Comments by funonthaside

It's a YMMV situation, as girls can charge what they want. No LD room guard, as there isn't even a special room...just benches along walls.

They are far from hags. Older than most...sure.....but with bodies that can challenge many 30-somethings. And with attitudes and work ethic which far surpass most other clubs' dancers.

Hooters tights are a far cry from GILF territory. I find them super sexy, adding some shimmer to highlight legs.

If this is AI-generated, life is over for us mere mortals, as it has quite a human touch.

^ same reason that some girls at clubs do HJ, but not BJ. Every girl/club has a different boundary.

I agree that Golden Horseshoe is the best club in the area. Not aesthetically pleasing on the inside, but the vibe is certainly much better.

You don't need to worry about there being 25 PLs there. Doesn't happen. It's a revolving door of PLs throughout the day, with PLs coming in, getting their LDs, then heading out. Think of it as a LD joint which happens to have a stage. It's not a "hang out with your buddies for a few hours" place. It is, in fact, a nude club, with girls adhering to the protocol of 1st song clothed, 2nd song topless, 3rd song nude. You just had some bad luck due to there being only one dancer in that shift, with her juggling mutiple LD requests. Not at all a Jasmine fan, so I'm not surprised. The large hard-looking bolt-ons on her short slightly chubby frame add to her unwillingness to show the goods. I advise not entering unless there are 3+ girls on list on whiteboard behind front desk cashier.

All that everyone has said is valid. Also, do really think she looks as good in real life as in her IG posts? You're much better off going to your local club, and enjoying time with girls of interest to you that you have seen up close.

I withesssed out of control / obnoxious behavior from 3 30/something women at Stilettos in Atlantic City. They were there with their male SOs. While the men were very respectful, the women were shouting and grabbing. Real life example of some of the points made by other commentors. ski's "like young men" comparison is spot on/ At a club in The Block years ago, I was with a woman and her boyfriend. We were refused entry at 2 clubs before ultimately being able to after a 3rd club. I don't know if entry was refused due to jealousy risk, fear of pimping, or another issue. Ultimately, we had a fun, drama-free night.

I have no issue with it, especially since it often results in getting a flash of civvie titties when a dancers has some playtime with her while on stage. Perhaps some guys think the presence of wives/SOs creates a more inhibited environment, but I have found wives to be a bit more wild than guys at certain times.

^ that explains my apparent misperception that I gauged her as being in her 30s. Still a good experience, though. You won't be disappointed.

Must have pulled out his Dad's 1982 Penthouse magazine, and pulled the story from the Penthouse Letters pages.

We go to get our rocks off, not to show off fashion sense. Besides, at many of the places where I club, a PL would look more out of place wearing respectable clothing, than going "sweatpants/shorts with no drawers".

How is a $1-2 USD condom even a line item on pricing list? Were the drinks sealed upon arrival? The cynic in me has some apprehension about drinks being brought to room...actually, even if sealed, as they could have been tampered with.

Did they remodel the front section, or only add the back section? It has been a few months since my last visit, and I didn't notice anything different in front...but the back was not yet open. I want to like this club, but the past few times there have been just meh. Girls are a bit lazy, giving medioric stage shows, and sometimes not even dance unless there are a certain number of guys there.

Roland - Cover of $15 is noted in review; Review notes non-alcoholic drinks at entry ($2); LDs noted as being "good grinds". What else do you want? Next time, I'll take a pressure monitor to gauge the level at which girls grind against me. But, I'll add...non-extras club. Good for full-nude stage shows and solid grinds @ value price, but nothing extra.

Dan - Knowing Devon likes DFK is no more of a secret than that the sky is blue. Just as it is quite well known that the Jersey handshake is standard fare at PL. I'm not sure how one can review PL without being explicit. It's part of the charm of the club.

Far too many adjectives. More like a novel than a review.

Love that is has "Market" in its name. The computer search is a nice option. Sounds a lot like the multi-floor buildings in Frankfurt and Hong Kong, where you shop for a girl in hallways.

I believe it's younger dancers who are more likely to screw you out of your funds. Older dancers understand the value of repeat business. Stick with the 30+ girls....you will ultimately be more satisfied. 30-something girls are still attractive, yet have matured emotionally to the point of not being annoying to be around. And, while maybe younger girls aren't yet jaded, they are more likely to have the "but I'm young and pretty, so you should just be throwing money at me for nothing in return".

^ figures.....another inflation victim...but the barside grinds are good at Sunshine, and the LDs were just average, so it's been awhile since I went to the back.

Mercedes' talking has been reviewed here previously, and I thought, "well, how bad could she be". Well, there was no exaggeration regarding her nonstop talking, when I recently met her. I knew better than to go for the upsell LD session, but she provided some good barside grinding that distracted from her motormouth.

