Strip Club Reports

[Scott40]

I heard that was was going on for years at the bars was because of a guy named Steve / Stevie who I've heard some refer to as "the biggest loser", is that true? Is he the main reason why the bars are shut down for good now?

[SouthSideRed]

Just wondering, has anybody been to Madusas since it opened? Is it an okay place to catch a drink or two?

[HardwareMan42]

FYI. Louies is now Madusas. Open for business but no girls working the hustle.

[Mayor Quimby]

Is Carl's the only bikini bar still open or did that close, too?

Yes, Carls is the last remnant of what used to be a very active scene. It continues to operate because it's in Stone Park as opposed to all the others that were in Melrose Park. Bobby's is still open but does not have dancers anymore due to Melrose passing the 'Dancer Ban' ordinance. A few people have hinted at some private locations popping up but I do not know of any in that area. If anyone has info on these to share, I'd appreciate a private message.

[Scott40]

Is Carl's the only bikini bar still open or did that close, too?

[RubLuvr]

The Mannheim lingerie bar scene in general is a sad state of affairs these days. The glory days seem to be so far gone now, at least 10-12 years removed. I think it's only a matter of time before Bobby's and Carl's are shut down and don't have dancers anymore as well. I long for the days of the bars like One Step Beyond on Lake St. And even Louie's which closed down. I drive thru there once every so often and it looks totally different than it used to. Almost like a ghost town. I think the seediness was a big part of the allure.

20 years ago, when the old Cherry Club and One Step and Bobby's and Carl's with the garage door access to the back were rocking was in my opinion really the last good time in the Mannheim area, gone downhill ever since. Now the deeper they drive the girls with government interference the more of a clip joint and rip off and violent atmosphere you get rather than fun, naked chicks and a seedy atmosphere.

[Scott40]

For 15+ years I loved being able to take a short drive to the strip to visit whichever bar was giving me the most attention at the time. Whether it was Bobby's, the old Bobby's, or the old old Bobby's on Lake street, along with Louie's and J's, always exciting to see who was working, who was walking in to work after you got settled, which girls surprised you with how liberal they were with their hands (and other body parts) during dances and who gave out there numbers with ease and were actually up for OTC.

It all just ended five minutes ago but for many of us it really is sad, it was a part of our lives, mine part of my work-day once ever other week. To potentially make a new friend on every trip, and many times, some really freaky friends who were not afraid to show it to the right person.

Where to now?

What do you mean "it all just ended 5 minutes ago?" Is Bobby's closed for good? Not that I would really miss it as it was always my last resort for the bars but just curious.

[StanCopier]

For 15+ years I loved being able to take a short drive to the strip to visit whichever bar was giving me the most attention at the time. Whether it was Bobby's, the old Bobby's, or the old old Bobby's on Lake street, along with Louie's and J's, always exciting to see who was working, who was walking in to work after you got settled, which girls surprised you with how liberal they were with their hands (and other body parts) during dances and who gave out there numbers with ease and were actually up for OTC.

It all just ended five minutes ago but for many of us it really is sad, it was a part of our lives, mine part of my work-day once ever other week. To potentially make a new friend on every trip, and many times, some really freaky friends who were not afraid to show it to the right person.

Where to now?

[Scott40]

The Mannheim lingerie bar scene in general is a sad state of affairs these days. The glory days seem to be so far gone now, at least 10-12 years removed. I think it's only a matter of time before Bobby's and Carl's are shut down and don't have dancers anymore as well. I long for the days of the bars like One Step Beyond on Lake St. And even Louie's which closed down. I drive thru there once every so often and it looks totally different than it used to. Almost like a ghost town. I think the seediness was a big part of the allure.

[InstantMagic]

Gentlemen, Bobby's has hit a new low. I was in the area recently & decided to make a stop in to see if there were any familiar faces. It was relatively busy with most of the seats at the bar taken & people playing pool, slots etc. That cute little Latina bartender that used to work at J's was working behind the bar shaking her can for tips (fully clothed of course). There were a few familiar faces, some of the girls that used to dance there hang out when she's tending bar. At first I thought that might be a good thing, wow was I wrong. One of them approached me & asked for a drink. She was not at all anyone I'd have wanted to spend time with but I figured maybe I could get the low down from her (MISTAKE! She went into this sob story how she can't pay rent etc etc etc. Then she started with the begging for a tip & even pretty much said that the customers need to support the former dancers. I politely pointed out that a lot of places are hiring & many of the other dancers are working regular jobs now, & she went into all kinds of double talk at that comment. I realized she wasn't about to back off so I slid her a 5 to get her off my back. She wasn't happy with that amount but realized that's all I was going to give up.

