A traveling club that fits only 14 people. A dance floor lit with energy from rainwater. Explore some of the world's most unusual clubs.
World’s Most Unusual Clubs: Miniscule of Sound, UK
Established in 1998 out of a small back yard in East London, the Miniscule of Sound is the smallest nightclub in the world. Accommodating only 14 people at a time, the Miniscule of Sound is a transportable club that has traversed the globe from China to Australia. Despite its miniature 8x4x8 size, the décor doesn’t skimp on the club feel: it’s replete with flashing lights, a dance floor, DJ and even a bouncer.
Skye Club, Brazil
Located in San Paulo, Brazil, the Skye Club is an architectural wonder. The venue is on the top floor of Unique Hotel—but beware, there are no walls or pillars to enclose the space. The effect is amazing: the club literally opens out to the sky and thus offers spectacular unimpeded city views. And should you want to make a splash, Skye Club also offers a pool with flashing lights and underwater speakers.
Unusual Clubs: Watt, Netherlands
Watt Club in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a sustainable club with lower energy, water consumption and gas emissions than most. The club architects pride themselves on a reduction of 30% in energy consumption, 50% less water use, 50% less refuse generated and 30% less CO2 emissions compared to most clubs. Watt achieves this with its sustainable dance floor, which is made from a series of light-laden panels that respond to and generate electricity from the movement of patrons, rainwater-fed toilets, low-waste bars and harvested heat from sound equipment.
Cross Club, Czech Republic
To promote responsible drinking, the Cross Club in Prague is completely decorated in crashed cars and buses. The décor promotes anti-drunk driving, with scraps of car engines dangling from the ceiling and greased gears along the walls.
Le Showcase, France
Le Showcase is a club in Paris with the distinct advantage of being located underneath the famous Champs Elysées’ Alexandre III Bridge. Located inside old boat hangars, the club has huge vaulted ceilings, vintage décor and neon lighting, offers views of the Seine and has hosted parties for some of France’s finest citizens including French President Nicolas Sarkozy as well as other well-known artists from around the world.
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The Cave, Dominican Republic
As the name suggests, The Cave is literally a club inside a cave in the Dominican Republic. One can enter the club on the street level and then spiral down into the stalagmite and stalactite décor. The Cave features three dance floors filled with vibrant colors and accommodates about 3,000 people.