It's definitely not a place to get VIPs. Rather, it's a "drink while you watch some good full-nude stage sets" place. I enjoy it, but it's not for all, especially if you expect extras or reasonably-priced room/LD.

Dances are $20. Tips not expected.

As clubs don't open until 4:00 or so, mid-afternoon action is unlikely. Sweet spot is 5:30-7:30. Prior to that, you will be surrounded by nobody other than regulars chatting among themselves while drinking and/or watching whatever game happens to be on the TV. Girls "may" trickle in around 4:00, but fo prepared ready to nurse a drink for awhile.

5footguy is perhaps not married. Sure, a random date shouldn't be rummaging through your things, but one you're married, one must be more careful. Even if a wife isn't spying, she could accidentally stumble upon stashed contraband.

I absolutely enjoy watching stage sets. Often, I'll go with the intention of only watching, then one thing leads to another...and.....back into a LD room I go.

Clearly a shill for Jade.

I understand the dancer's concern, as the dynamic between dancers and customers has an element of natural distrust. And, the distrust is warranted on both sides, due to unethical behavior by both custies and dancers. However, I suspect that instances of PLs not paying are far less frequent than PLs refusing to engage in prepayment. Therefore, a dancer is likely better off taking a chance, than alienating PLs. The fact that she disclosed immediately upon discussing dances that she requires prepayment, though, is likely indicative of her planning to rip you off. And, I wouldn't be at all surprised if management got involved with this girl, as mentioned by shanny. Likely she overcounted or failed to deliver on promises. Good job calling her out in her BS. There was recently a review of Fox club in Bath, PA, regarding a cash and dash LD prepayment scheme. That's a real life example of why prepayment is bad.

You definitely caught my attention with "shirt miniskirts with ass cheeks showing". I love that look. Interesting that it's a companion bar, yet it's difficult to converse. Haven't been there in years....may need to check out the new arrangement, as I'm a fan of barside grinds.

Don't expect to get in without paying a cover of $16, even as early as the 2:45pm opening time. In the years that I've been going to EI, I've never been able to get in without a cover, even with few girls in club. Parking USED TO be free prior to 5 or so, but more often these days, there is attendant in lot as early as 3:30 sometimes. Just as with many things related to EI, it's sporadic and unpredictable. At $6 for domestic beer and $14/$15 for shot/mixed drink, I wouldn't consider drinks "cheap".

Yes....that's the "one for the kitty?" tactic.

I thought the same....free publicity. Whack-a-Mole with providers.....good times.

I was paying $20 in 2023; perhaps there was an increase (which there very well may have been). I've seen nipples here....so I'm not willing to call BS on the topless assertion.

Sounds like a place to go for eye candy on stage, then taking care of LDs after the 20-something hotties get a PL charged up. Now just need to determine how to smuggle in bands of $1s without drawing attention to myself walking from car to club.

mogul makes an excellent point about using cash. Stores such as Wal-Mart and Target link credit cards to login accounts, so even if you don't use the card specifically linked to your Target/Wal-Mart account, if you scanned a barcode during checkout, the system learns which cards are associated with you, and purchases are added to your purchase history, which could cause some issues with SO.

1 - It's not a good image for a girl to be caught with condoms in the event of a raid. 2 - If a PL wants/expects FS, it's wise to BYOC. Also, then you can use the ones that you prefer, and don't need to wonder if they were subject to tampering. 3 - I'll buy a small pack (generally 3-pack), then discard if not used, prior to getting home. It's a small investment, especiallly compared to the cost of FS, even if not used. $6-$10 is a nominal amount in the overall scheme of things.

$1 as a courtesy/go-away tip. Everyone deserves that, even if they aren't your type. $2 if she was especially cute/good on stage/was personable in approach....but not good enough to elicit interest in more conversation/drink/LD/VIP. $3+ if I want her to come back to me after tip walk &/or if her set was particularly engaging. In summary....depends on my mood/situation. There is no one-size-fits-all amount. I do NOT, however, engage with the "1 for the kitty?" nonsense that sometimes follows the first $1-$2. I shut that down quickly.

If all else fails, stand up and move to another seat.

"No, thanks" works just fine. The "maybe later" line is equivalent to a dancer's line of "if you get a 2 VIP sessions, I'll give you my number". Man up and just say "no". They are service providers, not dating prospects. Don't be cruel, but also don't make up excuses/lines you don't plan to hold yourself to. Also, by saying "maybe later", they very well may circle back around, and you will need to deflect them additional times. Regarding "I'm waiting for someone else"....I've used that when I actually WAS waiting for a specific girl who had just arrived and was changing, and it resulted in an interrogation, with her asking "who?", and then claiming there was no girl at that club with that name. She clearly wasn't aware that the girl was a long-time regular of mine...but nice try.

