Every night, the Honey Bee Hive transforms into what seems like a massive dance hall, judging by the masses of lively, gyrating people inside. In actuality, this club is a small, basement-level venue with a large underground following and a spectacular diversity of music. While the Hive focuses mostly on drum ‘n bass, house, hip-hop, and breakbeats, celebrated DJ’s and live performers often come from locales as far away as the UK to perform.

 
The Honey Bee Hive can grow so loud, dancing is much easier than trying to hold a conversation. So if you’re on a first date, you might want to forgo the Hive, despite the tempting crowds that gather round outside—unless of course, you and your date prefer the sounds of thumping bass over each other’s voices.

Glowing yellow honeycomb walls flank the stage, and graffiti-like art abounds, lending the hive a funky vibe that exemplifies the creative energy the club constantly generates. The adjacent Honey Bee Café adds a coffeehouse element to the club, plus a tasty menu consisting of burgers, wraps, and fish tacos, should you need to refuel. Honey Bee Café hours vary depending on the club’s events, but head over to the Hive any night (it’s located right across from City College) for a musical energy boost.