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The Torch Lounge

Boise, ID Best strip clubs in Boise 1826 W Main St 208-344-0218
Closed Opens 14:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 14:00 - 02:00 TODAY
TUE 14:00 - 02:00
WED 14:00 - 02:00
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

Remodeled upscale lounge with solid dancers and good drink value, but still bikini-only.

The Torch occupies a middle ground: it's undergone a serious remodel aiming for upscale polish, and reviewers consistently praise the dancer quality and approachable floor work. The catch is Idaho's bikini-only rule, which some visitors find limiting but others adapt to easily. Best for locals or travelers who know what to expect and want a relaxed, social evening with decent talent and no hard-sell pressure.

How this is scored
63/100

Downtown location near hotels with ample parking; two-room layout feels more cocktail bar than club.

Situated within walking distance of downtown hotels with free parking and street options—a genuine convenience factor. The two-room layout (main stage, bar, and back pool area with curtained lap-dance booths) reads more like a cocktail lounge than a traditional strip club, which appeals to some patrons and confuses others. Capacity is modest, so it can feel intimate on quiet nights and packed on busy ones.

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

Downtown location near hotels with ample parking; two-room layout feels more cocktail bar than club.

Situated within walking distance of downtown hotels with free parking and street options—a genuine convenience factor. The two-room layout (main stage, bar, and back pool area with curtained lap-dance booths) reads more like a cocktail lounge than a traditional strip club, which appeals to some patrons and confuses others. Capacity is modest, so it can feel intimate on quiet nights and packed on busy ones.

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

Friendly door and bar staff; clean, relaxed vibe without the pressure of fancier venues.

Door staff and bartenders are consistently described as warm and laid-back. The room is clean, and there's no aggressive floor work or high-pressure sales tactics. Service speed and attentiveness are average—not rushed, not slow. Respect and safety standards are solid; the one recurring note is that the space can feel bright for a strip club, and VIP areas have cameras for oversight.

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

Friendly door and bar staff; clean, relaxed vibe without the pressure of fancier venues.

Door staff and bartenders are consistently described as warm and laid-back. The room is clean, and there's no aggressive floor work or high-pressure sales tactics. Service speed and attentiveness are average—not rushed, not slow. Respect and safety standards are solid; the one recurring note is that the space can feel bright for a strip club, and VIP areas have cameras for oversight.

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

Drinks are the draw—beers around $4–$8 as of recent reviews, with rotating specials.

No real food program; the kitchen is essentially non-existent. Drinks are the focus—domestic beers run $4–$8, with frequent specials (reviewers cited pints of Ultra at $3 and premium pints at $6 as of recent visits). A solid beer selection, including local breweries, makes the bar a genuine selling point for the price-conscious.

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

Drinks are the draw—beers around $4–$8 as of recent reviews, with rotating specials.

No real food program; the kitchen is essentially non-existent. Drinks are the focus—domestic beers run $4–$8, with frequent specials (reviewers cited pints of Ultra at $3 and premium pints at $6 as of recent visits). A solid beer selection, including local breweries, makes the bar a genuine selling point for the price-conscious.

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

Attractive, approachable dancers who work the room; VIP dances $20–$25 per song, rail tips yield quick contact.

The remodel reportedly brought in higher-caliber dancers, and reviews highlight their friendliness and willingness to engage. Rail dances (no-contact per Idaho law) reward $1 tips; private dances in the VIP booths run $15–$25 per song depending on time of day. Dancers are described as skilled on the pole and non-pushy. The roster skews toward tattooed, alternative aesthetics, which appeals to some and doesn't to others.

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

Attractive, approachable dancers who work the room; VIP dances $20–$25 per song, rail tips yield quick contact.

The remodel reportedly brought in higher-caliber dancers, and reviews highlight their friendliness and willingness to engage. Rail dances (no-contact per Idaho law) reward $1 tips; private dances in the VIP booths run $15–$25 per song depending on time of day. Dancers are described as skilled on the pole and non-pushy. The roster skews toward tattooed, alternative aesthetics, which appeals to some and doesn't to others.

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

Remodeled upscale lounge with solid dancers and good drink value, but still bikini-only.

The Torch occupies a middle ground: it's undergone a serious remodel aiming for upscale polish, and reviewers consistently praise the dancer quality and approachable floor work. The catch is Idaho's bikini-only rule, which some visitors find limiting but others adapt to easily. Best for locals or travelers who know what to expect and want a relaxed, social evening with decent talent and no hard-sell pressure.

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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