This after-hours jazz and fondue club is located in The Packing House shopping center. You'll want to be there before 8 p.m. to get a seat---that's when the music starts. The stage decor is lush, with saffron-colored curtains and a plethora of Moroccan-inspired hanging lanterns. If you're more into rock than jazz, come on a Thursday when local bands are given a chance to shine. To encourage late-night dining, you'll get midnight specials on dinners for two. Choose from fondue combos, including jalapeno gouda with beer or cheddar with roasted garlic and zinfandel. Open Tuesday through Sunday until 2 a.m.
Hip Kitty
502 W. First St.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 447-6700
hipkittyjazz.com
With a slogan like "A party you can't refuse," Godfather's is where you might expect to find loud music, games and good pizza---and you'd be right. This club is strictly for age 21 and over, offering DJs, live music, dancing and beer pong. With more than 20 flat-screen TVs and pool tables, you'll find sports fans here to watch Laker games in the early evening and dance-party enthusiasts until closing at 2 a.m. The dress code is casual---jeans and T's are all you'll need. Drink specials are available until midnight; limited-time specials include $1 drafts and $3 you-call-its. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Godfather's
12570 Central Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 627-8080
909party.com
This western-themed nightclub in nearby San Dimas (less than six miles from Claremont) is a good choice for dancing, drinks and uptempo country music. Open to anyone 21 and over, this club knows that not everyone knows how to do the tush push or two step---that's why it offers an hour's worth of lessons before the music starts playing. Come early for the lesson at 7 p.m. (and for a cheaper cover charge), then strut your stuff. The décor and dress code are casual---shorts and cowboy boots are just fine. The dance floor is enormous, so you'll have plenty of room to master the boot scootin' boogie. Open Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m.
Montana's
657 W. Arrow Highway
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 592-2211
dancingatmontanas.com
