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Alibi Room
85 Pike St, #410 at Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101 206-623-3180
Description: DOWNTOWN. A popular restaurant by day, the Alibi Room really comes alive at night. Owned by a group of filmmakers, the club works to support independent films and their creators, by fostering an artistic dialogue among patrons and making scripts available for public perusal. If that's a bit heavy for you, just come and dance to the mixed rhythms of rotating DJs or enjoy one of their specialty vodka drinks. You'll also find live music from time to time, along with a great wine list and tasty appetizers. A real local favorite, Alibi plays host to everyone from the eccentric to the street smart.
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Baltic Room
1207 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 206-625-4444
Description: CAPITOL HILL. Elegance and style characterize this hip bar, which pulls in its share of attractive young professionals. Dark furnishings, candles, and a fireplace all add a note of intimacy, and ceiling-mounted stars twinkle in the dimness. Depending on when you're there, you'll find vocalists, jazz bands, or DJs spinning a variety of tunes as patrons boogie on the dance floor. If you get hungry, there's a variety of foods to satiate, and of course, drinks of all sorts are widely available. Given its popularity, Baltic can get somewhat crowded, but its fantastic ambience and great entertainment more than compensate. It's also an ideal destination if you want to impress a date with a romantic evening.
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Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 206-324-7263
Description: CAPITOL HILL. Sit back and enjoy salsa and swing music and dancing performances, or join in the dancing yourself (after a brief lesson, of course); Century Ballroom affords the opportunity to do both. An extensive schedule of dance classes means you can cultivate your craft beforehand; alternatively, quick lessons are frequently offered before the action gets going on most evenings. Occasionally, the dance floor clears and energetic musical acts take to the stage. At shows, a minimum food charge of $10 per person applies.
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Chop Suey
1325 E Madison St, at 14th St, Seattle, WA 98122 206-324-8005
Description: CAPITOL HILL. This trendy nightspot features a dizzying array of live music and DJ-led dance parties each week. True to its name, the bar sports a Far East motif that includes black-and-white action photos of Bruce Lee, a smiling bronze Buddha overlooking the bar, and pagoda-style accents adorning the ceiling. Side note: Keep your eyes peeled for Chop Suey's ingenious event posters hanging around town they're something of a local legend. Hours vary every week depending on who's playing. Doors usually open around 8pm, but call ahead.
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Contour
807 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 206-447-7704
Description: PIONEER SQUARE. This welcome addition to Pioneer Square offers a hip twist on the usual club scene. Works by local artists provide upscale decor, and food offerings like fried calamari rings with tzatziki are a step above typical club fare. Dancing is taken seriously; hip-hop, funk, industrial, and trance boom over the intimate dance floor, and the club stays open until the wee hours on weekends to accommodate hardcore partiers. Live jazz is not unheard of in the earlier evening hours, and occasionally, DJs take requests.
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Last Supper Club
124 S Washington St, Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 206-748-9975
Description: PIONEER SQUARE. Although it enjoys a substantial reputation for its cuisine, Last Supper Club is known for its nightlife scene as well. On weekends especially, DJs spin the latest house music upstairs, while the lounge downstairs has more of a chill-out atmosphere. Patrons dance to the rhythms, finding a release for work-week tensions. Throughout it all, you'll find plenty of liquid refreshment. If you're not in the mood to boogie, hang out at the bar and mingle with other singles. You may not find Mr. or Ms. Right, but at least you'll have had fun at one of the area's coolest bars. Bands occasionally play.
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Little Red Hen
7115 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 206-522-1168
Description: NORTH METRO. Seattle's not just about grunge anymore, and Little Red Hen is a perfect example of why. Here, you can dance, you can sing and you can listen to live country music every day of the week. There are free country dance lessons, and for nights when a band isn't booked, you can always show off your chops by stepping on stage for karaoke.
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Neighbours
1509 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 206-324-5358
Description: CAPITOL HILL. In previous years, this club was one of Seattle's best venues for dancing, and although the competition has increased, Neighbours still offers a good time. Many of its patrons are gay, but many are also straight, now that the place has mellowed and expanded its reach. Thanks to a large dance floor, clubbers show off their moves with abandon, shaking and gyrating to everything from techno and disco to R&B and even the pop tunes that everyone disavows but loves nonetheless. Everyone's welcome, and you're certain to see a wide variety of patrons. After all, fun has no boundaries.
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Noc Noc
1516 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 206-223-1333
Description: DOWNTOWN. Stylish decor, comfortable furnishings and cheap drinks make this club an appealing happy hour spot, but watch out for its dance parties! The moment that DJs start playing pop or alternative rock tracks, a diverse, high-energy cast of characters hits the floor. For a flashback to the '80s, show up on Tuesday or Saturday, or come on Wednesday for an Indie / Electro / Britpop fix.
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Re-bar
1114 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101 206-233-9873
Description: BELLTOWN. Dim and atmospheric, this venue presents entertainment in a variety of guises. Most frequently, the place is a dance club, spinning hip-hop and disco from its repertoire of musical genres. At other times, Re-bar hosts theater performances; notable productions try to expand cultural ground, and some put a contemporary and often gay spin on classic works. From time to time, you'll also find live bands playing. The crowd is a diverse mix of gay, straight, lesbian, and artistic types who are certain to provide a fresh atmosphere and a cool combination of fun.
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SEE Sound Lounge
115 Blanchard St, Seattle, WA 98121 206-374-3733
Description: BELLTOWN. Fashionable patrons chat over Cosmos and nibble on appetizers like Mediterranean samplers and ginger beef skewers at this alluring lounge. Usually spinning techno or house, DJs lure folks to their feet with little effort. A nice perk is that $3 drinks are available from 7pm to 10pm daily.
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Showbox at the Market
1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 206-628-3151
Description: DOWNTOWN. Although it's experienced a variety of incarnations, the Showbox today is a must-visit place to catch touring bands. Amid Art Deco columns, young and hip crowds clamor to hear and see their favorite groups. There's even a dance floor for them to show off their moves if the spirit strikes. Plus, several bars accommodate patrons with a good menu of libations. If hunger strikes, check out the Green Room for some Mexican-inspired pub grub. DJs play when bands aren't booked.
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Trinity Nightclub
111 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 206-447-4140
Description: DOWNTOWN. Three nightlife experiences in one, Trinity caters to those clubgoers always looking for something new. The most action can be found in the Main Room, which features a spacious dance floor, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, and a DJ booth constructed from a pulpit. Relax with a cocktail and tasty dim sum or sushi in the elegant, scarlet-hued Card Room, and then surrender yourself to the beat in the ultra-trendy, futuristically-lit Blue Room. The club attracts top talent from across the country and beyond, who spin a fresh mix of Top 40, hip-hop, and house.
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