Crobar is 100x better than either Spirit or Avalon. The venue itself, the crowd, the music, and the soundsystem are better. Avalon does get some really great DJs, but I just don't like the setup of the place, and its always way too hot in there. Sprit is ok, but the main floor is a bit small and does tend to get very crowded. At least they have a decent A/C system up in there so you don't feel like you're gonna pass out like @ Avalon. But Crobar definately beats it out in the music department, which is most important. Guys like Sander K., Hector Romero, Digweed, etc.