The Best Strip Clubs in Maine

Maine's adult-entertainment venues, ranked by our composite review score and presented alongside the regulatory, labor, and vendor context that determines how each one actually operates.

2 reviewed venues 8 min read Last reviewed May 2026

The top 2 strip clubs in Maine.

Ranked by our composite score across Property, Service, Food & Beverage, and Performers — the highest-scoring venues from 2 reviewed clubs in Maine.

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Hour Place

Jay · ME

Top of our reviewed Connecticut venues for performers (68.7/100).

Property

57.3/100

Service

63.6/100

Food

57.3/100

Performers

68.7/100

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62.4/100

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Diamonds Gentlemen's Club

Bangor · ME

Strongest dimension: Property & venue (53.6/100).

Property

53.6/100

Service

52.3/100

Food

40.1/100

Performers

47.5/100

See full review

49.1/100

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How we rank these clubs.

Every reviewed club on Stripper Warehouse is scored on four dimensions, drawn from verified customer and performer reviews plus operator-claimed facts. Each is normalised to a 0–100 scale; the composite is the weighted aggregate of all four.

Property

Venue, layout, ambiance, cleanliness

Service

Staff, host, security, hospitality

Food & beverage

Drink quality, menu, pricing

Performers

Quality, variety, rotation

The picks above are the highest-scoring venues in Maine right now, in order. Rankings refresh automatically as new reviews come in — this page reflects current scores, not a historical snapshot.

Top-Ranked Strip Clubs in Maine

Though we have two reviewed venues in Maine, unfortunately, neither Diamonds Gentlemen's Club in Bangor nor Hour Place in Jay currently holds reviews or scores. We are dedicated to expanding our coverage, and invite patrons and industry insiders to contribute to our growing body of reviews. In the meantime, we encourage prospective visitors to reach out directly to the venues for the most current information.

Understanding Maine's Strip Club Scene

Maine offers a modest adult entertainment landscape, with opportunities primarily concentrated in the state's larger metro areas, such as Bangor and Jay, where our top-reviewed venues are located. In cities like Portland and South Portland, the scene is bolstered by a mix of local clientele and tourism-related traffic, while venues in Lewiston and Auburn cater to a more community-focused demographic.

Regulatory Landscape for Adult Entertainment in Maine

Maine's adult entertainment venues are subject to specific regulatory requirements. According to the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO), alcohol is permitted in licensed venues with defined limits under the Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A. Additionally, nudity regulations stipulate that venues selling alcohol are generally limited to topless entertainment, with full nudity requiring a non-alcohol setting due to strict municipal zoning laws.

Patrons must be at least 21 to enter venues that serve alcohol, while those at non-alcohol venues may enter at 18, depending on local ordinances. Performers must be at least 18 statewide. Decisions around zoning, addressed at the municipal level, often result in restrictions regarding the locations of sexually-oriented businesses (SOBs) relative to schools and residential zones.

For clubs, taxation includes a 5.5% state sales tax on goods and services, and venues should confirm admissions tax applicability with Maine Revenue Services. Labor laws in Maine require comprehensive adherence, including the application of the "ABC test" for contractor classification, and mandated annual sexual harassment training.

Key Information for Patrons, Owners, Dancers, and Vendors

For Patrons: Directly contacting venues is essential to confirm operating hours and cover charges, as this information is variable and not centrally verified by us. We encourage using our directory to save favorites and register for updates.

For Club Owners: Owners must navigate zoning regulations and obtain appropriate liquor licenses through BABLO for alcoholic establishments. An understanding of local zoning laws is crucial for site selection and any potential expansions.

For Dancers: Dancers should be aware of the labor classification laws using the "ABC test," which could affect compensation and benefits eligibility. Always verify hiring statuses with venue management or through our verified performer accounts.

For Vendors: Active RFPs from Maine clubs are readily accessible through a verified vendor account with us. Until claimed listings provide further data, direct venue outreach remains vital for business development.

Addressing Data Gaps and Ongoing Verification

While our platform offers a comprehensive directory, several data points remain unverified, such as specific operating hours, cover charges, and drink minimums. These metrics are best confirmed directly with each venue until listings are claimed and updated. Similarly, specific labor wages and tax rates, which change annually, should be checked with the Maine Department of Labor and Maine Revenue Services through the provided links.

Our dedication to expanding verified reviews and up-to-date venue information reflects our commitment to providing a comprehensive resource for the adult entertainment industry in Maine.

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Customers

For customers

If you're looking for a strip club in Maine, what you can actually visit depends on the city and the alcohol question. Topless-with-alcohol is the common format; fully-nude is the exception and typically a juice-bar configuration with no liquor sold on premises. Cover charges, drink minimums, and hours of operation are set by each venue and are not standardized across the state.

Drinking age 21 at any alcohol-serving venue; bring valid ID.
Typical operating window 7pm to 1am depending on the venue's liquor permit; some clubs offer earlier afternoon hours.
Dress code, cover charges, and drink minimums vary by venue — verify before you go.
Cash remains the dominant payment method for tips; many venues accept card for cover and bar.

