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.

VFW-hall vibe in deep woods; parking abundant, multiple stages, cozy not cramped.

The building looks like a VFW hall from the outside—no flashy signage, easy to miss. Gravel parking lot with plenty of spaces; interior is simple but well-lit, with a main stage, a cage with a swing, a smaller stage by the DJ, and scattered tables and pool tables up front. Reviewers praise the multiple performance areas and the fact that it doesn't feel cramped despite modest capacity. No-phone rule keeps the vibe intact. Privacy is solid in the lap-dance area.

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.

Respectful bouncer, three-stool bar, no waitstaff—self-serve but genuinely friendly.

Door staff do a light pat-down and hand-stamp; respectful, no hassle. The bar is tiny—three stools, self-serve drinks, no waitstaff—but bartenders are friendly and attentive. Bouncers are courteous and genuinely treat patrons well. Cleanliness is good. The main trade-off is speed and convenience; you're ordering at the bar yourself, which is fine for a small crowd but can slow things down when it thickens.

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.

Beer cheap (~$5 as of 2024 reviews), soft drinks modest; no kitchen.

No kitchen. Beer runs ~$5 as of recent reviews; soft drinks around $2–$3. Jager Bombs noted at ~$10. No food, no bottles, no upscale amenities. This is a beer-and-soda spot, and reviewers don't expect or want more. The affordability is a real strength here.

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.

Dancers mingle more than perform; friendly, low-pressure, dances ~$10 (2005–2025 range).

Dancers range from shy to outgoing; many prefer mingling and playing pool topless to constant stage work. Reviewers consistently praise them as friendly and non-aggressive, which is refreshing. Lap dances run ~$10 per song (2005–2025 range). Some standouts mentioned by name (Nadia, Mercedes, Courtney, Dallas). Professionalism is casual—it's more about personal connection than polish. Best for patrons who want low-pressure interaction and don't mind a smaller, rotating bench.

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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Rural Maine gem: affordable dances, genuine warmth, zero pretense.

Hour Place sits an hour from any real town in central Maine—genuinely remote, but that's the whole appeal. Reviewers rave about the lack of attitude, the affordable dances, and the fact that dancers actually talk to you instead of working a hustle. The room feels like a locals' bar that happens to have stages and a cage; the crowd is small and mixed-age, mostly respectful. Best nights are Friday and Saturday after 9 PM when the floor picks up; Thursday is quieter but still lively.

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.