Comical that a club in scummy Curtis Bay is trying to be so uptight. No thanks. Plenty of other places to spend money in the DMV. They also have a dress code, but apparently only after 7. So, you're upscale at night, but don't care during daytime? The "didn't spend enough to get my number" is also annoying. I don't fault any dancer for not wanting to give a number, but using the "didn't spend enough" line as an excuse is laughable. I'm almost certainly that if you would have fallen for that scam, then spent additional money for the number, the number would have been invalid. Sure, it's a strip club, and they are strippers, but even in that industry/lkne of work, ethics should be a thing, and actually ARE a thing at many clubs. I gave up on this club long ago, for various reasons, including some of the OP's points. Penthouse is just as classy, yet far more enjoyable. I haven't been to Ritz in awhile, but I believe it also has a decent atmosphere.

Except that girls can make more money as dancers than at many mainstream jobs, even at 3 shifts per week.

Seems that the club should implement the rule that some clubs have, which is that a girl gets her stage set delayed/cancelled if she is in a dance.

^ be on the lookout for the overzealous TikTokers trying to shut down the stroll by targeting mongers. That stroll has existed for decades, but thanks to recent publicity by Mayor Adams, the pearl clutchers are out in full force.

1 - "there are cameras" is a scapegoat excuse for girls won't don't want to say they don't want to do xyz. If a girl uses cameras as an excuse, walk away. If she simply isn't comfortable with doing xyz, and states as such, then respect her choice and decide how much you are willing to pay for what she DOES do. There are plenty of clubs with cameras that are known for fun times. 2 - Don't request number right out of the gate. They get that all day/night. Your best success and least frustration/rejection will come when they offer their number without being asked. Of course, if they offer their number quickly, be in the lookout for ROB behavior or the psychology which results in buying more VIPs/spending more money because they got into your head. 3 - Never fall into the "do VIPs, and we will do OTC" trap. 4 - if she's says no once, don't ask again. 5 - focus on 7 & below girls, and the ones that are not just attractive, but also pleasant to be around. 6 - ask yourself why you want OTC. More comfortable setting for playtime? Want to feel like you're on a date? Want to be seen in public with a more attractive girl than you're normally with? Maybe you don't really want OTC, but ITC will suffice. 7 - don't trick yourself into thinking OTC will turn into a regular dating/girlfriend situation. It most likely will not. Even moreso, don't believe you are different/better than those who have failed at dating strippers. Nearly all will fail, and most who succeeded wish they would have failed. 8 - Prepare yourself for flakes/no-shows/drama/random requests for nails/Uber/sitter/etc. 9 - don't come across as needy. It will cost you money in the cases where you get an agreement in OTC, as she will sense desperation and increase her asking price. OTC can be fun, but is may also be more complex and expensive than ITC, and you can have good times of various variations ITC.

Anywhere from 1 night to 30+ years. I've seen more than a few in their 50s, and more often than not, the older ones provide a better experience than the young ones. It does seem, though, that they tend to drop out of the game by the late 30s, based merely on my own database of stripper encounters, having come across a smaller number of dancers post-40. As far as the 2-3 year estimate in OP's post, that's far too low, at least if you drop out the ones than stick with it only a few nights. You at least need to account for 4 years of college that needs to be funded with stripper $. I'd say the average skews toward 8-10 years. Some stay 4 years (25%), many get out by 30 (60%) and some continue past 30 (15%).

Shakira in 1991, or Shakira in 2024? Neither is bad, by the way...but they aren't the same.

Is there ANY reason to go to Chavelas? Is it a more relaxed / less crowded club that some prefer? That has always been my perception, as someone who has been to neither HK nor Chavelas, as well as it seeming to be more for locals/Spanish-speakers. But, if it's just a pergatory clubs where neither PLs nor dancers prefer to be, why not just knock down the walls between the clubs? I can't imagine a PL being excited about going to a club where girls are forced to work for an hour prior going to the perceived "better club".

In the first story, was the security guard's question said in the manner of (a) "do you realize you may be shot or stabbed dealing her?.....let me help get you out of the situation"., or (b) "ok, dumbass...you pissed me off by trying to pull pussy from my parking lot....should I kill you via (a) knife or (b) firearm?"

^ You can usually tell it's muddy when it begins with "Anytown USA, xxxday night". And good point regarding ruling it out over just one post, as muddy typically goes on a tear through a town.

Need to get my eyes checked..thought club name was "Pimps and Pints".

^ True....they know that once they get the engine started, we have difficulty stopping before we get shifted through the finish line.

^ I suppose OP is more of a gentleman than many of us, using "petite but chunky", rather than "short and fat". To be fair, though, Savannah is solid and thick, not sloppy fat. She IS short, though, so I suppose OP used petite as substitute for short. Think a shorter version of Devon, with Savannah having darker skin.

