Thee Playhouse is one of the...

Thee Playhouse is one of the "Thee" Clubs, a chain which operates in North and South Carolina. They seem to be pretty much alike, although Thee Playhouse in Hickory is a bit more rough-hewn than Thee Dollhouse in Raleigh, for example. That's not to say you're going to get exceptional mileage (you won't), but it is to say that it does reflect the "near the Mountains" feel of its home town. The club is pleasant and clean; the girls are attractive and most definitely interested in selling couch dances; and, the beer is $2 on Tuesday nights. Couch dances are kind of a waste, with a lot of air and only the occasional "fly-by" of personal contact. VIP Room dances ($20 per, but $20 for 2 when all the girls come out and work the room, with free shooters offered) are a bit better, but - again - the rules govern, and the mileage is mighty limited. Overall impression of the club? It's the best thing going in Hickory, and it's a good place to go if you are in Hickory, but....