The dance floor at Mur.mur
Zee Bar
Afterhours is prime time at Zee Bar, Philadelphia’s long-running members-only nightspot. Sip bubbly while you’re tucked into one of the main room’s sunken private banquettes and watch the pretty people drift along Zee’s famed catwalk. Secluded private tables in the adjacent lounge and the exclusive second-level Fireside Lounge promise a more intimate experience. 100 Spring Garden St., 215-922-2994
G Lounge
This subterranean nightclub draws in its hip and fashionable clientele with space-age electronic wallpaper, as well as perfectly executed beverages created by local mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim. For an extra dose of privacy, secure a spot in the Mogul Room, a membersonly hideaway protected by steel doors. 111 S. 17th St., 215-564-1515
Mur.mur
The nightclub at Borgata attracts almost every celebrity who comes to town, as well as a regular bevy of young and beautiful partygoers. Samantha Ronson is a frequent DJ here, and the club has attracted impromptu performances from A-list talent like Gwen Stefani or Fergie. Don’t pass up on table service, with seating situated on the dance floor and perched just above, in the highly requested area dubbed Kings Row. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000
Foundation Room
The opulent, Eastern-inspired interior of the lounge at the House of Blues has cushy Oriental rugs and tufted couches aplenty, an ideal spot for post-concert cocktails or a laid-back evening. No longer members-only, the lounge now offers an “After Hours” program that features musical entertainment to keep patrons hopping ’til six in the morning. House of Blues, Showboat, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-343-4523
Rumor
House music makes a return to Philadelphia thanks to local nightlife vet Mark Marek, co-owner of Center City’s Rumor. On Fridays in-demand DJs like Robbie Rivera, Michael Myers, and Ronnie Dubbz spin house music on the main dance floor; Top 40 reigns on Saturdays. But on any given night you may hear both, making this club a real crowd pleaser. 1500 Sansom St., 215-988-0777
Girasole
Atlantic City’s locals hide from the nightclub crowds inside this sexy, Mediterraneaninspired restaurant and lounge adorned with Versace upholstery, glassware, and table settings. In summertime doors stay open until 2 am, as visitors sip on beer, wine, and cocktails like the Girasole Martini, made with Level vodka, amaretto, pineapple, and orange juice. 3108 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-5554
The Pool After Dark
Luxe cabanas are the draw here, outfitted with flat-screen televisions, bottle service, and cozy lounge space. It’s no wonder celebrities like Kim Kardashian have been known to swing by when in town. The covered glass dome keeps the pool area feeling tropical year-round, and the DJ keeps the high-energy beats constantly streaming. 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, 609-441-5000
