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Closed Bikini Bar

Francois's Lounge

Barberton, OH 657 Norton Ave 330-745-0117
Closed
Bikini Bar 21+ Cover $10
Hours
Hours not published.
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VIP Rooms
Kitchen
50/100

Underwhelming experience all around.

Francois's Lounge falls short in every aspect. The low overall score reflects a lackluster experience from start to finish. Unless you're desperate, it's better to look elsewhere.

How this is scored
43/100

Underwhelming atmosphere and cramped space.

The club's atmosphere is a letdown, with cramped space and a lack of luxury. However, the location is somewhat convenient. Don't expect to be impressed.

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 · 43/100

The room

Underwhelming atmosphere and cramped space.

The club's atmosphere is a letdown, with cramped space and a lack of luxury. However, the location is somewhat convenient. Don't expect to be impressed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 1.0
  • Luxury 3.0
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 3.4
54/100

Friendly staff, but service can be slow.

The staff are friendly and respectful, but the service can be slow and disorganized. If you're not in a hurry, you might enjoy the bar experience.

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 · 54/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, but service can be slow.

The staff are friendly and respectful, but the service can be slow and disorganized. If you're not in a hurry, you might enjoy the bar experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 4.3
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 5.1
  • Safety 6.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 6.0
62/100

Overpriced, subpar food and drinks.

The food and drinks are overpriced and lack quality. Stick to the drinks if you must eat, but don't expect much. The low food quality score is a major red flag.

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 · 62/100

The kitchen

Overpriced, subpar food and drinks.

The food and drinks are overpriced and lack quality. Stick to the drinks if you must eat, but don't expect much. The low food quality score is a major red flag.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 3.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 6.0
44/100

Some talented dancers, but not enough wow factor.

Some of the dancers are talented, but the overall experience is marred by a lack of wow factor. If you're a fan of mediocre performances, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

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 · 44/100

The floor

Some talented dancers, but not enough wow factor.

Some of the dancers are talented, but the overall experience is marred by a lack of wow factor. If you're a fan of mediocre performances, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 3.4
  • VIP value 4.3
  • Dance value 5.1
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

Underwhelming experience all around.

Francois's Lounge falls short in every aspect. The low overall score reflects a lackluster experience from start to finish. Unless you're desperate, it's better to look elsewhere.

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 43
  • Service 54
  • Food 62
  • Performers 44
  • Value 59
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What the floor said

25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Buckeye Bash I dragged my buddies to Francois's Lounge for a bachelor party and we all had a blast. The drinks were super affordable and the pool table kept us entertained between dances. Our favorite dancer was super friendly and even signed a few autographs for us.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to Francois's Lounge a few times and it's always been a mixed bag. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff is friendly, but some of the dancers can be a bit unprofessional. That being said, the drink prices are super low and the pool table is always a fun addition.
50/100 SW score
Not Impressed I stopped by Francois's Lounge with some friends and was disappointed by the overall experience. Some of the dancers seemed drunk and uncoordinated, and the jukebox selection was pretty limited. That being said, the drinks were cheap and the staff was friendly, so it's not all bad.
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