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Kit Kat Club

Portland, OR Best strip clubs in Portland 231 SW Ankeny St 503-208-3229
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
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Private Booths
Kitchen
61/100

Burlesque-leaning stage show with two-stage layout, themed nightly performances, and tattooed roster.

Kit Kat reads more as a performing-arts venue than a traditional strip club—reviewers consistently call out the themed costume shows, choreography, and pole skill. Two stages (main circular, back corner) host nightly performances at 11 PM and 1 AM, with dancers rotating through multi-song sets in character. Crowd skews tourist and downtown bar-goers rather than regulars; quieter before 9 PM, lively after. Lap dances run ~$50 per song or $200 for 15 minutes as of 2020–2025 reviews, one-way touch only.

How this is scored
47/100

Downtown Portland next to Voodoo Doughnuts; two-stage layout with poker table, small private booths, outdoor patio.

Located in downtown Portland directly across from Dante's and next to Voodoo Doughnuts—convenient for tourists but street parking only, no lot. Main stage surrounded by circular seating, smaller intimate stage in back corner, poker table near entrance, scattered tables, and semi-private curtained booths for dances (minimal privacy). Unroofed outdoor patio. Rustic, bar-like feel rather than upscale lounge; dimly lit with good lighting and occasional smoke shows.

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 · 47/100

The room

Downtown Portland next to Voodoo Doughnuts; two-stage layout with poker table, small private booths, outdoor patio.

Located in downtown Portland directly across from Dante's and next to Voodoo Doughnuts—convenient for tourists but street parking only, no lot. Main stage surrounded by circular seating, smaller intimate stage in back corner, poker table near entrance, scattered tables, and semi-private curtained booths for dances (minimal privacy). Unroofed outdoor patio. Rustic, bar-like feel rather than upscale lounge; dimly lit with good lighting and occasional smoke shows.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 2.6
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Amenities 5.1
  • Capacity 5.1
67/100

Respectful door staff, friendly bartenders, one-way touching rule clearly enforced, mandatory stage tipping.

Door staff (often described as friendly, occasionally with a Sam Elliott vibe) handle ID checks, pat-downs, and cover. Bartenders are friendly and efficient. House rules clearly stated: no touching dancers (they can touch you), mandatory stage tipping, no phones at stage. Respectful enforcement; no aggressive hustling. One drink minimum. Safety and respect scores are strong; cleanliness is decent but not pristine.

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

Respectful door staff, friendly bartenders, one-way touching rule clearly enforced, mandatory stage tipping.

Door staff (often described as friendly, occasionally with a Sam Elliott vibe) handle ID checks, pat-downs, and cover. Bartenders are friendly and efficient. House rules clearly stated: no touching dancers (they can touch you), mandatory stage tipping, no phones at stage. Respectful enforcement; no aggressive hustling. One drink minimum. Safety and respect scores are strong; cleanliness is decent but not pristine.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 7.0
  • Bar service 7.0
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 8.0
  • Safety 8.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 5.1
49/100

No kitchen; drinks mid-range for Portland; sodas around $5, cocktails ~$8 as of 2020–2023 reviews.

No food service. Drinks are mid-range for Portland; sodas ~$5, cocktails ~$8 as of 2020–2023 reviews. No bottle service, cigars, or hookah. Voodoo Doughnuts next door is a popular pre/post-visit stop; Pizza Slut walk-up across the street for late-night food.

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 kitchen; drinks mid-range for Portland; sodas around $5, cocktails ~$8 as of 2020–2023 reviews.

No food service. Drinks are mid-range for Portland; sodas ~$5, cocktails ~$8 as of 2020–2023 reviews. No bottle service, cigars, or hookah. Voodoo Doughnuts next door is a popular pre/post-visit stop; Pizza Slut walk-up across the street for late-night food.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality —
  • Food prices —
  • Drink prices 5.1
  • Bottle prices —
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Cigars & hookah —
  • Value 5.1
69/100

Skilled pole dancers with rock/punk/tattoo aesthetic; performances lean theatrical over sexy; consistent quality nightly.

Roster features tattooed, pierced dancers with rock/punk aesthetic; consistently skilled pole work and acrobatics. Nightly themed shows (Christmas, Jedi, clowns, cosplay) emphasize choreography and creativity over pure sexiness. Performances feel more burlesque than Vegas-style strip club. Dancers are friendly and welcoming without aggressive floor work. Some dancers have been there a while; regular mix of new faces. A few reviewers noted some performers older or heavier, but overall talent quality is high and consistent.

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 · 69/100

The floor

Skilled pole dancers with rock/punk/tattoo aesthetic; performances lean theatrical over sexy; consistent quality nightly.

Roster features tattooed, pierced dancers with rock/punk aesthetic; consistently skilled pole work and acrobatics. Nightly themed shows (Christmas, Jedi, clowns, cosplay) emphasize choreography and creativity over pure sexiness. Performances feel more burlesque than Vegas-style strip club. Dancers are friendly and welcoming without aggressive floor work. Some dancers have been there a while; regular mix of new faces. A few reviewers noted some performers older or heavier, but overall talent quality is high and consistent.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 8.0
  • Appearance & style 7.0
  • Interaction 7.0
  • Professionalism 8.0
  • VIP value 4.3
  • Dance value 7.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 61/100

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Burlesque-leaning stage show with two-stage layout, themed nightly performances, and tattooed roster.

Kit Kat reads more as a performing-arts venue than a traditional strip club—reviewers consistently call out the themed costume shows, choreography, and pole skill. Two stages (main circular, back corner) host nightly performances at 11 PM and 1 AM, with dancers rotating through multi-song sets in character. Crowd skews tourist and downtown bar-goers rather than regulars; quieter before 9 PM, lively after. Lap dances run ~$50 per song or $200 for 15 minutes as of 2020–2025 reviews, one-way touch only.

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 47
  • Service 67
  • Food 49
  • Performers 69
  • Value 55
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelors' Bash We rolled in on a Saturday afternoon for a bachelor party and had an absolute blast. The poker table and arcade games kept us entertained between dances. The girls were great and the private dances for $25-$150 were a solid value. Only downside was the limited parking options.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to the Kit Kat Club a few times and it's always hit-or-miss. The respect and safety scores are definitely strong points, but the luxury and parking leave a lot to be desired. I've had some great dances, but others have been just okay. Still worth checking out, but don't expect a fancy night out.
50/100 SW score
Disappointing Experience I stopped by the Kit Kat Club while in town on business and was underwhelmed. The private dances were pricey and the performers seemed more interested in chatting with regulars than putting on a show. The relaxed vibe was nice, but it didn't make up for the lackluster entertainment. Maybe it's better for a night out with friends?
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