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I went out last night to Camelots and they had 7+ everywhere. One was an amazing dancer. Left and headed to Good guys and I would give it a miss. More a sports bar than strip club. Also went to Archibalds and met a cute blonde spinner. Probably could have went home with me, but didn't ask.
In response to the recent post re Camelot and folks complaining about it: It all depends on what you "value" in a strip club, beyond seeing naked women of course. Opinions will vary. One thing these DC clubs share though is lack of a cover charge and, I think, no drink minimum, though you have to order something. I've nursed a beer for a log time at the DC clubs and never felt pressured. I was always tipping though. This simply cannot be compared with most other jurisdictions I'm familiar with.
IMHO, then, CAMELOT is definitely the best DC club if you judge mainly on (1) looks of the dancers. The line up of Camelot since 1995 anyway, has been orders of magnitude better than any other location, open or now closed; and (2) convenience of location. 10 min walk from Metro and close to Downtown.
Downsides of Camelot? My first 2 downsides are common to almost all places and won't bother a lot of mongers: (1) Almost 100% artificial breast enhancement (not my style at all) ; (2) Almost 100% full bald (I. E, not just trimmed) pussies (again, not my thing) ; (3) ethnic diversity of dancers: not a lot. There are a few AA and Asian dancers but most are white and a lot are blond; and (4) no close-up look at punani. For me, the lack of lap dancing is not such a big deal. Not because I don't enjoy it. But because in my experience, the lap dancing thing tends to change the whole atmosphere of the Club into lap dancing. I'm younger than 50 and it's sometimes annoying to see the girls sitting & chatting with some really old looking dudes but they are regulars and probably tip more than me.
Having said all that, Camelot is a DC institution and I value it also for its longevity, which tells me that it's doing something right.
GOOD GUYS: This is the best DC club if you value (1) full punani in yo' face (but no touchy!) ; (2) more ethnic diversity (I. E. More African-Americans) ; (3) a more relaxed, atmosphere (though according to the Post, one patron set a bartender on fu*cking fire are he just died after a year in agony). Downsides are not as many "10's" and more "5's" and it's not convenient at all.
ROYAL PALACE: Don't know that it's the best for anything however it gets points for longevity, convenience (Dupont Circle). There's a dude who "emcees" the place over a loud mic: you may find this quaint and "vintage" or fcking annoying. Most of the talent is very average, some downright nasty; you will get more Latinas and AA's; I've heard of some extras being offered, but all I've gotten was an over-the-pants cock rub and even then not to completion.
The other thing I'd say about these DC clubs is they're safe. I've never felt uneasy in them or entering or leaving them. I'm not saying the Maryland or other areas aren't the same, but my sense is that can sometimes be an issue or at least the perception of an issue.
[QUOTE=Linkletter2420; 1442558]In response to the recent post re Camelot and folks complaining about it: It all depends on what you "value" in a strip club, beyond seeing naked women of course. Opinions will vary. One thing these DC clubs share though is lack of a cover charge and, I think, no drink minimum, though you have to order something. I've nursed a beer for a log time at the DC clubs and never felt pressured. I was always tipping though. This simply cannot be compared with most other jurisdictions I'm familiar with.
IMHO, then, CAMELOT is definitely the best DC club if you judge mainly on (1) looks of the dancers. The line up of Camelot since 1995 anyway, has been orders of magnitude better than any other location, open or now closed; and (2) convenience of location. 10 min walk from Metro and close to Downtown.
Downsides of Camelot? My first 2 downsides are common to almost all places and won't bother a lot of mongers: (1) Almost 100% artificial breast enhancement (not my style at all) ; (2) Almost 100% full bald (I. E, not just trimmed) pussies (again, not my thing) ; (3) ethnic diversity of dancers: not a lot. There are a few AA and Asian dancers but most are white and a lot are blond; and (4) no close-up look at punani. For me, the lack of lap dancing is not such a big deal. Not because I don't enjoy it. But because in my experience, the lap dancing thing tends to change the whole atmosphere of the Club into lap dancing. I'm younger than 50 and it's sometimes annoying to see the girls sitting & chatting with some really old looking dudes but they are regulars and probably tip more than me.
