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Best Dance Club

Novices have a hell of a time finding Havana. The beloved Capitol Hill gem is hidden in an old brick building, and the directions on its website read like a text message from a friend who's already slurped down a few: "Stand in front of Caffé Vita, walk into the parking lot directly across the street, then look for the black awning." But Havana ...

Had <i>Sex and the City</i> been set in Seattle, Carrie Bradshaw and her girls would have chosen Pnk Ultra Lounge as their cosmo-swilling hot spot. The upscale establishment is soaked in pretty pink lights, pop music, and saccharine cocktails. There's even a bar in the women's bathroom. But what really makes Pnk fabulous is its prime location: o...

Once a piano bar, the small and idiosyncratic Baltic Room sits on the slope where Pine meets downtown, an ideal stop during an evening of clubbing, if not the only destination. The club frequently hosts such touring electronic artists as Carl Craig and DBridge, and local talent can be found and heard spinning almost every night of the week on re...

Many regard Neighbours, Broadway's ever-popular gay bar, as a hook-up spot. But whether you approach Neighbours as a pick-up joint or a free-for-all dance party is your business. Either way, you're going to wind up in the middle of one of Seattle's largest and most popular clubs with a zillion sweaty bodies moving to the beat of New Wave and pop...

If ever there was an oldie-but-goodie, it's Re-bar. While other Seattle nightspots attempt to lure in the city's nouveau cosmo crowd with glossy fronts and pricey cocktails, Re-bar's got a faithful following hooked to its understated charms. And insiders know that the venue has nurtured some of Seattle's edgier performing talents, from Northwest...

Boom Jinx, Armin van Burren, Lady GaGa—it's evident by the names that have graced the Last Supper Club with live performances that the venue is a level above others in the city's limited club scene. Pioneer Square's two-story bar offers a solid DJ lineup, seizure-inducing techno music, and potent cocktails that draw huge weekend crowds, despite ...

This three-story dance club attracts gay men, straight women, and everything in between. Your best bet is to attend the wildly popular ASS! (Amateur Strip Show) on Thursday nights; dance to Top-40 hits, watch hot guys work the pole, or, if you think you have what it takes, compete alongside them to win $200.

Spinning headstands? Airswipes? Downrocks? Elbow Glides? Flares? Poplocks? On Tuesday nights, Eastlake's Lo-Fi Performance Gallery's got 'em. Early in the week, urbanites and hipsters of every make and model crowd the labyrinthine space for the best in old school hip-hop, new school socializing, and, of course, break dancing. On other evenings, ...

This two-level club features multiple dance floors and lounge areas, divided by musical genres (primarily hip-hop and techno). The bartenders serve stiff drinks, the packed dance floor smells of sweat and cologne, and on many weekends, visiting pop acts—Black Eyed Peas, Jay Sean—host their after-parties here. Come last call, patrons share sausag...

It's a Capitol Hill newcomer, but Q on Broadway has quickly established itself as one of the city's hottest dance destinations. Formerly a garage, Q is now a Vegas-quality venue with high ceilings, polished floors, neon lighting, an upstairs lounge, a huge white bar, four disco balls, two DJ booths (live DJs spin six nights a week), and a thumpi...

Beauty Bar is such a great dance club because it hosts some of the area's best DJs. Sober's Thursday night residency has become a hipster hotspot, where his mix of old-school hip-hop and indie rock packs an interesting mix of party people onto the small dance floor each week. It's a place that's saturated with glamour, from the vintage mirrors t...

While some of us weren't looking, guitars became obsolete. Everybody else was over at Stereo Live. The spacious discotheque at 6400 Richmond — once home to the legendary Club 6400, whose alumni still hold reunion nights — has actually been booking some of the world's top DJs for a few years now. Remixer-turned-superstar David Guetta played in No...

Cheap drinks. Multiple floors. Unisex bathrooms. Eye candy. Occasional celebrities. Good sound. Great lighting. DJ alumni including Steve Aoki and Morgan Page. College Night Thursdays. Freaky Fridays. Sound Factory Saturdays. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Rich's has all that and then some.

The name Hughes Hangar is perfect for this Washington Avenue bar. Though it's named after billionaire recluse Howard Hughes, the upscale decor and extended happy hour lures the business elite, making it great for "hang"-ing out. (Ha.) While the inside is a wee bit small, the outdoor patio provides enough room for a great crowd to strike up a gre...

Recently relocated to across from Toyota Center, the color-changing Status advertises itself as Houston's "premier club for those with discerning taste." Texas Dub has found a new home here on Tuesdays, and Thursdays DJ T Gray spins new beats. DJ Big O takes over the tables Fridays and Saturdays.

"Urban" and "upscale" don't generally go together when it comes to clubbing, but this 11,000-square-foot "venue" is an exception. Located right on the MetroRail line, it boasts a great location and a diverse selection of music, meaning there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to boogie your booty down there on Fridays and Saturdays for free d...

Lumen Lounge is smaller and quieter than the other clubs on this list, which for some is perfect. With a mix of hip-hop, hits, Latin and EDM, Lumen caters to Upper Kirby dwellers who enjoy strong drinks and the VIP treatment, down to the velvet-rope entrance.

