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Golden Banana

Peabody, MA 151 Newbury St (978) 536-9700
Closed Opens 18:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+ Cover $5
Hours
MON 18:00 - 01:00
TUE 18:00 - 01:00
WED 18:00 - 01:00 TODAY
THU 18:00 - 01:00
FRI 12:00 - 01:00
SAT 18:00 - 01:00
SUN 18:00 - 01:00
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
WiFi
66/100

Decent, but not great.

Golden Banana feels like a middle-of-the-road club, with high scores in atmosphere and property, but lower scores in value and food. The mix of highs and lows makes it a decent choice for those looking for a no-frills experience. Expect a solid, but unremarkable, night out.

How this is scored
78/100

Nice room, good parking.

The room itself is a highlight, with a strong atmosphere and good location, parking, and capacity. However, the luxury and amenities are just average. So, if you prioritize a nice space, you'll be happy, but don't expect over-the-top perks.

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

Nice room, good parking.

The room itself is a highlight, with a strong atmosphere and good location, parking, and capacity. However, the luxury and amenities are just average. So, if you prioritize a nice space, you'll be happy, but don't expect over-the-top perks.

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

Slow, but respectful.

The service is respectful and safe, but slow, which can be frustrating. The door and bar service are both solid, but the speed and value are lacking. If you value a welcoming, secure environment, you'll appreciate the service, but be prepared for a wait.

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

Slow, but respectful.

The service is respectful and safe, but slow, which can be frustrating. The door and bar service are both solid, but the speed and value are lacking. If you value a welcoming, secure environment, you'll appreciate the service, but be prepared for a wait.

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 food here.

There's no food available, so don't come hungry. The drink prices are average, but the quality is nothing special. If you're looking for a place to grab a bite, look elsewhere, but if you just want a drink, it'll do.

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

No food here.

There's no food available, so don't come hungry. The drink prices are average, but the quality is nothing special. If you're looking for a place to grab a bite, look elsewhere, but if you just want a drink, it'll do.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 5.0
  • Bottle prices 5.0
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 4.3
64/100

Good dancers, low interaction.

The performers are talented and stylish, but the interaction is limited. The professionalism and VIP value are high, but the dance value is lower. If you're looking for a high-energy show, you might be disappointed, but if you appreciate a polished performance, you'll enjoy the talent.

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

Good dancers, low interaction.

The performers are talented and stylish, but the interaction is limited. The professionalism and VIP value are high, but the dance value is lower. If you're looking for a high-energy show, you might be disappointed, but if you appreciate a polished performance, you'll enjoy the talent.

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

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.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 66/100

How scoring works

Decent, but not great.

Golden Banana feels like a middle-of-the-road club, with high scores in atmosphere and property, but lower scores in value and food. The mix of highs and lows makes it a decent choice for those looking for a no-frills experience. Expect a solid, but unremarkable, night out.

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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215 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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