*Johnsons Tampa

[john4112nola]

I was in Tampa Thursday and Friday night, so I decided to check out Johnsons.  On  Thursday around 11pm , there were about 12 customers and approx 12 dancers.  Friday around midnight, there were 12+ dancers and more than 30 customers.  As expected for Florida, the majority of dancers were Latino and Black, with 2-3 white dancers.  Most dancers were bigger and most likely mid 20s and above.  There was 1 twink (Van) on Saturday night.  Names I heard called to dance on stage were Roswell, Frank, Luke, Magnus, Ricardo, Matteo, Anthony, D'angelo, Johnny, Enzo, and Van. 

The dancers seemed very generous for their dollar tips on stage, willingly pulling down the back of their underwear to show their butt, getting a slap or feel, and if I customer tipped in Front, some would pull out their waistband so the customer could get a peak.  I  saw several dancers grinding on customers at the tables (not sure if they are considered official lap dances).  Upstairs was pretty quiet both nights.  Upstairs, you had the choice of a $10 VIP entry and paying a dancer $25 per song, or a "package deal" such as 15 minutes for a room that costs $40 to the house, $125 to the dancer. The dancers use a timer that is on the wall.  No one checked or interrupted while back there. 

The pole upstairs was broken, as was the TV that I was told usually displays the dancers on stage downstairs.  The bar definitely gives off a "dont really care to invest much money into this business" vibe.  As others have noted, there have been issues with the land lord, and the director of operations has commented that they are looking for a new location.  A concern which we will see how it plays out in the next 60 days, is the current Liquor license expires 9/30/26 and is still owned by the previous owner Johnson TB LLC.  

[rojjodc]

Are the VIP entry fees of $10 and $40 good per dancer session or are they valid all night once you pay?  Last time I was in the Johnsons Wilton Manors, the $10 fee was good all night and I don't recall a package deal, but I heard that at the Boardwalk, you had a VIP fee each time you took a dance.  I haven't been to WM Johnsons since early this year, so I don't know if it is still the same.

[lerbut23]

The lap dance band $10 is good all night.  The  “private room” house fee is paid everytime you use the room.

[john4112nola]

 The $40 room also includes an all night VIP wrist band, good for the public dances, but If you want a 2nd private room, you pay the $40 (or more for more time). 

 

[MrDakota]

Would be a shame if they loose that location, its such a better club than JWM