NORTHERN LIBERTIES. A long-time haunt of hipsters hailing from the Northern Liberties, versatile 700 is a bi-level nightspot that's a great place to gather for drinks after work and an even better place to dance until the lights come on. The club employs first-rate DJs who effortlessly turn each night into a terrific party scene downstairs, one that features great music and a refreshingly laid-back attitude. If you're looking to chill out some, the upstairs lounge is furnished with sofas and all kinds of comfy chairs. Best of all: There's no cover charge.

OLD CITY. If dancing the salsa and merengue are your thing, be sure to check out no-frills Brasil's. This club is located a floor above the popular Posh Lounge and features some of Old City's hottest music and dancing each week. Adding to the scene are all the many South American and Caribbean elixirs prepared at the bar. Rumor has it few drinks can wipe away the memories of a wintry Philly night like a caipirinha! If this is your first go at Latin dance ­ don't worry, you're not alone ­ Brasil's offers lessons on Wednesdays for around five bucks, one complimentary drink (translation: "leg-loosener") included.

SOUTH STREET. One of the best places in Philly to get your groove on, Fluid boasts a veritable who's who of the city's top DJs. From new electronica to jungle, trance to hip-hop, this underground, side street club delivers great sounds in digs that are so dark, you almost miss the cool Mediterranean design aspects. In addition to the cast of house DJs, club management often brings in guest spinners, including a few folks ­ like DJ Jazzy Jeff and Prince Paul ­ that you might've seen on MTV a time or two.

OLD CITY. Yes, this late-night club is a members-only establishment (applications are available on their Website and processed within four weeks), but folks in-the-know claim it's one of the best places in Old City to get your groove on once all the other joints have yawned and shut down for the night. Expect to see a crowd of hip, sexy folks here from night to night, all of them dressed to the nines and most of them eager to strut their stuff on the dance floor. VIP areas, bottle service and big-name DJs give the place an added air of exclusivity ­ as do the prices, which are not for the faint of wallet.

MOUNT AIRY. What's your taste in music ­ acoustic, electronica, hip-hop, jazz, Latin, R&B, or rock? At NXNW you can catch it all. Billed as one of Philly's top live music venues, this spacious Mt. Airy venue, which sports a tin ceiling, stained hardwood floors and exposed brick walls, serves up a veritable cornucopia of music each week that appeals to listeners from all walks of life. In addition to the great sounds, NXNW also delivers some rather tasty eats, including crab corn chowder, Maryland crab cake sandwiches and baby-back ribs.