Leopard Lounge/Sin Sin - This East Village mini-club has stayed remarkably popular for years. Part of it must relate to its enviable East Village location, and being a long-time home for the DJ/dance crowd, even when that kind of thing wasn’t particularly “in.” The clubbier upstairs maintains an intimate feel – you’ll have to be careful not to rest your drink on the DJ’s turntables.

Downstairs is a more low-key lounge, with copious seating and a mix of college kids and after-work types.