Cody S.
Yelp
I literally created a Yelp account to warn people about this terrible excuse of a business. I'm visiting from out of town, so take that for what you will, I'll admit I'm not used to the way 'things are' as some defensive reviewers have mentioned.
That being said, if this is your idea of a strip club, or a respectable business, I feel sorry for you.
Walked in, bouncer was nice enough, patted us down, checked ID's. Then met quite possibly the most rude bartender I've ever met. My buddy ordered a beer and before he even had the opportunity, she was annoyedly asking if he would like to, "tip his bartender." He did, as he would have if she gave him the chance.
We then learned of the fatal flaw of sitting at the bar. Because of how stupidly designed this establishment is, the stage is behind the bar. Which you wouldn't think was that big of a deal until (as other posters said) EVERY dancer hounds you for money when they get done dancing. Three girls demanding money from us after every song.
"They don't work for free, they don't take shit!" -other yelp reviewers
I agree you should tip your dancers, but if I'm not looking at you, you are not entitled to my money. These girls are extremely entitled to demanding your money whether you were watching or not, interested or not. And because of the placement of the bar there is no such thing as just sitting at the bar enjoying your drink.
I've been to nice strip clubs, the girls dance (on stages that are separate from the bar) and you can CHOOSE to go to the stage when you want to tip. You have no choice in this place...of dancer, of what songs to tip after. Random girls who I didn't even see dancing just appeared in front of us behind the bar staring at us and demanding money until you appease them to just make them go away.
Behind the bar it says, "if you ain't got no money take your broke ass home."
That's not just a quippy fun quotation, they mean that to their core.
You will not be treated politely. You will not have the option to enjoy your drink (We were hounded for money 5 times in 10 minutes). You will not get anything for your tips in terms of positive personal attention. You will feel uncomfortable. And you will leave realizing you were not paying money for a service, you paid money in hopes of being left alone by the vultures that nest in this shit hole excuse of a bar.
Honestly, I believe these positive reviews are either fake or these poor schmucks don't know what a respectable bar or strip club is and how it operates.
And if anyone from Pumps reads this, your establishment is a glaring testiment to how establishments can stay open by gauging first time customers at the expense of returning guests. I'm amazed you're still around if this is how you operate and the good reviews I've seen online baffle me.