One of the old standards in throwing dance parties for the youth of Pittsburgh, Club Zoo only allows entrance to party-goers between the ages of 15 and 21. This helps eliminate the need for alcohol altogether. However, the club keeps dancers refreshed with highly caffeinated beverages including Red Bull or Mountain Dew, and bottled water to keep hydrated. Music selections vary depending on the night but could range from the latest electronica to top 40 hits that keep the party bumping. Aside from dancing, there are also activities like free body art that keep the crowd coming back each weekend.
Club Zoo
1630 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-201-1100
clubzoo.net
Although during most of the week Club H20 is strictly 21 and over, on Sunday nights it opens its doors to an 18 and over crowd that is ready to dance. With a cool underwater theme to the decor, a large dance floor and two lounges to hang out in, this lets all ages feel the big club experience. An oxygen bar is a way to refresh oneself without alcohol, which is all the rage with trendy teenagers. The music tends to stick to the hip hop side of the charts, and the dance floor can get down and dirty later in the evening.
H20 Club
2016 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-2540
h2opittsburgh.com
The super posh Diesel is generally a strictly 21-plus club and live music venue, but on special occasions or private parties Diesel will open its doors to a younger crowd. When this happens, it tends to get packed, because this is one of Pittsburgh's latest hot spots. Live music acts can range in genre from rock and roll to hip hop, and the recorded music follows suit. On underage nights the bartenders serve up a healthy dose of mocktails and caffeine to keep the crowd moving well into the wee hours of the morning.
Diesel
1601 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-431-8800
dieselpgh.com