Those seeking respite from the pounding bass lines and warped synths permeating from endless clubs in town will find sweet reprieve at this spot. Purveying mainly hip hop, soul and funk, the club’s owners consistently recruit some mighty fine DJs and performers to keep the loyal crowd of young scenesters shuffling to the beats.

Despite its central location, Bitterzoet is remarkably devoid of the backpacker crowd and offers up some delicious dancefloor grooves every night of the week, with the unmissable Struttin’ parties purveying rare and classic funk tunes. The owners regularly mix the program up, throwing in the occasional theater performance or skateboard battle for good measure. Arrive early to avoid the queues.