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Sam's Hofbrau

Los Angeles, CA 1751 E Olympic Blvd 213-623-3989
Closed Opens 11:00 today
Strip Club Topless 21+ Cover $10
Hours
MON 11:00 - 02:00
TUE 11:00 - 02:00
WED 11:00 - 02:00
THU 11:00 - 02:00 TODAY
FRI 11:00 - 02:00
SAT 11:00 - 02:00
SUN 11:00 - 02:00
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53/100

Industrial downtown room with lively stage and diverse floor; daytime no-cover deals make it a casual weekday hangout.

Sam's trades luxury for volume and affordability. The floor runs 10–25 dancers depending on time, mostly Latina and Black performers who engage on stage and at tables. Dances are cheap and last the full song; reviewers praise the lack of pressure and the ability to hang with friends without VIP expectations. Crowds thin out early and midweek, pack hard after 10 PM on weekends. The real draw is straightforward entertainment at working-class prices—not a place for privacy or upscale vibes.

How this is scored
47/100

Large rectangular space with center stage, booths, and back pool tables; free street parking but sketchy neighborhood vibe.

Located in an industrial downtown area near Yoshinoya, the room is a large rectangle with a central stage, booths along the walls, pool tables in back, and a bar to the side. Street parking is free but sketchy; valet is available. Reviewers note the neighborhood feels rough (homeless presence, closed businesses at night), but many report feeling safe. The layout is open and spacious, though weekend crowds make it cramped. No private areas; this is a public floor.

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

Large rectangular space with center stage, booths, and back pool tables; free street parking but sketchy neighborhood vibe.

Located in an industrial downtown area near Yoshinoya, the room is a large rectangle with a central stage, booths along the walls, pool tables in back, and a bar to the side. Street parking is free but sketchy; valet is available. Reviewers note the neighborhood feels rough (homeless presence, closed businesses at night), but many report feeling safe. The layout is open and spacious, though weekend crowds make it cramped. No private areas; this is a public floor.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 4.0
  • Privacy 2.0
  • Parking 5.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 7.0
  • Capacity 6.0
59/100

Friendly security and respectful floor; ID scanning and metal detector slow entry, but staff keep things civil and safe.

Security is thorough but friendly: metal detector, pat-down, ID scan, wand. Reviewers note the scan policy is a sticking point, but staff are respectful and explain it calmly. Bar service is functional; no frills. Door staff let military in free and are generally welcoming. Cleanliness is average. The vibe is working-class and unpretentious—no ego, no attitude.

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 · 59/100

The hospitality

Friendly security and respectful floor; ID scanning and metal detector slow entry, but staff keep things civil and safe.

Security is thorough but friendly: metal detector, pat-down, ID scan, wand. Reviewers note the scan policy is a sticking point, but staff are respectful and explain it calmly. Bar service is functional; no frills. Door staff let military in free and are generally welcoming. Cleanliness is average. The vibe is working-class and unpretentious—no ego, no attitude.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 6.0
  • Cleanliness 5.1
  • Value 6.0
50/100

Cheap eats and beer specials anchor the appeal; military discount halves everything, though kitchen quality stays basic.

Kitchen serves burgers, sandwiches, and basic fare at cheap prices; military gets half off everything. Beers on tap are very affordable. Reviewers highlight the food quality as surprisingly decent for a strip club and call it a legitimate reason to visit. Bottles and premium drinks are not a focus; this is a beer-and-burger spot.

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 · 50/100

The kitchen

Cheap eats and beer specials anchor the appeal; military discount halves everything, though kitchen quality stays basic.

Kitchen serves burgers, sandwiches, and basic fare at cheap prices; military gets half off everything. Beers on tap are very affordable. Reviewers highlight the food quality as surprisingly decent for a strip club and call it a legitimate reason to visit. Bottles and premium drinks are not a focus; this is a beer-and-burger spot.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 4.3
  • Food prices 5.1
  • Drink prices 7.0
  • Bottle prices 3.5
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 6.0
54/100

Young, diverse roster with strong Latina presence; stage energy is high, but lap dances are straightforward, not luxe.

The roster is predominantly Latina with a solid Black contingent; reviewers consistently praise their attractiveness and stage presence. Most are fuller-figured and tattooed. They engage at tables, take tips on stage, and offer dances at bar or booth. Professionalism is mixed—some stay stage-only, others mingle freely. Dance value is strong: cheap rates and full-song duration. One reviewer named Leilani as a standout. The floor is interactive and pressure-free; if you engage and tip, dancers reciprocate.

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 · 54/100

The floor

Young, diverse roster with strong Latina presence; stage energy is high, but lap dances are straightforward, not luxe.

The roster is predominantly Latina with a solid Black contingent; reviewers consistently praise their attractiveness and stage presence. Most are fuller-figured and tattooed. They engage at tables, take tips on stage, and offer dances at bar or booth. Professionalism is mixed—some stay stage-only, others mingle freely. Dance value is strong: cheap rates and full-song duration. One reviewer named Leilani as a standout. The floor is interactive and pressure-free; if you engage and tip, dancers reciprocate.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 7.0
  • Appearance & style 7.0
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 4.3
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 7.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 53/100

How scoring works

Industrial downtown room with lively stage and diverse floor; daytime no-cover deals make it a casual weekday hangout.

Sam's trades luxury for volume and affordability. The floor runs 10–25 dancers depending on time, mostly Latina and Black performers who engage on stage and at tables. Dances are cheap and last the full song; reviewers praise the lack of pressure and the ability to hang with friends without VIP expectations. Crowds thin out early and midweek, pack hard after 10 PM on weekends. The real draw is straightforward entertainment at working-class prices—not a place for privacy or upscale vibes.

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 59
  • Food 50
  • Performers 54
  • Value 52
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49 reviews
80/100 SW score
Perfect spot for our bachelor party Brought the crew here for my buddy's bachelor party and it was exactly what we needed. The open layout meant we could all hang together, watch the game, and enjoy the show without being split up into separate rooms. Dancers were gorgeous and really knew how to work the crowd - lots of energy and interaction.
60/100 SW score
Good times but zero privacy Been coming here for a while since it's close to work. The hybrid concept works well - you can grab a drink, shoot pool, and catch some entertainment all in one spot. Just know that everything happens out in the open, so don't expect any intimate moments. Day shift is way more chill if you prefer a quieter scene.
50/100 SW score
Not what I expected Heard good things but this place feels more like a rowdy sports bar than anything upscale. Gets packed at night and pretty loud with all the money throwing going on. The location isn't great either - had to walk a few blocks from where I parked. If you're looking for something classy, keep looking.
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