In my opinion, one thing Pittsburgh lacks is dance clubs. We don't have many Vegas-esque clubs with huge dance floors and good music. The ones we do have are flooded with hungry men and girls who don't know how to walk in heels. If you prefer a gay dance club, Cruze is the only option in the city.\n\nCruze is decently sized with two rooms and a big outdoor deck. The first room is more of a lounge equipped with a full bar, couches, tables and stools. The next room is where most people hang out. You have your DJ booth, stage, dance floor, and second bar. There is also plenty of seating near the sides of the room. What I love most about Cruze is their clean and simple decor. It's very modern, yet still basic. They have great lighting and beautiful furniture to add to the ambiance. \n\nDrinks here vary. Some bartenders know what they're doing, other don't. I once had a bartender ask me several times what I wanted after ordering a Long Island. Shouldn't that be standard for a bartender?! Prices are comparable to other places in the Strip. You'll pay around $5-$7/drink. I should add that their credit/debit card policy is extremely inconvenient. If you want to use your card to buy a drink, you have to open a tab at the front desk and get a number so they can ring all drinks on that number throughout the night.\n\nThe problem I have with Cruze is the fact that it's a gamble deciding whether or not you want to go. When it first opened, it was jam packed all weekend. Now, around three years after it's opening, they can only seem to bring a crowd in for special events. I've gone on Saturday nights and have had the dance floor to myself and my group. Sort of awkward for us and the DJ. \n\nAnother problem is the ever changing crowds. When I was in college, their Thursday night college parties were awesome. A great crowd, fun music and always a good time. However, overtime it has turned into nothing but an embarrassment. Maybe it's just me getting older, but Thursday nights now consist of drunk 18-year-olds twerking and stripping around the club after sipping their water bottles filled with vodka. Not only is the clientele questionable, but the music is pretty much straight hip hop/rap. Not that I have any issues with this kind of music, but I'm at a gay club! Gimme some Britney, DJ! \n\nAll in all, Cruze is still a decent place to go to on the right night. It's best to check their Facebook and see what's going on so you don't get dolled up for a night out at the club that is empty aside for you and your friends.
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