I visited the Gotham City Cafe one Wednesday to check out the local goth/industrial night, Flux. The club layout is beautiful, with a large bar lit by chandeliers on the first floor. The second floor rambles like a mansion, with nooks and crannies and hallways leading to a large dance floor and additional bar rooms. Some areas have comfortable couches. It was all a lot more upscale than I am used to!
As for Flux, the music was terrific. There were two DJs throughout the night, and both played a good variety of new industrial and synthpop and ethereal/ambient/gothic. The dance floor space is more than sufficient for the crowd.
The crowd was one of the features of the night. I found Connecticut goth clubgoers to be very outgoing and friendly, and found myself in many conversations throughout the evening.
Sometimes Flux will have bands and performances. Also, Gotham City Cafe hosts other events, including a very popular college night.
The Gotham City Cafe is located very conveniently near Yale and the hospital district, on the corner of Crown and Church streets. There is ample parking nearby, although the neighborhood may not be entirely safe late at night.