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So I enjoy going out at night but I’m not into the “clubbing” scene per say - I’m not into the crazy loud music that you can’t even have a conversation, the jumping up and down trampling on your shoes, the people spraying and spilling bottles and drinks everywhere, I’m looking for more the relaxed nightclub scene like lounges where you go and sit on a nice chair having a drink maybe some food, everyones dressed up looking nice, people are calm and you can actually have a conversation with friends, maybe there’s like a piano in the background playing smooth jazz - which cities in the US have the most or best access to these types of “lounges” venues nightlife type of scene? Thanks!
NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans (once away from Bourbon street area), Miami, Las Vegas (once away from strip), Austin (probably the king of like casual nightlife), Houston, Atlanta (lots of options, but have to kind of know what you're doing; wouldn't be my top choice unless you live there and know what neighborhoods you want to go to), Seattle. Nashville has good options once you get away from Broadway (even area around Printers Alley has a couple places tho).
Philly has some of these, but it's not really oriented towards casual lounges. I'd say same is true for Boston & DC.
I would say the loud club is becoming more and more of the rare exception these days. I agree with one poster about many venues being "clubsteraunts" with patrons getting a dining, lounge and club experience all rolled into one. This is probably the predominant scene in most major American cities beyond the standard bar scene.
I would say the loud club is becoming more and more of the rare exception these days. I agree with one poster about many venues being "clubsteraunts" with patrons getting a dining, lounge and club experience all rolled into one. This is probably the predominant scene in most major American cities beyond the standard bar scene.
I agree; the heyday for loud clubs were mid 90s through maybe 2005, with rapid falloff after 2010 or so. Even in Philly, there haven't been a lot of traditional clubs for probably near 15 years now.
Seattle is right there with SF and Philly. Neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Belltown, and Ballard have plenty of upscale-ish lounges and places that sort of fit what the OP is asking for, but probably a little more casual:
Seattle's nightlife strength overall is definitely in more casual places, pubs, music venues, weird concept bars, etc. - but it surprisingly has a lot more of these not-clubs-but-still-upscale-lounges type places than you'd expect.
I agree; the heyday for loud clubs were mid 90s through maybe 2005, with rapid falloff after 2010 or so. Even in Philly, there haven't been a lot of traditional clubs for probably near 15 years now.
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The trend is noticeable in DC as well.
Yeah the shift in DC has been drastic from the 4-story mega clubs to more intimate lounges, that may turn club at night, but act as restaurants by day. All in a matter of 10-12 years. The rooftop bar scene in DC is special also.
I agree; the heyday for loud clubs were mid 90s through maybe 2005, with rapid falloff after 2010 or so. Even in Philly, there haven't been a lot of traditional clubs for probably near 15 years now.
I wonder how much of this is a result of online dating? Less desire to meet someone on the dance floor, more desire to have a conversation with the person you swiped right on?
I would say the loud club is becoming more and more of the rare exception these days. I agree with one poster about many venues being "clubsteraunts" with patrons getting a dining, lounge and club experience all rolled into one. This is probably the predominant scene in most major American cities beyond the standard bar scene.
Yep.
There's this place called Yas Chicken in Boston but it feels like most of what they are is a hip hop club more than a place for chicken sandwiches.
I cant think of examples all up and down the east coast.
I've been in a couple of large cities where the great big resort type hotels have really nice night clubs or piano bars. They are attractive places with decent entertainment and a respectful crowd. Not where you would go if your goal is to hook up. Crowds are mostly couples.
That's where I would start my search if I moved to a new location.
San Diego has a couple of really good piano bars and they also have some really good night clubs that are entertainment based and not loud music/ pick up meat markets.
The area around Annapolis also has a couple of nice piano bars
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