Finally had to glance over what Yelpers have to say about Show'n'Tel.
As I could have probably guessed: these are 'amateurs' trying to guide you. Observe: half of the reviews are from timid-little-momma's-daughters (predictably shrinking, squealing, and wrinkling-their-little-noses; issuing outraged 'ewwww' at everything they see). Are you gonna trust what suburbanites have to say about a strip club?
Fumbling internet n00bs... lacking important 'life-experience prerequisites' for evaluating a joint like this. Way over their heads. They probably brought their cellphones in with them to play Tetris during this...outrageous..live...phantasmagoria.
LIVE NUDE GIRLS! Live! Nude! Girls! Do you HEAR me? That's what I'm tawkin' bout. Friends, Romans, countrymen--you should take what I am about to proclaim as gospel. Absorb these words.
The straight dope on this matter is that Show'n'Tel is not only the best strip club in Philadelphia...it is the best strip club on the entire East Coast of the United States. There's really nothing like it anywhere outside of Amsterdam. It's unique. Frankly, I don't know how it survives.
Some of the information given by other Yelpers is flat-out false. Sure, a couple strippers are occasionally present who might be over 39. But why be scared about it? Management wants to serve as many different tastes as possible. Men of all ages visit this bar, remember. Besides, veteran strippers 'train' the new hires. Furthermore, these older pros have colossal, *porn-star* bodies. Quite a sight to see.
Nevermind. The impression given by other Yelpers is wrong in so many ways, (even allowing for two 'older' ladies). What Show'n'tel is KNOWN for, guys--FAMOUS for--is the startling and astounding YOUTH of its staff. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Enter this bar, and you will see naked girls so young you will feel the hair rise on the back of your neck--you will feel like you're about to get CUFFED.
This bar has by far, the youngest talent working in the city. Giggly, giddy, dizzy, bubbly-young-things in their first stripping jobs. Nubile, supple, lithe, lissome, slender, perky...fresh-faced co-eds, waitresses & single moms making tuition & rent. You've never seen the beat of it. The most *scrumptious* flesh in town, the most delicious, delectable, little honeys...and they sweat *hard* for every dollah! Are they great dancers? No, not really--but who cares? You can find truly great pole dancers next door at 'Club Risque'.
Onward: the economics. This bar is simply the best bargain ever. No, it is not overpriced. If you think its overpriced, you are showing your inexperience at drinking. A mere $20 door-fee lets you BYOB. Can you not see the savings? You don't have to tip barmaids every time you order a drink. See, if you had to order five $5 beers every 30 minutes--tipping a few bucks every beer--how much do you think you'd spend in three hours? A 12-pak of Pabst from a store nearby is $9. So, just do the math. The door-fee is covered as soon as you drink 2-3 of your own beers. Plus, 'economies-of-scale' when you split the booze bill with buddies. Heck, you can bring in a 1/4 or 1/2 keg if you wish! How does this not make sense to you? Are you insane?
There's a lot more I could divulge about Show'n'tel. I haven't even mentioned the stage-shows, the specialty acts, the audience participation; the games; the star performers, or the diverse audiences of rowdy adventurers. Guys AND girls attend! No, I really can't even discuss any of the bizarre and mind-blowing sights I've witnessed here. You just wouldn't believe me. You can't handle the truth.
The reason I speak up for Show'n'Tel at all, is just to dispel the delicate, little-white-glove mewling from the kittenish waifs who have reviewed it so far. Perhaps they sense that a place like this is the greatest threat ever, to their marriage dreams? (a guy can have more fun here than he can in +20 years of marriage, that's for sure).
Hey, I freely admit this place is FILTHY. I willingly affirm its NASTY. But in the best way! This filth is what makes it *great*. That's why you can't listen to dainty Bryn Mawr girls. They just don't get it, and they never will. The sweet, ripe, rank sleaziness of this den-of-iniquity is what makes it stupendous. Its a place for us men to be the pigs we are. This is what we *crave*. It's occasionally even dangerous...but we like that too. Hell yeah.
Bottom line: 'Show'n'tel' is easily the most fun go-go bar I've ever seen, and I have been all over the world many times. In the USA, probably only New Orleans compares. Why this phenomenal flesh-pit is found in Philadelphia of all places, I can not fathom. But I swear ...if you come here for a buddy's bachelor party (& if you know what you're doing) you can enjoy debauchery approaching *monumental* proportions. You will need to see a priest about it someday. There is truly Caligulean excess here. The guy grinning in the seat next to you has cloven hooves. read more