Having said all that, Camelot is a DC institution and I value it also for its longevity, which tells me that it's doing something right.
GOOD GUYS: This is the best DC club if you value (1) full punani in yo' face (but no touchy!) ; (2) more ethnic diversity (I. E. More African-Americans) ; (3) a more relaxed, atmosphere (though according to the Post, one patron set a bartender on fu*cking fire are he just died after a year in agony). Downsides are not as many "10's" and more "5's" and it's not convenient at all.
ROYAL PALACE: Don't know that it's the best for anything however it gets points for longevity, convenience (Dupont Circle). There's a dude who "emcees" the place over a loud mic: you may find this quaint and "vintage" or fcking annoying. Most of the talent is very average, some downright nasty; you will get more Latinas and AA's; I've heard of some extras being offered, but all I've gotten was an over-the-pants cock rub and even then not to completion.
The other thing I'd say about these DC clubs is they're safe. I've never felt uneasy in them or entering or leaving them. I'm not saying the Maryland or other areas aren't the same, but my sense is that can sometimes be an issue or at least the perception of an issue.[/QUOTE]I've found Archibald's very annoying because they have a drink per half / hour requirement; the waiter at the bar. A young frat type guy. Comes across as a complete a*hole and rude twit which has made me hate the place. On the other hand, there are a couple of girls working take out, out of there, who hook regulars up with their friends. I will not share more info on this out of discretion; if you lurk there long enough and discretely ask, you will figure it out.
Camelot is for those with money. The comment on the women with the old guys is accurate. But they are old guys who spend heavily, tipping $100 to a girl for her to hang out with him. There is a guy who regularly comes in, a local business celebrity, who takes out stacks of hundreds and all the girls sit with him. There isn't really take out, and don't embarrass yourself. The exception is that business guy. He just throws parties on his yacht and invites them and ends up hooking up with some as girlfriends. What I will say is this is the club where the nicest most honest women are who if you buy a drink will actually talk to you and be nice. Be nice back and treat them kindly. But if you don't have a yacht and a money clip of hundreds, just look and dream on.
Royal Palace is a joke. Pathetic.
Good Guys. As the comment said, a sports bar which has its own unique charm. But ever since a customer set the bouncer on fire killing him I never wanted to go back. I feel it has bad karma.
I have been going to Fuegos for some time, usually on a blue moon. There is no take-out to be had, but there is an extensive "dine-in" menu to be had in the VIP room. The same thing that happens at the Block, happens at Fuegos, except it is very discreet, and the scope of the menu depends on the particular dancer.
A couple weeks ago I met a new dancer at Fuegos and she schooled me on the way that things work at the club. The same person that owns Fuegos owns Club Ecstasy in Camp Springs. The owner puts the B team at Club Ecstasy and the A team at Fuegos. Moreover, he may only let some of the girls work at Fuegos during the week, and not permit them to work at Fuegos on the weekend. I have had AA women come strait out and tell me what's on the menu, but the Latinas tend to be less vocal about the additional services provided (at least with me). However, the AA stripers there tell me that the Latinas are the ones that really get down in the VIP room. I suspect, that I will have to take one to the VIP room and have that discussion.
After reading several reviews that stressed how overcrowded this place is on weekend nights, I decided to avoid the crowds and visit on a Monday. The atmosphere this night was the polar opposite of crowded – it was dead as a doorknob. When I arrived at 9 PM I saw three customers and three dancers. Before I left, a half dozen other guys showed up, and by 10 o'clock five dancers had taken the stage. None of them elicited the slightest interest in me, or apparently in the other customers, as I saw no one receive a lap dance the entire time, although most of the dancers circulated around asking each customer if he wanted one. By 10 half the customers had left, and I decided to follow them, as it seemed unlikely the situation was going to improve. Evidently, the best talent is saved for other nights, based on others' reports of Fuego. All of the girls were friendly and willing to do laps, but I saw no one that I would want a lap dance from. I may come back and give the place another shot, based on all the favorable reviews I have read, but it damn sure won't be on a Monday. I do have a couple of questions for anyone who's something of a regular here. Are all weeknights as dead as Mondays, or are there other nights when there is more talent? On a Friday or Saturday night when things are hopping, where do people park? There appeared to be very limited parking along each side of the street.
