Cielo (CLOSED)

Judging by the neighborhood’s flashy vibe, you’d never guess that this club has almost zero attitude—at least once you make it past the bouncers guarding the door. On the dance floor, hip-to-hip crowds gyrate to deep beats from top DJs, including NYC old-schoolers François K, Tedd Patterson and Louie Vega. With its crystal-clear sound system, Cielo has won a bevy of best-club awards over the years—and it deserves them all.