Is this more of a relaxed dive bar, or upscale club?

Love the "we're paying for them, might as well be fucking 'em" comment by muddy.

Paterson is filled with Latinas....but mostly Brazilians and Dominicans. But maybe I just didn't realize I came across Venezuelans or Cubans, as well, in which case I suppose it doesn't matter whether I find Venezuelans, if I can't tell them apart.

....but the "waste money buying drinks" point is valid, unless a girl is happy with barcode grind tips and bartender doesn't hover over you. My most recent visits to George & I had the old lady demographic on display....same as noted by sarsta. And, the Domenicans don't age nearly as well as Brazilians. Be warned.

Maybe no LD rooms allowed in Newark, but that's never stopped barside fun.

Bar with strippers is a good description of this club. Girls do decent stage shows, and will chat at bar, but that's where it ends. Good place....just not for those looking for an over the top experience.

Interesting.....didn't know they were El Salvadorean and Honduran. Explains the different vibe at Showcase...haven't had much experience with Latinas other than Brazilians and Dominicans.

Look no further than the hate between WNBA players, to see that haters gonna hate, even outside of stripperville. Girls don't like the spotlight taken off them. I'm waiting for the day when some strip club revisits the mud/oil wrestling events of days past, and the headline match is Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. Given the animosity between those ladies, though, a UFC matchup is perhaps most fitting. My money is on the Baltimore girl in that matchup. No way an Iowa girl has any chance against a Baltimore girl in a brawl.

It's certainly much different than Bodyshop, which was younger girls and a more traditional stage setup. OP hit nail on head with reference that they don't really dance, but grind on guys who are near stage.

You will generally not see the local schoolteachers at amateur nights. Instead, you will see girls from other clubs auditioning and trying to earn some extra cash, although in most cases, they could likely earn as much dancing at their club for cash equivalent to prize money. Those nights also tend to be more crowded, with more of a party vibe than I prefer. It was after my second amateur night that I realized they are overrated. Haven't been to one in many years.

It's not an inflation issue with Tara...it's a GPS issue. Sure, there are ladies at PL who request tips, but not at the level requested by Tara. If she doesn't like the pricing at PL, she should go elsewhere. No girls will run her out of there, though, because she's good for the business of the other girls, who guys flock to in order to avoid the gouging. Tara makes the tip hustling of the PL tip girls seem mild. Thanks for the warning. It's a bit annoying that she waited until you were in the room to tell you about the extra fee...I suppose that's part of her hustle, though. $30 here, $30 there, and it suddenly adds up. At least those on this board have the benefit of your intel on her. Thanks for TOFTT.

Sounds like a short drive to Philly's Pleasure Garden would yield a higher hit rate. 50 guys, 1 girl, and only 5 were blown. Not good odds.

Interesting comment about LE at Paterson clubs. Is this a new development, or have I been simply naive during my many visits to Paterson clubs?

Athena.... Easy on the eyes Hard on the ears

Interesting name change. What's next? Frenchie's Felines Gina's Gypsies Heather's Harem Emma's Extras Girls Wilma's Whores

Good review of a club which has been largely neglected on here. I haven't been to Ritz in years. I vaguely recall stage being behind bar. That's no longer the case?

In regular dating circles, there is a concept that girls get turned off by guys that try too hard / care too much. It seems the same may apply in club environments. By being too eager, she may be annoyed. I used to have confusion about why a stripper would care about x/y/z, as long as she's making money. I then concluded that a girl, as with anyone else, prefers to avoid discomfort/awkwardness. If she doesn't feel a connection with a guy, any interaction will be inferior to interaction with a girl that finds something of interest in a PL. It could be his physical attractiveness, humor, fact that he is clean/good-smelling, has a common interest, or anything else. I don't go any further than eye contact and a brief smile from across the room and/or when she's on stage. More than half the time, that approach results in her approaching me. When it doesn't, I deem it a quick and free determination of the likelihood of a good experience, avoiding an inferior experience. I don't ever fixate on a certain girl, particularly when there is not a mutual interest in engagement. Who will give a better dance/conversation...someone who wants to be next to you, or someone who is beside you "just because"? Save your time and money for someone who shows interest. Who wants to be with someone, stripper or otherwise, who isn't fully interested in being with them? I've observed enough body language between strippers and PLs to identify the key signs of interest/disinterest. I've also dodged some bullets after observing a girl of interest with another guy, and concluded that she would not be a good target for company. Of course, a girl could have good rapport with one PL, but not another. They aren't robots, so just as with us, they prefer certain people over others. I imagine OP has a stable of girls who fawn over him, while those same girls would find others repulsive and annoying. The same applies in reverse. The beauty of strip clubs lies in its variety and options. If one doesn't work out, move onto the next one. And, if all else fails, and you are still insistent on getting with the elusive girl, choose and backup girl or two, and see how Top Girl reacts when she sees you spending your bankroll on others.

