Nightlife is a big part of living in LA. There is always a new club or hotspot, but a grand opening means nothing if you can’t get past the velvet ropes.

Not to brag, but LX.TV can always get past the velvet ropes. We sent three correspondents to some of the city’s hottest clubs to find out how you gain entrance rights — straight from the club promoters themselves.

That reality show shtick is cute, but you can’t pull that all the time.

Goa
1615 North Cahuenga Boulevard / at Selma Avenue
Hollywood / Los Angeles
323.465.1615 / website

Holly’s West
2460 Wilshire Boulevard / at 25th Street
Santa Monica / Los Angeles
310.828.3304

Winston’s
7746 Santa Monica Boulevard / at North Genesse Avenue
West Hollywood / Los Angeles
323.654.0105