Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Bethlehem is a smaller eastern Pennsylvania city with a population of 70,000. Bethlehem features entertainment that includes movies in the park and historic villages in addition to dance clubs, with two dance clubs in the city limits and two in the immediate area. From activities like karaoke to bikini bull rides (and, of course, multiple dance floors), there are places to dance for every musical genre, sexual orientation and budget.
Within the city of Bethlehem is 40 Below Nightclub and Lounge. This upscale club urges patrons to dress to impress, as their dress code is strictly enforced. The club has state-of-the-art acoustics and ambient lighting, and they feature high energy disc jockeys for the dance floor. Ages 18 and up are admitted, though a $10 cover charge is required. Those over 21 get in free until 1 a.m. on Fridays, when the club also features drink specials, like $2 shots. Part packages are offered, including a limo, instant admission into the club and a complimentary bottle of champagne, as well as VIP lounge seating. A VIP membership is offered, which allows members to jump the line, access the lounge and receive extra drink specials.
40 Below Nightclub and Lounge
40 W Broad St
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5759
(610) 865-5640
club40below.com
On West Broad Street, Diamonz is a lesbian\gay\bisexual\transgender club. With four bars, Diamonz features dancing, happy hour and karaoke nights, as well as pool tables and a jukebox. Drink specials include $2 cocktails and $2.50 bottled beer. There is a cover charge on weekends after 9 p.m., and there is no specified dress code. The club admits ages 21 and up only.
Diamonz
1913 W. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 865-1028
Located in Allentown, ten miles outside of Bethlehem, Main Gate is a night club that features dance music. They have frequent events, including dance competitions, live bands and decade or age-themed nights. Drink specials are a regular occurrence -- for example, on college night, students get a free drink with ID. There is a strict dress code that discourages extremely oversize clothing or casual wear. While some events cater to the 14- to 19-year-old crowd, others are strictly 21 and up.
Main Gate
448 North 17th Street
Allentown, PA 18104-5015
(610) 776-7711
maingateclub.com
Ten miles south of Bethlehem in Quakertown is a two-for-one dance spot with Montana West, a Country Western night club, and The Storm, a hip hop night club, together under one roof.
The Storm features themed nights, like college night, which features dancing and discounted drinks. Open Thursday through Saturday, The Storm allows ages 18 and up, but patrons under 21 must pay a $10 cover fee. The Storm features a VIP room that can be booked for $100 per night, which includes dedicated waitress service, free wristbands for guests and a complimentary bottle of champagne.
Montana West offers dance lessons, bikini bull riding and party service. They also feature a menu of hot wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and beer, which can be ordered to go. The club is open Thursday through Saturday admitting ages 18 and up, as well as Sunday, which is family night, so all ages are allowed.
Montana West and The Storm
1030 North West End Blvd.
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-6070
clubmontanawest.com/Default.aspx