Its been a while since I last reviewed the Downer and not a whole lot of changes and usually a good time and certainly a lot better than anything in New York. Crossing the border is usually a snap this time of year as the tourists season is slowing. I always tell the agent that I am heading to the Casino and dinner and slip through in a matter of seconds. When heading to Downers it is a good idea to swing up to Lundy's Lane and hit one of the bank ATMs as they usually have a much better conversion from USD to CAD and it is not really out of the way. Also helps to keep track of how much cash you are dumping and the girl in the LD area will not convert the US $20. When spending CAD the dances are really only ~$15 US, so a good deal when you consider the mileage.
I stop in often and usually get to by-pass the license scan (which I personally hate) and then a quick pat down at the metal detector. Seeing that there have been 2 shootings in the parking lot this year, I am glad that they check those coming in for fire arms. The cover is usually $5 when I get there or free before 8 I think. Still not a deal killer.
The place is fairly large with a bar at the entrance, a large main stage, some smaller stages for when the crowds get bigger and LD areas on each side of the main room. Girls are fairly friendly and usually approachable. I am not into the Eastern Euros and there are always a few and are usually the pushiest, but still a lot of Canadians and a mix of other ethnicities, shapes and sizes. Beers are like $7 and you can buy a girl a drink at the same price you would pay, but most like top shelf , still most are happy to just sit and talk for a few minutes in hope of getting you in the back room for a LD.
The LDs are $20 per song and I count out load, especially if it is someone I have not met before. Yes, there are a few ROBs so be careful. YMMV in the back, but most will be full nude by the end of song 2 and I usually ask for full nude on song one. If she says no, I walk at the end of 1 and drop $20 on the table. A lot of the girls will offer OTC and many will get pretty frisky if you hang in for 4 or 5 songs.
The furniture on the left side LD (by the pool tables) had some new benches, but a lot of the booths are getting pretty worn out. Since the original owner died and his kids took over, the general appearance and maintenance have slipped a bunch.
During this visit, I hooked up with my new girl Gracie and who is certainly a straight shooter who rocked my world. Didn't really discuss details for OTC but have plans to meet for dinner next time I am in the falls. If you see her on stage or she stops by, take her to the back and you will not be disappointed.
I head here a lot when in the Falls, but when in that area of the world, there are always better options for those looking for full service.
