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  1. Amsterdam

    This upscale bar has wrought-iron stools, chandeliers, great martinis and many of the other trendy trappings that make it a pretty damn good looking joint. The formula attracts a happy, swanky crowd of after work types, and is known for its straight-friendly gay scene.

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  2. BS West

    A gay high-energy video bar and dance club in the Old Town area, it hosts karaoke nights on Thursday and Sunday and a monthly drag show. There're two floors of fun and also two big patios.

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  3. Four Peaks Grill & Tap

    There's always room for a laid-back brewpub, even in high-energy Scottsdale. Hang out and sample some of its 10 draft specialties in the semi-industrial space that gets mobbed on football nights.

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  4. Jade Bar

    A luscious place inside the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, the Jade Bar overlooks sparkling Paradise Valley. Order a cantaloupe martini and enjoy the view as the sun sinks low on the horizon.

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  5. Myst

    If you want to get wild in the Old Town, this mega-club and its adjoining sister club, Ballroom, are calling your name. DJs from all over the world flaunt their stuff in this stylized space, and VIP skyboxes entice the flush young things. Dress code enforced for men.

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  7. Red Bar

    The Red Bar has the crushed blood-red velvet walls of a bordello and is a fun and out-of-control trendy part of Scottsdale's lively bar scene. Expect high-spirited company and an elbow-wielding crowd on weekends. If you enjoy things a little more dark and gothic try the nextdoor Sky Bar.

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