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Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday - Friday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Dance, Hip Hop, Top 40 Remixes

Atmosphere: A candlelit stairway leads to this underground club. With its red rope, suit-clad bouncers and constant dance beat, Funk achieves a slightly classier style than the stereotypical Division Street bar. A stainless steel bar and crowded dance floor fills this Favorite Nightclub!

Hours: 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Wed - Friday; 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: Sunday-Tuesday, Friday: varies, dance favorites, rock, pop, hip hop, rap. Wednesday: 70s, 80s, 90s, & dance hits. Thursday: Salsa, cha cha, Latin beats. Saturday: Guest DJs spin dance favorites & top 40 music.

Atmosphere: Formerly a church, morgue for the Chicago fire, and Chicago Historical Society, this late night haunt has everything you need! 3 floors of dancing, lounging, playing, and great drinks will keep you up into the wee hours of the night! No baggy jeans, sneakers or t-shirts

Hours: 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Thursday; 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday; 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: International DJs spin the best in Dance music, house, and hip hop.

Atmosphere: One of Chicago’s first “mega clubs”, this three room club is a visual feast. The top floor, Sky, is the place to look below to the Dome, where you can dance the night away under a dome full of lights. The Lair is the underground level where ultra sexy lighting is the place to chill. No athletic wear.

Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Live DJ, karaoke, jukebox.

Atmosphere: Housed in a vintage building in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, Celtic Crown Public House bills itself as a "little bit of Ireland." Order Emerald Isle brews--including Guinness and Beamish Stout--and settle in by the stone fireplace.

Hours: 6 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday-Friday; 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: Rock & Pop, Alternative Rock

Atmosphere: The folks behind Waterhouse and Bowmans have given patrons a reason to head under the Belmont and Western Avenue via duct. Bluelight has been a Roscoe Village staple since the early ‘70s and has adapted well through the passage of time: The latest owners have added features like a DJ booth, flatscreen TVs, a jukebox, two new bars and a spacious private party room in back. But they've stayed nostalgic by using vintage beer memorabilia from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Hungry? Ask staffers if you can have a look-see at a collection of delivery menus behind the bar

Hours: 12pm to 2am Mon-Fri; 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Karaoke from 6 pm to 10 pm, everything and anything nightly.

Atmosphere: An intimate spot in the South Loop, Brando's features Karaoke on Saturday nights so you can rock out to Journey or be Britney Spears for the night. A chic atmosphere where stilettos are king and the traditional, grungy "karaoke bar" is laid to rest.

Hours: 11-2 a.m. Sun - Wed; 11-4 a.m. Thurs & Friday; 11-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: Rock, pop, alternative.

Atmosphere: Looking for a great “I-just-died-and-went-to-Ireland” feel? McCool’s is your place! A traditional Irish pub with a social, trendy scene, this is a great place to gulp down some Guinness and discuss everything under the sun while having a laugh and meeting new people. Casual dress.

Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday & Friday; 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Dance and disco.

Atmosphere: Upstairs in Finn McCool’s, The Loft sports collegiate photos on its walls, fraternity paddles, and a down-home neighborhood feel. Good variety of brews and mouth watering burgers to die for! Casual dress.

Hours: 11 a.m.-4 a.m. Sunday - Friday; 11 a.m.-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: Dance, Top 40, 80s, & Lounge

Atmosphere: This Irish bar-restaurant boasts a 53-foot main bar, nine 42-inch plasma TVs & a 4 a.m. liquor license. This Gold Coast spot is the 6th location of a pub established in New York in the '70s. Look for that classic tavern appeal on the main floor. The Den, in the rear of the bar, is used for VIP lounge seating, complete with a roaring fireplace, exposed brick walls & bottle service. Casual Dress

Hours: Thursday-Friday: 10 pm-4am, Saturday: 10 pm-5am

Music: Dance, House, Mainstream & Hip Hop

Atmosphere: Spybar's 4,200-square-foot River North space has undergone $1.3 million in renovations and now features exposed rafters, oak floors and original brick walls, plus modern touches such as glass, leather and indirect lighting. Expect an extensive champagne list, truffles and chocolates provided by Vosges Haut Chocolate and seasonal cocktails designed by mixologist John Kinder. Dress code strictly enforced: no shorts, ball caps, sweats, boots, rips in jeans, MUST be dressed appropriately.