DJ doesn't choose songs...the girls choose them for each of their sets. That's why you see girl in DJ booth before each set, and DJ saying "Velveeta to the DJ booth....Velveeta to the DJ booth, please". It's certainly better than the pre-recorded nonsense at Al's nearby of "guys, the ladies don't want to go home with you, so don't ask; spend time with our beautiful ladies in a VIP room while you are here", or "do not touch the ladies when they are on stage". LDs are are still of good quality, and seem longer than most places. They are controlled via a buzzer given by bartender and carried into LD area by dancer. Same concept as the "your table is ready" buzzers given at some restaurants.

What was mix of ethnicities? Describe Isabella. Nightshift is generally under-reviewed here, except that "nightshift sucks", but it seems you had a good experience.

Don't be fooled....$20 upsell is not required. There are some hustlers in the club who will try to get one over on guys who they think will be willing to pay more and/or don't know how the club works. With the volume of girls at EI, there will always be plenty who are happy, and perform well, for $10.

What about Sin City makes it "not your typical Philly club"?

Maybe Kimberly didn't like the stalker vibe you were giving off, and the other guy took care of you for her. I've been to this bar many times....no girl here gets anywhere close to the hottest girl I have ever seen.

Would have been best to walk after she said she needed to take a smoke break. Girls who prioritize smoking/drinking/etc over making money are more often than not a bad choice for dances.

False. "Facing 91 felony charges" does not equate to guilt. And, you think there is nothing inappropriate about a sitting US President exploring criminal convictions in an effort to knock out a competitor from voter ballots? There will be chaos if Trump is elected, and that chaos will have far greater harm than anything Trump has done, or will do. Trump hurt peoples' feel-feels, yet we were far better off under Trump than Biden. Look no farther than the migrant crisis and bleeding of cash in NYC.

Hmmm....college-aged girls that don't work hard....shocking. And I'm with vanilla....especially in Philly, $20 isn't all that much of a bargain, particularly when performed by the less than motivated talent here. But, at least it's not $30-40, and at least OP's girl didn't push for a tip.

I've been told by a dancer that the best window is 5:30-8;00. Before/after those times, you risk fewer girls and/or closed clubs.

There are Minnesota girls there. How good could it be, really? Well, I suppose with big asses come big boobs, so there's THAT!

Frequenting strip clubs is far different than cheating with a mistress/sidepiece. There was a mother thread awhile ago with the "is strip clubbing cheating?" topic. Now, if a stripper eventually becomes a sidepiece, I suppose that's a different story. It seems that a SO would be more concerned about emotional cheating than physical cheating, but I suppose neither is good. But, I would imagine it's better to get action from a NSA OTC/stripper arrangement than having a work wife with more emotions involved. As far as the holier-than-thou stripper who grinds dicks to pay rent, that's laughable. She's a fool to turn away money from married men. Mutiple reasons - Married men are typically older and more financial secure; Divorced men often have an outflow of alimony/child support.

I would save the airfare funds and extreme travel time, and go to TJ amd Pompano.

Big-booty Asian? Do you also like non-aggressive Cubans?

I'm curious about the "new clubs in the area". As far as I know, clubs have been closing in recent years vs new ones opening. As much as EI hits the spot for me, I'm not one to completely stick to just one club. This review is spot on regarding hit or miss. It sometimes takes a commitment of a few hours to cycle through the constant in/out or arrivals and departures. Talent exists...you just need to wait it out. And, once you find girl(s) of interest to you, they won't be shy about providing entertainment on future visits as long as you're not a complete jackass. They will come to you....and....when other girls see you with regulars, they will work hard to become part of your rotation. Of course, there are some girls who will somewhat respect the territory of girls who are your regulars, but others will use the "velveeta isn't here today...would you like a dance from me?" approach. Longwinded way of indicating that while it sometimes is difficult to find girls you like, you will have them coming to you as a known regular.

Slim = MalaysiaSlim?

What about this review is shill/club, Joshua? "No 19 year olds", and "dancers are quite old" aren't generally seen on marketing materials for strip clubs. "Bathroom smells bad" and "some girls expect tips" are about all rhe negative comments that you will see about PL. Oh, and "dancers are old", but that was already noted by OP.

Most times, desk clerks are busy with tasks / hanging on their phones to even acknowledge anyone, even those needing help. So, unless the girl either (a) is know by hotel staff as being a problem, or (b) is provocatively dressed to the extent of other guests complaining, it generally isn't an issue. Also, random girls headed to/from clubs or even dinner, dress sluttier than many escorts/providers.

