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Golden Banana

Peabody, MA Best strip clubs in Boston Metro 151 Newbury St (978) 536-9700
Closed Opens 18:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+ Cover $5
Hours
MON 18:00 - 01:00 TODAY
TUE 18:00 - 01:00
WED 18:00 - 01:00
THU 18:00 - 01:00
FRI 12:00 - 01:00
SAT 18:00 - 01:00
SUN 18:00 - 01:00
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Private Booths
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66/100

Spacious Peabody room with rotating pole stages; solid talent and low-pressure floor.

Golden Banana is a large, well-kept room with genuine stage appeal—the cloverleaf pole design and rotating lineup keep the visual fresh. Reviewers consistently praise the spacious layout and low-pressure vibe; dancers chat freely but don't hound you. The floor runs light most nights, which means less competition for attention but also fewer bodies. Best for a relaxed evening focused on stage work rather than floor intensity.

How this is scored
78/100

Hidden behind Gulf station on Route 1; ample free parking, cloverleaf stage layout, good privacy booths.

Located on Route 1 North in Peabody, tucked behind a Gulf station—easy to miss on first pass but well-marked once you know it's there. Parking is plentiful and free; reviewers note the lot rarely fills. Inside, the cloverleaf stage is the architectural highlight, with ample seating around it and private booths lining the back hallway (reviewers report security doesn't hover). The space feels upscale relative to nearby dives, with good lighting and clean restrooms. Navigation can feel maze-like due to furniture placement.

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 · 78/100

The room

Hidden behind Gulf station on Route 1; ample free parking, cloverleaf stage layout, good privacy booths.

Located on Route 1 North in Peabody, tucked behind a Gulf station—easy to miss on first pass but well-marked once you know it's there. Parking is plentiful and free; reviewers note the lot rarely fills. Inside, the cloverleaf stage is the architectural highlight, with ample seating around it and private booths lining the back hallway (reviewers report security doesn't hover). The space feels upscale relative to nearby dives, with good lighting and clean restrooms. Navigation can feel maze-like due to furniture placement.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 8.0
  • Location 7.0
  • Privacy 8.0
  • Parking 9.0
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Amenities 7.0
  • Capacity 8.0
67/100

Metal detector entry, efficient door check; bar moves slow, drinks pricey, staff unobtrusive.

Metal detector at entry and thorough ID check set a professional tone. Bar service is slow—reviewers report long waits for drinks during busier sets. Bouncers are present but unobtrusive; no harassment reported. Cleanliness is solid across the board. Waitstaff don't push drinks aggressively, which appeals to patrons wanting to nurse a single drink. Overall respectful, though the slow bar speed is a recurring gripe.

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 · 67/100

The hospitality

Metal detector entry, efficient door check; bar moves slow, drinks pricey, staff unobtrusive.

Metal detector at entry and thorough ID check set a professional tone. Bar service is slow—reviewers report long waits for drinks during busier sets. Bouncers are present but unobtrusive; no harassment reported. Cleanliness is solid across the board. Waitstaff don't push drinks aggressively, which appeals to patrons wanting to nurse a single drink. Overall respectful, though the slow bar speed is a recurring gripe.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 7.0
  • Bar service 7.0
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 8.0
  • Cleanliness 8.0
  • Value 4.3
49/100
No kitchen on-site — drinks only

Drinks steep—beer ~$9, mixed drinks ~$13 as of 2023–2024 reviews; no food program.

No food beyond bar snacks. Drinks are the weak point: beer runs ~$8–$9.75, mixed drinks $13–$16 as of 2023–2024 reviews—steep for the market. A shot of Grey Goose plus water cost one reviewer $27. No bottle service or cigar/hookah program reported. The upside is no pressure to buy; you can sit all night on one drink without being hassled.

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 · 49/100

The kitchen

Drinks steep—beer ~$9, mixed drinks ~$13 as of 2023–2024 reviews; no food program.

No food beyond bar snacks. Drinks are the weak point: beer runs ~$8–$9.75, mixed drinks $13–$16 as of 2023–2024 reviews—steep for the market. A shot of Grey Goose plus water cost one reviewer $27. No bottle service or cigar/hookah program reported. The upside is no pressure to buy; you can sit all night on one drink without being hassled.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality —
  • Food prices —
  • Drink prices 5.0
  • Bottle prices 5.0
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Cigars & hookah —
  • Value 4.3
64/100

Consistent 6–7 talent, occasional standouts; low engagement pressure, amateur nights dilute quality.

Talent hovers in the 6–7 range with occasional 8s; reviewers note a mix of ages and races. Interaction is hit-or-miss—some dancers are chatty and approachable, others phone-focused. Amateur nights (advertised on certain weekdays) bring inexperienced performers, which dilutes the floor. VIP booths exist but rarely packed. Lap dances run ~$60 for two songs as of 2019–2025 reviews. The low-pressure floor means no aggressive hustling, but also means less engagement if you're seeking it.

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 · 64/100

The floor

Consistent 6–7 talent, occasional standouts; low engagement pressure, amateur nights dilute quality.

Talent hovers in the 6–7 range with occasional 8s; reviewers note a mix of ages and races. Interaction is hit-or-miss—some dancers are chatty and approachable, others phone-focused. Amateur nights (advertised on certain weekdays) bring inexperienced performers, which dilutes the floor. VIP booths exist but rarely packed. Lap dances run ~$60 for two songs as of 2019–2025 reviews. The low-pressure floor means no aggressive hustling, but also means less engagement if you're seeking it.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 7.0
  • Appearance & style 7.0
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 7.0
  • VIP value 7.0
  • Dance value 5.1
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 66/100

How scoring works

Spacious Peabody room with rotating pole stages; solid talent and low-pressure floor.

Golden Banana is a large, well-kept room with genuine stage appeal—the cloverleaf pole design and rotating lineup keep the visual fresh. Reviewers consistently praise the spacious layout and low-pressure vibe; dancers chat freely but don't hound you. The floor runs light most nights, which means less competition for attention but also fewer bodies. Best for a relaxed evening focused on stage work rather than floor intensity.

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 78
  • Service 67
  • Food 49
  • Performers 64
  • Value 53
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50 reviews
90/100 SW score
Perfect spot for the crew Brought the guys here for my buddy's bachelor party and we had a blast. The atmosphere is definitely upscale compared to other places we've been, and parking was surprisingly easy even on a Saturday night. VIP booth was worth every penny for our group.
70/100 SW score
Good but pricey Been coming here for a few years and it's consistently clean and well-run. The luxury factor is real but so are the prices - bottle service will definitely hit your wallet hard. Still a solid choice if you're looking for something upscale in the area.
60/100 SW score
Not what I expected Friend dragged me here and honestly felt a bit overwhelmed by how fancy everything was. The place is definitely safe and professional, but the whole champagne lounge vibe made me feel like I needed a bigger budget than I brought.
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