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Wed & Friday; 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Techno, House, Disco,, Hip Hop.

Atmosphere: A front room features cushy lounge seating, custom wrought railings good for leaning, a thick marble bar, and sway-inducing pop. Globular, colored glass lamps are in clusters throughout. The real action happens beyond the curtains, where an acre of hardwood dance floor is punctuated by pedestals for preening booty-shakers, a stage, more lounging options and an additional bar. Techno--from pop remixes to weightier house--dominates the loud system.

Hours: 9p.m.4a.m.Mon, Wed, Friday; 9p.m.-5a.m.Sat.Closed Sunday & Tuesday

Music: The Jukebox reigns here, but DJs spin on the weekends with hip-hop, pop, and rock.

Atmosphere: New to the Chicago Division scene, Evil Olive is a great place to go hang out in a lounge scene. Not quite a nightclub, but a high energy bar, Evil Olive keeps the party going with it's ultra-cool clientele, and modernity with its flat screen TV’s scattered around playing eye candy movies such as V for Vendetta. Bar attire, dressy-casual.

Hours: Midnight-4 a.m. Wednesday; 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday; 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Reggae ton, old school, hip hop, house, salsa, bachata, top 40.

Atmosphere: Come for the dancing at Transit! You’ll never be sitting down here with the variety of music! Proper attire required.3 rooms of funky, hip, dance space and 5 bars to wet your lips.

Hours; Monday: 4pm-2am, Saturday: 4pm-3am, Sunday 9pm-2am.

Music: House, Top 40, Electronica.

Atmosphere: New to the Chicago scene, Libertine is the perfect place to order some appetizers while grooving to some of the sexiest beats in Chicago (along with the sexy people!). Plenty of plush seating, one of the newest and buzz-worthy clubs in Chicago. Club attire is recommended.

Hours: 6-9 p.m. Thurs; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri; 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday

Music: Dance, Disco, & Hip Hop

Atmosphere:This trendy mega-club located in the heart of Downtowm Chicago is a club-goers fantasy come true. Vain Nightclub and Lounge has all the makings for a truly electrifying party experience! The atmosphere is exhilarating, music is hypnotic, cocktails are flowing and the crowd is energized - instantly transporting you into another realm the moment you step through our exclusive doors!

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. on Cubs home game days. Otherwise, 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon -Thurs; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday & Sunday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Rock & pop, live entertainment

Atmosphere: Ubiquitous TVs, a dance floor, plentiful seating and a large bar accommodate lively young patrons in the street-level main area. Two pool tables, a few other games and a stage for local music acts are tucked into a back room. The food menu is typical sports bar--burgers, sandwiches and fried appetizers--and drinks are large and strong. Upstairs, batting cages, air hockey tables, and dozens of arcade attractions entertain competitive types of many stripes. The dual piano show is a must see attraction.

Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues & Wed; 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday; 10 a.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday.

Music: Everything from Top 40, Live Music, jazz, reggae, rock, and house beats.

Atmosphere: Joe’s could quite possibly be the place everyone can agree on! Nestled in the trendy Weed Street district, Joe’s boasts a wide range of clientele with their 120 televisions, 14-ten foot screens playing all the top sports games from 14 satellites, to their live music concerts, their Clubhouse booming the latest music, the Chapter Room featuring Big Ten, ACC, SEC memorabilia and fraternity paddles, to their VIP Loft Lounge where you can mingle with the beautiful people. Hang out at Joe’s, booze it up and then dance the night away with the people who never wanted to leave college.

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday

Music: Rock, live rock bands

Atmosphere: This rock 'n' roll-themed bar (opened in '09 as the Rockhouse but later changed) inspired by L.A. hangs like Viper Room and The Roxy. Tattoo-style murals and a waitstaff sporting a smattering of tats and piercings will help you get in the rock star mood. Shot machines behind the bar stand at the ready to dispense cold shots; for an unusual sight, head to the back bar, which is stocked exclusively with Crystal Skull, Dan Aykroyd's vodka in a skull-shaped bottle. Food service is limited to mini-pizzas and a cocktail menu featuring drinks named after dead rock stars, from Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain.

Hours: 5 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 5 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Rock, Pop, Alternative

Atmosphere: With one big screen TV and 20 monitors, this sports bar offers great sightlines plus a masculine decor with brass railings, pennants, and black-and-white photos of professional wrestlers from the 1950s on the walls. On tap: about 176 microbrewery beers and more than 20 single-malt scotches. Sports memorabilia includes Muhammad Ali's robe and bell from "Rumble in the Jungle." No longer offers food, but replaced kitchen with performance stage for occasional live music. Casual dress.

