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Emperors Gentlemen's Club

Tampa, FL 5718 E Adamo Dr 813-630-0707
Closed Opens 12:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
MON 12:00 - 03:00
TUE 12:00 - 03:00
WED 12:00 - 03:00
THU 12:00 - 03:00 TODAY
FRI 12:00 - 03:00
SAT 12:00 - 03:00
SUN 12:00 - 03:00
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43/100

Industrial Adamo location with spacious dual-room layout; uneven dancer rotation and light crowds weigh the night.

Emperors trades on size and a full-nude back section (Thu–Sun), but execution falters. Reviewers praise the spacious layout and occasional standout pole dancers, yet repeatedly hit the same wall: sparse dancer rotation, light crowds even on weekend nights, and a frustrating cover-charge lottery ($5–$20 depending on day/time). Best bet is late night Thursday–Saturday when the nude section opens; daytime and slow weeknights feel hollow despite the room's potential.

How this is scored
45/100

Massive main stage and sprawling floor, but distant tables and sparse parking logistics frustrate the view.

The club sprawls across two sections with a massive main stage, L-shaped bar, and satellite platforms—impressive on paper. Parking is free but tight; one reviewer noted negotiating with the attendant to secure a spot, and larger vehicles get directed to grass. The main complaint isn't the room itself but the table placement: customers sit far from the stage, killing sightlines and intimacy. The industrial Adamo corridor location (between Tampa and Brandon) is convenient for that strip, but not a draw.

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 · 45/100

The room

Massive main stage and sprawling floor, but distant tables and sparse parking logistics frustrate the view.

The club sprawls across two sections with a massive main stage, L-shaped bar, and satellite platforms—impressive on paper. Parking is free but tight; one reviewer noted negotiating with the attendant to secure a spot, and larger vehicles get directed to grass. The main complaint isn't the room itself but the table placement: customers sit far from the stage, killing sightlines and intimacy. The industrial Adamo corridor location (between Tampa and Brandon) is convenient for that strip, but not a draw.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 4.3
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 5.1
  • Parking 3.4
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Amenities 5.1
  • Capacity 6.0
44/100

Bartenders land well; door staff courteous, though cover swings wildly ($0–$20) and occasional pushiness stings.

Bartenders earn consistent praise for friendliness and reasonable pours; door staff are generally courteous. The real friction point is the cover charge, which swings from free (early/slow nights) to $10–$20 (peak times), creating unpredictability. A few reviewers flagged aggressive drink-pushing in the nude back section and an uncomfortable tip-bowl pressure at the door. Overall hospitable, but inconsistent policies and occasional pushiness dull the welcome.

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 · 44/100

The hospitality

Bartenders land well; door staff courteous, though cover swings wildly ($0–$20) and occasional pushiness stings.

Bartenders earn consistent praise for friendliness and reasonable pours; door staff are generally courteous. The real friction point is the cover charge, which swings from free (early/slow nights) to $10–$20 (peak times), creating unpredictability. A few reviewers flagged aggressive drink-pushing in the nude back section and an uncomfortable tip-bowl pressure at the door. Overall hospitable, but inconsistent policies and occasional pushiness dull the welcome.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 4.3
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 4.2
  • Safety 3.5
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 4.3
47/100

Beer runs $5, mixed drinks reasonable; overpriced bottles and aggressive drink upsell in back room.

Beer is $5, mixed drinks land at reasonable club prices. Bottles are steeply priced and rarely mentioned as a draw. One reviewer noted a soda at $6 in the back section. No food program to speak of. Drink value is solid for a club, but the back room's bartender was singled out for aggressive upselling, so manage expectations if you venture there.

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 · 47/100

The kitchen

Beer runs $5, mixed drinks reasonable; overpriced bottles and aggressive drink upsell in back room.

Beer is $5, mixed drinks land at reasonable club prices. Bottles are steeply priced and rarely mentioned as a draw. One reviewer noted a soda at $6 in the back section. No food program to speak of. Drink value is solid for a club, but the back room's bartender was singled out for aggressive upselling, so manage expectations if you venture there.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 5.1
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 4.3
40/100

Talent ranges wildly—strong pole work when present, but thin dancer count and inconsistent energy kill momentum.

Talent is a mixed bag. Reviewers praise occasional standout pole dancers (one compared to Cirque du Soleil), and a few named specific performers (a Colombian dancer, tall blondes). The core problem: thin dancer count, especially off-peak. Multiple reviewers noted 3–6 dancers on slow nights, with some older or out-of-shape performers. When the crowd is light, even good dancers struggle to generate energy. Best nights are late Thursday–Saturday when the nude section runs and more girls are scheduled; daytime and weekday visits feel thin.

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

Talent ranges wildly—strong pole work when present, but thin dancer count and inconsistent energy kill momentum.

Talent is a mixed bag. Reviewers praise occasional standout pole dancers (one compared to Cirque du Soleil), and a few named specific performers (a Colombian dancer, tall blondes). The core problem: thin dancer count, especially off-peak. Multiple reviewers noted 3–6 dancers on slow nights, with some older or out-of-shape performers. When the crowd is light, even good dancers struggle to generate energy. Best nights are late Thursday–Saturday when the nude section runs and more girls are scheduled; daytime and weekday visits feel thin.

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

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 43/100

How scoring works

Industrial Adamo location with spacious dual-room layout; uneven dancer rotation and light crowds weigh the night.

Emperors trades on size and a full-nude back section (Thu–Sun), but execution falters. Reviewers praise the spacious layout and occasional standout pole dancers, yet repeatedly hit the same wall: sparse dancer rotation, light crowds even on weekend nights, and a frustrating cover-charge lottery ($5–$20 depending on day/time). Best bet is late night Thursday–Saturday when the nude section opens; daytime and slow weeknights feel hollow despite the room's potential.

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 45
  • Service 44
  • Food 47
  • Performers 40
  • Value 43
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23 reviews
50/100 SW score
Meh I stopped by Emperors on a Friday night with my buddies for a bachelor party. The drinks were fine, but the parking was a nightmare. I'm not sure what the hype is about, but it felt like a pretty standard strip club.
70/100 SW score
Middle of the Pack I've been to Emperors a few times and it's always been a pretty solid experience. The atmosphere is decent, but the value isn't the best. I mean, the drinks are overpriced and the dancers aren't always that talented.
30/100 SW score
Disappointing Visit I was really looking forward to Emperors, but it was a total letdown. The 'luxury' they claim to offer is just a bunch of empty rooms and a dirty bar. The performers were completely unimpressed and the whole experience felt like a waste of money.
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