The staff and family at the y afterhours have in a ton of work to cultivate a safe, welcoming,…read morealcohol free environment for music lovers and misfits of all stripes to come together and dance the night away in a supportive healthy space. The level of respect shown by patrons makes new faces young and old alike into friends and regulars. With three levels, each able to provide a distinct vibe and experience, there is always something unique and interesting to check out. The community that has come together around this Edmonton landmark encourages and develops local talent and showcases local artists and vendors in a fresh exciting way. If you're looking for a great way to end your Friday or Saturday night with only good experiences then look no further than Y Afterhours, Edmonton's oldest and most iconic afterhours club.

Y is an electronic music connoisseur's dream. The space is…read moreminimal in its decoration but it allows for efficient execution of what most have come to do, dance. I've been here dozens of times and not once have I seen any trouble. Sure it's late and you will see the odd person that is deeply inebriated but it's never an issue. I've been clubbing all over North America for years and the Y has some of the most clean sound I've ever heard. Meaty low and with a high end that is smooth and doesn't pierce. If you like hearing quality tunes while you cut some rugs then I highly recommend the Y.

We came here for a night out and expected to hear 70s music but it was not quite what we were…read moreexpecting. Still, it was great that we were able to reserve a spot and have a wonderful place to sit. The club is quite nice and the staff are very friendly. Drinks are what you would pay anywhere else, but I was expecting to have a bit more variety considering the high-end nature of the club. I'll go back - maybe try 80s night and see if the music is better!

Came here with a group of friends for some Saturday night fun. Being as old as we were we arrived…read morewell before 11 so there was no cover charge. I immediately noticed the gothic Victorian decor and was awed by what the young folk now have to choose from when going out for a night of hoopla. The waitress recommended a gin cocktail called the bees knees and it tasted like a sweet glass of mead. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend trying one out for yourself. The dance floor was small but large enough for what this joint can hold. From what I can remember the DJ was quite good and everyone on the dance floor was completely inthralled by his mix.

Welcoming and fun! The Club du Soleil team really does an job of putting together an evening of…read moredance that is the right combo of relaxed and professional. So much more satisfying than a night in watching Netflix! The lesson actually had something for all levels, and the atmosphere was very easygoing. The cherry on top was the cheery coordination staff (especially Cathy! ) who went above and beyond to get a lost item to me the next day after the dance. I look forward to coming back again when I am back in town.

From the owner: Club Du Soleil is Edmonton's Premier Singles Club. Couples also welcome. Our next dance event is…read moreMay 23, 2026. Location is at Balwin Hall 12904-74St. DJ Magical Mystery Tunes. Free dance lesson with professional Sandra Nerona teaching Fox Trot to start the evening. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Admission is 15.00 for members and 20.00 for non-members. An annual membership is only $10.00. Cash event with bar service. Dance to Country, Ballroom, Rock, Swing, Latin and more. Visit our website clubdusoleil.org for more info. Meet new friends in person. We would love to meet you.

This is becoming one of the hottest clubs in Edmonton. On Friday and Saturday nights, the place…read morejust heats up as the dance floor fills with a great mix of top 40 music. Thursday night is Karaoke night and this is one of the most enjoyable Karaoke venues in the city. Enjoy a relatively short rotation, friendly DJ's and a friendly crowd.

Empire Ballroom isn't a bad place. It's big.. huge actually. It is the biggest club in the city. I…read morefeel like the place is mostly for younger kids, 18 or 19 years old because that's usually how old the crowd looks and that's how old I was when I used to come here. The club is actually unlike any other club in the city because it has dancers who come on stage and perform during the night and some guys who juggle fire come out as well. The stage and the size of the club also make it a good venue for concerts. Like I said the place isn't bad but you may feel a bit old amongst the young crowd.

WORST BOTTLE SERVICE EVER!!! This place is the crappiest, if…read morenot, the worst place to have bottle service. The BCF (Best Cousins Forever) were having a reunion and wanted to live it up during the Halloween weekend while I was visiting Edmonton. We made table reservations for Halloween eve and when we got there, we had to WAIT in line for 30 minutes, PAY cover...and our table WAS NOT READY when we got there. They were going to put us in a shady looking section. We were seriously WAITING FOR AN HOUR to get seated with everything ready. If this was not a cousin outing, I would have stormed out. Luckily my brother took care of things and saved the night. The manager gave us 50% off all the bottles we ordered and put us in a decent enough section. Still though, I wouldn't mind paying full price for the bottles with great service. Just to not experience such shitty service. Even after that, our hostess and her assistant were so clueless and lost that they probably couldn't find their way out of a sweater.Oh, and the security guards in the VIP section hella power trippin on their $9/hr salary...mmmmmkaay. The music was great, the night was better, especially with the company. I am never going to go back here!