Hours: 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 5 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Dance, Disco, Oldies, and Pop

Atmosphere: Dance the night away to five decades of music on two separate floors. Downstairs, oldies from the '50s through the '70s are featured; upstairs is devoted to Top 40 tunes from the '80s and '90s.

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Monday through Wednesday; 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday; 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Hip hop and dance favorites, Thursday: Guest DJ (varies), Friday-Saturday: Hip hop and dance favorites. Sundays: Hip hop and dance favorites, Mondays-Tuesdays: Hip hop and house

Atmosphere: Leg Room is a hip, trendy spot that gives you superior lounging and dancing until dawn. Plenty of seating, great music, and the best in Chocolate Bliss martinis! Proper attire required.

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday. Closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays
Music: Varies; live music, occasional rock bands, and every Wednesday performance by Metal Shop.

Atmosphere: Where the music rocks loud, the bull throws hard, the bar gets danced on, and everyone gets wet. It's a silly, don't-take-yourself-too-seriously kind of fun at this bar. The jukebox blasts '80s flashbacks.

Hours: 3pm Mon-Fri, 11am Sat & Sun. Sun-Fri until 4am. Saturday until 5am.

Music: Top 40, Reggae, Rock, 80s

Atmosphere: This place might as well be called "House of Sports," since its one of the best sports bars in the city. A huge screen TV gives almost-there access to games, and there's a mini hoops court to placate the "coulda been a contender" inside you. The again, one of the 100 beers offered might do the trick as well.

Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday-Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Live DJ

Atmosphere: This two-story, neon-free sports bar's outfitted with 18 plasma TVs, black-and-white photos of "rebel" athletes and celebrities (We like the irreverent shot of Johnny Cash), and two spruced-up old bars. (The 100-year-old back bar on the main floor was salvaged from a bar in St. Louis; the upstairs back bar is from the now-shuttered Tequila Roadhouse -- and before that, the original Exit in Old Town.) The menu offers a lineup of burgers, sandwiches and salads. Menu highlights include ballpark-ish snacks like mini-corndogs and a baked soft pretzel with cheese and mustard sauces.

Hours: 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday; 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday

Music: Hip Hop, Rock, Rock

Atmosphere: Through an alley lined with palm fronds, down a dark staircase, the club-restaurant offers a sumptuous, gilded Gold Coast hideaway. Thick pillars throughout are painted with 21-karat gold, as is the artist-designed wallpaper. The dance floor is nice enough--a roomy, wood-paneled enclave--but the real attraction is the Yow Bar, named after Yow Low, the famous bartender from Trader Vic's. Business Dressy.

Hours: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday through Friday; 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Dance and Disco.

Atmosphere: Randolph Street's Restaurant Row got a bit more tres chic with the addition of Bon V--a take on the French phrase for "good life." The ultra lounge, kitted out with chic chandeliers and other objects that represent the good life in various cultures, covers two floors of a 7,500-square-foot space. Dress to impress.

Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday-Wednesday

Music: Fridays: House, mainstream and hip hop. Saturdays: Dance Factory DJ’s

Atmosphere: This ultra-hip, upscale club is one of the newest and hottest spots in Chicago. Ultra modern design and high tech lighting and sound will move your feet as you pick up a drink at one of the nine bars and multiple rooms and lounges. Dress code strictly enforced: no shorts, ball caps, sweats, boots, rips in jeans, MUST be dressed appropriately.

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday through Sunday

Music: Rock

Atmosphere: There's a subterranean feel to this dark, lower-level hangout, which pulses with multi-generational, iPod-culled rock. Images of music icons and notable lyrics are splashed on walls. Furthering the theme, emptied-out amps display liquor bottles, while drums serve as tables. Hardcore shots like Jaeger and Jack--poured into iced glasses--are tipped back from snakeskin barstools and black leather sofas. Otherwise, beer is the beverage of choice. As for the attire, it's graphic tees for guys; low-cut tops for girls; and designer denim for all

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday; closed Monday.