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Verified operating hours per venue
Customer-submitted reviews scored on Property, Service, Food, Performers, and Value
Saved clubs and visit history

Owners

For club owners

If you operate or are considering opening a venue in Maine, the binding constraints sit at three levels: state liquor permit conditions, municipal SOB zoning, and federal/state labor classification exposure. Maine is not a permissive jurisdiction — but it offers a stable regulatory environment once established, with predictable behavior compared to some other states in the region.

Liquor permit issued by BABLO; various permit classes exist, with Class A Lounge often being suitable for entertainment venues.
Local zoning approval is the gating step for any new site — assume 6 to 18 months and material legal cost.
Worker-classification exposure under the ABC test is a significant legal risk in ME — most operators have moved or are moving away from dancer 1099 models.
Insurance requirements: general liability, liquor liability, and assault & battery coverage are standard; ME-admitted carriers required for primary placement.

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Receive vendor RFP responses (liquor distribution, sound, lighting, POS, insurance)
Access aggregated performer-side review signals on your venue

Dancers

For dancers & performers

Working as a performer in Maine means navigating a worker-classification environment that has shifted significantly nationwide. Maine's ABC test makes traditional 1099 arrangements difficult to defend, and a growing number of ME venues have moved to W-2 or hybrid models. While the market is smaller, it can offer steady income, especially in popular tourist areas during peak seasons. Cross-border work into New Hampshire or Massachusetts may be an option for some.

Classification status (W-2 vs. 1099) varies by venue and matters more than headline pay rates — confirm before you commit.
Stage fees, house fees, and tip-out structures are venue-specific and should be in writing.
Mandatory sexual harassment training applies at any ME venue that is an employer.
Cross-border work into NH and MA is common from southern Maine; be aware of differing state laws.

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Verified performer profile with portfolio control
Hiring signals from claimed ME venues
Access to dancer-facing reviews of working conditions at specific clubs

Vendors

For vendors & B2B

The ME adult-venue B2B market is concentrated but accessible. Liquor distribution operates under the state's three-tier system; sound, lighting, and POS vendors often cover New England. Insurance placement requires ME-admitted carriers. Maine's geographic spread means a sales rep might cover the state over several days, often combining trips with neighboring New Hampshire accounts.

Liquor distribution operates under the ME three-tier system — sell to ME-permitted retailers only via ME-permitted wholesalers.
Sales-tax registration with Maine Revenue Services is required for any vendor with nexus.
Adult-venue accounts are often classified as elevated risk by general commercial vendors — pricing and terms reflect that.
Insurance brokers should be ME-licensed and familiar with assault & battery and liquor liability lines for SOB risk class.

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Submit RFP responses to verified ME clubs
Vendor directory listing visible to claimed ME venues
Aggregated ME account-quality signals to inform credit and pricing

The rules that shape the scene.

Starting points, not legal advice. Every figure should be cite-checked against the linked authority before relying on it.

Summary

Permitted under Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A. Drinking age 21. Sale hours generally 5am–1am, though local ordinances may restrict further. Specific licenses (e.g., Class A Lounge, Tavern) dictate permissible entertainment.

Authority

Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO)

Source authority

Summary

Maine law generally prohibits full nudity in establishments licensed to sell alcohol (28-A MRSA §1054, 17-A MRSA §551). The prevailing format in licensed venues is topless entertainment, often subject to specific municipal ordinances and the conditions of the liquor license. Fully-nude operation typically requires a non-alcohol configuration and compliance with strict local adult-entertainment zoning codes, which are rare.

Authority

Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A and Title 17-A; Municipal zoning

Verify

Consult Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A §1054 and Title 17-A §551. Also check the host municipality's zoning code (look for "sexually oriented business" or "adult-oriented use" sections) and the venue's specific BABLO liquor permit conditions.

Patron Minimum

21 at any venue selling alcohol; 18 at non-alcohol configurations where permitted by local ordinance.

Performer Minimum

18 statewide; municipal ordinances and venue policies may set higher floors.

Summary

Sexually-oriented businesses are regulated at the municipal level. Major cities like Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston maintain SOB ordinances setting minimum distances from schools, places of worship, residential zones, and other SOBs. New site approvals are uncommon and can be highly contested.

Verify

Pull the host city's zoning regulations from its planning department or town clerk's office before any site work.

Sales Tax

5.5% statewide on most goods and services.

Admissions Tax

No specific statewide admissions tax for adult entertainment. Admissions are generally subject to the standard sales tax. Confirm applicability with a ME-licensed tax advisor for your specific permit type.

Liquor Excise

State excise per Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A, Chapter 55 plus 5.5% sales tax on retail.

Authority

Maine Revenue Services

Source authority

Minimum Wage

Note: Maine indexes its minimum wage annually. We do not republish the current figure here because it changes; check the live rate before pricing labor.

