I've been in love with Vicious Circle ever since I was legal. I play up the Sex in the City fantasies for the girls, but for whatever reason a ton of my boys love it too. "Shaken, not Stirred" anyone? Whatever the reason, it's a great place to dress up and hang out. There are two pool tables, a big screen TV and some really great seating. It is very loungey, and the lowlighting definitely enhances everybodies attractiveness! The music is great and varied, loud enough to hear clearly but low enough that a decent sized group can have a great conversation too.
I love the selection of Martinis and the food is decent too. I love the names and the list of ingredients for each cocktail. The cocktails are all starred in terms of sweetness with one star being dry and four being very sweet. At this point in my life I've sampled all of the four stars. I love that the servers are always up for stupid things like getting out the muff dive (shot glass of whatever in a cocktail glass covered in whipped cream. No hands.) for birthdays and whatnot. Vicious Circle isn't cheap, but it is perfect for a classy but relaxed night out with friends.