NEW TIMES 2023 BOWL GUIDE SPECIAL RETAIL SECTION Dec 28th, 2023–Jan 3rD, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES 32 The Skin Game 9 great strip clubs in metro Phoenix. BY PHOENIX NEW TIMES WRITERS T hirteen great strip clubs in metro Phoenix. Bottle service, VIP rooms, body glitter, Thirsty Thursdays – the perks of visiting the Valley’s many strip clubs don’t seem to dry up. There are dozens of topless and full nude clubs locally that are ready to receive patrons ranging from throngs of rowdy bachelors — or bachelorettes — to straight- laced business types to folks who are just in town for a bowl game looking to live large. If you need assistance in picking out the perfect place to get an eyeful of scantily clad entertainers and pop bottles, we’ve put together a list of our favorite strip clubs and cabaret from the wealth of flesh parlors available throughout metro Phoenix. Bones Cabaret 2011 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 602-374-5345 facebook.com/bonescabaret Bones may have been called a “rock ‘n’ roll strip club” back when it opened in 2016, but its look, feel and music have evolved a bit since then. Despite all the old-school punk and metal flyers plastering the interior — as well as murals inspired by Nirvana and Motorhead — the tunes booming from the sound system is more of the hip-hop, Top 40, R&B and club anthem variety. Outside, large-scale photos of gorgeous women adorn its stylish exterior and beckon the curious. Inside, femme fatales and gals that look suitably Scottsdale bust out astounding and acro- batic feats via the club’s stripper pole. It makes for an interesting juxtaposition and one of the more interesting adult enter- tainment spots in the Valley. Bones also keeps things going until 4 a.m. every night, long after other bars and clubs close, which is still pretty rock ‘n’ roll. Christie’s Cabaret 1675 W. Baseline Road, Tempe 480-456-1015 facebook.com/christiesoftempe The dirty deeds being done onstage at Christie’s, and the even dirtier thoughts 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. Dick’s Cabaret 3432 E. Illini St. 602-274-3425 dickscabaret.com 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 airport, it’s renowned for teases by fully nude men who are typically perfect spec- imens 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. Great Alaskan Bush Company 2980 Grand Avenue 602-254-2909 azabco.com 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. Jaguars Phoenix 1902 N. Black Canyon Highway 602-352-0240 jaguarsphoenix.com 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. Le Girls Cabaret 5151 E. Washington St. 602-244-8000 instagram.com/leegirlsphoenixofficial Location, as they say, is everything. And Le Girls Cabaret’s ideal spot straddling the Tempe and Phoenix border is a perfect illustration of this axiom. It’s roughly equi- distant from Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, Sky Harbor International Airport, Scottsdale and east Phoenix, resulting in a mixed crowd of college kids, tourists and upwardly mobile loft dwellers during the neon-filled strip joint’s busy periods on weekends. What unites them? A shared appreciation of the female form and watching women dance on stage or in their laps. Le Girls is actually two clubs in one: a 21-and-over side featuring topless performers and a fully stocked bar, and an adjacent 18-and-over showroom (which stays open until 4 a.m.) offering nude entertainment. The cover is $10 most nights and lap dances are $20 each on either side. A three-song private dance on one of the many plush couches is $100, if that’s your thing. Skin Cabaret 1137 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-425-7546 facebook.com/skincabaret A die-hard strip club connoisseur we know described Skin Cabaret thusly: “It’s where to go when you want to catch a buzz and see some beautiful almost naked women up close.” It’s not poetry by any means, but it’s an apt summation of this exotic estab- lishment. A topless lounge that’s become a Scottsdale institution for decades — despite the best efforts of former Mayor Mary Manross to shut down the place in the early 2000s — Skin Cabaret features an almost supper club-like setup with an array of small tables surrounding the stage, each offering great views of its lineup of bomb- shells. Amenities like posh VIP rooms, premium bottle service and private parties are also offered. They also stay open until 4 a.m. each night, in case you want to keep things going into the wee hours. Platinum Plus Cabaret 44 N. 32nd St. 602-275-3095 facebook.com/platinumplusphoenix Formerly the home of a Christie’s Cabaret location, this 16,000-square-foot estab- lishment was remodeled and rebranded by its current owners in 2021. Wisely, they kept the place’s opulent decor (including plenty of marble), upscale atmosphere and penchant for cleanliness. On either of its two floors (VIP and private areas are upstairs, and stages and general seating are down- stairs) you’ll encounter plenty of gorgeous dancers. Elsewhere, there are multiple bars, a pool table, a hoop hanging from the ceiling for aerial performances and a full kitchen. Try the $10 prime rib. The parking lot is also sizable, well-lit and has ample spaces available. If you’re looking to get the most for your money, covers are $7 during the daytime, $10 on weeknights and $12 on weekends with semi-private couch dances starting at $25. What more could you want? Xplicit Showclub 11701 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale 623-872-1365 xplicitshowclub.com If you’re looking for a topless showclub in the far West Valley, Xplicit Showclub is set along a stretch of Glendale Avenue. Catching some of the Westgate and post-Cardinals game runoff, Xplicit features 30-foot-tall poles on the main stage that are touted as the tallest in the Valley, plus features like VIP areas upstairs and downstairs, two full bars and a decent menu at Café Risque. The 10,000-square-foot business, which has been around since 2009, also has a crew of “Xgirls” and features more than a dozen high-definition TVs, two projectors and special events during sports games. Add in monthly drink specials, a daily happy hour with $2.50 domestic drafts and $3.50 import drafts and free admission for first responders and military, and you’ve several explicit reasons to swing through anytime. Where’s the best strip club in the Valley? Read on. (Photo by Nina Marsiglio/ EyeEm)
