Strip Club Reports

[QUOTE=Sleeves3961;5278748]Thanks for the update. Wondering is Sue is still there. Not my favorite bartender. Getting close to visiting the block.[/QUOTE]Short answer is, "Unfortunately yes. ".

Wanted to see if anyone's been there and if it's worth it. I know it closes at 2 now so thinking of going there this week. Any info about the club would be helpful!

Hey, I'm planning a Baltimore trip. Can anyone give me the low down? It sounds like "the block" is the place to go. Should I get a hotel there? What's the strip club etiquette? Especially with Covid do the girls do lap dances or anything extra or is it just sitting at a bar watching dances? I've heard big top has a video arcade. Is that open and do they allow you to bring girls? Any where else I should check? Thanks.

[QUOTE=Raver20;5278943]Wanted to see if anyone's been there and if it's worth it. I know it closes at 2 now so thinking of going there this week. Any info about the club would be helpful![/QUOTE]I've been a couple times. $15 cover charge, variety of girls. Dances are $30 each, they have 2 types of rooms, gold room and champagne room that go for more money plus too for the girls. Extras depend on the girl and what they allow if at all.

[QUOTE=DakotaGreen;5279343]Hey, I'm planning a Baltimore trip. Can anyone give me the low down? It sounds like "the block" is the place to go. Should I get a hotel there? What's the strip club etiquette? Especially with Covid do the girls do lap dances or anything extra or is it just sitting at a bar watching dances? I've heard big top has a video arcade. Is that open and do they allow you to bring girls? Any where else I should check? Thanks.[/QUOTE]Off the Block, Fantasies is open in Curtis Bay. Basically a sports bar with nude dancers and food service, but it's rarely a disappointing stop. Baltimore's current rules mandate them keeping their tops on, for whatever reason (well, I had one idea, anyway. With nothing available to suck on, there's no reason to take off the mask. Skeevy bastards outperving me.) $5 cover, $30 dances, $200 for a half hour private room. Opens at 3 pm.

Does anyone know if Ariel still works at Penthouse or Hustler? I believe she's still at Penthouse, but every time I've been she hasn't been there. Wondering if anyone knows when she works? She use to work day and night shift at Penthouse before COVID.

A Yelp reviewer claims The Player's Club has a "for lease" sign up and parking lot is filled with wrecked cars. Night Shift (which was converted to a LGBT strip club back in September 2019 as Night Shift 2.0) is closed again:[URL]https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/lgbtq-friendly-night-shift-2-0-in-east-baltimore-closes-permanently/[/URL].

[QUOTE=ShadowBK;5342737]A Yelp reviewer claims The Player's Club has a "for lease" sign up and parking lot is filled with wrecked cars. Night Shift (which was converted to a LGBT strip club back in September 2019 as Night Shift 2.0) is closed again:[URL]https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/lgbtq-friendly-night-shift-2-0-in-east-baltimore-closes-permanently/[/URL].[/QUOTE]I can confirm Players Club. Property is for lease at around $40 k / yr according to the property owner. I pass by that area all the time.

I noticed on Google Maps that Night Shift is "Temporary closed" despite what last year's article said. And recently I found a Vimeo video of Night Shift advertising their club with pictures of the interior, including one with the girl that is also found on their Gmaps profile. Both the pics and video dates back to two months ago. Does this mean they are coming back as a female strip club? Here is the Vimeo link:[URL]https://vimeo.com/521968040[/URL].

[QUOTE=ShadowBK;5348132]I noticed on Google Maps that Night Shift is "Temporary closed" despite what last year's article said. And recently I found a Vimeo video of Night Shift advertising their club with pictures of the interior, including one with the girl that is also found on their Gmaps profile. Both the pics and video dates back to two months ago. Does this mean they are coming back as a female strip club? Here is the Vimeo link:[URL]https://vimeo.com/521968040[/URL].[/QUOTE]I hope it is coming back, but the club on the video is definitely not night shift. I work across the street from the club, and have seen no activity lately.

Haven is back open except for on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Also they apparently had an incident so they're not allowing lap dances in the private area downstairs anymore.

I was thinking of stopping in there again. Been several years. I'm sure all of the dancers from 4-5 years ago are gone, except for maybe Cathy.

