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Country and Western Club
With country sensations like Vince Gill, Shania Twain, and Garth Brooks, country music is something that is popular with all ages. If you feel like dancing, why not check out one of these 'best of' winners?
Avalon: Once again this year the Fabulous 50's is the number one place to dance the night away. The Sundance takes second while Tol's Time Out Lounge, a newcomer, takes third.
Off the Avalon: Dancing its way to the top is Wrangler's in Stephenville, followed closely by Legends in Gander. Hotel Marystown comes in third place.
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Cozy, Romantic Bar
Want to get to know that special someone a little better, our reader's have chosen the best places. A cozy atmosphere for a quiet drink, or a place to dance the night away, try one of these hot spots.
Avalon: The Battery, with its magnificent view of St. John's, is the number one choice, followed by Shroeder's, a piano bar, in second and Calio's in third.
Off the Avalon: Our readers give first choice to Beau Bais in Marystown. Or if you're in Gander, try Legends, the second choice, or Easy Street the third.
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Dance Bar
A night on the town dancing is always in order, so if you feel like 'moving and shakin', put on your dancing shoes and check out this year's winners.
Avalon: Crowd favourite Sundance steals the top spot again this year while Benders takes second place. Fabulous 50's follows in third.
Off the Avalon: Dancing its way to first place off the Avalon is Legends in Gander, while Shooters in Burin is second. Bayview in Lethbridge takes third spot.
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Darts Club
Playing darts has always been a favourite with Newfoundlanders, whether for fun or in competition. Whether you're looking to join a dart league or just have a friendly game, why not check out one of these popular clubs?
Avalon: The 301 Club hits the bulls eye with first place. The CEI Club is a close second while the Lions Club is third.
Off the Avalon: Our readers have picked the Brown Derby in Stephenville as the best place to throw a few darts, followed by Shooters in Burin in second and Beau Bais in Marystown third.
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Folk/Traditional Club
Did you ever meet a Newfoundlander who didn't like to dance? If you feel like kicking up your heels in a jig, dance into one of these busy pubs across the province.
Avalon: Once again the top spot goes out to O'Reilly's followed by Blarney Stone with Erin's Pub in third.
Off the Avalon: Mingles in Grand Falls-Windsor is the first place winner again this year. Beau Bais in Marystown is a close second while Penney's in Bishop Falls takes third.
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Happy Hour
TGIF - When Friday comes, unwind with your friends over a cold beverage at one of these popular watering holes.
Avalon: The Sundance is our reader's top choice for happy hour. Greensleeves is a close second and Rob Roy takes third.
Off the Avalon: The best happy hour is at Reflections in Gander. Number two choice is the Glynmill Inn in Corner Brook, followed by Beau Bais in Marystown.
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Live Rock
If it's live rock music you want, our Herald readers know all the hot spots and recommend these favourites:
Avalon: Again this year the Fat Cat is the number one choice, just ahead of Junctions in second and Trapper John's in third.
Off the Avalon: Razooles in Stephenville has the best live rock according to Herald readers with Mingles in Grand Falls-Windsor
digging the live sound next and Playhouse in Clarenville coming in third.
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Pool/Billiards
Pool has become increasingly popular, and women are now taking to the game. If you're looking for a place to 'rack 'em up' check out our ballot winners this year.
Avalon: Dooly's moves up to first place from last year, while West Side Charlie's takes second and the Brass Rack is third.
Off the Avalon: This year's winner is Classic Cue in Gander. In Marystown check out our second place winner, Shooters, with Beau Bais in Marystown in third.
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Singles Bar
Want to get out and meet people and just relax? Our readers seem to know the best singles bar so check out these happening places.
Avalon: The Sundance stays on top as the number one singles bar while Greensleeves stays as second favourite and Benders is third.
Off the Avalon: Our readers have shared what they know about the best singles bars and right up there in first place is Hotel Gander, followed by Shooters in Burin in second place with Beau Bais in Marystown taking third. (Wow - that Beau Bais has placed in five categories - not bad for the new kid on the block).
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