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Emperors Gentleman's Club

Savannah, GA 12 N Lathrop Ave (912) 233-6930
Closed Opens 11:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
MON 11:00 - 02:00
TUE 11:00 - 02:00
WED 11:00 - 02:00
THU 11:00 - 02:00 TODAY
FRI 11:00 - 03:00
SAT 16:00 - 03:00
SUN 16:00 - 02:00
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
56/100

Industrial riverside spot with real dancer variety and flexible cover—solid daytime or late-night run.

Emperors sits in a working industrial area north of downtown Savannah, with reliable free parking and a layout that scales from quiet afternoon to packed weekend nights. The real draw is consistent dancer variety—reviewers praise the ethnic mix and range of looks—plus flexible cover (free or $10 most nights, $12–$17 for PPV events). Daytime is sparse and relaxed; nights can get chaotic. Best for a low-commitment visit with decent odds of finding someone you click with.

How this is scored
58/100

Riverside industrial location, free parking, two stages and bars; light daytime crowds, packed weekend nights.

Located riverside in an industrial zone with ample free parking (concrete lot plus overflow). Inside: two bars, two stages (main stage with two poles, satellite stage), VIP/LD rooms, and booth seating. Daytime feels roomy and calm; weekend nights pack the floor and LD areas tight. Parking lot renovations recently finished; entrance relocated for easier access. Lighting is dim, which some find atmospheric, others struggle with navigation.

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 · 58/100

The room

Riverside industrial location, free parking, two stages and bars; light daytime crowds, packed weekend nights.

Located riverside in an industrial zone with ample free parking (concrete lot plus overflow). Inside: two bars, two stages (main stage with two poles, satellite stage), VIP/LD rooms, and booth seating. Daytime feels roomy and calm; weekend nights pack the floor and LD areas tight. Parking lot renovations recently finished; entrance relocated for easier access. Lighting is dim, which some find atmospheric, others struggle with navigation.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 6.0
  • Location 5.0
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 6.0
59/100

Bartenders sharp on drink orders and memory; door staff professional; cleanliness and speed uneven across shifts.

Bartenders are notably attentive and remember regulars' drinks; one reviewer specifically praised a bartender's appearance and service. Door staff conduct temperature checks and metal detector wands (security-conscious). Drink orders move reasonably fast. Cleanliness scores low in reviews (mentioned as "average"), and bathroom quality varies. No major safety red flags, though one reviewer noted a door attendant mentioned recent COVID exposure.

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 · 59/100

The hospitality

Bartenders sharp on drink orders and memory; door staff professional; cleanliness and speed uneven across shifts.

Bartenders are notably attentive and remember regulars' drinks; one reviewer specifically praised a bartender's appearance and service. Door staff conduct temperature checks and metal detector wands (security-conscious). Drink orders move reasonably fast. Cleanliness scores low in reviews (mentioned as "average"), and bathroom quality varies. No major safety red flags, though one reviewer noted a door attendant mentioned recent COVID exposure.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 7.0
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness 5.0
  • Value 5.1
48/100

Kitchen inconsistent—decent beer at $5–$6, mixed drinks $6–$7, but food often unavailable or flavorless.

Beer runs $5–$7, mixed drinks $6–$7—solid pricing. Food is the weak spot: reviewers report unavailable items (chicken dishes, etc.), flavorless execution (steak described as tasting of old oil), and inconsistent availability. One reviewer noted a lack of a decent cook. Stick to drinks; food is not a reason to visit.

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 · 48/100

The kitchen

Kitchen inconsistent—decent beer at $5–$6, mixed drinks $6–$7, but food often unavailable or flavorless.

Beer runs $5–$7, mixed drinks $6–$7—solid pricing. Food is the weak spot: reviewers report unavailable items (chicken dishes, etc.), flavorless execution (steak described as tasting of old oil), and inconsistent availability. One reviewer noted a lack of a decent cook. Stick to drinks; food is not a reason to visit.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 4.3
  • Food prices 5.1
  • Drink prices 7.0
  • Bottle prices 4.3
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Cigars & hookah 3.0
  • Value 5.1
57/100

15–25 dancers depending on shift, good ethnic mix, mostly slim to curvy; floor engagement varies by night.

Dancer count swings from ~10 on slow nights to 20–25 on busy weekends and holidays. Consistent praise for ethnic variety (Latinas, black dancers, white dancers, Cubans, Colombians) and body diversity, though most skew slim. Reviewers name standouts like a petite Cuban spinner, a thick college-aged white girl (Alexandria), and a dimple-butted dancer with split-dyed hair. Floor engagement is inconsistent—some dancers work the room, others stick to phones or regulars. VIP/LD pricing runs $30 per dance or $150 for 15 minutes; daytime dances as low as $3.

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 · 57/100

The floor

15–25 dancers depending on shift, good ethnic mix, mostly slim to curvy; floor engagement varies by night.

Dancer count swings from ~10 on slow nights to 20–25 on busy weekends and holidays. Consistent praise for ethnic variety (Latinas, black dancers, white dancers, Cubans, Colombians) and body diversity, though most skew slim. Reviewers name standouts like a petite Cuban spinner, a thick college-aged white girl (Alexandria), and a dimple-butted dancer with split-dyed hair. Floor engagement is inconsistent—some dancers work the room, others stick to phones or regulars. VIP/LD pricing runs $30 per dance or $150 for 15 minutes; daytime dances as low as $3.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 6.0
  • Appearance & style 6.0
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 4.3
  • VIP value 6.0
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 56/100

How scoring works

Industrial riverside spot with real dancer variety and flexible cover—solid daytime or late-night run.

Emperors sits in a working industrial area north of downtown Savannah, with reliable free parking and a layout that scales from quiet afternoon to packed weekend nights. The real draw is consistent dancer variety—reviewers praise the ethnic mix and range of looks—plus flexible cover (free or $10 most nights, $12–$17 for PPV events). Daytime is sparse and relaxed; nights can get chaotic. Best for a low-commitment visit with decent odds of finding someone you click with.

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 58
  • Service 59
  • Food 48
  • Performers 57
  • Value 56
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50 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Party Bash We brought our crew to Emperors for a boys' weekend and had an absolute blast. The energy was electric and the dancers were fire. The $10 cover was a bit steep, but the drinks and food made up for it. And that new entrance? Game-changer.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to Emperors a few times, and it's always a bit of a mixed bag. The parking is top-notch, which is a lifesaver on a busy night. But the food's not bad, and the dancers are usually pretty talented. Still, the high ATM fees are ridiculous.
50/100 SW score
Not Worth the Hype I went to Emperors expecting a high-end experience, but it just didn't live up to the hype. The industrial location's got a weird vibe, and the lack of smoking areas inside is a major bummer. The dancers were okay, but not worth the $30 per song for a private dance.
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