How was your experience there? How were the dancers? Appreciate the feedback!

[QUOTE=Alasqano;5349036]Haven is back open except for on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Also they apparently had an incident so they're not allowing lap dances in the private area downstairs anymore.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=PaperSky;5349597]I was thinking of stopping in there again. Been several years. I'm sure all of the dancers from 4-5 years ago are gone, except for maybe Cathy.

How was your experience there? How were the dancers? Appreciate the feedback![/QUOTE]Cathy was still there when I stopped in. I didn't see anyone else that used to be there from a few years back. Though I did hear that one had an incident a few weeks ago and won't be back.

[QUOTE=Alasqano;5349770]Cathy was still there when I stopped in. I didn't see anyone else that used to be there from a few years back. Though I did hear that one had an incident a few weeks ago and won't be back.[/QUOTE]Would you mind sharing what happened? I'm curious because I go there often. Thanks!

[QUOTE=MetPage;5343041]I can confirm Players Club. Property is for lease at around $40 k / yr according to the property owner. I pass by that area all the time.[/QUOTE]40 k per year? That doesn't seem too bad all thinks considered. Properly run like the older days, you'd think someone could make a killing there. Hopefully an enterprising individual restores that place to it's past glory.

[QUOTE=DCowboy77;5351637]40 k per year? That doesn't seem too bad all thinks considered. Properly run like the older days, you'd think someone could make a killing there. Hopefully an enterprising individual restores that place to it's past glory.[/QUOTE]Yeah I was pretty surprised as well. I'm kinda looking into possibly taking it and opening my own based on the same BYOB plan they had when they were popular.

I don't know if I was just paranoid, but went to PC a couple weeks ago, did VIP, had a good time. Came back a day ago: Bouncer ushered me in and spoke into his headset to "get Ready". He followed me and and told me to sit down. No girls in there so I just left. Decided to leave the block, but as I was driving by again there was a brown Crown Vic with the spot light next to the side mirror. Felt weird. Didn't know if PC was just trying to get me in to spend and tell the girls to get ready or something else. Any input would help.

[QUOTE=BabyRuth;5348919]I hope it is coming back, but the club on the video is definitely not night shift. I work across the street from the club, and have seen no activity lately.[/QUOTE]I wasn't sure if the pics were from Night Shift or different club. I haven't there in years. It could be just a scam. I guess we have to wait and see.

[QUOTE=ShadowBK;5353454]I wasn't sure if the pics were from Night Shift or different club. I haven't there in years. It could be just a scam. I guess we have to wait and see.[/QUOTE]If I see anything I'll put the word out.

Went to a cbprivateparty (formerly bjsprivateparties) over the weekend and had a terrible time. The women were very late, some had a ridiculous attitude. Some were on the candy. And one ripped of this one guy, then spent a good 10 minutes making a big deal about it. Avoid these parties. Dances were 10 a song, if that's your boat.

As an aside, I've also been to the partykings parties. Those are a fair amount of fun, but be prepared to smell like smoke.

Paid a visit during happy hour on Wednesday. Bob at the bar, new layout and 2 girls working. One tried to get me to buy her a drink. No one dancing. Both girls on their phone or bs'ing with Bob. Disappointed but it was sure glad to be back in there after a year and a half. I have hopes to return to the days of 2 beers, a stinky finger, and a few numbers for future takeout for $20.00.

[QUOTE=SuperSonicPimp;5357304]Went to a cbprivateparty (formerly bjsprivateparties) over the weekend and had a terrible time. The women were very late, some had a ridiculous attitude. Some were on the candy. And one ripped of this one guy, then spent a good 10 minutes making a big deal about it. Avoid these parties. Dances were 10 a song, if that's your boat.

As an aside, I've also been to the partykings parties. Those are a fair amount of fun, but be prepared to smell like smoke.[/QUOTE]Can you pm me details on both?

[QUOTE=Alasqano;5362180]Can you pm me details on both?[/QUOTE]They are at cbprivateparty on instagram. The last bjsprivateparty I went to (at least 2 years ago) also had the ladies showing up 3 hours late, but once they got there it was a good time. Hopefully this crew can find someone that's organized to run things, get these parties going more frequently, and get the talent there on time.

