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In a city filled with more than its share of self-important nightspots, the Five Spot prides itself on delivering good, stiff drinks and a tasty roster of live entertainment without attitude. You can't miss the oversized, stainless steel sign above the door on this tidy Clinton Hill block—or bypass the well-known soul food take-out joint next door, run by the same owners. Inside, red tinted lights glowing above the 60-foot mahogany bar, copious candles and red velvet drapes keep the mood dark and sultry. If you're with a group, try to snag a table in the dining room at the back by the fireplace. But chances are you won't be in your seat too long once the beats get thumping. Live R&B, hip-hop and reggae bands, DJs and comedians are featured on the club's stage throughout the week. — Eric Hunter

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