It's PO, sarsta.....it doesn't exist to showcase models.

Spearmint Rhino was the top game in town for many years, and now some business is diverting to Hippo, and the Rhino guys don't like it, especially since there was likely some drama with the Hippo founder by/after leaving Rhino. People will let certain things go...until their bottom line gets hit. Now, suddenly, with spending being down in Vegas, and clubs in general, the Rhino guys are trying to reduce the impact by bringing some business back. Ultimately, it will backfire, as they are being butthurt babies, rather than just making their club so great that people don't want to go elsewhere. As a legal layman, I don't claim to know much about trademark law. It certainly seemed a bit bold of the Hippo to open with a name so similar to that of Spearmint Rhino, though. But, I'm not sure "it's close/similar" is a strong enough argument to win a trademark case. I imagine lionrick may have some insight regarding who will win the battle of the Serengeti.

YOU don't think it's sexy, but I am confident there are some who find it at least an interesting novelty. I don't like blondes, but you may. Variety is a key element of strip clubs, as is the chance to see/experience things you may otherwise experience.

I'm not aware of PL ever being known for being a ripoff joint with overcounted dances. If you heard the count over the speaker, it's likely accurate. Mercedes, OTOH, is a tip vulture.

I believe the Jamaican girl to which you referred is Athena.

I have the same mindset/experience as whodey. No longer a reason to visit this club. I wonder if it's due to pressure from government, or another reason.

^ If enough people reduce tip by 4%, servers will leave to work elswwhere, resulting in short-staffing, resulting in lower customer experience, resulting in lower revenue, resulting in restaurant closure. Credit card fees are a cost of doing business, and should not be passed onto customers as surcharges. I would rather see a 5% increase in menu prices than a 4% surcharge, as a surcharge seems grimy. And, there is a cost to cash handling, including bank fees and lost cash, as well as increased time to count/reconcile.

Why give her $50 just because she asks? THIS is why she asks....she gets it from guys using this tactic.

She's more than 120#...I hope that's what you mean....as if you think she's under 120, you're delusional.

It's BYOB, yet they sold you beer?

You haven't been around much, myoman, if this is the worst you've seen. Or, you stick to the corporate clubs. Sure, it's not going to win any hygiene awards, but I've seen worse....both clubs and girls. How can we demean girls for putting out, when PLs goes to clubs to get action? Do we expect the girls to engage with nobody but us, yet still be open to activities without significant negotiation?

You got lucky, lumpy. I didn't even know that was allowed...but good to know it is a possibility.

$5 is standard at La Pearl, Electroman. Only the girls who think they are better than the other girls (which they are not) request $10.

I've been refused entry at a certain club on occasion, then on other occasions, I've refused to provide ID and still was allowed in. It depends on who is working the door, and I could have gotten the door person overriden had I escalated the issue, but I don't wish to make a scene, so I just go elsewhere when ID is insisted upon. That club is BYOB.

Other than drink prices, of what value is this review? Gold Club has been unrepresented here. I was looking forward to reading a fresh review, only to be let down.

AC had plenty of clubs years ago. With the dwindling visitor count in the past decade or so, thanks to casinos opening in neighboring states, there is less of a draw to AC now.

Isn't this a topless-only bar? I've never seen full nudity here.

Photo not very helpful to justify a trip, babe.

Only some Baltimore Block clubs allow smoking.

Not scammy???? They charge a significant fee to obtain $1s.

Dancers stick around only so long without you tipping or stating you want a dance. It's a bit surprising she didn't ask for dance before leaving.

I also feel that Bottoms Up provides some the best value and experience of The Block clubs. Good review.

So no lady drinks required to hang out with a girl at the bar? That's a huge plus if that's the case. Thanks for the warning about smoking. Lust is another solid club, but with the annoyance of thick smoke.

It's clear that The Block is no longer a going concern, when you can't get barside action at The Circus. It used to be that you needed to push off the unattractive ones from molesting you at the bar.

Circus and Pussycat should not be anywhere near each other in a ranking. Historically, the best clubs were the ones the greatest distance from the police station, with The Circus being where they end up before they are completely washed up.

Got lucky with the $7 dances. They are supposed to be $10, based on sign(s) in bar area. So, don't go expecting to get $7 dances. Dancers collect directly from guys as you go, so it's theoretically a negotiable amount....but most stick to $10.

Club hires off-duty police for security.....so take "cops hanging out" with a grain of salt.

Just speculating....DO may mean "Dick Out"

The best clubs for action in Hollywood are Club Tempo and Reload. Take-out is most certainly available, too.