[QUOTE=MetPage;5351803]Yeah I was pretty surprised as well. I'm kinda looking into possibly taking it and opening my own based on the same BYOB plan they had when they were popular.[/QUOTE]I've only been a handful of times, and it was the current model. I've always heard it used to be the best, but never any details.

Did they just allow for more hands on with the girls? What made it better?

[QUOTE=RookieDriver;5364692]I've only been a handful of times, and it was the current model. I've always heard it used to be the best, but never any details.

Did they just allow for more hands on with the girls? What made it better?[/QUOTE]They had the hottest girls, BYOB, VIP was more reasonably priced, girls were a lot more hands on (most girls did extras, some in lap dance area others in rooms). I managed to get full service from a handful of girls the past several years when they were open.

[QUOTE=MetPage;5351803]Yeah I was pretty surprised as well. I'm kinda looking into possibly taking it and opening my own based on the same BYOB plan they had when they were popular.[/QUOTE]MetPage I think that is an inspired idea. You should do it!! There were a few changes at the end that I think took it down a notch, the first was Darlene and the owner upped the VIP entry fee to I believe $60. The use of the room went way down when they did that. Secondly, and probably more importantly, they made a change to the tip out structure for the dancers that really seemed to kill the flow of girls working there. I'd have to look at old reviews on tuscl to remember the details. But anyway, man, I hope you do it. If I had the liquidity I'd be minority investor. That place could be golden if just run right. It's not about fancy, it's about quality, and they had that down pat. The membership fees helped keep out the thug element as well.

[QUOTE=DCowboy77;5367824]MetPage I think that is an inspired idea. You should do it!! There were a few changes at the end that I think took it down a notch, the first was Darlene and the owner upped the VIP entry fee to I believe $60. The use of the room went way down when they did that. Secondly, and probably more importantly, they made a change to the tip out structure for the dancers that really seemed to kill the flow of girls working there. I'd have to look at old reviews on tuscl to remember the details. But anyway, man, I hope you do it. If I had the liquidity I'd be minority investor. That place could be golden if just run right. It's not about fancy, it's about quality, and they had that down pat. The membership fees helped keep out the thug element as well.[/QUOTE]It would be great if it happened, but don't see it:

1) Increasing the costs while services at best remain the same is textbook wrongheaded but all too often response of management to decreasing profits. Going back to 2018-19, you saw that a lot; I doubt the place was a gold mind.

2) Many of the changes not related to pricing came from hints and threats from local government to rein in activities. Given the proximity of the block (as bad as it is), not sure the tamer version will work (didn't seem to be pre-COVID).

3) Biggest problem though is had to be financially beneficial not just for us, but for the dancers. For you old timers, there have to be benefits for the Rosie's of the world to come and work. Otherwise, you'll get mainly drug-addled 2-3's, or at best girls who do obviously hAte being there so much that even when good looking, it's not much fun (again for you old timers, too often like Wendy).

I'm not sure what the solution is; don't think you can go upscale there; maybe a tiered level of service (seen that overseas work ok).

[QUOTE=AllTheTime;5369141]It would be great if it happened, but don't see it:

1) Increasing the costs while services at best remain the same is textbook wrongheaded but all too often response of management to decreasing profits. Going back to 2018-19, you saw that a lot; I doubt the place was a gold mind.

2) Many of the changes not related to pricing came from hints and threats from local government to rein in activities. Given the proximity of the block (as bad as it is), not sure the tamer version will work (didn't seem to be pre-COVID).

3) Biggest problem though is had to be financially beneficial not just for us, but for the dancers. For you old timers, there have to be benefits for the Rosie's of the world to come and work. Otherwise, you'll get mainly drug-addled 2-3's, or at best girls who do obviously hAte being there so much that even when good looking, it's not much fun (again for you old timers, too often like Wendy).

I'm not sure what the solution is; don't think you can go upscale there; maybe a tiered level of service (seen that overseas work ok).[/QUOTE]You know even if VIP was just done away with and the club went back to what it was say prior to 2015 or so, really good stage shows, and good full contact dances, with reasonable tip outs for the girls, that would still work great. That seems easy enough to do if local govt. Gets restrictive. It brings in good looking girls, patrons, money for the owner, etc, of course, things that make sense don't often happen unfortunately.

