When night falls in the city of Philadelphia, some people feel the primal urge to surround themselves with hundreds of people, dancing and gyrating to the latest bass-driven beats.  If you love to dance and aren't afraid to do it in public, then Philadelphia was tailor-made for you.  The majority of the clubs are right on the river, down on what used to be called Delaware Avenue (the street is named after Columbus these days).  We've established this page as a guide to help you figure out what's out there and where you would like to be.

 

Maui Entertainment Complex
Pier 53 North, 1143 Delaware Avenue
(215)423-8116

Maui is one of the city's most popular clubs, and for good reasons; it's also one of the best.  It attracts the twentysomething crowd with its tropical setting and groovy beats, and serves as the best way for lonely, energetic hearts to come together and find one another.  With more bikinis and beauty than you could shake a stick at, along with an indoor-outdoor setting and accomplished DJs, you're guaranteed a great time.  Live music is also a feature on certain nights, which attracts a different sort of crowd, but it's all in the name of fun and cutting loose.  What more can we say...get there!

 

Rock Lobster
Pier 13 and 14, 221 North Delaware Avenue
(215)627-7625

Rock Lobster, an interesting club that's open from May through September, sort of resembles a yacht club as far as image and facade is concerned.  It mainly draws a crowd of thirtysomethings, and offers dining, dancing, and great music.  This is fun because you can go here and pretend to be rich and famous and see if your act can draw a suitable trophy boy/girl.  Go, have fun, and see what the Lobster's all about.

 

Monte Carlo Living Room
2nd and South Streets
(215)925-2220

The Monte Carlo Living Room has one of the best names in the city, and it's also one of Philly's finer clubs.  Before we get any further, don't expect to come waltzing in the place dressed in a feathered boa; jacket and tie are required and the policy is rather strictly enforced.  What you'll find is a building that caters to the older crowd and showcases European and South American music in addition to the usual fare.  The emphasis on the entire club is European, so perhaps the best thing to do is throw on a fake accent and dive right in.  Definitely fun if you're into dressing up nice and having a good time; we heartily recommend it.

 

Dave and Buster's
Pier 19 North, 325 Delaware Avenue
(215)413-1951

Looking for a little variety?  Definitely check out Dave and Buster's on Delaware Ave.  In addition to the usual dancing and grinding and boozing, D+B's offers up pool tables, bars, fine food, and pinball.  Yes, pinball, along with all kinds of virtual reality machines and arcade games and everything else.  For this reason, it's ideal for those who are bored with merely boogying and need to be wandering around.  Convince a friend who's not normally into "the scene" to join you, and you're in business.  Enjoy yourself, and bring plenty of quarters.