Seattle's Best Hookup Spot 2008

Big-name DJs and lots of attitude at this classy Pioneer Square dance club.

Reviews:

• “blind at the art walk”
• “Rude staff all around”
• “Going down hill…”
• “Good house and hip hop”
• “Voted Best Dance Club; avoid the violence and problems that other clubs have”

Tips: Get there by 11pm on weekends to stake out seats if you plan to do less dancing and more lounging.

The Last Supper Club

The young, hip and single gather for a ’50s cocktail culture with ’90s attitude.

Reviews:

• “Best Cocktails I’ve had "
• “Don’t miss the Spa-Tini”
• “Great location for after work drinks but not worth recommending to friends”
• “Worst service imaginable.”
• “Overrated”

Tips: Their martini recipe book sells for $20—with luscious pictures and signature recipes, it’s a great gift idea.

Tini Bigs Lounge

A slice of summertime creeps onto the Hill at this nightspot inspired by the romantic feel of old Havana.

Reviews:

• “Too much hassle”
• “Shady Bartenders!”
• “Great music, dancing, decor, cocktails”
• “$10 MOJITOS AND HORRIBLE SERVICE? NO THANKS!”
• “Disappointing”

Tips: Happy hour runs daily 4pm-7pm and features half-price bottles of wine.

Havana

Lavish multilevel club offering three varied spaces with in-house and touring DJs to match every mood.

Reviews:

• “Great for a night out!”
• “DONT WASTE UR TIME!!!!”
• “The Goods and the Bads”
• “Worth the time to visit”
• “WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. I WILL NEVER GO BACK…”

Trinity Night Club or email Trinity Night Club

A fair-weather patio and impromptu after-hours entertainment keep First Avenue’s finest up past bedtime.

Reviews:

• “Saturday night intoxicating Russian House music”
• “Never Again”
• “Happy Hour”
• ""
• “Great experience here”

Tips: Stop by Fridays for happy hour when the DJ takes requests until 7:30pm.

Contour

The party never stops at this see-and-be-seen meet market for the young clubgoers of Pioneer Square.

Reviews:

• “Love this place!!!”
• “Always a party!!!!!!!!!!”
• “It’s not pretentious and just one big party”
• “Still the best party bar in Seattle!!!”
• “Cool place – Slow service”

Tips: There are live DJs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; drink specials are common on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tiki Bob’s Cantina or email Tiki Bob’s Cantina

A Northwest theme and more than 90 specialty cocktails at this Belltown hot spot.

Reviews:

• “Location is the only positive”
• “Bouncer’s are jerks, Service is Lousy..”
• “Okay, but staff too full of themselves”
• “Rude Bouncers”
• “beautiful place BUT garbage for service”

Tips: The majority of the cocktail list leans toward the sugary side; if you like ‘em dry, you’re better off sticking to a classic well drink.

Amber

This high energy tri-level club is packed every night of the week and everyone keeps coming back for more.

Reviews:

• “Gay Jock”
• “Just plain fun!”
• “Isnt like it used to be!”
• “Fun place to dance”
• “Bad Music… NOT gay taste at alll….”

Tips: Mondays have free pool and happy hour all night long.

R Place

A dressed-up crowd packs into this happening Belltown nightspot for infused vodka and a lively singles scene.

Reviews:

• “Great evening with friends!”
• “Less than Desirable”
• “Bad First Impression – won’t be going back…”
• “Don’t use your credit card- use cash instead!!”
• “Pleasantly Suprised”

Tips: Can’t decide which infused vodka to try first? Order the vodka sampler to get a taste of them all.

Twist Restaurant & Lounge

Capitol Hill club lures crowds with ambience, sexy people and top-notch DJs.

Reviews:

• “Worst service”
• “good, fast drinks and great music”
• “good dance club”
• “Not worth the cover charge”
• “Great club, Seattle’s best…”

Tips: Arrive by 10pm for one of the few comfortable booths downstairs, or a table upstairs.

Baltic Room