At that point I saw an empty chair further down the bar next to a cute petite AA former dancer that I recognized. I sat down & said hello (MISTAKE #2). We chatted for a bit, just basic "how have you been" etc & I bought her a drink. About 5 minutes later, the dude sitting on the other side of her sticks his nose into the conversation & tells me I need to "tip the lady". I thought he was joking & he made it VERY clear that he expected me to tip her for her time. Now keep in mind, we're talking about 5 minutes & basic "what have you been up to" type conversation. Now this dude was a very large framed thug type & I was feeling quite intimidated. At that point someone came up to him & started a conversation. I took that distraction as an opportunity to get out of there. The Irony is, I would likely have tipped her as she was one I liked to get dances from & I was hoping to see where it could go, but I don't like being strong armed.

If that's not bad enough, at one point, that train wreck Dana/Dayna walks in. Turns out, they're allowing her to hang out & hustle guys for whatever she can. For those of you that don't know her, avoid at all cost. She's a complete scam artist.

Since this happened, I've asked around & apparently the girls are doing this when they feel they can get away with it. The former J's bartender is friends with all these girls & lets them do what they want. I don't know if this is the norm, but that one time is enough to keep me out of there. Prior to this visit, I had not been there in a couple months & I don't plan to go there any time soon. What a crap hole Bobby's has become.

This story confirms a lot of my suspicions about the area that I posted in another thread (even mentioned Dana there as well, I'll bet hands down we are talking about the same girl. Dana "The runner" I know that bartender you are talking about as well. She's absolutely gorgeous but interacting with her is maddening because she's a money sponge for nothing in return. Just like you said. Comes up and bops up and down or shakes her (admittedly amazing) ass and expects a dollar every time. Also, the guy you are talking about who demanded you tipped sounds like this guy that used to hang out with Monica (white, middle aged red-head, very demur but hard-nosed and not desirable much at all). If it's the same guy he used to slough around with her as sort of a phony, make-shift thug. We humored him when we all hung out, but if it came down to it the guy had no right being loud to anyone outside of the fact that you know he's carrying something. He aint going to push back just with his hands.

I actually haven't been to Bobby's probably since late 2019 now. Still not entirely sure what happened to J's. Back to Dana. She's actually great and sexy as all hell when she is baselined. But when she's manic or hopped up she's a nut and wants to put people in headlocks and whatnot. Crazy. Also wonder whatever happened to "Ashley / Angela" - legit pretty Italian girl. She was the Mannheim scenes best kept secret. Swore she only danced, but it was the best kept lie on the street. For enough money she'd get in a car with someone and disappear. Worth every dollar though.

[NiceChicaGaGuy]

I believe if it's the one I am thinking of (lake at?) 24 hours smells of a jackshack, however others may confirm. Over there all the time so let me google map it and if I have anything will report in. We have been kinda dead over on melrose here so thanks for looking around and posting. Stosh.

It is a jackshack, and an overpriced one at that. The girls are pretty, though. I went there about 10 years ago.

[StanleyStankas]

Has anyone been here? It's in Itasca on Lake st in a shopping center. It's supposedly open 24 hours.

I believe if it's the one I am thinking of (lake at?) 24 hours smells of a jackshack, however others may confirm. Over there all the time so let me google map it and if I have anything will report in. We have been kinda dead over on melrose here so thanks for looking around and posting. Stosh.

[Illini333]

Has anyone been here? It's in Itasca on Lake st in a shopping center. It's supposedly open 24 hours.

[StanleyStankas]

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As much when I first saw this and I appreciate your post of clarification. Stay safe in the area, fellaz. Dart's family is all over around the area especially very recently around the no tels (the waterbed one). There is a ton of homeless at the corners all along heim. Some of that is dart's jurisdiction. Just a lot and I mean a lot more of all colors and creeds with signs.

[Himes]

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