Winner: Avalon
Avalon's claim that "America Dances Here" is backed up by its stellar list of regular and guest DJs, such as Paul Oakenfold and Junior Vazquez. Thursday is International Night, local and national DJs spin on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday is the club's near-legendary Gay and Lesbian dance night. Expect long lines, but revel in Avalon's self-proclaimed "decadence" when you're past the velvet rope.
15 Lansdowne St.
Boston
617-262-2424
Runner up: Rumor, 100 Warrenton St., Boston, 617-482-6958
Third place: The Roxy, 279 Tremont St., Boston, 617-338-7699
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