I think picking up girls is pretty much the same no matter where you are in the world. It's more about you than them (unless you are really picky with the type of girls you like to the point that your friends think you are weird, then you can only go to places with your type of girls). Don't look/act creepy, be the fun and exciting guy in the crowd, be able to hold a flirty conversation that makes them laugh, be able to dance helps A LOT, etc. Alcohol is just a social lubricant but like with all lubs, you want just the right amount. Way too much is not necessarily a good thing.
Now with that I do agree. Nothing like a little liquid courage to inspire you to rub your naughty bits all up on a stranger.
Literally just LOL'ed at that....might want to stay away from Steve and I at the clubs....the fistpumping tends to get a bit out of control hahah