Strip Club Reports

[SouthSideRed]

I was wondering since the elections took place a couple of days ago, any word on things opening back up?

[Chicagorfp]

But no more dances? This whole concept change won't work for me.

Lemeduyu: I share your exact concern, for it's hard to discern if they're just being a bit coy about individual dances right now.

I'm willing to pay Louie's a visit just to get a lay of the land and bring back a field report on the new setup, but if it's a pure night club play--even if it features so-called bottle babes--then they'll have lost me as a customer. $250 bottle service holds no attraction to me: when I go to these clubs I just buy a $3 pop as I'm there for the women (whereas I can always drink at home). But maybe that just demonstrates that I'm not a "baller" and thus not in their new target market.

In a similar vein, I was following a dancer from Louie's on Instagram and since mid-March she's been promoting some sort of activity organized by a J&J Entertainment at a place called The Chill Spot, 2305 Saint Charles Road in nearby Bellwood. When I look at those posts, some of which includes video footage, it seems like more of a traditional night club experience with some dancers in lingerie or dance outfits getting tipped in one dollar bills, but nothing talking about individual dances:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM8ZJt2h1Kn/

In the following post there are references to bottle servers--including JoJo from Louie's, bartenders, and dancers--including Winter from Louie's, but again no further details about one-on-one dances:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMJFTkkA61a/

A visit there would make for an interesting field report. I may very well TOFTT toward the end of this month (either Louie's or The Chill Spot or both).

This whole discussion reminds me of an old Latino club (now closed) that was attached to the Lido Motel in Franklin Park--I had written a brief review over 10 years ago and noted that the dancers basically didn't provide lap dances, but rather regular dances on a dance floor, some of them possibly intimate. At the time of my visit (again in 2010) only one white dancer was on hand who'd provide a lap dance and she seemed as confused about the setup as me. I wonder to what extent some elements of that scenario tie into this new direction. I'm not a fan at this juncture.

[Lemeduyu]

Indeed, Buddy Bear, I agree: there are now in fact more Instagram posts along these lines. Here's one of them:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM--DkpgrP0

Apparently April 9 at 9 pm and April 10 at 8 pm there will be events that use the new format, incorporating bottle service ($250), Vegas bombs ($5), and free cover (I guess for now). The post says you should "dress to impress": so they're definitely trying to attract a different crowd. I also noticed that their Instagram handle has a new suffix that reflects this new emphasis: "louiesloungeclub" rather then just "louieslounge".

Earlier this month, I nearly went to Carl's Bar again and had even got to the point of pulling in their lot when I decided to try something new. Using my handy dandy burner phone, I did some quick research and decided that it'd be better to check out All Star Bar & Grill, 7949 47th Street in McCook, which was not too far from Stone Park (about a 20 minute drive south). I hadn't been to All Star for five or ten years, and I found it to be a pretty solid alternative to the Mannheim scene. Look for my review in the Chicago strip club thread (#2901):

http://www.usasexguide.nl/forum/show...=1#post5282112

But no more dances? This whole concept change won't work for me.

[Chicagorfp]

...a dj / party promotion group to try to go more of the night club route in the evenings

Indeed, Buddy Bear, I agree: there are now in fact more Instagram posts along these lines. Here's one of them:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM--DkpgrP0

Apparently April 9 at 9 pm and April 10 at 8 pm there will be events that use the new format, incorporating bottle service ($250), Vegas bombs ($5), and free cover (I guess for now). The post says you should "dress to impress": so they're definitely trying to attract a different crowd. I also noticed that their Instagram handle has a new suffix that reflects this new emphasis: "louiesloungeclub" rather then just "louieslounge".

Earlier this month, I nearly went to Carl's Bar again and had even got to the point of pulling in their lot when I decided to try something new. Using my handy dandy burner phone, I did some quick research and decided that it'd be better to check out All Star Bar & Grill, 7949 47th Street in McCook, which was not too far from Stone Park (about a 20 minute drive south). I hadn't been to All Star for five or ten years, and I found it to be a pretty solid alternative to the Mannheim scene. Look for my review in the Chicago strip club thread (#2901):

http://www.usasexguide.nl/forum/show...=1#post5282112

[SouthSideRed]

So I saw this posting on Louie's Instagram feed:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0NqR2g...=1w59jnq9adwwl

It's a photo of four dancers and includes this sentence, "Back like they never left. " So I'm wondering if we have to wait until after Election Day, as mentioned further down this thread, to enjoy time with the ladies of Louie's.

