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The Encore

Milwaukee, WI 101 S Dana Ct 414-257-0234
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
WiFi
48/100

Underwhelming experience, but some decent performers.

The Encore falls flat, with poor luxury and amenities. While the performers are a highlight, the overall experience is marred by cleanliness and value issues. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the dancers, it's probably not worth the hassle.

How this is scored
41/100

More like a dive bar than an upscale club.

The atmosphere is lacking, with a cramped and outdated space. While the location is decent, parking is a nightmare. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, keep looking. This club is more like a dive bar than an upscale spot.

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 · 41/100

The room

More like a dive bar than an upscale club.

The atmosphere is lacking, with a cramped and outdated space. While the location is decent, parking is a nightmare. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, keep looking. This club is more like a dive bar than an upscale spot.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 3.4
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Amenities 4.3
  • Capacity 1.0
54/100

Friendly staff, but cleanliness is a major issue.

The staff is friendly and attentive, but the cleanliness is a major concern. Door service is top-notch, but the bar service is slow. Overall, the service is solid, but the cleanliness issues bring the score down. If you're willing to overlook the dirt, you'll find some great staff here.

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 · 54/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, but cleanliness is a major issue.

The staff is friendly and attentive, but the cleanliness is a major concern. Door service is top-notch, but the bar service is slow. Overall, the service is solid, but the cleanliness issues bring the score down. If you're willing to overlook the dirt, you'll find some great staff here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 5.1
56/100

Drinks are passable, but don't even think about the food.

The drinks are passable, but don't even think about ordering food. The quality is laughable, and the prices are outrageous. If you're looking for a night out with a meal, keep looking. This club is strictly a drink-and-dance 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 · 56/100

The kitchen

Drinks are passable, but don't even think about the food.

The drinks are passable, but don't even think about ordering food. The quality is laughable, and the prices are outrageous. If you're looking for a night out with a meal, keep looking. This club is strictly a drink-and-dance spot.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 6.0
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
44/100

Great dancers, but the quality is hit-or-miss.

The dancers are a highlight, with great talent and appearance. However, the quality is hit-or-miss, and the professionalism is lacking at times. If you're a fan of the dancers, you'll love it here. Otherwise, be prepared for some inconsistent performances.

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 · 44/100

The floor

Great dancers, but the quality is hit-or-miss.

The dancers are a highlight, with great talent and appearance. However, the quality is hit-or-miss, and the professionalism is lacking at times. If you're a fan of the dancers, you'll love it here. Otherwise, be prepared for some inconsistent performances.

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

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 48/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience, but some decent performers.

The Encore falls flat, with poor luxury and amenities. While the performers are a highlight, the overall experience is marred by cleanliness and value issues. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the dancers, it's probably not worth the hassle.

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 41
  • Service 54
  • Food 56
  • Performers 44
  • Value 50
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Party Night The Encore had just what we needed for our bachelor party. Friendly dancers and attentive bartenders kept us fueled all night. Only downside was the cramped parking lot, but we made do.
70/100 SW score
Decent Night Out I've been to The Encore a few times and it's always a solid choice for a night out. Drinks are affordable and the dancers are friendly, but the atmosphere feels a bit like a neighborhood bar - not exactly luxurious. Worth a visit, though.
50/100 SW score
Not Impressed I stopped by The Encore thinking it'd be a high-end experience, but it felt like a dive bar with topless dancers. The parking lot was tiny and the drinks were overpriced. Maybe it's better for locals, but I won't be back.
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