USA Guide
The Southwest
Nightlife
1 Bar Smith 130 E Washington St, Phoenix 
602/229-1265 
www.barsmithphoenix.com This best thing about this stylish downtown bar and lounge is its fabulous outdoor dancefloor, upstairs. Opening time: Mon-Sat
2 Bikini Lounge 1502 Grand Ave, Phoenix 602/252-0472 A real gem of a dive bar, this veteran tiki joint attracts a fascinating, eclectic mix of local characters.
3 Chez Nous 915 Grand Ave 602/266 7372 www.cheznouscentral.com . Dark, deeply atmospheric old-style cocktail lounge, with a steady soul and Motown soundtrack and live R&B bands.
4 e4 4282 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 480/734-9181 www.e4-az.com Massive, eye-popping dance club, designed around air, earth, fire and water, and holding a Vegas-style "ultra-lounge" downstairs as well as the Liquid dance club with cascading waterfalls. Opening time: Tues, Weds, Fri & Sat
5 Last Exit Bar & Grill 1425 W Southern Ave, Tempe 480/557-6656 www.lastexitlive.com Rock-oriented live music venue in an unpromising mall, where acts range from country-rock to local punks.
6 Marquee Theatre 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe 480/829-0607 www.luckymanonline.com The best venue to see big-name touring acts, with an open floor rather than seating, and good beer.