Tonic Night Club   

29 S Saginaw St
Pontiac, MI 48342
248-334-7411
www.tonicdetroit.com

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For some reason, people have been flocking to Tonic on Thursdays to get things going, which seems to be fine for everyone involved. A lot of clubs fall into a formulaic trap, but Tonic manages to bypass a lot of that nonsense with a vibe and decor that really led the way for a lot of other dance-heavy night spots to follow suit. With three levels, there's plenty of room to find what you want in the form of drink and dance. The lower lever has a low-slung ceiling and a cavernous feel, with assorted furniture for kicking back. The main floor sports a huge dance area, with a lounge area toward the rear. Though this space once housed Velvet, the "Swingers"-inspired home to lounge lizards everywhere, the owners shifted gears in 2000 and really nailed the upscale dance club market. With a slate of house and techno, the crowd is generally a pretty good mix of mid-'20s to mid-'30s who are low on pretention, but big on style. Tonic presents a perfect balance. You can get in the door even without a fresh manicure and $400 shoes (and that's just for the dudes!). However there are also no packs of meatheads in Reeboks, either. Have something dry-cleaned, shine your shoes, get spiffy and have some mature club fun to the mad beats.