FUNKY BUNKER

@ fridge bar

The Fridge Bar just gets better. Funky Bunker's queue is longer than the one for the Fridge club next door. The upstairs bar is decked out in autumnal colours while downstairs is so packed you're not sure what colours the walls are. Friday night flavas include RnB cuts with some delicious rare-groove rhythms. Arrive early to join the fun with this cosmopolitan party crowd as it gets very packed very early.

Fridays, Town Hall Parade, Brixton SW2 (0171-326 5100) 9pm-4am, free admission

HEAVENLY JUKEBOX

@ turnmills

This side of London doesn't immediately spring to mind when you consider weekend clubbing but Turnmills houses some of the most innovative clubbing nights in the capital. Heavenly Jukebox attracts a stylish and young crowd. They dance energetically to an intriguing mix of experimental house and funky techno (similar to many of the sounds championed by The End). Who says there's nothing out there but bland house?

Saturdays, 63 Clerkenwell Rd (corner of Turnmill St) EC1 (0171-250 3409) 9pm-3.30am, pounds 8/pounds 5