I'm latino myself went there two weeks ago, met this latina "shakira" we went to the VIP and did some pretty xxx stuff in there next thing she tells me her real name gave me her # said she want to chill get a bite to eat about a
Week later got to smash.
[QUOTE=DoeSurfer; 1449568]I have been going to Fuegos for some time, usually on a blue moon. There is no take-out to be had, but there is an extensive "dine-in" menu to be had in the VIP room. The same thing that happens at the Block, happens at Fuegos, except it is very discreet, and the scope of the menu depends on the particular dancer.
A couple weeks ago I met a new dancer at Fuegos and she schooled me on the way that things work at the club. The same person that owns Fuegos owns Club Ecstasy in Camp Springs. The owner puts the B team at Club Ecstasy and the A team at Fuegos. Moreover, he may only let some of the girls work at Fuegos during the week, and not permit them to work at Fuegos on the weekend. I have had AA women come strait out and tell me what's on the menu, but the Latinas tend to be less vocal about the additional services provided (at least with me). However, the AA stripers there tell me that the Latinas are the ones that really get down in the VIP room. I suspect, that I will have to take one to the VIP room and have that discussion.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Bravobravo23; 1474593]I'm latino myself went there two weeks ago, met this latina "shakira" we went to the VIP and did some pretty xxx stuff in there next thing she tells me her real name gave me her # said she want to chill get a bite to eat about a
Week later got to smash.[/QUOTE]Bb23,
What night did you go there?
[QUOTE=Mangaman;1474400]After reading several reviews that stressed how overcrowded this place is on weekend nights, I decided to avoid the crowds and visit on a Monday. The atmosphere this night was the polar opposite of crowded – it was dead as a doorknob. When I arrived at 9 PM I saw three customers and three dancers. Before I left, a half dozen other guys showed up, and by 10 o'clock five dancers had taken the stage. None of them elicited the slightest interest in me, or apparently in the other customers, as I saw no one receive a lap dance the entire time, although most of the dancers circulated around asking each customer if he wanted one. By 10 half the customers had left, and I decided to follow them, as it seemed unlikely the situation was going to improve. Evidently, the best talent is saved for other nights, based on others' reports of Fuego. All of the girls were friendly and willing to do laps, but I saw no one that I would want a lap dance from. I may come back and give the place another shot, based on all the favorable reviews I have read, but it damn sure won't be on a Monday. I do have a couple of questions for anyone who's something of a regular here. Are all weeknights as dead as Mondays, or are there other nights when there is more talent? On a Friday or Saturday night when things are hopping, where do people park? There appeared to be very limited parking along each side of the street.[/QUOTE]I never go to Fuegos on Friday or Saturday. I have been on Sunday, Tuesday, Wed, and Thurs. The best day is Thursday. Weds are okay also. For the most part, the best day to go to any strip club, in my humble opinion, is on a Wed or Thursday night.
It was on a Thursday.
[QUOTE=Mangaman; 1475276]Bb23,
What night did you go there?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DoeSurfer;1476172]I never go to Fuegos on Friday or Saturday. I have been on Sunday, Tuesday, Wed, and Thurs. The best day is Thursday. Weds are okay also. For the most part, the best day to go to any strip club, in my humble opinion, is on a Wed or Thursday night.[/QUOTE]Doe Surfer, Thanks for the info. Since you've tried nearly every night, you should know.
