Delilah's Den, located near the merger of routes 9 and 35 in South Amboy, is surrounded by gentlemen's clubs, all located within a six mile radius. However, Delilah's is a strip club, and strip clubs are often less popular than gentlemen's clubs. For those that do not know the difference between the two, strips clubs lack a liquor license and standard admission age is 18. Gentlemen's clubs on the other hand, have liquor licences and NJ statute requires all patrons to be of legal drinking age. Club xxxv and Black Betsy's to name a few, are literally down the street from Delilah's. Yet Delilah's Den is consistently busier than its counterparts. Contrary to my initial hypothesis, the vast majority of the overwhelming amount of patrons are not between the ages 18 and 21 (the age bracket that is allowed to patronize strip clubs, but not gentlemen's clubs).
But why is Delilah's Den so busy? Does this club offer some "special service" that the others do not? This answer is no. Are the dancers and bar tenders more attractive at Delilah's? This answer (though subjective) is also no. What sets the strip club apart from its competitors is its name. Delilah's Den is well renowned; and the business is lucrative. Many of the other clubs undergo name and managerial changes on a regular basis -- forcing patrons away -- but Delilah's consistently provides the best overall experience.
Firstly, the club provides a safe atmosphere, due to the slew of bouncers and 24-hour surveillance cameras.The saloon's fifteen dollar cover charge (at night) is low in comparison to other strip clubs; and is even lower than the admission costs of some of the nearby gentlemen's clubs. Upon entering, it is apparent that the women are beautiful. Moreover, there is no "bad seat" -- Delilah's unusual figure-eight shaped stage provides patrons the optimum view -- no matter where they sit. Furthermore, there are no " view hindering objects" such as pool tables and mini bars.
For the most part, the club's service is extraordinary; however, there is one issue: only a handful of women dance per set. This means that two or three women dancing poorly translates to half of the women on stage dancing poorly. Other local strip clubs place roughly a dozen women on stage per set; but Delilah's attempts to remedy this by hiring only "gifted dancers". In addition to excellent service and great seating, Delilah's "tangible item prices" are relatively low: soft drinks range from two to five dollars, lap dances are twenty dollars (standard price for clubs in the area), and VIP room packages begin under $250. Moreover, Delilah's often runs buy one, get one specials and couples discounts.
A very unique aspect is that Delilah's Den allows walk-ons to take the stage -- pending they are briefed by the manager and opt to sign a health waiver. This open-door policy allows individuals to bring their own exotic dancers; bring your own bottle -- a common promotion -- bring your own exotic dancers -- only Delilah's. Furthermore, walk-ons are allowed to retain the money they earn while on stage; encouraging many women to thrill themselves by being part of the festivities.
Delilah's Den is not as high-end as some of the local saloons, and lacks a liquor license. Yet the experience is always pleasurable. Due to its safe atmosphere, hospitable service, fair prices, and convenient location Delilah's Den is always an enjoyable evening.
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