Sunset Strip

(Part 2 of 2 - read the other part first!)

There's no high-pressure salesmanship. Of course, you're expected to tip when sitting at the "rack," that's a given. But outside that, you're not hassled. Girls will ask if you want a private dance, but they'll only do so under reasonable circumstances. You don't have girls wandering around pestering every customer to buy a drink or get a private dance. I've seen this elsewhere and I don't care for it. Nor does the staff push you to buy drinks or food. Had a couple beers and want to drink ice water for a while before you head out? No problem.

Decent amenities. The lighting is darker than in most places. I like this, personally, but it's not for everyone. There are two stages; most of the time only one is in use. The second opens up when it gets busier, especially during one of the club's weekly "special events." There's an area behind the video gambling machines for private dances. It's not very private but very dark. It's not easy to see what's going on back there. There may be a VIP area, too, but I've never seen it nor anyone looking for it. There is a smoking area out back, supposedly with a pool table, but I haven't been out there to see it. Bathrooms are small but reasonably clean.

Jim is the regular DJ and he adds just enough cheesy color commentary to keep it fun. He also likes to tease the dancers a bit when they're up on stage (or late to the stage). The banter is good, not cliquish like at other places. Everyone's laughing. The music is usually chosen by the dancers, so if you don't like what's playing, don't blame the DJ.

The staff & dancers all seem to get along. I've heard some horror stories, but at least whatever's going on behind the scenes doesn't seem to make it to the floor.

The stages are fairly short, and flat (no lip rail on the rack), so the dancing is definitely up close and personal. Because there's no lip rail, some dancers will crawl across the rack (easily done) and into your lap during their performances. Hello, there, fella! A lot of clubs don't allow this, so if you're not into the idea, beware. This is a fully-nude, contact-friendly club. There are dancers who don't undress completely during stage performances, but private dances are another matter entirely. I won't delve any further into that. It's quite good.

There is sometimes a doorman or "bouncer," but I've only paid a cover charge twice that I can remember. Bouncers aren't really needed here, as nothing really happens. Surprised? I was, too.

I've said a lot of positive things, so what's the bad news? There isn't much, but here goes:

Like in any club, there are those dancers who probably should either get out of the business or work on their customer service skills. It doesn't happen often, but you will run into that occasional dancer who isn't so nice and maybe has a chip on her shoulder. Sister, if you don't like what you do, or the people you do it for, maybe it's time to hang up the boxing gloves, eh? Those who come to be entertained do not deserve your hostility.

There is one significant problem to report, where some good management coaching is definitely in order. It occurs frequently. Sometimes when engaged with a customer, certain dancers will drop said customer like a hot rock when they perceive a more promising "mark" has shown up. It has happened to me only twice that I can remember (it's not something you forget), but I see it happening to other poor saps all the time. Ostensibly said dancers are thinking in financial terms and/or don't want to risk disappointing regular "sure things." Now, you don't mess with a girl's money train, I know that. I preach it, in fact. And a girl can't be in two places at once. But there is a finesse to handling this situation. Some girls just simply have no such finesse. This needs to be addressed for the sake of the club, and pronto.

Lastly, I like good pole dancing. Gymnastics really entertain me, clothes or no clothes. Unfortunately this is an area where Sunset Strip falls pretty flat (was that a pun?) compared to the average club. Only a few dancers here know anything of substance about the pole. The rest just sort of spin around it or ignore it completely. I don't begrudge them, but I think if I were a dancer I'd want to learn everything I could about it. Therefore those at Sunset who have this skill shine by default. Three of them in particular are quite talented. I won't say who. The rest, though...not so much.

Overall, Sunset Strip provides a casual, comfortable, friendly environment where the staff, dancers, and patrons seem satisfied. It has that "big, happy family" kind of vibe. I'm becoming something of a regular, myself. It feels better than any other local club I've been to. And I've been everywhere, man, I've been everywhere.

The girls aren't that bad, I have been to worst places. Never plan on coming here, just end up there some times.

The area is a cop magnet, so be careful when you leave.

Dancers are friendly. Cocktailers are not that bad-looking either.  Very dark and clean.

I used to live right down the street from this club and I also go to Coachs across the street so this was always a goot place to break up the same old boring night at the local bar. Not a high class joint but still clean enough to go into without feeling dirty. They do need to update and clean their facility but I have no problem coming and visiting this club every couple of months.