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Closed Bikini Bar

Fantasies

Keyport, NJ Best strip clubs in Newark 63 NJ-36 732-888-2153
Closed Opens 12:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 12:00 - 02:00 TODAY
TUE 12:00 - 02:00
WED 12:00 - 02:00
THU 12:00 - 02:00
FRI 12:00 - 02:00
SAT 12:00 - 02:00
SUN 12:00 - 02:00
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58/100

Keyport highway spot with friendly dancers, low-pressure vibe, solid stage setup.

Fantasies delivers a relaxed, low-pressure night on Route 36 with a spacious L-shaped bar and dancers who actively perform rather than just circulate. The mixed roster—white, Latina, Russian, European—skews attractive, and reviewers consistently praise the friendly, non-aggressive vibe from both staff and talent. Weekday afternoons and happy hour (4–8 PM) draw lighter crowds and better value; Fridays bring more energy and themed shows (shower performances, wet T-shirt contests). The main trade-off is consistency: some nights the floor is thin, and dancer quality varies, so timing and luck matter.

How this is scored
61/100

L-shaped bar wraps a raised stage; shower box and poles add novelty, parking easy.

The room is a large L-shaped bar encircling a raised L-shaped stage, with two poles and a glass-enclosed shower box—a quirky focal point reviewers mention repeatedly. Dancers walk on top of the bar counter for tips, creating close sightlines but reducing face-to-face circulation. Parking is plentiful and free, with easy lot access off Route 36. The layout is well-lit with neon, spacious, and clean, though the elevated stage and tall bar can feel slightly disconnected from the action for some patrons.

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 · 61/100

The room

L-shaped bar wraps a raised stage; shower box and poles add novelty, parking easy.

The room is a large L-shaped bar encircling a raised L-shaped stage, with two poles and a glass-enclosed shower box—a quirky focal point reviewers mention repeatedly. Dancers walk on top of the bar counter for tips, creating close sightlines but reducing face-to-face circulation. Parking is plentiful and free, with easy lot access off Route 36. The layout is well-lit with neon, spacious, and clean, though the elevated stage and tall bar can feel slightly disconnected from the action for some patrons.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 6.0
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 5.0
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 4.0
  • Amenities 7.0
  • Capacity 7.0
64/100

Bartenders attentive and welcoming; bouncers friendly; security pat-down on entry.

Staff—bartenders and bouncers alike—earn consistent praise for being welcoming and attentive. Drinks come quickly, and the bartender vibe is chill rather than pushy; one reviewer noted a free soda offered on a slow night. Security includes a pat-down on entry. The main complaint is Monday nights: aggressive bottle-sales pressure when the room is dead. Respect and safety are solid; cleanliness is noted as good across the bar, stage, and restroom areas.

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 · 64/100

The hospitality

Bartenders attentive and welcoming; bouncers friendly; security pat-down on entry.

Staff—bartenders and bouncers alike—earn consistent praise for being welcoming and attentive. Drinks come quickly, and the bartender vibe is chill rather than pushy; one reviewer noted a free soda offered on a slow night. Security includes a pat-down on entry. The main complaint is Monday nights: aggressive bottle-sales pressure when the room is dead. Respect and safety are solid; cleanliness is noted as good across the bar, stage, and restroom areas.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 7.0
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 7.0
  • Cleanliness 7.0
  • Value 6.0
52/100
No kitchen on-site — drinks only

Happy hour beers $3 (2013–2021 reviews); dances $20; bottles pricey, food minimal.

Happy hour (4–8 PM) offers beers around $3 per 2013–2021 reviews; regular beer runs $5–6. Lap dances are $20 for a 4-minute timed dance (card-swiped system), with one standout dancer (Mercedes) charging $40. Bottles are expensive (VIP hour ~$250 per 2018 reviews), and food quality and availability are minimal—this is a drink-and-dance spot, not a kitchen destination. Drink pricing is fair for the area, though reviewers note it's not cheap.

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 · 52/100

The kitchen

Happy hour beers $3 (2013–2021 reviews); dances $20; bottles pricey, food minimal.

Happy hour (4–8 PM) offers beers around $3 per 2013–2021 reviews; regular beer runs $5–6. Lap dances are $20 for a 4-minute timed dance (card-swiped system), with one standout dancer (Mercedes) charging $40. Bottles are expensive (VIP hour ~$250 per 2018 reviews), and food quality and availability are minimal—this is a drink-and-dance spot, not a kitchen destination. Drink pricing is fair for the area, though reviewers note it's not cheap.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality —
  • Food prices —
  • Drink prices 7.0
  • Bottle prices 4.3
  • Luxury 4.0
  • Cigars & hookah 2.6
  • Value 6.0
54/100

Attractive, mixed roster; dancers actually work the stage; some nights thin, timing matters.

The roster is diverse and generally attractive (reviewers cite 6–8 range, with standouts in the 7–8 range), and dancers actually perform on stage and poles rather than just strut. Friendly, approachable, and willing to chat before pitching dances. Professionalism is mixed: some dancers are engaging and energetic; others are less invested, especially on slow nights. Best bets are Friday (more dancers, themed shows), weekday afternoons (lighter, more attentive floor), and asking bartenders for recommendations. Avoid Mondays (thin talent, aggressive sales pressure). VIP value is weak; standard lap dances are the better play.

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 · 54/100

The floor

Attractive, mixed roster; dancers actually work the stage; some nights thin, timing matters.

The roster is diverse and generally attractive (reviewers cite 6–8 range, with standouts in the 7–8 range), and dancers actually perform on stage and poles rather than just strut. Friendly, approachable, and willing to chat before pitching dances. Professionalism is mixed: some dancers are engaging and energetic; others are less invested, especially on slow nights. Best bets are Friday (more dancers, themed shows), weekday afternoons (lighter, more attentive floor), and asking bartenders for recommendations. Avoid Mondays (thin talent, aggressive sales pressure). VIP value is weak; standard lap dances are the better play.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.0
  • Appearance & style 6.0
  • Interaction 7.0
  • Professionalism 4.3
  • VIP value 4.0
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 58/100

How scoring works

Keyport highway spot with friendly dancers, low-pressure vibe, solid stage setup.

Fantasies delivers a relaxed, low-pressure night on Route 36 with a spacious L-shaped bar and dancers who actively perform rather than just circulate. The mixed roster—white, Latina, Russian, European—skews attractive, and reviewers consistently praise the friendly, non-aggressive vibe from both staff and talent. Weekday afternoons and happy hour (4–8 PM) draw lighter crowds and better value; Fridays bring more energy and themed shows (shower performances, wet T-shirt contests). The main trade-off is consistency: some nights the floor is thin, and dancer quality varies, so timing and luck matter.

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 61
  • Service 64
  • Food 52
  • Performers 54
  • Value 56
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51 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelors' Bash We hit up Fantasies for a birthday bash and it was a blast. The bar was packed, the dancers were on fire, and the shower shows had us all cheering. The only bummer was the parking, but it's a minor complaint for a night out with the boys.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to Fantasies a few times and it's always a mixed bag. The dancers can be hit or miss, but the shower on stage is always a highlight. The low cover charge is a definite plus, but don't expect any food to be served.
50/100 SW score
Disappointing Experience I stopped by Fantasies on a slow Monday night and was thoroughly unimpressed. The selection of dancers was slim, the atmosphere was lacking, and the dollar parade was relentless. Maybe it was just an off night, but I won't be back anytime soon.
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