On the prowl for after-hours fun on the dance floor? Then squeeze into something chic, tight, leather, expensive, revealing or sparkly and join in the sexy fun at Liquid Lounge, an uptown hotspot for hip-hop, house and guest DJs from across the nation. Metal wall accents give off an industrial vibe, while the occasional risque theme party adds a whiff of kink to the scene.

Don't let the pulsing urban dance beats make you forget this place is also a lounge: The dance floor is blessedly separate from the more sedate bar area, so you can sip one of Liquid's trademark martinis and still hear what your date has to say. The action starts late here: You can dance and drink anytime during club hours, but the real fun starts about an hour before midnight. -- Jennifer Saylor