Durty Nellies Pub is in Palatine, about five miles west of Arlington Heights. It is both a pub and restaurant with a separate music venue and club with full bar and large dance floor. Durty Nellies Pub attracts mostly live bands, both local and national, and occasionally has deejays play. No matter who plays, expect dance-friendly music. The bar also boasts one of the largest selection of beers in the area, with more than 100 from around the world. They are open nightly until 3 a.m.; weekends, until 4 a.m. They have an extensive food menu served both in the restaurant and the bar area.
Durty Nellies Pub
180 North Smith Street
Palatine, IL 60067-2401
847-358-9150
durtynellies.com
Heat Night Club is about 10 minutes southwest of Arlington Heights in Schaumburg. It has a large dance floor and features Latin, salsa, Top 40, house and other dance music. Deejays spin music and videos simultaneously, using the club's large screens to add a visual element to the party. Guests who want to take a break from the dance floor can relax in the quieter lounge. There is also an outdoor patio where smoking is permitted. Food (i.e., pizza, wings, fries) is served until 1 a.m. The club is open Thursdays and Sundays until 1 a.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays until 3 a.m.
Heat Night Club
616 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4510
847-885-2222
Temptations? is a dance club located about 25 minutes south of Arlington Heights in Franklin Park. It caters to gays and lesbians, though everyone is welcome. The dance floor in the back of the club is usually full and most nights what plays is house music and Top 40. The club also has pool tables and a mostly standing-room-only full service bar. Pizza and other bar food is also served. Temptations is open until 2 a.m., most nights and 3 a.m., on weekends. They are closed Monday nights.
Temptations?
10235 West Grand Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
847-455-0008?