I visited Circus on my first...

I visited Circus on my first trip to Baltimore's infamous "block" and was not disappointed. It was the first of three clubs I visited in the same day in Baltimore. There were about 5 dancers working in the early afternoon. The club, like most on the block, is very small and narrow. The stage is surrounded by two long bars, and there is a not-very-private couch in the back of the club by the restrooms.

Circus is very seedy. It's dirty, smoky, and grimy, although if you are a true pervert, this might add to your enjoyment. There is a pretty creepy "door guy" who promotes the club on the street and ushers you in. Upon my entry, I was treated like a piece of meat as the "dancers" in the room descended on me as I ordered a beer. They were universally average; you will find no "10s" here. You will find some hardened women hustling for your last dollar, however.

The elderly bartender also swooped in as soon as a heavily tattooed and pierced blonde dancer sat with me. At the block bars, it is required and expected that you purchase a dancer drink ($25) for the dancer to sit with you. I do not like this system, as I'd rather get acclimated to the club first and then spend that kind of money on lap dances rather than watered down drinks for girls you haven't even really interacted with first.