Based on Doe Surfer's recommendation I went back to Fuego on Thursday night, and it was definitely livelier than Monday. Still not very crowded, but better selection of talent. Ratio of dancers to customers almost 1:1, about a dozen each, including two couples. I ararived just before 10 to avoid the $10 uptick in entry fee. Things didn't start to heat up till around 11. Two dancers on stage for the first hour, and not very attractive ones. However, did get a lap in the chair area from Poco, an African American spinner who gave a decent but not particularly memorable dance. But for $10 I'm not complaining. About 1045 two really hot looking latinas entered the club, very curvy with nice tops and round JLo type asses. They entered the dressing area, walking past me so I got a nice look. When they came out, they went immediately across the club to the couch area and just sat there with other dancers. I was wondering what was going on, why they werent circulating asking for laps, then I finally walked over and spoke to one of them, who invited me into the couch area for a lap. As soon as I sat down I was approached by a male staff who informed me I needed to buy a bracelet for myself and the dancer to stay in that area. Now I get it. Her name was Melanie and I got a couple of $20 dances in the couch area before asking her if there was a more private area, she told me there was but dances there are $30 each. What she didn't tell me until we were finished in the private area was that price doesn't include an expected $10 per dance for the doorman who guards the area. I don't know if this is actually required or just a scam, but she was pretty insistent, then said if I gave her $20 she would pay the doorman the other $10 (for total of 3 dances in this area). I would be interested to know if other patrons have been quoted this doorman fee. The dances in the private VIP area were much better than the couch dances. She had me lie down on the couch and then she lay on top of me while essentially administering a prone lap dance, or as I preferred to think of it, doing it with clothes on (at least mine anyway). Down side is that even though she promised a topless dance in the VIP area, she only removed her leopard skin halter top, but not the bra underneath. Although the three dances here were quite enjoyable, and in same ways unique in all my lap dance experience (not the best ever, just unusual) , I would have liked them better topless. Still there was a lot of roaming allowed, and lots of deep grinding, so all in all a positive experience. I would consider another dance with Melanie, but probably would go directly to the back room next time without wasting time with the couch area, and also would clarify what I mean by topless. I would not spend any money on the chair dances unless it was as a TD to test a particular dancer's performance before paying the bigger bucks in back. I also might try her companion, who is a little taller, more buxom, and even rounder backside. Didn't manage to get her name, though, as I was focused on Melanie. I selected her only because she was sitting next to the rail and easier to get her attention than the other girl.
Can someone local let me know what is the nearest stripclub to the convention center?
[QUOTE=Osman667;1497687]Can someone local let me know what is the nearest stripclub to the convention center?[/QUOTE]I think its Archibald, a bit of a walk, but walking distance. Camelot is also close, walking distance but for both I would just grab a cab. Remember DC clubs are pretty lame, no touching, have to be a few feet away from the dancers, etc.
There is also the Crystal City Diner in Arlington, VA just across the river. Its just a block from the Crystal City metro station, so you could take the metro from the convention center. Food is actually really good, but still similar rules to DC with the addition they have to wear 'pasties', but they are so clear and thin, you don't really notice--talk about stupid laws.
Never done the SC thing before, at least to much great effect. Place was dead Sat night with the $20 cover and the few cute girls hanging out. I've read what I could in the FF. I still need to be more efficient in getting the most for my time and money. I can count on one hand the number of chances I'll get in the next year to be at Ebony Inn or any other place not-so-metro friendly.
So could someone with this specific experience please back-channel me for a more specific guide? When I went on Sat, I had only $40 in the bank account to spare. $20 for cover, and 2 lapdances immediately upon entering at $10 each left me with a few singles for the rest of the night. I'm told it's cheaper cover during the day, and one of the ladies said more people in daytime=more action. I don't know that I want more people, rather just more action. A $4 can of soda only gets me so far.
Thanks, ex.
[QUOTE=Exclient; 1501217]Never done the SC thing before, at least to much great effect. Place was dead Sat night with the $20 cover and the few cute girls hanging out. I've read what I could in the FF. I still need to be more efficient in getting the most for my time and money. I can count on one hand the number of chances I'll get in the next year to be at Ebony Inn or any other place not-so-metro friendly.
So could someone with this specific experience please back-channel me for a more specific guide? When I went on Sat, I had only $40 in the bank account to spare. $20 for cover, and 2 lapdances immediately upon entering at $10 each left me with a few singles for the rest of the night. I'm told it's cheaper cover during the day, and one of the ladies said more people in daytime=more action. I don't know that I want more people, rather just more action. A $4 can of soda only gets me so far.
Thanks, ex.[/QUOTE]$60 in a lap dance club won't go far. The ebony inn is up and down at night. I prefer the day shifts for real. The cover is 10 with a flyer 12 without.
You will probably like irvings better. The girls are more aggressive there and you can get lucky and run into a couple cuties.