Topic of the Evening: What do you look for in a place to party or hangout?

It's Friday night and another week is in the bag. It's time to get loose, smile, laugh, mingle with friends and make memories happen. For some it takes a cool, laid back scene where martini's and soda are flowing. For others, it could mean loud thumping music with a crowd of attractive socialites hitting it hard. 

So for tonight's question...Is your party or social hangout scene meeting your needs? What is it that you look for inorder to have a good time out?