PSA....don't fall for the "dances are $20" push from some dancers. Many charge only $10. There are some at the club who are in the $20 train, but many still accept $10. In recent months, girls at the club have been sitting around and/or chatting in dressing room or front counter without customers. Let them continue to not earn money when they insist on $20. It's a buyer's market at the club these days. However, as the girls can set their own guidelines and prices, given that there is no published/official club price, they aren't necessarily ROBs....they are just trying to hustle you for more than others will charge. But, don't be the guy who says "but Velveeta charges only $10", as it will out the $10 girls, who will experience pressure from the $20 girls to increase pricing. I doubt the $10 girls will succumb to peer pressure, though, as it is the $10 girls who often end up making more money per shift, as they keep busy, and the $20 girls earn only sporadically. The "$60 for 3 songs, or $200 for 20 songs?" applies here. Those who understand the value of regulars understand that long-term income stream is more valuable than random short-term coups. Some girls have earned the honor of being placed in my do-not-tip wall of shame due to their insistence on striving for the higher price. Of course, someday all girls will be $20 girls, but let's not accelerate that situation by giving into the $20 push. AW is a good club for decent dances, but don't expect anything below board. OP's assessment of "great grind, but......limited contact" is a good summary.

At that price, champagne room is likely a better value.

She changed her name, due to a stalker.

Far better clubs in Philly, at all levels, from divey to glitzy. Hard pass for me. They allow smoking, which can be either a no-go or a favorable aspect.

Buck Rub regulars.....it's been awhile since I bought LDs at Buck Rubs...like 6 months or so. I recall them being only $20 or so. Did OP get ripped off, or has Buck Rubs raised their LD price?

This is a must-read for anyone insisting on visiting the Vegas tourist trap clubs.

But....if you choose to go VE on her, you could say something to the extent of "nah....you look like you've been fed enough".

More and more, I'm finding myself agreeing with VE smh. I wouldn't be a jerk and tip nothing, but there is no such thing as "minimum $2" unless you insist on falling victim to the "one for the kitty?" tactic.

I view this as a consumer protection law, as it protects PLs from baby stripper nonsense. I've been exposed to enough 18-20 year old girls at clubs to have built a memory bank full of consistently bad experiences. One thing worse than a normal baby stripper (ie any girl new to dancing, whether 18, 28, or 38) is an 18-20 year old baby stripper who needs to be taught the ropes. I recently observed a freshly-minted 18 year old girl following around her female handler on the club. The girl wouldn't leave her {female / stripper} handler's side.

Well, he DID get some company for awhile, even if the relationship wasn't consummated. One mistake, though....going to places "she knows". That will get you every time. Reason 25 why, despite strippers having their own quirks, strippers are better than escorts and street girls. You at least get to build some trust beforehand. And then there is the paying up front, then leaving, mistake. Don't do E, boys....stay in school.

Yes, the 100% price increase from $5 to $10 is unfortunate. However, you're still in one of the last remaining sub-$20 LD areas. Be thankful for that.

I'm not sure that asking to buy another drink after 30 minutes is unreasonable. It's a Latina club....of course the music will lean toward Latin music. You're best suited to club outside of Paterson.

But do you really need to negotiate? Flash some cash, show protection, and they get the message.

While I have an HOA fee, it has remained static the past 2 years, and the HOA/neighbkrs don't impose unrealistic rules. I'm fortunate, but I know many deal with issues. Also, my HOA fee is reasonable, in that it doesn't cost more than the FMV of services covered. Not as cost-free as the Muddy WalMart parking plan, but reasonable nonetheless.

Scratching my head on the purpose of the free dance voucher. What's the catch?

Sounds like a non-Block Block Club, with the drink hustle and high dance costs for the caliber of girls. And, you don't get the benefit of jumping from club to club until you find someone of interest. Nevertheless, I feel the need check it out again, after many years of not visiting.

Addressing some adjudicator questions: Nude on stage for at least 1 song per set. I've actually see some be nude from the start. No VIP or LD rooms, or even barside grinds. It's simply a bar with strippers. OP used the bar exactly as it is intended.....stop by for a few drinks, toss some $1s, then make room for the next set of PLs. GND girls with, I dare say" no hustle/aggressive factor. When you step inside, you forget you're in a city filled with a lot of aggression.

I spent most of my wealth on women and booze.....the rest I wasted.

This PRETZEL is making me HORNY!!

....then Jolie was clearly drunk, as you got away with a no-tip session. While I've never done a session with her, she looks like a PITA, and others have commented on her tip expectation. Well-done.

All one needs to do is scan review of FL clubs, and it will be apparent that Pompano is among the best clubbing destinations in the Southeast, or even the US. No need to turn this into a doctoral thesis exercise.

I imagine that only 1% or so of strip club patrons actually read these reviews (either because they don't know this site exists, or don't have access to reviews), so extreme reviews or not, I doubt there reviews have influence over the majority of strip club patrons. And, for many who are TUSCL readers, extras seem to be a goal. So, whether a girl is known for extras or not, there are guys who will push anyway.

