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Closed Bikini Bar

Clancy's

Norfolk, VA 1220 E Little Creek Rd 757-583-3969
Closed
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Kitchen
46/100

Underwhelming experience all around.

Clancy's falls short in most areas, making it an underwhelming experience. The property is dated, and the parking situation is a nightmare. Service is friendly but slow, and the food is overpriced and mediocre. Overall, it's a club that fails to impress.

How this is scored
38/100

Dated decor, terrible parking experience.

The dated decor and terrible parking experience are major turn-offs. However, the location is decent, and the amenities are average. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, you'll be disappointed.

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 · 38/100

The room

Dated decor, terrible parking experience.

The dated decor and terrible parking experience are major turn-offs. However, the location is decent, and the amenities are average. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, you'll be disappointed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 4.3
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 3.4
  • Parking 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 5.1
  • Capacity 3.4
49/100

Door staff are friendly, but service is slow.

Door staff are friendly and welcoming, but the service can be slow. The bar staff is decent, and the respect shown to customers is a plus. However, the safety and cleanliness of the club could be improved.

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

Door staff are friendly, but service is slow.

Door staff are friendly and welcoming, but the service can be slow. The bar staff is decent, and the respect shown to customers is a plus. However, the safety and cleanliness of the club could be improved.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 4.3
  • Bar service 4.3
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 5.1
  • Safety 4.3
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 6.0
57/100

Overpriced mediocre food, decent drinks.

The food at Clancy's is overpriced and mediocre, but the drinks are decent. The bottle prices are a rip-off, but the food quality is passable. If you're looking for a good meal, you're better off elsewhere.

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 · 57/100

The kitchen

Overpriced mediocre food, decent drinks.

The food at Clancy's is overpriced and mediocre, but the drinks are decent. The bottle prices are a rip-off, but the food quality is passable. If you're looking for a good meal, you're better off elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 5.1
  • Food prices 5.1
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 6.0
39/100

Talented dancers, but some performers lack polish.

The talented dancers at Clancy's are a highlight, but some performers lack polish. The appearance style is decent, and the interaction with customers is friendly. However, the professionalism of some performers is lacking, and the VIP value is mediocre.

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 · 39/100

The floor

Talented dancers, but some performers lack polish.

The talented dancers at Clancy's are a highlight, but some performers lack polish. The appearance style is decent, and the interaction with customers is friendly. However, the professionalism of some performers is lacking, and the VIP value is mediocre.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 4.3
  • Dance value 5.1
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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SW SCORE · 46/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience all around.

Clancy's falls short in most areas, making it an underwhelming experience. The property is dated, and the parking situation is a nightmare. Service is friendly but slow, and the food is overpriced and mediocre. Overall, it's a club that fails to impress.

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 38
  • Service 49
  • Food 57
  • Performers 39
  • Value 58
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What the floor said

15 reviews
80/100 SW score
Impromptu Bachelor Party Stopped by Clancy's on a whim for a friend's bachelor party. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for - low-key and neighborhood-like. We had a blast playing pool and dancing to the music. Drinks were super affordable too.
70/100 SW score
Decent Night Out I've been to Clancy's a few times with friends. The dancers are always friendly and try their best, but the VIP area feels a bit cramped. Drinks are super cheap though, which is a plus. Food's okay, nothing special.
50/100 SW score
Not Impressed I visited Clancy's as a first-timer and was underwhelmed. The atmosphere felt a bit rough around the edges, and the small dance area was pretty crowded. Prices were low, but the overall experience just didn't feel worth it.
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