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Julia H.

Even after moving to the PNW, Novi will forever be my favorite place to come dance! The drinks are a bit pricey, but not horrible compared to most places. The atmosphere is always so fun, and they always have events going on such as line dancing on Friday Nights. Unfortunately, like I've stated previously, the bouncers are not always the nicest, and neither are the bartenders, but they do their job and I suppose that's what matters. Definitely go here if you are in the Reno, NV area and love to have fun!

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Michelangelo S.

Great Dancing & Awesome Whiskey Drinks! SITREP When tooling around the tri-casino-properties on a weekend, Novi is one of those great spots to jump into at the beginning of the night because it has an energetic dance environment, and nice libations to keep you and your friends happy! THE SETUP Right inside the El Dorado, Novi's decor is admittedly a notch or two ABOVE what you would expect from a place that is trying to put of the vibe of a "dive bar", but most certainly is NOT. * The furnishings are exquisite, with wood, granite and lighting giving off more of a club-vibe than anything. But that's okay! I know it's not quite "Whiskey Dicks" - and Novi is a bit pricier - but WTH, we're in Reno - not Lake Tahoe - so I enjoy what Novi brings here in "The Biggest Little City"! * Two bars grace this room with gold & red back-lighting and a mood vibe equal to many a speakeasy lounge. And these bars are manned (womanned?) with talented bartendresses that know how to make a stiff whiskey drink! * Drink specials during different times of the night - I didn't catch the ones I wanted, but no matter: she made me a $10 Whiskey Sour that was to die for! * The DJ was mixing it up between Top 40 and Newer Country, though there was definitely some old school Garth Brooks and Shania Twain being thrown into the Line-Dancing mix. THE LOWDOWN Novi is a fun stop. Either as a reprieve to escape from friends who only care about the craps tables, OR as a destination unto itself to enjoy and wile the wee hours away, dancing & drinking!

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20 dollar cover in NYE. Dead inside. Seems unethical to charge that much on a slow night 1/5 stars

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“Formerly Bubinga, a recurring incarnation, this club is now a country club with a stage for live bands.”

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