"Make a left at the palm trees; you can't miss it..." South Beach has been known as one of Houston's leading gay bar for many, many years, but everyone -- gay, straight, cat, dog -- winds up having an awesome time on the Montrose discotheque's spacious dance floor. On Thursdays through Saturdays, South Beach turns into a delicious cocktail of...

Numbers is best-known, of course, for "Classic Numbers," DJ Wes Wallace's Friday-night institution of all things '80s and alternative. Open since the late '70s, as seemingly eternal (or is that undead?) as Dracula himself, Numbers also hosts local necromancers Underworld's monthly bash, and live music from synth-pop to rap several times a month....

Yes, Drink Houston hosts a motley crew of attendees, and yes, it enforces a severe dress code and cover charge, but it attracts a diverse crowd of people -- not hard to imagine, with five separate nightclubs under the same roof -- almost every night for one reason: Drink Houston is a fun place to be, with both great hip-hop music and drink speci...

If the word alone makes you thirsty, you can quench that parched palate at Tropicana every weekend. Now's your chance to try out those dance moves you learned in Zumba class, or coax your quiet friend into shaking her "bum bum." Tropicana is known for its great Latin music, and Saturday's the day to go if you want to hear it. Plus, there's a liv...

The proof is in the pudding, folks: Gays have more fun. And what better form of sexual freedom and expression is there than dance? Pulsating at the entrance to the Grove, Just John Nightclub offers the city's hottest dance floor, regardless of your preferences. Bumpin' and bangin' seven days a week, the club keeps the party going from 3 p.m. to ...

Live bands every Wednesday heat up the summer calendar at this club for dancers who don’t care which C-lister was paid to ignore them from the VIP booth. The tight quarters and long lines continue, as does the popular Make It New techno-electronic dance night on Thursdays. A mix of everything from classic hip-hop to disco fuels your Friday night...

Necto is Southeast Michigan's hottest nightclub, open seven nights a week with the best in entertainment! Check our website for specials and events!

FLUXX nightclub in San Diego delivers a VIP nightlife experience unlike any other. FLUXX’s state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, unparalleled DJ and live performance line up, A-list celebrity guests and stylish clientele have solidified its reputation as the city’s hotspot. True to its name, FLUXX 's mood and motif are kept in a constant s...

Longtime Ybor dwellers might remember this sprawling complex as Frankie’s Patio, but Barbarella Tampa has ushered in a new age for the old club. It has the best indie rock dance night around on Fridays with music so current you actually have to use your Shazam app. Saturdays go new wave/old wave downstairs, but the DJ mixes in some newer tracks ...

Inside the modernized, minimalist 5,000-square-foot warehouse space, you can bob and sway to spinning disc jockeys or tap your foot to live shoegaze, all while sipping fancy cocktails. On high-profile nights, the 325-person-capacity crowd comes alive, descending into a steamy dance lair and debunking the stereotype that Portlanders are too hip t...

Welcome to Stoney Inn Bar & Grille, located in the heart of Sacramento's Uptown Arts District. The Stoney Inn is the home of the Stoney Inn Pub, Rockin' Rodeo Country nightclub and the Fireside Grill. Our kitchen staff takes pride in offering an extensive menu including daily specials. From our outstanding $14.99 Prime Rib Dinner to our Awesome ...

Three massive floors of dance-music action means you'll be busting a move all night long, whether it's to a Katy Perry remix or that new Flo Rida jam. And because it's right in the heart of the bustling Warehouse District, there's no reason for you to be dancing by yourself ... unless that's your thing, of course.

It’s no surprise that the best dance club in Orlando would also be one of the city’s best gay clubs. Whether it’s because of the $10 all-you-can-drink wells on Tuesday or DJ Scott Robert spinning the best house on Saturdays, prepare to take your shirt off. And be sure to wax!

Since opening in 2008, Beta has shown time and again that it's the best dance club in the city. Sure, a big part of that is having a state-of-the-art Funktion-One sound system that's unrivaled by virtually any club in North America, but the other reason Beta has been named one of the best dance clubs, here and around the world, is the caliber of...

Tucked squarely underneath Asian fusion joint Ginger Hop, Honey is small enough to feel like a hideaway. The glowing bar is stocked with top-shelf booze, the lighting is just dark enough to be concealing, and on certain nights you can find something special on the dance floor. Luckily, you have plenty of options to do just that — its schedule bo...

After Amnesia's "comeback" fizzled out, Miami Marketing Group took hold of the Bob Sinclar-fronted club and shut it down for a couple of months, promising a complete overhaul. MMG kept its word, reopening the spot as Story — a name that earned some early mockery that quickly disappeared once the bookings began pouring in. Everyone from Avicii to...

The thump of the bass is making your teeth shatter. You're smashed between the sweaty pumped pecs of a beefy Italian on one side and the sequins of a drag queen's dress on the other. Your arms sway to the sounds as rainbow-colored confetti falls lightly on your wet shoulders, sticking to your hair. Your drenched tank top is shoved into the pocke...