Bijou

Catering to an upscale, international crowd, Bijou draws dance DJs with the same kind of cache. The space is small and intimate, but often loud and crowded. Arrive early (around 10 or 11pm) if you don't want to wait in line—or worse, not get in at all. And when there’s a big-name act on the calendar, consider buying tickets in advance. Go for the dancing and, if you're feeling spendy, reserve a VIP table ahead of time to really live it up among the posher set.