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Closed Bikini Bar

Burlesque

North Hollywood, CA 13324 Sherman Way (818) 765-1158
Closed Opens 09:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON Closed
TUE 09:00 - 17:00
WED 09:00 - 17:00
THU 09:00 - 17:00 TODAY
FRI 09:00 - 17:00
SAT 09:00 - 17:00
SUN 20:30 - 03:00
On tap
Kitchen
WiFi
46/100

No cover, two-drink minimum; dead most nights, but a solid hangout spot.

Burlesque operates as a no-cover, two-drink-minimum bikini bar in a North Hollywood storefront. Reviewers consistently report light crowds—sometimes just two patrons on a Saturday—and a strange, quiet atmosphere that feels more like a waiting room than a club. The genuine draw is an occasional gorgeous blonde dancer, but most nights the floor is thin and the vibe is awkward. It's a budget option for a low-key hangout with friends rather than a destination for serious entertainment.

How this is scored
43/100

Sherman Way storefront with street parking, minimal soundproofing, cramped capacity.

Located on Sherman Way with street parking only, the space is cramped with poor soundproofing (one reviewer heard silence entering). Capacity is tiny, privacy is minimal, and the overall atmosphere reads as subdued and uninspired. The room itself is functional but forgettable—fine if you're just passing through, but not a draw on its own.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 43/100

The room

Sherman Way storefront with street parking, minimal soundproofing, cramped capacity.

Located on Sherman Way with street parking only, the space is cramped with poor soundproofing (one reviewer heard silence entering). Capacity is tiny, privacy is minimal, and the overall atmosphere reads as subdued and uninspired. The room itself is functional but forgettable—fine if you're just passing through, but not a draw on its own.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 4.3
  • Location 5.1
  • Privacy 2.6
  • Parking 3.4
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Amenities 7.0
  • Capacity 3.4
49/100

Bouncers enforce the minimum; bar keeps pace, but atmosphere feels hollow.

Door staff enforce the two-drink minimum clearly and check IDs with a black light. Bar service is adequate and keeps up, but there's a pervasive sense of emptiness that no amount of politeness can fix. Respect and safety are solid, cleanliness is average, but the hollow atmosphere undermines the experience.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 49/100

The hospitality

Bouncers enforce the minimum; bar keeps pace, but atmosphere feels hollow.

Door staff enforce the two-drink minimum clearly and check IDs with a black light. Bar service is adequate and keeps up, but there's a pervasive sense of emptiness that no amount of politeness can fix. Respect and safety are solid, cleanliness is average, but the hollow atmosphere undermines the experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 3.5
  • Respect 4.3
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness 5.1
  • Value 6.0
56/100

Snacks and cheap drinks available; not a kitchen destination.

Snacks and drinks are available at cheap prices (drinks score well on value), but there's no kitchen and no bottle service to speak of. Not a food destination; go elsewhere if you're hungry.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 56/100

The kitchen

Snacks and cheap drinks available; not a kitchen destination.

Snacks and drinks are available at cheap prices (drinks score well on value), but there's no kitchen and no bottle service to speak of. Not a food destination; go elsewhere if you're hungry.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 4.2
  • Food prices 4.2
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 6.0
37/100

Blonde standout occasionally draws eyes; most nights feature thin lineups and uneven talent.

A striking blonde with tattoos is the standout—reviewers rate her highly—but she's not always on the floor and may be auditioning rather than a regular. Most nights feature only two dancers, often from a sister club, and reviewers consistently note low attractiveness and lack of pole work. One reviewer reported an older, heavier dancer as the only performer; another mentioned dancers refusing requests for anything beyond bikini dancing. Talent and interaction are the weakest dimensions here.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 37/100

The floor

Blonde standout occasionally draws eyes; most nights feature thin lineups and uneven talent.

A striking blonde with tattoos is the standout—reviewers rate her highly—but she's not always on the floor and may be auditioning rather than a regular. Most nights feature only two dancers, often from a sister club, and reviewers consistently note low attractiveness and lack of pole work. One reviewer reported an older, heavier dancer as the only performer; another mentioned dancers refusing requests for anything beyond bikini dancing. Talent and interaction are the weakest dimensions here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 3.4
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 3.4
  • Professionalism 4.2
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 3.4
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 46/100

How scoring works

No cover, two-drink minimum; dead most nights, but a solid hangout spot.

Burlesque operates as a no-cover, two-drink-minimum bikini bar in a North Hollywood storefront. Reviewers consistently report light crowds—sometimes just two patrons on a Saturday—and a strange, quiet atmosphere that feels more like a waiting room than a club. The genuine draw is an occasional gorgeous blonde dancer, but most nights the floor is thin and the vibe is awkward. It's a budget option for a low-key hangout with friends rather than a destination for serious entertainment.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 43
  • Service 49
  • Food 56
  • Performers 37
  • Value 55
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4 reviews
70/100 SW score
Cheap drinks and pool tables Hit this place after work with some buddies and was surprised they actually have pool tables - don't see that much in clubs. Drinks were dirt cheap at $7 each which kept us there longer than planned. The renovations look decent but it gets cramped fast when busy.
50/100 SW score
Mixed bag depending when you go Heard about the new management so gave it a shot. The bar setup is solid and prices are reasonable, but the talent was pretty hit or miss. Parking was a nightmare and the place feels tiny. Might be better on different nights but wasn't impressed this time.
40/100 SW score
Still working out the kinks Been here a few times since the changeover and it's inconsistent. The $10 lap dances sound good on paper but you get what you pay for. Zero privacy and the interaction feels rushed. Stick to the bar and pool tables if you go.
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