Archibalds, like all other strip clubs...

Archibalds, like all other strip clubs in the DC area, does not allow contact. As long as you come in with that understanding, you can probably have a good time. The club is bolstered by quality of the dancers here, as most are young, fit, attractive with friendly personalities. I would say the 6-7 range is pretty typical, with a few 8-9 sprinkled here and there. Most dancers will spend some time chatting with you after their stage dance if you offer them a decent tip.

The club itself is pretty small, with two levels. Dancers rotate between the two floors every hour, so it may be a while before you see your favorite dancer if you stick to one seat. They have a few tvs on the upper level and generally play the most popular sport game going on at that time. I've seen some knockout bartendresses working upstairs, sometimes much more so than the dancers themselves.

There is no cover charge to enter, beer is pretty typically priced relative to the rest of DC ($7ish), and I've heard the food here is decent. All in all, it's fun place to relax in the company of topless girls but I'd probably only stop by again if I was in the area.