Keep it dirty, Durham

The outside of this club, especially the parking lot, is drab, unkempt, and run-down - not at all indicative of the interior. Once inside, you descend a wide carpeted staircase to the front desk, pay your cover fee, and then enter the main club. The ceilings are low as it's in the basement of the building, but for those of us who aren't basketball-tall, that's not an issue. The club is fairly well lit (for a strip club), the chairs are comfortable and look like the management / ownership puts in some effort to maintain them in that condition, the bar is well stocked, and the girls are friendly. One of the waitresses used to dance there, and if she's in a good mood she might give you a quick peek up top when she drops off your drinks. There's no one-dance private area - couch dances are done along the walls in the back of the club, but there is a 15/30/60 minute private area upstairs if you're feeling adventurous. No raised stage because of the ceiling height - the stage area is at the same level as the rest of the club floor, which can make tipping the dancers either kinda awkward or really rewarding, depending on the dancer.

If you're out in Durham and looking for a view with a thrill, this is by far the best club in the city. Don't bother with the others.