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Epic Exotic Nightlife

Winston-Salem, NC 1007 Salisbury Ridge Rd 336-955-2308
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
50/100

A total disappointment from start to finish.

Epic Exotic Nightlife falls flat in every aspect. It's a shame, because the staff is friendly and the parking is convenient. But the club's overall lack of effort shows in its subpar amenities, food, and performances. So, if you're just looking for a quick drink and a mediocre experience, you'll find it here. Otherwise, keep looking.

How this is scored
57/100

Parking's a breeze, but good luck with the rest.

The property's got some redeeming qualities, like its convenient parking and decent location. However, the atmosphere's a bit of a letdown, and the luxury vibes are more like a distant memory. It's a mixed bag, but if you're looking for a place to people-watch, you might find it tolerable. Just don't expect to be wowed.

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 · 57/100

The room

Parking's a breeze, but good luck with the rest.

The property's got some redeeming qualities, like its convenient parking and decent location. However, the atmosphere's a bit of a letdown, and the luxury vibes are more like a distant memory. It's a mixed bag, but if you're looking for a place to people-watch, you might find it tolerable. Just don't expect to be wowed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 4.3
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 8.0
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Amenities 7.0
  • Capacity 5.1
53/100

Friendly staff can't make up for subpar everything else.

The service is a highlight, with friendly door staff and bar tenders who seem to care. However, the speed of service is a bit of a joke, and the respect shown to customers is inconsistent. If you're looking for a place to hang out and chat with the staff, you'll find it here. Just don't expect to be treated like royalty.

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 · 53/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff can't make up for subpar everything else.

The service is a highlight, with friendly door staff and bar tenders who seem to care. However, the speed of service is a bit of a joke, and the respect shown to customers is inconsistent. If you're looking for a place to hang out and chat with the staff, you'll find it here. Just don't expect to be treated like royalty.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 4.3
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 5.1
  • Safety 7.0
  • Cleanliness 7.0
  • Value 5.1
54/100

Bottles are overpriced, food's barely edible.

The food's a catastrophe, with overpriced bottles and barely edible dishes. The drink prices are steep, but at least the drinks themselves are decent. If you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite and a drink, you might find it here. Just don't expect to be impressed by the culinary skills on display.

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 · 54/100

The kitchen

Bottles are overpriced, food's barely edible.

The food's a catastrophe, with overpriced bottles and barely edible dishes. The drink prices are steep, but at least the drinks themselves are decent. If you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite and a drink, you might find it here. Just don't expect to be impressed by the culinary skills on display.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 3.4
  • Cigars & hookah 2.6
  • Value 5.1
40/100

Dancers are okay, but it's not enough to save this place.

The performers are a mixed bag, with some talented dancers and others who seem like they'd rather be anywhere else. The appearance style's a bit of a mess, and the professionalism's lacking. If you're looking for a place to see some decent dancing, you might find it here. Just don't expect to be blown away by the talent or the overall experience.

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

Dancers are okay, but it's not enough to save this place.

The performers are a mixed bag, with some talented dancers and others who seem like they'd rather be anywhere else. The appearance style's a bit of a mess, and the professionalism's lacking. If you're looking for a place to see some decent dancing, you might find it here. Just don't expect to be blown away by the talent or the overall experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 5.1
  • Dance value 4.3
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 · 50/100

How scoring works

A total disappointment from start to finish.

Epic Exotic Nightlife falls flat in every aspect. It's a shame, because the staff is friendly and the parking is convenient. But the club's overall lack of effort shows in its subpar amenities, food, and performances. So, if you're just looking for a quick drink and a mediocre experience, you'll find it here. Otherwise, keep looking.

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 57
  • Service 53
  • Food 54
  • Performers 40
  • Value 54
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Party Frenzy Epic Exotic Nightlife in Winston-Salem delivered the goods for our bachelor party. The atmosphere was electric, and the dancers were more than willing to get us hyped. We also loved the wide selection of craft beers, which helped us keep the party going all night. Only minor complaint was the limited parking options.
60/100 SW score
Decent Night Out I'm a regular at Epic Exotic Nightlife, and while it's still a solid spot, it's not as consistent as it used to be. The dancers seem more interested in chatting with the high-rollers than the everyday patrons. That being said, the drinks are still reasonably priced, and the staff is friendly. It's an okay choice if you're in the area, but there are better options in town.
50/100 SW score
Mixed Bag As a first-time visitor to Epic Exotic Nightlife, I was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of people. The atmosphere was lively, but it felt a bit too chaotic for my taste. The dancers were talented, but I felt like I was being hit up for drinks every five minutes. Maybe I just need to get used to the scene, but for now, I'm on the fence about returning.
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