Ah, Club Congress, land of fabulous drink specials, live music and packed dance floors, situated inside the historic Hotel Congress in the heart of downtown Tucson. It's no wonder this place was voted Best Nightclub. For an '80s dance party, head on down to Club Congress on Monday nights. (Bonus: $1 well-drink specials.) Or get your groove on to the latest in hipster dance jams at Optimist Club on Thursday nights. (Bonus: $1 vodka specials.) On all the days in between, they've got even more drink specials and live music—in the last year, indie bands like Yeasayer, Girls and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, in addition to numerous local acts, played at this intimate, charming club.

Runners up:

2. Pearl

445 W. Wetmore Road

888-8084; pearltucson.com

3. Zen Rock

121 E. Congress St.

306-8116; www.zenrocktucson.com