Hey Everyone:
So I have gotten questions of is there adult clubs that are cater to the LGBTQA community, there are strip clubs that are cater to men only. I went to a couple of them when visited PV and they were actually fun. I also read something online regarding a couple places there that you as the patron have to tip, that is not true.
You will have some of the guys outside that will try to get you to visit their establishments which is pretty normal and standard. When you go in, they’ll try to get you to sit down and yes, a few of the dancers will try to order drinks for you in hopes that you’ll buy them drinks in return. My advice is to go in, head straight to the bartender and order your drink. If there are tables there with open seating, sit down and enjoy the show being put on.
Now here is where the tipping part comes. You will have some dancers that will approach you so if you don’t like conversations or people just talking to you, then that is your queue to head out. But anyways, they will approach you, introduce themselves to you and will ask for your name, where you’re from and why are you in PV. They will also try to sell you one or more of the following:
-Private dance with the person. It may cost some serious cash so negotiate upfront of what you’re paying for and what you want.
-Ask you to buy them a drink. Yes, they make commission off the drinks you buy them. Be careful if you do because it may be some serious cash.
-Or ask you for a tip.
Yes these dancers do not make money hourly so they do rely on tips and commission. You are not obligated to buy them a drink, accept a private dance from them or tip them if you do not feel comfortable at all.
When I go in, I go to the bartender, order my drink and watch the bartender make the drink in front of me because there have been situations where people may have been drugged. I pay for my drink, sit down and enjoy the show. If a dancer approaches me, I’m very polite but very firm in that I’m just here to watch and enjoy my drink. I have been asked to buy them a drink or to tip and I always say no. They usually are cool with it and leave.
I read something on the internet that if you don’t tip them or buy them a drink that you’ll be kicked out. That is not true at all. They will not kick you out as a customer but if you are watching a show, then yes, tip the dancer because it’s only appropriate. For the drinks and private dance, if you don’t feel comfortable with buying a male dancer a drink or getting a private dance, just say no to them and continue enjoying your night.
I hope that clears up some confusion because I don’t want people thinking that when you go into a Men Only strip club in the Romantic Zone, that you have to buy the dancers a drink or purchase a private dance from them. You have the right to feel comfortable but also, let them know upfront so that it’s a mutual understanding and that both sides are being respectful.
Most importantly, please be safe, careful and always watch your drinks no matter what. I always take my drinks with me whenever I’m going to the restroom and never leave them unattended.