Rick's Sporting Saloon

I came in here a couple times on weekdays while I was in NOLA for a conference. Its pretty nice inside, with high ceilings and a nice bathroom. But man, I really felt ignored, both by the waitstaff and the dancers. They had two girls dancing, one at a main...

I’m originally from Atlanta, so the vibe and expectations are a little different coming from there. I was in New Orleans on business and decided to hit the spot. Same group of guys from work like to come here. The girls are pretty down to earth and make you comfortable...

The best feature of Rick's is that it is in a cool old building. I went on a slow night. The drinks are expensive, but not outrageous. There was a selection of dancers, all 7 or above. The stage show is the normal dollar tipping thing.

I spot a dancer...

The guy on the street convinced me to go in and have a look. No cover late and a week before Mardi gras. I figured it would be a good time. Sat down and immediately had a waitress and a stripper sat down. $14 Bourbon. Good conversation for a bit....

I'm a dancer, and this is written from my perspective. I auditioned here on the advice of a friend who dances here (Zoe). She'd showed my pictures to the general manager and he asked me to come in. So she brought me along for her Saturday night shift.

Let me interject...