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Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ Best strip clubs in Newark 144 Broughton Ave (973) 291-2795
Closed Opens 12:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 12:00 - 00:00 TODAY
TUE 12:00 - 00:00
WED 12:00 - 00:00
THU 12:00 - 00:00
FRI 12:00 - 01:00
SAT 12:00 - 01:00
SUN 15:00 - 00:00
On tap
Private Booths
WiFi
38/100

Tiny Bloomfield corner bar with solid Latina bench; daytime goldmine, nights stay manageable.

Clancy's trades size and polish for intimacy and a tight, regular-friendly vibe. It's a genuine neighborhood dive with strippers—no pretense, no cover charge, and a floor that skews Latina and Brazilian. Daytime crowds are light and relaxed; weekends and evenings fill up faster. Reviewers consistently praise the dancers' approachability and the bartenders' warmth, but note that the room itself is cramped and the stage is tiny. Best for afternoon visits or if you're a regular who knows the rhythm.

How this is scored
46/100

Red-door hole-in-the-wall tucked next to liquor store; street parking easy, interior cramped but intimate.

Located on a main residential street in Bloomfield next to a liquor store, with a red door that's easy to miss if you're not looking. Street parking is abundant and safe, especially during the day. The interior is compact—a long bar with roughly 15 seats, a small central stage, standing room, and back couches and lap-dance area tucked behind glass. Multiple reviewers note the darkness when you walk in from bright daylight and the cramped layout, but the intimacy is part of the appeal for regulars.

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 · 46/100

The room

Red-door hole-in-the-wall tucked next to liquor store; street parking easy, interior cramped but intimate.

Located on a main residential street in Bloomfield next to a liquor store, with a red door that's easy to miss if you're not looking. Street parking is abundant and safe, especially during the day. The interior is compact—a long bar with roughly 15 seats, a small central stage, standing room, and back couches and lap-dance area tucked behind glass. Multiple reviewers note the darkness when you walk in from bright daylight and the cramped layout, but the intimacy is part of the appeal for regulars.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 2.0
  • Parking —
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Amenities 5.1
  • Capacity 2.6
25/100

Bartenders and dancers genuinely friendly; respect high, but bar speed and cleanliness lag noticeably.

Bartenders and dancers are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and respectful—no hard-sell pressure or dollar-train theatrics. However, bar speed is slow and cleanliness scores low; reviewers mention limited seating, tight spaces, and occasional disinterest from staff. The respect metric is the standout: patrons feel safe and unbothered. Best experience comes during lighter daytime hours when staff can focus on individual patrons.

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 · 25/100

The hospitality

Bartenders and dancers genuinely friendly; respect high, but bar speed and cleanliness lag noticeably.

Bartenders and dancers are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and respectful—no hard-sell pressure or dollar-train theatrics. However, bar speed is slow and cleanliness scores low; reviewers mention limited seating, tight spaces, and occasional disinterest from staff. The respect metric is the standout: patrons feel safe and unbothered. Best experience comes during lighter daytime hours when staff can focus on individual patrons.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service —
  • Bar service —
  • Speed —
  • Respect 8.0
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness —
  • Value 5.1
50/100

No food kitchen; beers run ~$6–7 as of 2025 reviews, fair for the room.

No food kitchen. Domestic beers run around $6–7 as of 2025 reviews, with some variation ($5–8 reported). Pineapple juice and non-alcoholic options available. Pricing is fair for a neighborhood spot; no bottle service or premium offerings. Expect basic bar fare, not a dining destination.

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 · 50/100

The kitchen

No food kitchen; beers run ~$6–7 as of 2025 reviews, fair for the room.

No food kitchen. Domestic beers run around $6–7 as of 2025 reviews, with some variation ($5–8 reported). Pineapple juice and non-alcoholic options available. Pricing is fair for a neighborhood spot; no bottle service or premium offerings. Expect basic bar fare, not a dining destination.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 8.0
  • Food prices —
  • Drink prices 6.8
  • Bottle prices —
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Cigars & hookah —
  • Value 5.1
40/100

Mostly Brazilian and South American Latina roster; talent and appearance strong, interaction warm but transaction-focused.

Predominantly Brazilian and South American Latina roster, with a few exceptions. Reviewers consistently rate talent and appearance as strong (many score dancers 7–8 out of 10), with natural and enhanced bodies across a range of ages (20s through 40s). Interaction is warm and genuine—dancers chat, accept tips without aggression, and are willing to engage. Lap dances are ~$20 per song (2025–2026 reviews), with full roaming privileges. VIP options exist but are less emphasized; one reviewer reported $400–$300 for upstairs VIP. The trade-off: dancers are transaction-focused and some appear disinterested when not actively working.

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 · 40/100

The floor

Mostly Brazilian and South American Latina roster; talent and appearance strong, interaction warm but transaction-focused.

Predominantly Brazilian and South American Latina roster, with a few exceptions. Reviewers consistently rate talent and appearance as strong (many score dancers 7–8 out of 10), with natural and enhanced bodies across a range of ages (20s through 40s). Interaction is warm and genuine—dancers chat, accept tips without aggression, and are willing to engage. Lap dances are ~$20 per song (2025–2026 reviews), with full roaming privileges. VIP options exist but are less emphasized; one reviewer reported $400–$300 for upstairs VIP. The trade-off: dancers are transaction-focused and some appear disinterested when not actively working.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 8.0
  • Appearance & style 8.0
  • Interaction —
  • Professionalism —
  • VIP value —
  • Dance value 4.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 38/100

How scoring works

Tiny Bloomfield corner bar with solid Latina bench; daytime goldmine, nights stay manageable.

Clancy's trades size and polish for intimacy and a tight, regular-friendly vibe. It's a genuine neighborhood dive with strippers—no pretense, no cover charge, and a floor that skews Latina and Brazilian. Daytime crowds are light and relaxed; weekends and evenings fill up faster. Reviewers consistently praise the dancers' approachability and the bartenders' warmth, but note that the room itself is cramped and the stage is tiny. Best for afternoon visits or if you're a regular who knows the rhythm.

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 46
  • Service 25
  • Food 50
  • Performers 40
  • Value 42
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27 reviews
90/100 SW score
Solid spot for a night out with the crew Clancy's has that laid-back vibe that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. The bartenders actually know what they're doing, drinks are reasonably priced, and the dancers are genuinely attractive. It's not fancy or huge, but that's kind of the point—everyone's chill and the staff treats you with respect.
60/100 SW score
Good for what it is, but privacy is rough I've been to Clancy's a handful of times because the atmosphere is cool and the food is actually decent. The girls are talented, no complaints there. My main gripe is the lap dance setup—feels like everyone's watching, and there's not much separation from the main floor. If you're okay with that trade-off, it's worth a visit.
50/100 SW score
Underwhelming for the hype Expected more from the reviews I read. The place is cramped, the lap dance room feels cramped too with zero privacy, and while the dancers look good, the overall experience felt rushed and impersonal. Safe neighborhood is a plus, but that doesn't make up for the lack of space or any real sense of luxury here.
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