Cheetah Club
5048 N. 35th St.
(414) 462-4136‎

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Encore
101 S. Dana Ct.
(414) 257-0234

Given its proximity to Miller Park, the Encore is a popular stop for guys coming and going from Brewers games. The clientele skews toward blue collar guys, which is reflected in the cover, which ranges from $4 to $6, private dances cost $10 and the dancers and staff generally seem to be in good spirits.

Heartbreakers
9442 W. National Ave., West Allis
(414) 545-2550

This club, strangely divided into two, has been a staple "where Lincoln meets National" for years and has cultivated a core of regulars. There are no private areas and West Allis has strict regulations concerning contact but VIP dances take place on stool / mini stage set up on the side of the main stage. In the past, the club offered live music on one side and strippers on the other.

Hillside Inn
2724 S. 13th St.
(414) 384-7474

Though off the path for tourists, this South Side club has a blue-collar vibe and a core of regular customers. It's kind of a neighborhood bar with topless women. The cover is $3 and private dances are $10.

On The Border
10741 S. 27th St., Franklin
(414) 761-6440
clubotb.com

This is one of the bigger, more popular and more expensive clubs in the area. It is regarded, along with Silk, as a favorite among strip club regulars in the area. The cover is $5 during the day and $12 at night. Private dances are available for between $20 and $35. You can go into a very private area and get three dances for $90 or pay $300 for a half-hour of company. Our "experts" tell us that some dancers in the VIP area can be quite friendly. "If you get the right girl in the right mood, you can have a very good time," one said. It's not unusual to see couples enjoying a night together, particularly on Thursday, when admission for couples is free. The club serves food after 7 p.m.

Ricky's On State
2601 W. State St.
(414) 933-7730

A fixture in Milwaukee for decades, Ricky's outlasted its direct competitor, Hoops, which featured the famous "Tarzana." If you are of a certain age, you may have a T-shirt in the drawer with Ricky's motto: "Hey, Hey, Hey." And, you probably remember the two for one specials (on everything except beer) when Paul rings the bell.

Silk Exotic
11400 W. Silver Spring Rd.
(414) 462-7455
silkexotic.com

Located in the sprawling complex that once housed the Attic West, Silk prides itself on a "Vegas-style" atmosphere, and often books national feature performers. The cover charge is $10 and private dances are $20 (the area is monitored by security cameras). The staff and dancers generally are energetic and friendly. The bouncers are burly and dress like bouncers do in Vegas. Silk offers a menu of appetizers and sandwiches and is located adjacent to Jokerz Comedy Club. The club also offers entertainment for the ladies.

Solid Gold
813 S. 1st St.
(414) 647-0130
solidgold-milwaukee.com

If you remember the old Club Paradise, it may be time to visit Solid Gold again. There have been some improvements, including bathrooms that have the feel of an upscale sports club. Private dances are $20; $200 for a half-hour champagne room visit. The club offers an expansive menu featuring steaks and lobster tail, wireless Internet and a rooftop patio. Like On The Border and Silk, Solid Gold occasionally books nationally known "feature" performers.

Spot Lite
6426 W. Greenfield Ave.
(414) 257-0616

Another, blue-collar, neighborhood bar with topless women. The Spot Lite features a cheap cover (usually about $3) and reasonably priced beers. The dancers tend to cluster around the bar, where they talk to each other, regular customers and occasionally their boyfriends. The stage is tiny and the music comes from a jukebox, which is refreshing for people who find DJ patter to be indecipherable and annoying.