Orlando's Best Dance Club

South Beach-style club aims for an upscale audience.

Reviews:

• “Non Tasteful,No Class,Low Quality !”
• “Best Friday Anywhere”
• “For the love of God”
• “too many fat chicks…”
• “I got my @$$ grabbed….TWICE”

Tips: Friday is sushi happy hour, 5pm-8pm; free sushi (and admission) with XL (106.7 FM) broadcasting live.

Tabu Night Club

Bringing cutting-edge music and great martinis to the downtown scene.

Reviews:

• “Far from the worst, it’s also worlds away from being the best”
• “age limit? "
• “Great concert atmosphere”
• “BEST PLACE”
• “The Social George Clinton and the Brown Note”

Tips: Cover charges vary; call ahead or visit the website for details.

The Social

Dragon Room Cocktail Boutique is a lavish, ultramodern lounge that draws a sophisticated Orlando clientele.

Reviews:

• “Great for booty dancing!”
• “Eh good but…”

Dragon Room Cocktail Boutique

Vinyl vamps, spiked-hair types and hipsters alike dance to 80s alternative bands and indie tunes in this smoky old-school hangout.

Reviews:

• “A Childish, Nasty Snake-Pit. Avoid It.”
• “Totally worth being tired on Thursday!!!”
• “Want Fun?!?! New Wednesday night spot!”
• “New Memories!”
• “Cool new night!”

Tips: The nightlife haven provides free private parties on the upper floor a half-hour before the club opens to the general public on Saturday nights. Bookings are in advance.

Independent Bar

Of all the multistory dance clubs in Orlando, none has as much style and insider approval.

Reviews:

• “great place”

Tips: On weekends, lines can get long, so arrive early and stay late; the club is even open after hours—a rare treat in Orlando.

The Groove

Nostalgic with a private-club atmosphere, this is the place to let loose and dance the night away.

Reviews:

• “Beautiful facility”

Tips: A Latin theme prevails on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday; 1940’s-era dance is Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Atlantic Dance

Futuristic vibe and pounding techno beat overloads the senses.

Reviews:

• “HOTTT”
• “Thick!”
• “not enough”
• “Thank You Icon”

Tips: While blue jeans are a big no-no, black jeans usually make the cut.

Icon Nightclub

Retro kitsch and a happenin’ bar scene make this spot a go-to destination for clubbers in the know.

Reviews:

• “LOVE IT "
• “Ball’in!”
• “Great Music and an upscale atmosphere!”
• “JUST PLAN STINK”
• “hells yeah”

Tips: A dress code is in effect, so leave the T-shirts and jeans at home.

The Roxy

The music’s not too loud, the drinks are great and the camaraderie is contagious.

Tips: There may be a cover on weekends; call in advance for details.

Rhythm & Flow

Hordes of recently renovated entertainment choices have made this one of the swankiest hot spots in town.

Reviews:

• “Always a great time”
• ""
• “The Bar”
• “Needs new management”
• “Always a treat to visit”

Tips: There’s a full-service restaurant as well as a cafe on premises.

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