At any rate it's something to hope for. I may have to make another field visit in the next week or so.

I did look at some of the other pictures and spotted one of my favorites, Casey. The one with all the arm tats, last time I seen her she was working at All Stars. I wondered where she went off too, now I know.

[Buddy Bear]

So, in the past few weeks, I've stopped in the various places along Mannheim & there have been ZERO changes. Bobby's is drawing crowds & there are often a few girls from J's that hang out especially when that hot bartender from there is working (I believe Annie/Anna?) So far none of them seem to be looking to make side cash. It seems they mostly found other jobs.

Louie's has been a total dead zone. The most I've seen in there is 3-4 customers at a time. I've been there when some of their girls stopped in but it was just to have a drink & say hello to the bartenders. A couple weeks ago, they were planning to host a Beer Pong tournament. They mentioned having several of the girls dressed sexy but not the typical lingerie as before. The idea was you could bid to have a girl as your Beer Pong partner. There was not going to be any dancing contact, just the BP. Maybe that's what those photo's are from? I may have to stop in this weekend to check it out. When I was in there, they were just sort of tossing the idea around. Maybe it will become a regular thing?

Carls seems to be going strong, just not my type place for some reason.

I've consulted my Magic 8 Ball as to whether or not things will return after the election & the 2 answers that came up are "Cannot Predict Now" & "Don't Count On It".

Per the owners / barkeeps Louie's has brought in a dj / party promotion group to try to go more of the night club route in the evenings. They've gone all in- gotten rid of the pool table and turned the back area to VIP w / bottle service w / DJ table area. One of the dancers "Erica" I follow on snapchat posted vids of her and a few more of the nicer looking girls in all black like bottle girls. Place looked dead though.

Lingerie bar crowd and night club crowd are two very different groups, so they are fishing for new customers. That good luck with that (with no dancers / extras).

[Mayor Quimby]

So I saw this posting on Louie's Instagram feed:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0NqR2g...=1w59jnq9adwwl

It's a photo of four dancers and includes this sentence, "Back like they never left. " So I'm wondering if we have to wait until after Election Day, as mentioned further down this thread, to enjoy time with the ladies of Louie's.

At any rate it's something to hope for. I may have to make another field visit in the next week or so.

So, in the past few weeks, I've stopped in the various places along Mannheim & there have been ZERO changes. Bobby's is drawing crowds & there are often a few girls from J's that hang out especially when that hot bartender from there is working (I believe Annie/Anna?) So far none of them seem to be looking to make side cash. It seems they mostly found other jobs.

Louie's has been a total dead zone. The most I've seen in there is 3-4 customers at a time. I've been there when some of their girls stopped in but it was just to have a drink & say hello to the bartenders. A couple weeks ago, they were planning to host a Beer Pong tournament. They mentioned having several of the girls dressed sexy but not the typical lingerie as before. The idea was you could bid to have a girl as your Beer Pong partner. There was not going to be any dancing contact, just the BP. Maybe that's what those photo's are from? I may have to stop in this weekend to check it out. When I was in there, they were just sort of tossing the idea around. Maybe it will become a regular thing?

Carls seems to be going strong, just not my type place for some reason.

I've consulted my Magic 8 Ball as to whether or not things will return after the election & the 2 answers that came up are "Cannot Predict Now" & "Don't Count On It".

[Chicagorfp]

So I saw this posting on Louie's Instagram feed:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0NqR2g...=1w59jnq9adwwl

It's a photo of four dancers and includes this sentence, "Back like they never left. " So I'm wondering if we have to wait until after Election Day, as mentioned further down this thread, to enjoy time with the ladies of Louie's.

At any rate it's something to hope for. I may have to make another field visit in the next week or so.

[Chicagorfp]

Here's the latest info from my recent tour:

After visiting Polekatz in Bridgeview just after midnight on March 17th (see my report in the Chicago thread), I drove to Carl's Bar in Stone Park and got there around 1:30 am or so.

Plenty of parking in the lot--there was no need to park on Mannheim proper. There was a $10 cover; the bouncers scan the bar code on your license (which I don't care for, but at least they ask you first), then there's a patdown, and then you're in.

