Spearmint Rhino is one of the most renowned and respected entertainment clubs in the industry. Initially started in the US, their rapid success has shot them across the pond and they now have establishments all over the UK, with their flagship venue situated on Tottenham Court Road.

The Venue
Found on Tottenham Court Road, Spearmint Rhino with its bold celebrated golden logo, can be spotted from afar with ease, and every cab driver is extremely familiar with its location, which is testament to its tremendous popularity. Once inside, you descend a winding staircase to a basement level. Walking through the double doors, you are met with a giant open plan room comprising of a main bar, cocktail bar (doubling up as a podium), two additional podiums and a main stage complete with pole. There is also a fabulous restaurant with tables arching around inner seating, offering a grand view of the numerous pole dancing routines that are performed throughout the night. The decor is predominantly gold and the general environment opulent.

The Atmosphere
As soon as you step through the doors of this impressive establishment the atmosphere has an air of glitz and glamour. You will find an eclectic mix of clientele at Spearmint Rhino, from the fabulously wealthy businessman to the stag and, perhaps surprisingly, hen parties and even couples, admiring the amazing floor show and interacting with the stunning women that parade the floor. Gone are the days when the phrase strip club or lapdancing club offered a slightly sinister connotation. They are now referred to as gentlemans clubs, and Spearmint Rhino embodies that meaning to a tee.

On the whole, the girls are extremely friendly characters who must pass a strict audition, based on social skills as much as dance ability; however, some can be a little over-zealous in enticing you to part with your hard-earned cash. Unlike other lesser known clubs, the private dances happen away from the main area in secluded booths where any contact is forbidden and a minimum distance adhered to. Apart from when the girls are performing, they remain fully clothed at all times, although after midnight they are able to dress a little more alluringly.

The Music
The tunes spun by the in-house DJ consist of a mix of RnB, hip hop, house, classics and chart. Obviously, the music played here is to compliment the girls dancing, especially those on the main stage; however, you will be surprised how many guys want to join in and are brutally shot down. Only the girls are allowed to dance here.

The Drink
The bar is well stocked with a variety of bottled beers, costing around £4, and numerous wines to choose from, which are reasonably priced for a London Club of this pedigree. The cocktails average at £10, which, it is important to note, is a snip when compared to a lot of media hyped celebrity haunts. The bar is well staffed, and there are waitresses constantly skipping from table to table taking orders for your convenience.

The Last Word
Spearmint Rhino is a far cry from the dingy, seedy strip joints that once cluttered the streets of Soho eons ago. In fact, if you were to blink, with all the bright lights and glamorous surroundings you almost feel like you are in Vegas.

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