PrettyBoy:
Remove the boozing and keep the girlfriends talking and dancing part. Remove the whole bar/club atmosphere and think about young black professional type gatherings.
Does this still bother you?
It seems like you still have a certain image in your mind (hence, "sends the wrong signal") and aren't thinking about the many ways that semi-extroverts like to get out the house sometimes. Are you a homebody who is in search of another homebody? Do you and your lady like to get dressed up and go out together but allow about one weekend per month where you two hang out with your own friends (either male or female)?
Do whatever works for you but make sure the woman you find is like you are from jump and that you aren't trying to change her/make her feel and act old.