i don't think those are even real bars, but if they are, they're gay bars...
i don't really go to "dance clubs" cuz i can't stand the jersey/long island trash that fills manhattan every weekend, but i can tell you where some cool bars are...
just go to ludlow street south of houston st. cool bars here are plentiful. max fish, dark room, etc. hipster crowd, but fun.
lit on 2nd ave between 5th and 6th st. on the west side of the street is cool. it gets super crowded on the weekends, but it alright.
happy endings on broome st. is fun for awhile. it used to be a massage parlor...hence the name.
cake shop which just opened on ludlow is getting rave reviews, but i haven't been yet. i'll probably try to check it out this weekend.
BROOKLYN
if you want to check out brooklyn, take the L train to bedford ave. and there's tons of shit around.
royal oak at union and n.11th st. i hate this place, but you should probably check it out at least once. it looks like a j.d. salinger book come to life. the guys that own this place also own a place called sweet-ups which is a mellower version of royal oak.
union pool on union ave. is a cool place. you can meet a girl and make out with her in the photo booth. if you've got a european accent of any kind, it shouldn't be too much trouble
barcade also on union is great for the video game nerd/booze hound. they have about 20 80's arcade machines, pool, darts, and tons of beers on tap. i hate beer, but people tell me they've got a good selection.
these are good places to start. while in nyc you should check 'em out at least once. you'll find others.
have fun.
*a bottle of GOOD vodka will run you about $30.