I've been to two shows here over the years - one just before Covid and one more recently. I see…read moreother reviews talking about a $5.00 membership, but they must have gotten rid of that because I've never been asked to pay for a membership. The venue is old and full of character for sure, but it is not accessible at all if you have any kind of mobility issues. And it's a shame, because the management does seem to WANT to be inclusive, but they are terribly limited by the physical location. It's true that you walk down a dingy and dank outdoor hallway to get to the entrance, and then walk up a whole bunch of stairs to get to the ID checking station. Then you go in and get to the ticket scanning station. Maybe she was having a bad day, but the attitude from her was really off-putting. When you have a mobile ticket, apparently they can't scan the QR Code if you have your phone in dark-mode. I've never had that issue with any other venue accepting my mobile tickets, but maybe their scanner is different. Anyway, she was really annoyed with me for that. Once inside, there were 3 bars open and the bartenders were all super friendly. We went back to the same bartender each time and she always remembered our orders. As others have said, the washrooms are down a flight of stairs. If you choose to leave while there are still people lined up to get in, you will have to squeeze past them in that same dank alley/hallway thing you came in - There are no other exits (though I'm sure you could use the other doors in the event of an emergency). The slanted dance floor is not everyone's cup of tea, but I think it adds to the quirky character of the old building. I thought the sound quality from the performers were great for both shows I saw and the lighting was excellent as well.

This venue gets killer bands in. There's not much more to…read morerecommend. There's hardly any place to sit. They don't have much in the way of good beers. Bar gets very crowded with spectators leaning against it. You are not allowed to exit at East doors by stage, so this means a lot of in and out traffic at the ticket gate. People just need to learn some manners. It's $10.00 to park in the nearby lot. Bathrooms are ok.

Ironic it says wheelchair accessible but they Never clear the sidewalk along the patio area…read more Impossible to get to the corner not to mention the restaurant DO BETTER

Went to Hudsons whyte ave for wednesday karaoke. Got there early and was placed #2 in lineup to…read moresing. As night went on, kept getting bumped further back until was #14 in rotation. Didnt want to wait all nite to sing, so asked DJ why. Was informed that new people were put into rotation in middle of lineup instead of the end? -didnt make sense, especially as I was at beginning of rotation not middle. I eventually gave up and went home. This is not the first time this has happened at other karaoke events. Why do hosts mess up rotation like this and make people who get there early miss out for people who get there late? Everyone has to wait their turn just like we did. Why dont they get added to the end of the line? I watched myself go from #12 at one point and bumpd continuously, after 5 songs was down to # 14. Will not be back!

The food is good the service is great and the music is amazing. They have live bands and teach…read moredance steps. It is great for date nights. Yes I would recommend it absolutely.

Worst club in Edmonton. Overpriced drinks, overcrowded, way too loud, and the staff clearly don't…read morecare about their jobs. The bouncers are a joke--they actually look into the stalls while you're trying to use the bathroom. Seriously? I thought this was a nightclub, not a gathering for perverts.

We went here for the crab boil and I think for 30 bucks pretty good bang for your buck…read more We also ordered a couple of appies. The calamari and the roasted broccoli. Atmosphere was a typical pub ambiance. Really not remarkable. I liked though that the music wasn't blaring and I could have a conversation. Server was friendly and helpful. Food was quick to come out. We both loved the calamari. They were thick pieces that were well seasoned. Definately need to order this again. Broccoli was perhaps a bit underdone, but flavour was good. When the crab came out it looked a little skimpy in terms of potatoes and the other shellfish. However with the appies we were filled up well. Crab was tasty and well boiled. Potatoes were okay and the few mussels and clanms on the bottom. I would come back here for that still. All in all a good meal.

Very quick service and great drinks specials. I really enjoyed the crowd and live music. Also they…read morehad a lot of things available like gaming machines and a large dance floor. They have a lot of events, daily specials and live bands there. I always see a lot of people enjoying themselves. I'd highly recommend I also heard they have a great seafood boil too