Music: Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, Pop, Industrial, & Techno

Atmosphere: A clean modern look (glowing blue bottles behind the bar, shiny steel detailing and plush white and red lounges) pervades in this multi-level upscale club. Purple light bathes the bars and spacious dance floors on both levels while big windows offer a view of the Rush Street show. Specialty martinis are numbered one to 10. DJs spin house and hip-hop to a 20s-and-up crowd that swells at 1am and later on weekend nights. No tennis shoes or hats or jerseys--jeans are fine

Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday through Saturday.

Music: Dance, Disco, Rock, Live Bands

Atmosphere: A former site for a Handy Andy hardware store (40,000 square feet) has been transformed into a mini-Bourbon Street in the 'burbs. The family-owned business includes a sports bar, restaurant, dance club and beer garden, which also has two large sand volleyball courts. It's like Mardi Gras every day as staffers throw beads at patrons and bands perform onstage. The VIP room overlooks the dance club.

Hours: 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday. Kitchen opens daily at 4 p.m

Music: Hip-hop, Rap, Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul and R&B

Atmosphere: The public house-style bar kicks out tons of taps like Stella Artois, Guinness and Harp, with plenty of bottles to boot. Eats like shepherd's pie and fish and chips are available, and a juke blasts tunes ranging from Bryan Ferry to U2.

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Hip-hop, Rap, Rock, Pop, Funk, Soul and R&B

Atmosphere: Laid out like a flat, complete with bathtub, kitchen and two bedrooms with beds and a PlayStation, this weekend-only pad is a cool departure from the Irish bar-laced DePaul drinking scene. Dress code is trendy casual.

Hours: Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday
*Exceptions: On Cubs home game days, the bar opens 2 hours prior to game time.

Music: Rock, pop, alternative, hip hop.

Atmosphere: This Wrigleyville watering hole attracts thirsty people from all over the area. Think of it as a cherry-wood bar, but with a dance floor and hot beats. Casual dress, great place after a Cubs game!

Hours: Doors open at 6 pm on Saturday

Music: Dance, techno, house.

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Hours: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday-Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. Downstairs bar 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: Oldies, classics, piano.

Atmosphere: More mature bargoers head to this nearly 7,000-square-foot, two-level lounge. Settle into the upstairs piano bar as musicians tickle the ivories, or head downstairs for a little moving and grooving as DJs spin recognizable hits from Motown and R&B to the '80s and '90s. Sip your martini slowly or pair it with small plate appetizers from the limited menu as you settle into plush, sophisticated surroundings.

Hours: 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 7 p.m.-4 a.m. Friday; 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: Dance

Atmosphere: This is a cozy, working-class joint with loud music. If you're not in the mood to shake it up on the small dance floor, there are five television sets to watch your favorite sports team. Live request DJs spin every night of the week

Hours: 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, Sunday; 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Top40, Hip Hop, Dance, Mash Ups, Club Music

Atmosphere: VLive is one of the newest clubs in the Chicago Nightlife scene. Located in Logan Square above Fuego's Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar, VLive is a late night spot with live music and Djs.

Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; noon-3 a.m. Saturday.

Music: DJ & Live Music

Atmosphere: The unlikely basement corner spot doesn't in the least inhibit the effort to replicate a Cancun beach bar. The floor is astroturf, plywood or sand, & interior surfaces are covered in tiki-type wood, thatch or loud swaths of turquoise paint. Neon is big, too. Unsurprisingly, the young, beer-swilling crowd is rowdy, pounding cervezas & mammoth tropical concoctions to well-worn rock, pop & rap. The occasional cover band or reggae set mixes things up, but the focus is more beach bash than live music venue.

Hours: 4:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 4:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Saturday. Opens at 3:30 Cubs afternoon home games.

Music: Practically everything from Latin, Lounge, Pop, Rock, Top 40, R&B, Hip-Hop, Acid Jazz and Dance.

Atmosphere: A welcome alternative to the hot-dogs-and-beer Wrigleyville scene, Bar Celona adds a spicy flare to the Clark Street strip of bars. Perfect for those who just spent $7+ on a beer at the Cub's game, Bar Celona has fantastic specials 6 days of the week. From $1 tacos, $5 martinis, $3 cosmos, and $2 burger and fries, this spot is the perfect place to chill and unwind in a Spanish Riviera state of mind

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.

Music: Top 40, 80’s, Dance, Hip-Hop

Atmosphere: This Southport spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way to a trio of plush, mega-booths lit by bordello-red lamps. The small but hard-working bar staff toils across the way beneath leaf-shaped ceiling fans and chandeliers. Casual Dress.

Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11-3 a.m. Saturday; 11-2 a.m.Sunday.

Music: Alternative Rock & Pop

Atmosphere: This corner bar has that everyone-knows-your-name kind of flair, thanks to its tucked-away location on a residential street in Lakeview. The building's been around since the World's Fair, so the owners completely rehabbed the place to restore the tin ceilings and add lots of cozy woodwork. A laidback crowd of locals keep busy with Golden Tee and shuffleboard

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. During baseball season, the bar opens 2 hours before game start times.

Music: Rock & Pop

Atmosphere: The look at this revamped spot (it used to be Tryst before the owners of Goodbar and Cortland's Garage reconcepted it as The Stretch) is sleek and contemporary, thanks to cedar paneling stretching behind the bar. Framed photos of guests singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" keeps the decor somewhat Wrigleyville-reverent. Specialty drinks served in 16-ounce or super-sized 32-ounce Mason jars range from Long Islands and Arnold Palmers. On nights when the game isn't the main event, the lights will dim down and a DJ will turn it up. Like Tryst, the back room is still a great spot for private parties.

Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Thursday; Noon-2 a.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday

Music: Pop, mainstream, live DJ

Atmosphere: This Lakeview watering hole is decked out with glass-beaded chandeliers, vintage-looking light fixtures and ceiling fans and even a small waterfall in the front bar. There are ample TVs, including eight flatscreens, and a DJ booth gets the action going on weekends. The front room now features silver-and-burgundy checked booths, plus plenty of bar seating. Signature cocktails include white and red sangria by the glass or pitcher, plus a fruity, sharable rum-spiked punch. The food menu includes bar standards like chicken wings and burgers, plus wraps, panini and salads.

Hours: 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.

Music: Rock and Classic Rock

Atmosphere: The rock theme pervades every inch of this Lincoln Park basement lounge, from the lime green faux-snakeskin bar stools to the dark walls scrawled with lyrics from rock legends, but new owners have recently added dance and electronica DJs to the mix as well. Hollowed-out amps masquerade as bottle shelves, while drums serve as cocktail tables next to comfy black leather couches, which look sleek under the low ceilings.

Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.

Music: Rock & Pop

Atmosphere: This Bar Louie is just south of Wrigley Field on Clark Street and like the others, it reflects the neighborhood in both style and substance. The room is large with a high, peaked ceiling that gives it an open-air feel. Tiled mosaics border the wood-paneled room and a large mural -- a great view of Wrigley Field from the bleacher seats -- is the centerpiece of the winding bar. That's the style, now the substance: Bar Louie serves a mean martini and offers nearly 40 different beers on tap and in the bottle. Watch out for this place after Cubs games, it's busy as people flock out of the park and head for the nearest watering hole.

Hours: 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday; open at 11 a.m. on days of Cubs home games.

Music: Hip Hop, Jazz, and Rock

Atmosphere: The Dark Horse Tap and Grille, just blocks from Wrigley Field, aims to balance its sporty and sophisticated leanings. There's plenty of flat-screen TVs and dark mahogany finishings throughout, and in the Fall you're sure to catch University of Michigan football games Saturdays and Pittsburgh Steelers games Sundays. Locals who don't feel like cooking can enjoy their "neighborhood-feel" bar food complete with a wide array of salads, sandwiches and non-traditional bar sides such as green beans and mashed potatoes

Hours: 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-5 a.m. Saturday

Music: Dance, Disco, Hip Hop, and Rock

Atmosphere: Crescendo, now operated by the folks behind Sound-Bar and Y, reopened Sept. 12. Only subtle tweaks to the decor have been made to this two-story club located in the former L8 space; though the walls are a warmer reddish hue, you can still expect the exotic retro-Moroccan complete with lanterns and mirrored columns. Crescendo in its second life (much like its first) specializes in bottle service and even liquor storage for regulars, so if you'd like to sit -- anywhere, in fact -- that's what you'll have to do.

Hours: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday

Music: International

Atmosphere: After moving Houndstooth Saloon to larger digs nearby, the same owners have transformed the old space into this Cancun-inspired party bar painted floor to ceiling with Crayola-crayon brights. Plenty of canned beer, tequila, tacos and the motto "all fiesta, no siesta," it sounds like the spring-break spirit will live here all year long.