Axis/Radius

7340 E Indian Plz, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3571 480-970-1112

Description: OLD TOWN. Two clubs, joined by a glass catwalk with a high strut-ability factor, lure local trendsetters and celebrities alike. Axis sports a shimmering bar that connects the patio to a comfortable, couch-laden interior. Upstairs, the inventively lit UV Room glows blue. When you're ready to crank it up a notch, wend your way to Radius, where pop, Latin, and techno beats bring the dance floor to life. For a special night out, reserve the VIP Amber Room, which features flowers and twigs captured in a glossy, floating amber bar.
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Barcelona

15440 N Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-603-0370

Description: NORTH SCOTTSDALE. This multi-faceted establishment boasts two bars, a restaurant, and live music, and it even morphs into a dance club after 10pm. Part of a growing trend of supper clubs, it invites folks to arrive for a fashionably late dinner and then hit the dance floor afterwards. House band Envy gets people moving when they play; the rest of the time, a mixture of R&B and Top 40 suffices. If you wear yourself out, chill on the patio with a glass of wine ­ there are over 200 varieties from which to choose.
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Forbidden Nightclub

6820 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-994-5176

Description: SOUTH SCOTTSDALE. A nightlife mainstay, this club consistently draws a crowd thanks to ridiculously cheap drink specials (75¢ beers, anyone?) and two dance floors that cater to the clientele's differing tastes. Surrounded by three bars, the primary dance floor attracts the lion's share of clubgoers with mainstream rock and pop. When you need a breather, ascend to the loft area overlooking the action. Alternately, get your angst on in Elbo Room, the smaller of the two floors, where '80s New Wave and old-school hip-hop get things shaking.
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Handlebar J Restaurant & Saloon

7116 E Becker Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-948-0110

Description: NORTH SCOTTSDALE. This Scottsdale legend, a local favorite for over 30 years, caters to cowboys and townies alike with a lively bar, country and western music that gets your boots moving, and a down-home restaurant that dishes up hearty grub. The combined bar and patio allows you to take advantage of temperate weather as you knock back cold ones or chow down on a steak. Inside, take a turn on the dance floor, or just tap your toes to house band The Herndon Brothers, who entertain with a variety of upbeat, country-flavored favorites.
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Martini Ranch & Shaker Room

7295 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-970-0500

Description: OLD TOWN. Decidedly Southwestern decor and a rear patio make Martini Ranch an appealing choice for hearing the latest live and local rock bands. Sunday nights ­ known simply as Metalhead ­ are a favorite with Scottsdalers craving noise. Favorites like Rock Lobster and the Chadwicks have also graced the venue. Not into the scene? TVs, wickedly good martinis, and billiards tables up the ante. Upstairs, the lower-key Shaker Room features DJs, a dance floor, and a live mix on Sunday nights.
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Myst

7340 E Shoeman Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-970-5000

Description: OLD TOWN. With four bars in one club, Myst's dance floor stays busy with uninhibited patrons. After imbibing a specialty cocktail such as an apple-infused Tartini, you'll be joining the crush, getting down to rock, electronica, and disco. The very brave even take their chances on elevated platforms. Celebrities occasionally check out Myst's scene, no doubt capitalizing on the profusion of VIP skyboxes complete with balconies and TVs. When you need a break from dancing, shoot a relaxing game of pool in the Ballroom.
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Pattie's First Avenue Lounge

7220 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-990-0103

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Eminently laid-back during the day, this no-frills joint transforms into a lively club in the evenings. Locals flock here daily for inexpensive drinks, a comfy heated patio, pool tables, and of course, plenty of room to dance. DJs spin on Friday and Saturday nights, and Pattie's also functions as a favorite site for get-togethers and special events. The absence of a cover charge adds considerably to the appeal.
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