42 N E W T I M E S B I G G A M E G U I D E Feb. 9th-Feb. 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com bouncing around the filthy minds of the clientele, are about the only thing that’s unkempt about the Tempe location of the topless strip club chain. Known for its impeccable and opulent Vegas-like decor and amenities, including ornate gold furnishings and Louis XIV-style furniture, Christie’s Tempe is decidedly upscale. It’s also big on bubbly, as there’s a Champagne room and dozens upon dozens of high-end brands like Cristal and Dom Pérignon ready to be popped. If you want to live the high life while experiencing lowbrow thrills, Christie’s is the place to do it. (1675 West Baseline Road, Tempe; 480-456-1015; facebook.com/chris- tiesoftempe) Dick’s Cabaret Hey, we don’t discriminate with our list, and neither do the folks at Dick’s Cabaret, the Valley’s only male strip joint. Tucked away in an industrial district near Sky Harbor International Airport, it’s renowned for teases by fully nude men who are typically perfect specimens of muscle and movement. Patrons of any sexual orientation or gender identity hit up the 18-and-over club for a heaping helping of beefcake. There’s a nonalcoholic bar stocked with sodas and energy drinks — or you can BYOB — and the stage is surrounded by mirrors to ensure your vision is clear enough to see the astonishing pole tricks and every inch of skin each Adonis can bare. The secluded VIP area off to the side allows for, ahem, more private dances. (3432 East Illini Street; 602-274- 3425; dickscabaret.com) Great Alaskan Bush Company Great Alaskan Bush Company — or “ABCO,” as it’s called by its staff and regulars — is famous in some circles for being Arizona’s original dual strip club. Step into the 10,000-square-foot establishment and choose between the topless showroom with a full bar for the 21-and-over crowd or a separate 18-plus nude showroom where entertainers go the Full Monty. ABCO’s owners recently renovated the property, adding private dance suites and a balcony area. They kept its weekly theme nights, though, including Military Monday (with free admission for veterans and active duty personnel), Risky Business Wednesday, and Tequila Thursday. There are also weekly specials, like two-for-one drinks and dances on Tuesdays, as well as DJ drink specials called hourly on Friday and Saturday – when they’re open till 4 a.m. Day clubbers can look forward to a daily 11 a.m. open time to boot. (2980 Grand Avenue; 602-254-2909; azabco.com) Hi-Liter If the walls of the Hi-Liter could talk, you’d likely hear tales about the vintage lounge’s 61-year history, and the countless vixens who’ve shaken their money- makers at the club over the decades. First opened in 1962 as a piano and cocktail parlor, it later became a go-go joint and topless bar in the ’70s. But while its dancers no longer sport thigh-highs or strut their stuff to Janis Joplin, they’re still plenty groovy. There are a variety of ecdysiasts, each young and beautiful, with varying endowments and amounts of body art. Some are in the Suicide Girls vein; others are more girl-next-door types. Best of all, most are friendly without being pushy. If you do decide to drop some cash, dances are compar- atively cheaper than other joints. (Pro-tip: Stop by in the afternoon, as there’s no cover before 5 p.m.) Hi-Liter also offers a lengthy menu (the long-running Thursday night steak and lobster deal is still a thing), featured entertainers, and an “A” rating from Maricopa County Environmental Services. (4716 North 12th Street; 602-234-0128; hiliterclubaz.com) Jaguars Phoenix There’s no shortage of either swankiness or space inside this supersized den of debauchery located along Interstate 17. When Jaguars was built in 2005 as a part of the national chain of Penthouse Clubs, its original proprietors spared no expense to pile on the poshness. And while the name has changed (a couple of times, actually), it’s still as stylish as ever, from its tuck ’n’ roll booths to its marble bars. There’s plenty of space in the main showroom, which is staffed by dozens of dancers and equipped with five stages, two bars, hookahs, and a high-tech light and sound system. The equally large VIP lounge is cloistered behind a glass wall and cloaked in just enough darkness to afford a great deal of seclusion. Jaguars also has drink specials on the regular, including during its no-cover happy hour every weekday from 4 to 7 p.m., and after-hours action, as it’s open till 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday night, and 3 a.m. every other night. (1902 North Black Canyon Highway; 602- 352-0240; jaguarsphoenix.com)