Authority: Maine Department of Labor

Source Url: https://www.maine.gov/labor/

Classification

Maine applies an "ABC test" for independent-contractor classification under its unemployment compensation law (26 MRSA §1043(11)(E)). Adult-entertainment venues nationwide have faced significant challenges and settlements regarding dancer classification; Maine's three-prong test makes 1099 classification difficult to defend.

Harassment Training

Maine law requires employers to provide annual sexual harassment training to all employees (26 MRSA §807).

Tip Credit

Maine law permits a tip credit against the minimum wage for service employees, provided their tips plus the direct wage meet the minimum wage standard. Rules vary by job classification.

Regulatory summaries above are starting points, not legal advice. Permits, ordinances, and tax rates change. Cite-check every figure with the linked authority before relying on it.

Where the clubs cluster.

City-level pages for the highest-density metros are coming. For now, drill into them via the directory below.

Portland

Maine's largest city and economic hub, featuring a concentrated nightlife district and venues catering to both local residents and a strong tourist economy.

Bangor

A major northern Maine city serving as a regional center, with a more localized adult entertainment scene compared to southern Maine.

Lewiston / Auburn

The twin cities offer a smaller, more community-focused adult entertainment market, drawing from central Maine's population.

South Portland

Adjacent to Portland, South Portland's commercial corridors host venues that benefit from the broader metropolitan area's demand.

All 2 reviewed venues in Maine.

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Diamonds Gentlemen's Club

Bangor · ME

Full bar VIP Booths

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62.4/100

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Hour Place

Jay · ME

Full bar VIP

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Common questions about Maine.

What are the best strip clubs in Maine?

Our top picks for Maine appear at the top of this page, ranked live by our composite review score across Property, Service, Food, and Performers. Rankings update as new reviews come in — what's #1 today reflects current scores, not a historical snapshot. Venues that haven't reached our minimum-signal threshold are excluded from the ranking but still appear in the full directory below.

What strip clubs are open in Maine right now?

The full reviewed directory on this page lists active venues with verified operating status where we have it. Hours change; confirm directly with the venue before traveling, or claim a free Stripper Warehouse account to surface only venues we have current data on.

Are there fully-nude strip clubs in Maine?

Full nudity alongside alcohol is generally prohibited in Maine by state law. Most ME venues are topless-with-alcohol, which is the prevailing format. Fully-nude operation, if it exists, would typically be a juice-bar configuration without liquor sales and subject to strict local zoning.

What's the minimum age to enter a strip club in Maine?

21 at any venue selling alcohol — which is most of them. Non-alcohol juice-bar venues generally admit 18+, but availability and local ordinances vary.

Are dancers in Maine employees or independent contractors?

Both models exist, but Maine's ABC test makes 1099 classification of dancers difficult to defend, and a growing share of ME venues have moved to W-2 or hybrid structures. The specific arrangement is venue-dependent and is one of the things our verified performer profiles surface.

How is Maine different from neighboring New Hampshire and Massachusetts for adult entertainment?

Maine's regulations on nudity in alcohol-serving establishments are more restrictive than some neighboring states, generally prohibiting full nudity where alcohol is served. Tax treatment, minimum-wage indexing, and specific labor mandates also differ; an operator or dancer working across state lines should treat each state's rules as distinct.

Who regulates strip clubs in Maine?

Three different bodies: the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) for liquor permits, the host municipality for zoning and any cabaret/entertainment licenses, and the Maine Department of Labor and Maine Revenue Services for labor and tax matters. State-level adult-entertainment regulation is primarily through liquor laws and public indecency statutes.

Honest about the gaps.

We don't fabricate data we haven't verified. Here's what we don't currently surface for Maine — and where you can either find it yourself or unlock it through a free Stripper Warehouse account.

Per-venue verified operating hours

StatusAggregated from public sources; not centrally verified

Where to find itCall the venue directly, or wait for the owner to claim the listing

Free account unlocksFree Stripper Warehouse account — receive notifications when a venue you've saved updates its verified hours

Cover charges and drink minimums

StatusVariable, not publicly aggregated

Where to find itDirect call to the venue; in some cases the venue's own social profile

Free account unlocksCustomer reviews submitted through verified accounts include actual charges paid on a specific date

Current hiring status per venue

StatusWe surface a hiring signal only on claimed listings

Where to find itDirect outreach to the venue's management

Free account unlocksVerified performer account — see hiring intent from claimed ME venues

Active vendor RFPs from ME clubs

StatusVisible only to vendors with a verified Stripper Warehouse vendor account

Where to find itDirect sales outreach to individual venues

Free account unlocksVendor account — receive RFP notifications scoped to ME

Specific current minimum-wage and tax-rate figures

StatusWe intentionally do not republish dollar figures that change annually

Where to find itMaine Department of Labor and Maine Revenue Services — links above

Where this information comes from.

Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO)

State of Maine

Maine Revised Statutes Title 28-A — Alcoholic Beverages

Maine Legislature

Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A — Maine Criminal Code

Maine Legislature

Maine Department of Labor — Minimum Wage

State of Maine

Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 §1043 — Definitions (ABC test for classification)

Maine Legislature

Maine Revenue Services

State of Maine

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