Closing of San Francisco’s male strip club leaves few of these classics left in America

Despite record-setting profits, San Francisco’s iconic and last male strip club Nob Hill Theatre will close its doors after 50 years of business on Sunday, August 19. 

Owners Larry Hoover, 65, and Gary Luce, 63, plan to retire to Palm Springs, Bay Area Reporter confirmed, and the building’s new owner will not be using it for an adult club. 

The now-shuttered Tea Room, a San Francisco adult enetertainment venue for over 35 years, fell victim to hookup apps two years ago.

As both a live adult entertainment venue and video arcade, Nob Hill Theater is a gay relic teetering on the edge of extinsion. The 50-seat moviehouse also consists of 20 video booths, a maze area, two private dancer rooms, and a private pole dance lounge.

Allow us to suggest these few remaining male strip clubs that are sure to be worth every dollar tipped.

Remington’s

In Toronto, behind the secret curtain at Remington’s find a sexy world all its own. Lap dances are encouraged and it’s rumored that touching is even ok.

Remington’s

Toronto’s only legal male strip club 379 Yonge St. · Toronto, ON
(416) 977-2160
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Silverado

In the Pacific Northwest, somewhere between gorgeous green lusciousness and artsy flannel-wearing hipsters is Silverado. This unexpected strip club is no cameras, no clapping, cheering or whistling, but tipping is totally acceptable. Keep Portland weird!

Silverado

Two bars under one roof 610 NW Couch St · Portland, OR 97204
(503) 224-4493
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Dick’s Cabaret

Looking to get physical? The guys on stage at Dick’s Cabaret have been know to occasionally gyrate and dance all over ya. Nothing X-rated, though… well, except the part where dancers are completely nude.

Dicks Cabaret

All-male strip club 3432 E Illini St · Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 274-3425
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Taboo

Live out your French fantasies at Taboo in Montreal. Known for barely-legal twink dancers, this is an international destination. Be sure to bring some cash to throw both at the boys and the bartenders.

Bar Taboo

Smooth, delicious, and lightly aged 1950 de Maisonneuve Boulevard · Montreal, QC H2K 2C9
(514) 597-0010
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Nob Hill Adult Theatre

After 50 years, San Francisco’s last male strip club and gay-adult entertainment space will close it’s doors mid-August.

Nob Hill Adult Theatre

Live nude review 729 Bush St. · San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 397-6758
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Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

These dancers know how to shake their moneymakers. Known locally as “the ‘Shoe,” Boystown cuties flock here to throw their dollars at boys and bartenders.

Lucky Horseshoe Lounge

Getting lucky since 1989 3169 N Halsted St · Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 404-3169
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Swinging Richards

Things get down and dirty at Swinging Richards in Atlanta. Men from all over the globe stop by Hotlanta to get up close with the fully nude guys of the Dirty South.

Swinging Richards

All male, all nude, all night 1400 Northside Dr NW · Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-0532
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