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Thads

San Diego, CA 3517 E St 619-237-8849
Closed Opens 20:00 today
Adult Entertainment Topless 21+
Hours
MON Closed
TUE Closed
WED 20:00 - 04:00
THU 20:00 - 00:00 TODAY
FRI 20:00 - 02:00
SAT 20:00 - 02:00
SUN Closed
On tap
VIP Rooms
Kitchen
BYOB
55/100

Swingers club masquerading as strip venue; nude-friendly, respectful, best on weekends.

Thads is fundamentally a swingers club, not a conventional strip venue—expect a nude-optional, exploration-focused crowd rather than a stage show. Reviewers praise the respectful atmosphere and low-pressure environment; Friday and Sunday draw best. The trade-off is clear: the space runs grimy, male attendance vastly outnumbers women, and dancer quality is inconsistent. If you're comfortable with the swingers premise and go on a weekend, it delivers on its promise; weekday visits tend to stall.

How this is scored
50/100

Retro 70s layout with pool, hot tub, BYOB bar, multiple rooms; griminess a trade-off.

The 70s-themed layout—wooden paneling, multiple rooms (couples' spaces, massage area, BDSM room), pool, hot tub, stripper pole—offers genuine variety and privacy. Amenities score high (free lockers, outdoor seating). The catch: reviewers consistently flag dirtiness and warn to keep shoes on. Location and parking score near-zero; the address is isolated, so plan accordingly. Best suited for patrons who value layout and privacy over a polished room.

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 · 50/100

The room

Retro 70s layout with pool, hot tub, BYOB bar, multiple rooms; griminess a trade-off.

The 70s-themed layout—wooden paneling, multiple rooms (couples' spaces, massage area, BDSM room), pool, hot tub, stripper pole—offers genuine variety and privacy. Amenities score high (free lockers, outdoor seating). The catch: reviewers consistently flag dirtiness and warn to keep shoes on. Location and parking score near-zero; the address is isolated, so plan accordingly. Best suited for patrons who value layout and privacy over a polished room.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 1.0
  • Privacy 8.0
  • Parking 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 8.0
  • Capacity 7.0
51/100

Polite staff, rule-conscious; no-pressure vibe, but bar service minimal and parking nonexistent.

Staff are polite and engaged, willing to answer questions and enforce house rules respectfully—a real strength in a niche venue. The no-pressure ethos is genuine. Bar service rates poorly; this is BYOB territory with complimentary water and sodas. Cleanliness and safety are middling; rule-breakers face bans, and the grimy environment is a recurring complaint. Expect friendly hospitality offset by minimal bar attention and a worn room.

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 · 51/100

The hospitality

Polite staff, rule-conscious; no-pressure vibe, but bar service minimal and parking nonexistent.

Staff are polite and engaged, willing to answer questions and enforce house rules respectfully—a real strength in a niche venue. The no-pressure ethos is genuine. Bar service rates poorly; this is BYOB territory with complimentary water and sodas. Cleanliness and safety are middling; rule-breakers face bans, and the grimy environment is a recurring complaint. Expect friendly hospitality offset by minimal bar attention and a worn room.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 1.0
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness 5.1
  • Value 9.0
69/100

Free snacks, water, sodas; Sunday BBQ a draw; cheap drinks offset weak kitchen.

No full kitchen; the draw is free snacks, water, and sodas, plus Sunday BBQ—a legitimate weekend bonus. Drink prices are excellent (BYOB + cheap bar), and food pricing is minimal. This is not a dining destination, but the Sunday BBQ social vibe and low cost make it a practical plus for weekend visits.

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 · 69/100

The kitchen

Free snacks, water, sodas; Sunday BBQ a draw; cheap drinks offset weak kitchen.

No full kitchen; the draw is free snacks, water, and sodas, plus Sunday BBQ—a legitimate weekend bonus. Drink prices are excellent (BYOB + cheap bar), and food pricing is minimal. This is not a dining destination, but the Sunday BBQ social vibe and low cost make it a practical plus for weekend visits.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 5.1
  • Food prices 9.0
  • Drink prices 9.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 2.0
  • Value 9.0
51/100

Unpredictable lineup and low talent density; oversupply of male patrons, undersupply of women.

Talent quality and appearance are below average; reviewers describe an unpredictable lineup with a significant gender imbalance (many men, few women). The most attractive women mentioned rate as average at best. Interaction and respect are decent, but dance value suffers from low supply and inconsistent quality. Go for the environment and social aspect, not the stage entertainment.

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 · 51/100

The floor

Unpredictable lineup and low talent density; oversupply of male patrons, undersupply of women.

Talent quality and appearance are below average; reviewers describe an unpredictable lineup with a significant gender imbalance (many men, few women). The most attractive women mentioned rate as average at best. Interaction and respect are decent, but dance value suffers from low supply and inconsistent quality. Go for the environment and social aspect, not the stage entertainment.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 7.0
  • Professionalism 5.1
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 4.2
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.

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SW SCORE · 55/100

How scoring works

Swingers club masquerading as strip venue; nude-friendly, respectful, best on weekends.

Thads is fundamentally a swingers club, not a conventional strip venue—expect a nude-optional, exploration-focused crowd rather than a stage show. Reviewers praise the respectful atmosphere and low-pressure environment; Friday and Sunday draw best. The trade-off is clear: the space runs grimy, male attendance vastly outnumbers women, and dancer quality is inconsistent. If you're comfortable with the swingers premise and go on a weekend, it delivers on its promise; weekday visits tend to stall.

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 50
  • Service 51
  • Food 69
  • Performers 51
  • Value 78
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4 reviews
80/100 SW score
Great value for what it is Been coming here for a few years and it's still solid. BYOB keeps costs way down and the themed rooms offer good variety. Not fancy by any means, but the privacy and amenities make up for the basic feel.
70/100 SW score
Decent spot but call ahead First time visiting and the invitation process was a bit confusing. Once inside, the pool area was nice and free snacks were a plus. Feels more like someone's basement than a club though - don't expect anything upscale.
50/100 SW score
Not what we expected Thought this was a regular strip club but it's definitely more of a lifestyle venue. The amenities are there but the whole place feels pretty dated and rough around the edges.
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