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Closed Bikini Bar

The Torch Lounge

Boise, ID 1826 W Main St 208-344-0218
Closed Opens 14:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 14:00 - 02:00
TUE 14:00 - 02:00
WED 14:00 - 02:00 TODAY
THU 14:00 - 02:00
FRI 14:00 - 02:00
SAT 14:00 - 02:00
SUN 18:00 - 02:00
On tap
Private Booths
Kitchen
WiFi
60/100

Underwhelming experience from start to finish.

The Torch Lounge has a lot of potential, but it falls flat in nearly every department. The atmosphere is dull, the staff is unfriendly, and the performers are just okay. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

How this is scored
63/100

Lacking in every way, a complete disappointment.

Unfortunately, the club's physical space is a major letdown. The location is convenient, but the parking is a nightmare and the private rooms are cramped. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, you won't find it here.

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 · 63/100

The room

Lacking in every way, a complete disappointment.

Unfortunately, the club's physical space is a major letdown. The location is convenient, but the parking is a nightmare and the private rooms are cramped. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, you won't find it here.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 7.0
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 5.0
60/100

Rude staff and slow service made for a miserable night.

The service at The Torch Lounge is abysmal. The door staff is unfriendly, the bar service is slow, and the respect for customers is nonexistent. If you value being treated with respect, avoid this place.

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 · 60/100

The hospitality

Rude staff and slow service made for a miserable night.

The service at The Torch Lounge is abysmal. The door staff is unfriendly, the bar service is slow, and the respect for customers is nonexistent. If you value being treated with respect, avoid this place.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 5.1
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 6.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 7.0
58/100

Overpriced and subpar food, not worth the money.

The food at The Torch Lounge is overpriced and underwhelming. The drink prices are also steep, and the quality of the food is subpar. If you're looking for a good meal, keep looking.

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 · 58/100

The kitchen

Overpriced and subpar food, not worth the money.

The food at The Torch Lounge is overpriced and underwhelming. The drink prices are also steep, and the quality of the food is subpar. If you're looking for a good meal, keep looking.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 5.1
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Cigars & hookah 2.0
  • Value 7.0
57/100

Dancers were okay, but the low-energy crowd killed the vibe.

The performers at The Torch Lounge are just okay, but the low-energy crowd and poor atmosphere kill the vibe. If you're a fan of live music or dancing, you might find something to like here, but don't expect to be blown away.

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 · 57/100

The floor

Dancers were okay, but the low-energy crowd killed the vibe.

The performers at The Torch Lounge are just okay, but the low-energy crowd and poor atmosphere kill the vibe. If you're a fan of live music or dancing, you might find something to like here, but don't expect to be blown away.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 6.0
  • Appearance & style 6.0
  • Interaction 7.0
  • Professionalism 5.1
  • VIP value 4.3
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 60/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience from start to finish.

The Torch Lounge has a lot of potential, but it falls flat in nearly every department. The atmosphere is dull, the staff is unfriendly, and the performers are just okay. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

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 63
  • Service 60
  • Food 58
  • Performers 57
  • Value 62
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34 reviews
90/100 SW score
Solid spot for a bachelor party Took the crew here for my buddy's last night out and it didn't disappoint. The drinks are cheap—seriously, the happy hour specials are unbeatable—and the parking situation is actually convenient, which matters when you're rolling in with 8 guys. The dancers are into it and the vibe is fun without being pretentious. Only thing is, don't expect the luxury treatment; it's more no-frills fun than high-end experience.
60/100 SW score
Good for what it is, but inconsistent I've been to Torch a handful of times over the past year. The drink deals keep me coming back—honestly unbeatable pricing—but the experience varies depending on which night you go. The upscale location is better than the dive bar vibe of location two. Security's tight, which is fine, but it feels a bit sterile sometimes. It's a decent way to blow off steam, just don't expect anything fancy.
50/100 SW score
Not what I expected, honestly First time at a club like this and I was underwhelmed. The bikini-only thing caught me off guard—Idaho laws, I guess—and it just felt like there was something missing. Parking was easy enough to find, but the overall atmosphere felt more like a sports bar with dancers than anything special. The lap dance prices are reasonable, but the whole thing felt kinda corporate and controlled. Probably won't be back.
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