The Landing Strip Lounge worth the visit?

l00ber
Tijuana and Detroit
Another question in preparation for the "Juice Memorial Tour". As an NBA historian, I have a mild interest in seeing the venue where Craig Sager talked Dennis Rodman out of killing himself back in 1993. The reviews for The Landing Strip have been less than stellar as of late. Some of the locals also tell me that it's more of a middle-of-the-road club these days. Given that we only have a limited amount of time to hit the clubs, is it worth a stop?

Keep in mind that we are looking at hitting Flight Club, BT's, Subi's, and Criket all on the same day due to their relative proximity. Henry's and Bogart's were the alternates for that day since they have something to "offer" even though they are dives. Should The Landing Strip get slotted in? What say the locals in the know?

11 comments

  • flagooner
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    7 years ago
    About 25 yrs ago there was Landing Strip right near LAX. I only went once. It was mostly Asian dancers (I had a thing for that when I was younger) and I got the best show of my SCing career to that point. It was tame compared to what I have since become accustomed.
  • twentyfive
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    7 years ago
    ^^^ There was a Landing Strip on Military Trail in WPB across from PBIA directly in line with the west side runway when the big jets flew in the building would vibrate, sadly it closed afte being damaged by hurricane Wilma and they never found the funds to reopen.
  • jackslash
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    7 years ago
    I like the Landing Strip but the dancers are not always the best looking. Given your time constraints, I think you should skip it.

    BT's, Criket and Flight Club are all on Michigan Ave, not far from each other. Subi's is a little farther away. I have always liked Subi's, but it is not a glitzy and glamorous club.
  • warhawks
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    7 years ago
    I've heard both good and bad about the Landing Strip.

    A lot of their business is from the airport and business men traveling. The club is very close to the airport terminals. So day shift can have a decent amount of girls. I haven't been in quite a while so not sure what it's like lately. You'll have to rely on the latest reviews I suppose.
  • osogrande
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    7 years ago
    I've been traveling to Detroit for ~25 years, and have visited the Landing Strip whenever I have had the chance. In recent years it's been hit or miss, but on balance I have had good times there. Valet parking is more or less mandatory ($7), no cover before 7:00, and overall a reasonably friendly crew of dancers, most in the 6-8 range. I have only struck out two or three times over the years; the other visits were meh to memorable.
  • Electronman
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    7 years ago
    This is an international discussion board so it helps to specify the location. I assume that you're talking about the Landing Strip in Romulus Michigan, just west of the Detroit airport. Pros are: relatively roomy VIP rooms, decent talent, most of the dancers will negotiate for extras, safe small town location, no cover charge before 7PM. Cons: mandatory valet parking, recent complaints about GPS and overpriced extras, sometimes can be smokey.

    Landing Strip is relatively close to the Flight Club whereas, Subi's is a good drive down I-75 (which may still be under construction) from the other clubs that you mention. I recommend replacing Subi's with Landing Strip.
  • Longball300
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    7 years ago
    Agree with most that including Subi's, although a decent place, is a bit of a drive down Northline. I would include TLS in a grouping of TLS, FC, and Cricket. Throw in Bogarts or Henry VIII to see what it's like in the bargain basement section since they are right there. Those 5 clubs are within say, 10 minutes of each other. BT's too is a bit further down Michigan and with limited time, I would not include it.
  • Longball300
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    7 years ago
    Just mapped from Cricket to TLS the furthest two apart in the 5 clubs I mentioned above; 14 minutes.

    https://www.google.com/maps/dir/42.29763…

  • l00ber
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    7 years ago
    See you all this afternoon.
  • jackslash
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    7 years ago
    Longball is right about the closest grouping of clubs: Criket, Flight Club, Henry VIII, Bogart's, Landing Strip. All very close. However, I'll let 100ber make the decision about the clubs. He's the visitor.
  • rl27
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    7 years ago
    As others have said I would try all the clubs you can.

    Flight Club still has the hottest dancers, however during my most recent visit, the talent was a bit lower than it has been, and the club was far less crowded. Dance prices were the same, although due to less customers several of the dancers were willing to come down in price more than last year.

    Landing Strip Day shift was a bit lower than FC. Night shift about the same or slightly lower. Less dancers during day, and a lot more varied, so I do not always find a dancer to my liking, but when I do find a dancer who meets my fancy, I tend to have a much better time during afternoon. I ran into far more ROB's and dancers with GPS during nightshift here.

    Criket is a bit lower LS, but most are a lot better looking than Bogarts or Henry's. For some reason there were a lot more dancers my last visit that were not into extras.

    Henry VIII lately has had both more and better looking dancers during the evening than Bogarts. Has been my go to place lately when I don't have any luck at the previous three.

    Bogarts seems to be scraping the bottom of the barrel. Far too many old and out of shape dancers. If I happen to find the now very rare diamond or two in the club, she has been too busy.
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