A nightclub or club is a drinking, dancing and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. People who frequent nightclubs are known as clubbers. A nightclub is usually distinguished from bars, pubs or taverns by the inclusion of a dance floor and a DJ booth, where a DJ plays recorded dance and pop music.

The music in nightclubs is either live bands or, more commonly a mix of songs played by a DJ through a powerful PA system. Most clubs or club nights cater to certain music genres, such as techno, house music, heavy metal, garage, hip hop, salsa, dancehall, or soca.

For those living in LA, here are the top 10 Nightclubs for you. Check it out now:

1 - Winston's

Winston’s has no visible sign out front and can easily be mistaken for a modern-day speakeasy. Inside, the décor resembles 1920s classic Hollywood with a crystal chandelier hanging over the bar and plenty of oil paintings canvassing the walls. Although there isn’t much room for dancing, various DJs still spin vintage beats there seven days a week. The club is frequented by the most powerful agents, producers and actors in town, but if you get there before 9 p.m. you should be in the clear.

2 - Viper Room

If you’re looking for a live show at a legendary music venue, look no further than the Viper Room. This gritty club on Sunset Blvd. was formerly owned by Johnny Depp and was made famous as the site where River Phoenix OD'd in 1993. It remains one of the most frequented rock hang-outs for indie bands, as well as mainstream performers. Many nights sell-out so buy your tickets well in advance.

3 - The Hideout

The Hideout is literally hidden in an alley off the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu. Park your car on an oceanside bluff and cross the street to what looks like a beach shack. Once inside, it may take your eyes a few minutes to adjust to the nearly pitch-black main room. The dress code is not as strict as most L.A. clubs and the girls who frequent The Hideout tend to prefer hiking and playing volleyball to shopping and gossiping on TMZ. Check out this venue for a more relaxed time with easygoing patrons.

4 - Spider Club

The Spider Club is a Moroccan-designed venue that caters to the hipster scene with a '70s vintage feel. The choice is yours to rock out on the dance floor, chill with a group of friends in a private cabana or lie back and take a break on one of the king-size beds. The club also features a concierge service for recurring guests to track their food and drink preferences in case they want to recall a favorite item from a long-lost night.

5 - Opera

This glamorous and celebrity-filled club is a magnet for a swarm of paparazzi on any given night. Fight your way through the dense crowd and past the dramatic fog-laden entryway and the invigorating experience will be well worth the hassle. Elegant chandeliers hover above a sunken dance floor that makes it easy to maneuver between booths and up to the bar. Expect women in short skirts and executives with fat wallets to occupy Opera.

6 - The Standard

The Standard is a boutique hotel in West Hollywood with an additional location in Downtown L.A. The West Hollywood club is known for its funky décor. Egg-shaped seats hang from the ceiling and in the lobby a woman enclosed in a plastic cage sits reading a book while she ignores all guests who walk by. The club tends to attract many of the best wannabe actresses the town has to offer. All of them, of course, are hoping you will offer them their big break. The Downtown version features a rooftop bar overlooking the entire city.

7 - Hyde Lounge

Located near the heart of Sunset Strip, Hyde is a smaller club that maxes out its occupancy at 100 people. Candles illuminate this sleek lounge and the way the light flickers off the vaulted copper ceiling provides a delightfully mysterious environment for a chance encounter with a flirtatious off-the-clock model. This bar also boasts a menu of Asian tapas to munch on while you people watch. Arrive on the early side to get past the strict doormen who swears there is no guest list.

8 - Foxtail

Foxtail is owned by a partnership of A-list Hollywood talent, including director Brett Ratner and movie producer Scott Stuber. The two-story complex is a mixture of art-deco sophistication and rock-star glitz where entertainment industry insiders mingle with eager partygoers. The lower floor serves as a restaurant advertising continental European fare, while the upstairs functions as a classy lounge with a small dance area and different DJs nightly. Make an early dinner reservation, and later in the evening wind down with young starlets at the inlaid marble bar on the second floor.

9 - Les Deux Cafe

Les Deux is owned by the Dolce Group, which operates many of the popular hangouts in L.A., including Ketchup and the Geisha House. The club maintains a European atmosphere with half of the venue indoors and the other half under the stars. An outdoor grotto, complete with a dimly lit fountain and French films projected against the wall, sets the mood for a more sophisticated night out on the town. Step inside to dance or lounge on the plush red sofas that outline every room. Walk even further back to the VIP lounge and settle in next to a full fireplace. With three bars and excellent crowd control provided by the staff, your next drink is never far out of reach. The bouncers frown on letting single guys in alone, but travel with a pack of girls and they will gladly lift the velvet rope for you.

10 - AREA

AREA opened in 2006, and quickly became one of the most exclusive settings in Los Angeles. Presented by renowned promoter Brent Bolthouse, it is a lively club that attracts the Hollywood elite. AREA's inviting mid-century, modern décor, featuring white leather couches and wooden coffee tables, surround an intimate dance floor and two bars. An outdoor patio offers a more personal space to get to know the 20-something-year-old women who frequent the club. However, getting in is no simple task; even having your name on the guest list doesn’t ensure your entry into AREA, and the venue is filled to capacity on any given night. Reserving bottle service is the only way to secure a prime location and the chance to mingle with starlets and waitresses in thigh-high boots alike. The $250 fee includes front-of-the-line access and a personal drink mixologist right at your table.