Afternoon Versus Evening

Shift change would be a good in between option. Hard to put in dancers on shift when you're there for both.

If I get there during day shift, I check afternoon. But if I stay until the night shift, will mention that in my review. Most clubs in Atlanta switch between 7 and 8. Actually getting there before 7 makes sense, as you can taste both shifts.

Shift change.

During the week my favorite club opens at 11AM. If I get there when it opens and stay until 5PM, I check afternoon because that is when I spent the bulk of my time there. Explanations are the reason for having a text portion of a review.

I always put the time that corresponds with the majority of my club visit. As a night owl, I often get to clubs between 11 and 12 but I often stay until at least 2. I always put 'after midnight' in those situations, although I make mention of times in my review text as well.

If it's split exactly in half, I'd use the time corresponding to the half with more action.

I agree that afternoon implies day shift, evening night. That said, I wouldn't stress too much about being precise.

How about checking the box for afternoon and then writing in your review that you stayed into the evening?

Both

By me, afternoon shift starts at 12pm and runs until 7pm.
So, shift change is at 7pm for afternoon and evening dancers. Most clubs let the day shift girls stay until 8pm if they want. If they go past 8pm though, they have to pay the night time tip out in addition to the day tip out fees. Basically, the oclub feels they are pulling a "double" shift if they go past 8pm. But the designation between shifts by me is: before 7pm day shift. After 7pm, night shift.

I clubbed in the afternoon for years, and I liked the slower pace. My regulars would spend lots of time with me beyond the dances. Now I usually go in the evenings and the girls are a little hotter on average, and there's more energy. I agree with those who said shift change: I see my regulars and then stick around when they leave and look for new blood.

Like others have mentioned, I'd just check the box where I spent the most time, but I'd also note it in the review about when I got there, how long I stayed, and probably if there was a shift change.