[QUOTE=DCowboy77;5372873]You know even if VIP was just done away with and the club went back to what it was say prior to 2015 or so, really good stage shows, and good full contact dances, with reasonable tip outs for the girls, that would still work great. That seems easy enough to do if local govt. Gets restrictive. It brings in good looking girls, patrons, money for the owner, etc, of course, things that make sense don't often happen unfortunately.[/QUOTE]I agree, if someone were to open this place back up I would be there the first weekend. It would be great if the VIP returned to how it was years ago, but either way this was a great laid back place. You pay your money to get in which like someone else said keeps out the riff raff, and then you can have as much or as little fun as you like. I've had some nights where I spent quite a bit and had a LOT of fun in the VIP or even the dance area, and then other times just sipped on my beers and tipped the girls and enjoyed the show. PLEASE take a chance and reopen this place, I'll do whatever I can to keep it going!

[QUOTE=CaptainWillard;5374300]I agree, if someone were to open this place back up I would be there the first weekend. It would be great if the VIP returned to how it was years ago, but either way this was a great laid back place. You pay your money to get in which like someone else said keeps out the riff raff, and then you can have as much or as little fun as you like. I've had some nights where I spent quite a bit and had a LOT of fun in the VIP or even the dance area, and then other times just sipped on my beers and tipped the girls and enjoyed the show. PLEASE take a chance and reopen this place, I'll do whatever I can to keep it going![/QUOTE]You can count me in.

It be nice if topless lap dances was standard again in Baltimore instead of having to pay extra or go VIP.

[QUOTE=ShadowBK;5377693]It be nice if topless lap dances was standard again in Baltimore instead of having to pay extra or go VIP.[/QUOTE]Seems to still be at Chez Joey when they aren't trying to upsell you to go upstairs every 10 seconds.

Baltimore City still has a indoor mask mandate as of today, but I would like to know if the clubs still enforce the rule for both the dancers and the patrons.

[QUOTE=ShadowBK;5383380]Baltimore City still has a indoor mask mandate as of today, but I would like to know if the clubs still enforce the rule for both the dancers and the patrons.[/QUOTE]I was out at the Block. No one is wearing a mask in there anymore.

[QUOTE=ShadowBK;5383380]Baltimore City still has a indoor mask mandate as of today, but I would like to know if the clubs still enforce the rule for both the dancers and the patrons.[/QUOTE]They never did.

After some time thinking I decided to go out to Fells for the first time in over 16 months. There was a lot of people out, and almost nobody was wearing masks. Traffic was bad at certain spots. Anyways, after walking around to see what's going on, I decided to stop by at good old Ritz. I noticed it has a masks only sign and the bouncer confirmed the requirement. Once I got in I payed $10 for cover like last time. The club was moderately busy and except for 1-2 people nobody was wearing masks. So why the bouncer required me to wear a mask while nobody else did I don't know. I don't know how many girls were there, but I think it was close to 10. After I sat down an attractive Asian girl name Milan (like the city from Italy) walked by and approached me after greeting her. After a short talk and the girl explaining why the mask rule was still there(first department or something), we went upstairs to the LD section. The girl told me there is now a two dance special for $50. I paid for one song to see how she was. Her dance was pretty good and she allowed touching everywhere, but didn't take her top off, which is not surprising. I paid $20 for second dance after the first one. After that we hugged and I left for home. It was a good ideas as there was 3 shooting that night.

Driving down from Jersey! Trying to see what's the best spot for extras in Baltimore or anywhere near by in md! If you in Jersey I got you!

[QUOTE=McKilla;5396303]Driving down from Jersey! Trying to see what's the best spot for extras in Baltimore or anywhere near by in md! If you in Jersey I got you![/QUOTE]Really the only consistent chance of extras happening is generally on the block in Baltimore. It's not entirely out of the realm of possibility other places, but more often than not, no, and far from guaranteed. What's good in Jersey bro?

Can't wait to run by Haven. I've missed going there. Hope there is some talent there.

SG.

[QUOTE=BrMead126;5342103]Does anyone know if Ariel still works at Penthouse or Hustler? I believe she's still at Penthouse, but every time I've been she hasn't been there. Wondering if anyone knows when she works? She use to work day and night shift at Penthouse before COVID.[/QUOTE]Does anyone know?

Thanks!