I'm going to numbers 1 and 3 this evening....

From RAs top clubs list
10. Sub Club, Glasgow
Sub Club

"Small" and "intimate" are usually code words for "painfully crowded." Not so at Glagow's Sub Club, which works with its "intimate" vibe instead of against it. When you can't really move, you see, you can't do much except dance. That part is helped along by some of the finest DJs Scotland has to offer. Whether it be the ultra-eclectic likes of Twitch and Wilkes, the 20-years-and-still-fresh Harri and Domenic, or the top-flight DJs that fly in from around the world to experience it for themselves, Sub Club is all about the music—and that's the way it should be.
- Sam Louis


09. Amnesia, Ibiza
Amnesia

It's been more than 20 years since the mind-altering DJing of Alfredo turned Paul Oakenfold and Danny Rampling on to the charms of Ibiza. Ever since then, the club has continued to remain in the good graces of the ever-shifting allegiances of ravers. Chalk that up to the constant innovation, hedonism, and care that the club has received. Added to this, the Sven Väth seal of approval means a lot in clubland, and his reign at the club on Mondays has given the crowds one more reason to flock to the White Isle. And don't forget the foam.
- Charles Merwin




08. Cocoon Club, Frankfurt
Cocoon Club

With an aesthetic that melds visions of Star Trek with something that a loved-up H.R. Giger might have designed, Sven Väth’s Cocoon Club is one of a kind. The techno-meister’s ideas, experience, and ambition have transformed the space into an uber-club that's otherworldly, yet organic. At Cocoon, Sven’s party faithful play out on a sound system to die for, while the immersive experience is heightened by multimedia technology. Feast your senses at restaurants Micro and Silk before moving to the main room, where projections flicker over the perimeter wall, which itself appears to pulsate with music. VIPs may hit the pods, but any aficionado wanting to feel the heat will hit the floor, because Cocoon makes music come alive.
- Lisa Loco




07. Robert-Johnson, Offenbach
Robert-Johnson

In club terms, the difference between great and good is a matter of intimacy. Located in Offenbach next to Germany’s financial capital Frankfurt, Robert-Johnson has plenty of it. Established in ’99 by Ata (of Playhouse fame), and named after the legendary blues singer mysteriously rumoured to be in league with the devil, the club succeeds in pushing all the right buttons: a minimalist and ever changing interior design, TV monitors and coloured neon tubes in lieu of a blinding laser show, a wooden floor that’s easy on dancing feet and knees, and a moving sound system meant to massage listeners and dancers alike. The musical programming is just as impressive: landlord Ata provides monthly evidence of his twenty year career in cutting edge selection, supplemented by regular guests such as disco viking Prins Thomas, Ricardo Villalobos, Magda and the Innervisions crew. Good old Bob would have loved it!
- Jason Gern



06. The End, London
The End

Established in 1995, The End is certainly a far cry from being a new kid on the block. It's well-worn surfaces have a comfort, though, that defies trends and pretensions. And it's this lack of trendiness that has allowed the club to age so gracefully. The vibe at The End always seems to be about having fun rather than looking cool. With everything from intimate drum and bass nights to road blocking minimal parties—often all within a given week—the club goes as far as possible towards being all things to all people. (At least as far as quality club music is concerned.) Here's hoping there's no end in sight.
- Colin Shields



05. Space, Ibiza
Space

Space Ibiza is a mecca for clubbers around the world, with many making the annual pilgrimage to immerse themselves within its unique environment. There's no black stone to kiss, but a cheer and fist pump on the terrace—as planes fly overhead—is equally as significant. During the week superstars Carl Cox and Danny Tenaglia host residencies, but the We Love... parties on Sundays are the main attraction. And who can argue with 4,000 disco kids losing themselves, soundtracked by any number of international DJs in a well designed superclub? The fact that it's on the least likely of party days is just icing on the cake.
- Nick Sabine


04. DC-10, Ibiza
DC-10

While the concept of super-clubs died in the UK some years ago, it's business as usual in Ibiza. A consistent oligarchy caters to the larger and more commercial crowds. At DC-10, though, it's not about the DJ's or the big brand. Sure, they've got renowned names on the decks, and Circo Loco is infamous around the world, but it's the up-for-it carnival vibe that has made DC-10 legendary. It's also probably why DC-10 is closed. Without it, there's a sense of something missing in Ibiza. When it's open, on a typical sunny Monday afternoon, DC-10 serves up just the right amount of madness and chaos. The club regularly provides spontaneous moments of exhilaration and escape, leaving memories that linger long after the summer tan has faded.
- Richard Chinn



03. Watergate, Berlin
Watergate

You could hardly ask for a more picturesque setting than Berlin's Watergate. The sublime view of Berlin is delivered via the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Spree. Of course, those same windows are only opened after a long night’s dancing, when the harsh glare of sunlight filters in on the LED-drenched dancers. But perhaps what makes Watergate stand out is its commitment to innovation. Far from resting on its laurels, the group behind the club has been quick to book live acts and is looking to take advantage of its reputation to introduce some lesser-known DJs to the world. That sort of attitude is rare in today's market-driven world, and a welcome antidote to excesses elsewhere.
- Sam Louis




02. Fabric, London
Fabric

Good clubs pick up on what's happening, and deliver it to their punters. Really good clubs gain enough trust to take risks with their bookings, opening their crowd up to exciting new sounds. Legendary clubs fundamentally alter the musical landscape. Above all else, that's what puts Fabric in this list. Opening at a time when the UK superclub era was lurching to a messy close, Fabric cannily picked up the pieces, and went about proving that a forward-thinking music policy could work as part of a top-end business model. Throw in a breathtaking soundsystem, a universally professional and friendly team, and a series of mix CDs that arguably define dance music in the modern age, and you've got a club that, despite the occasional bout of griping, is rightly revered as one of the greatest of all time.
- Lee Smith


01. Berghain/Panorama Bar, Berlin
Berghain/Panorama Bar
Berlin's Berghain puts nearly every other club in the world to shame with its impeccable sound, music programming, and unique design. For clubbers, it's a veritable embarrassment of riches. If you're ready to make a night of it, you can head downstairs for the uncompromising techno of Marcel Dettman, or ascend to the Panoramabar and the heavenly house music proffered by Cassy. Famed for its marathon sessions, you can get as lost as you want to be in its cavernous environs.
- Sam Louis