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Old Dolphin

Milwaukie, OR 17180 SE McLoughlin Blvd 503-908-1177
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
52/100

Old Dolphin is a solid middle-of-the-road experience.

Overall, Old Dolphin is a serviceable club that won't blow you away. The property has a decent atmosphere, but the location and parking could be better. Service is hit-or-miss, with some good door service but a lack of respect from staff. Food is a major letdown, but drinks are somewhat redeemable. If you're looking for a no-frills experience, Old Dolphin might be worth a visit, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or professionalism from the performers.

How this is scored
68/100

Luxury vibes on a budget.

The property at Old Dolphin has some nice touches, like a decent atmosphere and good parking. However, the location is a bit of a dive, and the capacity is limited. If you're looking for a high-end experience, you might be disappointed. But if you're on a budget and want a solid, no-frills space, Old Dolphin might be worth a look.

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 · 68/100

The room

Luxury vibes on a budget.

The property at Old Dolphin has some nice touches, like a decent atmosphere and good parking. However, the location is a bit of a dive, and the capacity is limited. If you're looking for a high-end experience, you might be disappointed. But if you're on a budget and want a solid, no-frills space, Old Dolphin might be worth a look.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 5.1
  • Privacy 8.0
  • Parking 9.0
  • Luxury 3.5
  • Amenities 8.0
  • Capacity 6.0
55/100

Great door service, but respect is lacking.

One of the highlights of Old Dolphin is the door service, which is friendly and attentive. However, the respect from staff is lacking, and you might feel like you're not getting the VIP treatment. If you're looking for a club with great service, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you're okay with some inconsistent service, Old Dolphin might be worth a visit.

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 · 55/100

The hospitality

Great door service, but respect is lacking.

One of the highlights of Old Dolphin is the door service, which is friendly and attentive. However, the respect from staff is lacking, and you might feel like you're not getting the VIP treatment. If you're looking for a club with great service, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you're okay with some inconsistent service, Old Dolphin might be worth a visit.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 3.5
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 8.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 5.1
41/100

Terrible food, but drinks are passable.

Unfortunately, the food at Old Dolphin is a major letdown. The quality is terrible, and the prices are steep. If you're looking for a club with great food, you might want to look elsewhere. However, the drinks are somewhat redeemable, and you might be able to find something that passes the test. Just don't expect to be wowed by the culinary experience.

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 · 41/100

The kitchen

Terrible food, but drinks are passable.

Unfortunately, the food at Old Dolphin is a major letdown. The quality is terrible, and the prices are steep. If you're looking for a club with great food, you might want to look elsewhere. However, the drinks are somewhat redeemable, and you might be able to find something that passes the test. Just don't expect to be wowed by the culinary experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 3.4
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 3.5
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
40/100

Some talented dancers, but professionalism is a problem.

Old Dolphin has some talented dancers, but professionalism is a major problem. The performers might be great on the floor, but they often fall short when it comes to interaction and respect. If you're looking for a club with great performers, you might want to look elsewhere. However, if you're okay with some inconsistent talent and a lack of professionalism, Old Dolphin might be worth a visit.

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 · 40/100

The floor

Some talented dancers, but professionalism is a problem.

Old Dolphin has some talented dancers, but professionalism is a major problem. The performers might be great on the floor, but they often fall short when it comes to interaction and respect. If you're looking for a club with great performers, you might want to look elsewhere. However, if you're okay with some inconsistent talent and a lack of professionalism, Old Dolphin might be worth a visit.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 3.5
  • Dance value 4.3
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 52/100

How scoring works

Old Dolphin is a solid middle-of-the-road experience.

Overall, Old Dolphin is a serviceable club that won't blow you away. The property has a decent atmosphere, but the location and parking could be better. Service is hit-or-miss, with some good door service but a lack of respect from staff. Food is a major letdown, but drinks are somewhat redeemable. If you're looking for a no-frills experience, Old Dolphin might be worth a visit, but don't expect much in terms of luxury or professionalism from the performers.

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 68
  • Service 55
  • Food 41
  • Performers 40
  • Value 43
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25 reviews
80/100 SW score
Blowout with the Boys We hit up the Old Dolphin for a bachelor party and had a great time. The private dances were worth every penny, and the VIP room was a nice touch. Only downside was the drink prices were a bit steep, but it was worth it for the guys' night out.
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I'm a regular at the Old Dolphin and have mixed feelings. The renovations have definitely improved the atmosphere, but the drink affordability still leaves a lot to be desired. The dancers are friendly, but sometimes the music is a bit too loud.
40/100 SW score
Not Impressed I visited the Old Dolphin for the first time and was pretty disappointed. The VIP room was nice, but the private dances were overpriced and the dancers seemed disinterested. Maybe I just caught them on a bad night, but I won't be back anytime soon.
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