Soul, I think you have the wrong idea.

What people would look for in that "segment" is a nice trusty steel 8 speed, affordable bike akin to the Steel Allez.

Micro shift/sun race group, 520 tubing, lugged fork, DT shifters, gum hoods, Ritchey classic stem, bars and seatposy; turbo saddle. THATS a bike for "clubbing".