Bought a pop, tipped the bartender, and then got dances from the following: (1) Michelle: petite Latina, not a very aggressive dance; (2) Kelly: petite White, very energetic and lots of fun; (3) Marilouise (unsure if spelling is right): thick Latina. About in between the other two. There was another Latina dancer, but she left before I could have an opportunity with her. Dances were all $20 each; rates at Louie's Lounge are better at $10, but who knows if or when they will have dancers again (on which see below).

So in the early afternoon on Wednesday, I was keen to see what was happening with Louie's and Bobby's and had some time to pay a visit to each. Louie's is pretty much dead; I bought a pop, tipped the bartender, and left when I finished my drink. There was just one other patron and zero dancers. It certainly smelled clean in there!

I then proceeded to Bobby's Bar: bought a pop, tipped the bartender; it was only a little less dead patron-wise. Only one "dancer" (Bella, white, thick) in street clothes who said there were no dances, but she could provide a massage, which I declined.

I reckon I'll check back in sometime in April. Good luck, everyone!

[Ump1969]

I've been reading the comments about the clubs with interest. I'm not surprised at the ones that reopened. You think Stone Park is not getting their cut, not to mention business license fees and taxes? But J's is not in Stone Park.

[Kunderu]

Went to Melrose park clubs looking for if / when they will reopen. Started at Bobby's 3-4 guys at the bar. 1 girl. Talked to the bartender, I think her name was Leslie, says that there looking to open up in April after the election. Stopped at Carl's and there was about a dozen guys with about 4-5 girls working. Dances were being given. Talked to one of the girls and she says the same thing, maybe open up after election. Anybody have any info about Leslie the bartender at Bobby's has a real nice rack, is she open for Otc business? We spent a while talking and flirting with each other.

Leslie is there for the money but you will not get anywhere with her outside of talking. Most of the time she will bad mouth the dancers just to have the customers spend their money on her (tips). A lot of the girls do not like her and some of the patrons as well. This is just what I have seen.

[Gurukkk12]

Went to Melrose park clubs looking for if / when they will reopen. Started at Bobby's 3-4 guys at the bar. 1 girl. Talked to the bartender, I think her name was Leslie, says that there looking to open up in April after the election. Stopped at Carl's and there was about a dozen guys with about 4-5 girls working. Dances were being given. Talked to one of the girls and she says the same thing, maybe open up after election. Anybody have any info about Leslie the bartender at Bobby's has a real nice rack, is she open for Otc business? We spent a while talking and flirting with each other.

[StanleyStankas]

The signs that are popping up are the type one might put on the corner or a garage sale. There are several in multiple strategic locations along Mannheim. They all have the same number which is to one of those ridiculously overpriced rip off places on Lake. Clever marketing technique. If they get even 1 extra chump, it pays for those signs & then some.

And now I am thinking that someone who is a manager at a shack or even one of the girls might have arranged for those and was a former worker at one of the bikini bars. Like we all have said and yep I fell prey to one back in the day as well, however I left after I knew I was not getting anything with the $80 entry fee and it all was going to go south from there, those places can't stay open without customers. I would think it's just dudes that have been bar hopping all night and figure WTF it beats beating off!

[StanleyStankas]

Where is this jack shop at? I didn't know there was any on Mannheim anymore. I know about the ones on Lake. Also, which flop house caught on fire? Mannheim is a shell of its former self. Not much going on anymore. Went to Louie's the other day and no dancers. Sucked.

I'm old, illini. No further down the line somewhere in the melrose thread I believe, someone reported that they were putting those laminated cardboard signs up that said something to the affect that "oh since the strip clubs are closed come see me" and then a phone number which lead to a shack on lake. The one first reported was in front of j's and then I saw another in the dollar store strip center as I was exiting back on to heim northbound. Hope that clears it up. The flop house that caught on fire and now today I see they are already starting to tear it all down is the one that is on the east side of the street. Exactly where or to pinpoint it I will have to re-report as I am going back to the flea on Saturday. It's the one that said "kitchenettes" and not the one on the west side that says the same thing, however has a sign for day and weekly rates.

[Mayor Quimby]

Where is this jack shop at? I didn't know there was any on Mannheim anymore. I know about the ones on Lake. Also, which flop house caught on fire? Mannheim is a shell of its former self. Not much going on anymore. Went to Louie's the other day and no dancers. Sucked.

The signs that are popping up are the type one might put on the corner or a garage sale. There are several in multiple strategic locations along Mannheim. They all have the same number which is to one of those ridiculously overpriced rip off places on Lake. Clever marketing technique. If they get even 1 extra chump, it pays for those signs & then some.