Five Hot Nightclubs Not to Miss This Summer

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The summer is already half over. If you're sitting in the office while all your colleagues are lounging on the beach, don't fret. You can still create a night to remember at one of these hot spots.

Griffin, New York: Once a stomping ground for Jimmy Choo-wearing fashionistas, Manhattan's meatpacking district has since become a Forever 21 parade of bachelorette parties in limousines. But there's one nightclub that's still attracting big names and a well-heeled crowd.

Departure Portland's customers can take in Oregon's landscape on its rooftop lounge.

Inside Griffin, whose décor pays homage to America's industrial revolution, one might see singers Rihanna and Mary J. Blige dancing to '90s rock and classic hip-hop. In the first-floor bar, models relax on French settees situated on herringbone hardwood floors beneath a crystal chandelier. The wait staff blends in with uniforms by French designer Catherine Malandrino.

Playhouse, Los Angeles: Previously known as the Fox Theater, Playhouse is Hollywood's latest destination nightclub. It promises high design and a celebrity experience. While it would be hard to find enough VIPs to fill the 13,000-square-foot club, Playhouse has managed to snag tabloid headlines with famous faces ranging from A-list to no list.

Playhouse hosts celebrity guests like heiresses Nicky and Paris Hilton at its three bars. There's a massive dance floor and sleek leather couches for resting in between songs. Its moody disco lighting envelopes the lounges and alcoves set aside for bottle service and private parties.

Departure Restaurant + Lounge; Portland, Ore.: This glamorous downtown eatery and weekend lounge attracts stiletto-strutting locals. Inside Departure's massive 9,000-square-foot space, guests will find two rooftop patios with views of downtown Portland and Mount St. Helens.