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Closed Bikini Bar

Chics

Tampa, FL 9002 N Florida Ave (813) 443-2114
Closed Opens 14:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON Closed
TUE 14:00 - 03:00
WED 14:00 - 03:00
THU 14:00 - 03:00 TODAY
FRI 14:00 - 03:00
SAT 13:00 - 03:00
SUN 13:00 - 03:00
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60/100

Free entry, $25 lap dances, mixed crowd—solid budget play in a relaxed room.

Chics trades flash for accessibility: no cover, $25 lap dances, and a genuinely laid-back vibe that appeals to regulars and first-timers alike. The room itself is understated—pool tables, darts, a small wooden stage—and the mixed crowd keeps things low-pressure. Real strength is the value and safety; real trade-off is sparse dancer depth and uneven floor energy. Go on a Friday or Saturday night when the crowd builds, or early evening if you want a quiet drink with some action on the side.

How this is scored
70/100

Back-lot parking, side entrance, pool tables and darts—discreet neighborhood setup with small capacity.

Located on North Florida Ave in a safe neighborhood with ample free parking in back and a discreet side entrance—reviewers consistently praise the setup. The venue is small with a low-key, almost lounge-like feel thanks to the pool tables and darts. Capacity is tight and privacy is solid given the layout. Not a showroom, but the discretion and parking convenience are genuine wins for a neighborhood spot.

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 · 70/100

The room

Back-lot parking, side entrance, pool tables and darts—discreet neighborhood setup with small capacity.

Located on North Florida Ave in a safe neighborhood with ample free parking in back and a discreet side entrance—reviewers consistently praise the setup. The venue is small with a low-key, almost lounge-like feel thanks to the pool tables and darts. Capacity is tight and privacy is solid given the layout. Not a showroom, but the discretion and parking convenience are genuine wins for a neighborhood spot.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 6.0
  • Location 8.0
  • Privacy 8.0
  • Parking 9.0
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Amenities 8.0
  • Capacity 4.3
52/100

Reasonable drink prices and safe area, but slow service and language gaps with dancers.

Bar staff are competent and drinks move at a reasonable pace, though one reviewer noted a snobby bartender. Door service is casual. Safety is a real strength—reviewers felt secure in the area and the venue itself. Cleanliness and respect from staff are the weak spots; speed of service lags. Expect a relaxed, informal vibe rather than polished hospitality.

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 · 52/100

The hospitality

Reasonable drink prices and safe area, but slow service and language gaps with dancers.

Bar staff are competent and drinks move at a reasonable pace, though one reviewer noted a snobby bartender. Door service is casual. Safety is a real strength—reviewers felt secure in the area and the venue itself. Cleanliness and respect from staff are the weak spots; speed of service lags. Expect a relaxed, informal vibe rather than polished hospitality.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 6.0
  • Speed 3.5
  • Respect 5.1
  • Safety 8.0
  • Cleanliness 1.0
  • Value 8.0
80/100

Cheap drinks ($7 beers), no food operation—a bar play, not a dining destination.

No food kitchen—this is a drinks-only operation. Beers run $7, which reviewers flagged as genuinely affordable. No bottle service, cigars, or hookah. Pure bar play; value on the drink side is solid.

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 · 80/100

The kitchen

Cheap drinks ($7 beers), no food operation—a bar play, not a dining destination.

No food kitchen—this is a drinks-only operation. Beers run $7, which reviewers flagged as genuinely affordable. No bottle service, cigars, or hookah. Pure bar play; value on the drink side is solid.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 8.0
53/100

Mostly Black and Latina dancers, few speak English; some solid movers, inconsistent stage time.

Mostly Black dancers with a strong Latina contingent (Cuban and Venezuelan girls noted as standout looks); a few white dancers mixed in. Talent is inconsistent—some have solid moves, others are disengaged, and many don't speak English, which reviewers flagged as a barrier. Lap dances are $20 per song plus a $5 DJ tip ($25 total). Professionalism is low and stage time can be sparse. Interaction is hit-or-miss; some dancers are friendly and engaged, others phone it in.

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 · 53/100

The floor

Mostly Black and Latina dancers, few speak English; some solid movers, inconsistent stage time.

Mostly Black dancers with a strong Latina contingent (Cuban and Venezuelan girls noted as standout looks); a few white dancers mixed in. Talent is inconsistent—some have solid moves, others are disengaged, and many don't speak English, which reviewers flagged as a barrier. Lap dances are $20 per song plus a $5 DJ tip ($25 total). Professionalism is low and stage time can be sparse. Interaction is hit-or-miss; some dancers are friendly and engaged, others phone it in.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 6.0
  • Appearance & style 6.0
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 8.0
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 60/100

How scoring works

Free entry, $25 lap dances, mixed crowd—solid budget play in a relaxed room.

Chics trades flash for accessibility: no cover, $25 lap dances, and a genuinely laid-back vibe that appeals to regulars and first-timers alike. The room itself is understated—pool tables, darts, a small wooden stage—and the mixed crowd keeps things low-pressure. Real strength is the value and safety; real trade-off is sparse dancer depth and uneven floor energy. Go on a Friday or Saturday night when the crowd builds, or early evening if you want a quiet drink with some action on the side.

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 70
  • Service 52
  • Food 80
  • Performers 53
  • Value 76
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6 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bros' Night Out We had a great time at Chics on our bachelor party. The private lap dance rooms were a highlight, and the DJ kept the energy up. Only minor complaint was with the bartender service, but drinks were reasonably priced.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Experience I've been to Chics a few times, and it's always a mixed bag. The atmosphere is pretty good, and I love the pool tables. However, the cover fee can be a bit steep, and the bartender service can be slow at times.
50/100 SW score
Not Worth the Cover Fee I was really looking forward to Chics, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The private lap dance rooms were nice, but the cover fee was way too high for what you get. Parking was easy, at least.
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