Philadelphia's Best Dance Club

Sounds like a nightclub, looks like a movie set and tastes like Cuban-American fare.

Reviews:

• “Pushy!”
• “Super Cuban Cuisine!”
• “Disappointing”
• “Best Brunch "
• “Good food and drinks. too expensive for what you get.”

Tips: Don’t be surprised if you encounter a line out the door Friday or Saturday nights.

Cuba Libre

Pure

More drink specials than you can shake a shillelagh at.

Reviews:

• “Have Back up ID”
• “Bar may be good but don’t book for a pary”
• “Gotta Go To Finnigan’s Wake”
• “Best Irish Bar in Philly”
• “Like a club without the dancing”

Tips: If the main floor is too loud or crowded, the downstairs Quiet Man Pub offers a more low key atmosphere.

Finnigan’s Wake

A cavernous Northern Liberties club with reliably hip, gay, and under-21 events.

Reviews:

• “Great place for large group of friends”
• “shaft fridays”
• “To the old heads”
• “Great club”
• “go here for terrible service”

Tips: Pay the full price one time (usually $10 on a non-event night) and look for coupons once you’re inside to save a few bucks on your return trip.

Shampoo

A Polynesian pickup party complete with giant icon, palm fronds and Kool-Aid concoctions with a kick.

Reviews:

• “Best gay/Les bar in Phila”
• “great place to dance, friendly people”
• “BOUNCERS ARE THUGS/CRIMINALS”
• “Trashy Fun”
• “Great place to Dance”

Tips: If you look young, be forewarned: It takes two forms of identification to get into Bob’s.

Tiki Bob’s

The afterhours vibe, top-tier DJs and bands make this club a draw for hip cats of any stripe.

Reviews:

• “THE WORST PLACE IN PHILLY!”
• “tuesday always jumping”
• “Keep an eye on your belongings!!!”
• “2 dollar tuesdays”
• “Chicagos best nite club”

Tips: Be forewarned: The bar may be closed on the weekends if nothing’s happenin’.

Transit Nightclub

Small space, big DJs: This stylish club draws a young crowd and top-notch turntable talent.

Reviews:

• “Looking for the new 5 Spot??”
• “Weekend Fun Spot”
• “One of the friendliest places I have been”
• “Divas that Dance”
• “Awesome Saturdays”

Fluid

Dancing queens and pandering politicos mix at this gay bar.

Reviews:

• “Totally gay.”
• “Everyone goes to Woody’s…but there are other options”
• “Best Thursday night”
• “Party-Party-Party!”
• “WOOD”

Tips: Woody’s also offers lunch and dinner menus.

Woody’s Bar

The former Proto Lounge has a new name and new furniture, but retains its Old City 20-something scene.

Reviews:

• “A great place for ginos and their gross girls”
• “DJ SNUG!!!!!”
• “worst night of my life”
• “too much techno”
• “best saturday night”

Tips: This is a private social club so membership is required, but it’s pretty easy to join. Of course, it takes about 4 weeks to get processed so if you want in soon, join now. The details are on their website.

Lounge OneTwoFive

Emerald City

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