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Shag

 

Getting one is the unabashed goal here

  • Address: 1835 N. Cahuenga Blvd. [ map ]

    Cross Street: Franklin Ave.

    Neighborhood: Hollywood

    Phone: (323) 871-2462

    Hours: Mon, Thu-Sat 10pm-2am

    Type: Dance Clubs

  • Features: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Mainstream, Smoking, Velvet Rope

    Parking: Valet

    Tips: Email luke@shaghollywood.com to get on the list.

This hot-and-bothered Hollywood club wasn't named after a type of carpet, if you know what we mean.

Remember Concorde, the club where Nick Carter allegedly gave Paris Hilton bruised arms and a fat lip? Well, consider those (alleged!) bad vibes gone. Shereen Arazm, who also owns Bella and Geisha House, transformed Concorde into Shag, a plush playpen. There are crystal chandeliers, red velvet curtains, zebra-print pillows, pink-tinted mirrors and couches upholstered in white and beige Missoni fabric. Those who regard the club's name as a verb that must come later are assisted by the layout. The dance floor is small enough that there's often no choice but to rub up against supermodel lookalikes; the intimate nooks and cozy couches in the two smoking lounges are quiet enough to hear all double entendres.—Alexandra Le Tellier
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