424 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
South of Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 275-8511 (Recording)
(310) 275-8305
Web site:
http://www.dejavu.com
Sun: Closed, Mon - Sat: 8:30pm - 2am
Map
Opened: 9/1997
Last visit: 5/2000
Well, I guess the saying "Never say never"
is true here. I said a club could never be opened in Beverly Hills. How about
a topless club in the heart of Beverly Hills, 1 store from Starbucks, one
block from Rodeo Drive? Park in the Beverly Hills parking structure, parking
lot next to the club, valet, or on the street.
Since this club opened in 1997, the look and feel has gone down a little.
The carpet needs to be cleaned. The original intentions of an upscale super
club apparently did not take off in LA.
The DJ booth is at the entry way to the club. The DJ is able to see into
the club and see who is entering the club at the same time. The booth contains
a full selection of what I assume are club CDs.
To the right is what used to be the dining area, now just an area with some
chairs. I did see some people eating in the other section so food is still
being served. Don't worry about charging the dinner to your credit card.
Even AMEX is accepted, and the charge will appear as "Beverly Club" on your
statement. Further past this area is the dressing room and men's bathroom.
There is still an attendant in the bathroom, with the usual set of bathroom
stuff you can buy.
To the left of the entry way is the main lounge area with a bar and stage.
There are 3 booths and 10 tables in this area. There is still a micro stage
surrounded by tables and chairs.
Further past the main lounge area used to be the Executive lounge, which
is now the normal chair dance area. Normal chair dances are $10, and dancer
keeps $9. Frankly, I did not observe any floaters and dances are probably
not kept track very close.
To the right of this area is the VIP room which contains another micro stage.
The ceiling is too low for a dancer to climb very high on the single pole
on this stage. Moreover, the railing for the stair to go onto the stage intrudes
too far onto the stage and a dancer will probably eventually hit her head
or leg on it. The entire club is very dark, especially for Deja Vu standards
but this room especially has some really dark corners in the booths. There
are 7 booths, and 18 tables including micro tables around the stage area.
Currently, the circular stage is barely 6 feet across and therefore does
not meet the ABC 6 feet law since the customer is able to walk right up to
the dancer while she is topless. Beverly Hills may have an exemption but
in LA County, all the stages must have ramps or a handicap elevator, which
was not present.
On this trip, I did not notice any Deja Vu-like blue light specials or 2
for 1s. In fact, I did not observe any chair dances going on.
After leaving Fantasy Island, Dennis Morgan has now moved over to this club
as their manager. He is there most of the time and keeps the dancer quality
high. He knows the business and he knows what customers want. For dancers
looking for work, dancers in Beverly Hills must register with the city to
work at a strip club. Just one more way for the city to try to discourage
you from working.
SUMMARY:
If you want to see some good looking veteran topless dancers in the best
'hood in the city (maybe the US), come here for some drinks. However, this
is not the place to get rowdy for a night out with the boys.
Update: September 1999
The club is temporarily dry.
Update: June 2000
Beverly Hills has tried to close down this club and although it does have
alcohol again, it is now bikini and not topless. Dennis Morgan is no longer
here but the new manager seems to be doing okay. The best bargain seems to
be the $10 4 course meal if you get there by 10pm. Don't order veal but try
the filet.
While you're here, be sure to checkout
Dita, my Dancer of the Month.
Also, if you want to see a better looking version of Jenny McCarthy, checkout
Kimberly.
Club |
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Zip code: 90210. |
Dancers |
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Not many but up there. |
Attitude |
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No talking for scrubs, but
if you have the dough, they have the time. |
Nasty
Factor |
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That's not what this club
is about. |
