Blockist

The Blockist had been absent from the Circus for a while, so he visited last week for an update. What could possibly go wrong,…

The Blockist has been touring the Block in search of new adventures of late. A number of favorite dancers have moved on/moved out/moved up/moved…

The Blockist notes that long-time bartender/manager George has been moved from the night shift back to daytime three days a week. Someone said that…

The Blockist recently visited the venerable Circus for the first time in several months. Not much has changed... same mostly tired and disgusted dancers…

The Blockist hadn't visited the Jewel Box for some time so decided to make a stop on a slow Tuesday. Not much changes -…

The Blockist strays from his home port of Baltimore about once a year to commune with Motown buddies. This wasn't his first visit to…

The Pussycat is one of the few Block bars with a history extending back into the early years - only 2 owners in the…

The Red Room is one of the Block's most consistently patron-friendly clubs DURING THE DAY. Like most clubs, its personality usually reflects the personality…

In the Blockist's opinion (and what else counts in my reviews) the Red Room continues to be near the top of the Block club…

The Blockist remembers when this was an upscale venue with really great dancers and tolereant bartenders. Recently, the Jewel Box has become just another…

Each week brings a new dimension to the transformation being undertaken by the Hustler Club owners to the downstairs Little Darlings club. The latest…

The Blockist has been very busy lately - he has only been able to work out one or two trips to my favorite part…

The Blockist visited the Pussycat in the context of a random search for a favorite dancer with enviable talent in providing Block-oriented services. Sho…

Taps are in order. The sometimes brilliant, often maligned Flamingo is no more. As of today, the basement club that was once the men's…

After quite a long time near the bottom, Circus has drifted to the top of the Blockist's list. Laid back, good attitude check, mix…

The Blockist has been a pretty regular participant in the "Red Room Experience" for a long time with consistently positive reviews, but he most…

I've reviewed Joe's Place in the past. Things tend to be more somewhat more variable at this club that in a lot of other…

The Blockist has developed an affection for Bogart's over the past several years on his annual pilgrimage to Motown. I hung out (figure of…

The Blockist returned for his annual Motown visit, and naturally stopped for "lunch" at The Room. It seems that some of the intimacy/privacy of…

In reviewing my reviews, it appears that I have been slighting the Flamingo in favor of some other clubs. Although I'm "down the Block"…

The Blockist mentioned in my last review that a perfect storm was brewing at the Circus. As with most Block clubs, such events are…

As always, the atmosphere at any of the Block clubs can depend greatly on the time you visit, and staff changes are the norm.…

It seemz like the old needle and thud plague is hitting more of the bars on the Block recently. At least three of my…

It's unusual for the Blockist to be out after dark - needing my beauty sleep as much as I do puts me in an…

There seem to be two bar business strategies. The hands-on-by-owner places typically have attractive entertainers but not much action - these seem to be…