Miami has higher prices and more GPS, resulting in less enjoyment.

...but she sprays herself and the monger with Listerine/banacca. :-)

4 dances and an additional $120 tip later, she saved you by not carrying a heavy wallet to your car.

Hmmmm...too bad nobody warned of nighttime at PL being inferior to daytime.

RockAllNight is spot-on about running a tab. Also, wouldn't it have been prudent to ask about prices before you went hog wild ordering drinks for both yourself and her? And, some clubs charge more for lady drinks than customer drinks (not sure if that's the case at this club). Also, DC clubs are known for effectively being clip joints, or at least overpriced. Buyer beware.

Cool your jets, PuddyTat....BT's is well documented as an extras club. It's not like he published an encounter he had with Susie, the server at Waffle House. It seems that a BT review that speaks of NOT engaging in extras would be more of a shock. These girls are our providers, not our girlfriends, wives, sisters, daughters, or protectees. As I stated in an earlier post, I imagine she can handle herself just fine in her own, without intervention by boyfriend/pimp/etc. This hobby is best enjoyed when not getting emotionally caught up with these girls. Everyone knows what happens at BTs, including LE and customers. Nothing posted here will shed any earth-shattering news.

How is a $20 cover and $8 beer considered "value"?

I'm fine with it; it's certainly much better than inking their tits.

Has anyone parked in club lot prior to 7pm, and departed after 7pm. They gave free parking prior to 7pm, after which it becomes paid valet parking. Do you need to pay a parking fee when departing after 7pm, or are you grandfathered in for arriving prior to 7pm?

Molly, many on here can afford to pay $50, but choose to not spend that much when we can get similar (or even better) dances for less. Choosing to pass on higher cost girls does not indicate inability to afford something, but rather some common sense.

You're right, run. I discovered this club less than 2 years, and I've observed a decline in dance quality. Used to be able to get solid dances for $5. Now, many charge $10, and they stare at their phones while dancing. I want your hands on me, honey, not your phone.

I've found that in clubs, there are cliques of dancers who form an alliance to attempt to raise dance prices. Because they are operating under an agreement among themselves, they know there are others that will also charge more. The only way to effectively deal with this is to be very transparent about why you are passing on them. If they are told NO enough times, the foolishness will end. Of course, there will always be guys willing to pay the higher price, so the only choice is to take them out of your rotation.

Nobody should be expected to spend more money just because they are a celebrity/rich. Too many people these days with their hands in other peoples' pockets. There was a recent story about Taylor Swift "only" donating $100k to somone. Backlash was created because she has a lot of money, and should have given more, even though she had no obligation to contribute anything. It's comical that the girls expected to be paid merely for gracing the rapper with their presence. Really, perhaps they should have been paying HIM to be in his section. This isn't some PL who sees value in paying for the company of an attractive woman. Also, even if they gave him lap dances, why should he pay more for a LD than any other guy, barring any special activities. And, I doubt he needs to pay for what he wants.

No, as it results in larger crowd.

Enough of the damn fundraiser nonsense. Life insurance is a real thing, people, and for many, it costs very little especially when it is stated at a young age. I'm not willing to donate due to someone's failure to plan ahead.

Economy is in the crapper; more important things for politicians to be worried about than a time change.

Maybe someone should create a site for (A)sian(M)assage(P)arlorREVIEWS.

Spa at The Four Seasons is the best.

The process is a bit too transactional and time-consuming dealing with administrative activities. It would be far more PL friendly to just have the door guard collect the fee at the end. Or, have the girl collect the fee and have her settle up with the door guard. Maybe someone was shorting the club their portion, and now they need to use a stronger control process.

Yikes. When $30 price is the "special", it may be time to hang up the clubbing sweats.

Rumor has it that some girls at Showcase got annoyed after discovering that galabad recently left Showcase with unspent cash, and spent it at EI. They called the PG County zoning board to eliminate their competition.

Agree 100% with VE. You just need to go in with the mindset that you don't "need" a dance from a girl. Many will ask for a dance, then when you say 'yes', they will state "I charge $10...is that okay?". When you say no, they move on. They show no interest in negotiating. They just move on to sit/stand without making money. Just be patient and wait for a $5 deal, or save your money for another day. Conversely, for girls who don't start with the "I charge $10 speech", I will ask, "$5...right?". It's been either "no; I charge $10", "yes", or "well, I usually charge $10, but you seem okay, so I'll do them for $5". They are counting on you caving to them. In any case, though, a $10 dance at La Pearl is still better value than $20-$30 elsewhere. So, it all depends on your mood and need for a release. Then there is my assertion that there is often an inverse correlation between cost and experience. The $10 girls are often the ones who provide the least enjoyable experience.