A lush and cozy couch-filled interior, exotic animal skin accents, and velvet pillows have made The Lounge the lexicon of cool for more than a decade, attracting the beautiful people, the best DJs, and even Prince. It’s a shame it’s so dark—you have to squint to see the pretty people as they sip fancy ’tails and dance to the global sound of the rotating DJs.
Prime time: Open Thursday through Sunday nights, the scene is always hopping.
Try the: Grand Marnier-spiked Lounge Cosmo.
Crowd: Discerning club clients who have graduated from bar hopping and skip the jeans and sneakers.
Late-night bite: Nope.
Don’t be surprised if . . . the VIP executive room is filled with local media personalities and pro athletes.