Plan B

11637 Pico Blvd.
1/2 block east of Barrington
(310) 312-3633
Web site: http://www.planb-club.com
Sun - Sat: 6pm - 2am
Room Capacity: 232
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Opened: 11/2001
Last review: 2001
Last visit: 11/2001

The owner of 4 Play has taken the old location of the Gig in West Los Angeles and turned it into a very upscale restaurant and bar, along with what the owner calls "Go-Go" dancers. If you had ever seen the old Gig, you can forget about it because it has been completely gutted and everything is new outside and inside. It's still pretty small but I call it cozy.

As in most upscale locations, there is only valet parking ($4.50) but there is some street parking available. The canopy and red carpet welcomes the customer to the entrance and box office, where a very attractive and pleasant lady will take your $5 cover charge.

As you enter the club, there is a small seating booth to the right, a Champagne VIP area further in the club on the right, a small stage near the entrance, and a larger, medium sized stage basically in the center of the room. The club itself is cozy and small, dark enough to be considered romantic, but not so dark that you can't see what you want. There is ample lighting at both stages. The bar is to the right, the VIP area is higher and is against the left wall (street side). The couch dancing area is straight in the back area, and the bathrooms, DJ booth, and kitchen are to the extreme back right side area past the bar.

The first thing I noticed was the ambiance. It's a new level of elegance for this type of club. It would be appropriate to bring an open minded date or your wife here, as well as having an after business meeting and dinner. This is the true "Gentlemen's Club" that Dallas and Denver tout but have never surfaced in Los Angeles. It's not a wannabe classy club... it is one. Starting with the all leather seating club wide, to the attentive and beautiful waitresses, it exudes a different level of pleasure and comfort.

The menu contains everything you would expect at any good LA restaurant, including Filet Minion and Lobster, but this one is open until 2am. The full bar has a great selection. Beers start at $5 and any drink that you would ask for at a good bar is available up to the most expensive drinks for the connoisseur.

The Champagne room can be used for a small private party or for customers who would like a little privacy but still want to be able to see the action on stage. The room has an opening toward the main room with stools and counter so that the show can be enjoyed from within.

Next to the entrance, there is a patio for smokers as well as table seating where you can enjoy your drinks and be served with your dinner. This is a nice touch for smokers and outside lovers alike.

About the only complaint I had was, although the bathrooms are completely remodeled, it's still one of the smallest around, only surpassed by the original Stars Planet bathroom. However, you can't have an upscale club without a bathroom attendant, who stands close enough to tap you on the shoulder. Well, maybe not that close, but close.

The couch dance area is full of individual custom leather mini-couches separated by small dividers. This room is fairly large compared to the size of the entire club and could possibly seat about 20 people. The dances are $12 for the regular couch dances, $15 in the VIP area and $19 in the Champagne room. Currently, the dancer keeps all the dance money and there is no house tipout.

Although this club has just opened, the dancers here are already top notch. The owner has told me that dancers are not being moved from 4 Play and the dancers at Plan B are all new dancers. Out of the 6 dancers I saw, all were 8 or better. I suspect as this club gets going, the talent will only get better and better.

Summary:
Once again, the owner of 4 Play has raised the standard for LA clubs and this one will be hard to beat for it's location and great hiring practice. This is not the place to look for nasty lap dances. This is the place for a pleasurable dinner and drinks while watching elegant women on stage. The perfect place for a wind down business meeting, playful date, or just a great place to relax and have a great dinner.

Club		New standard for Los Angeles.
Dancers		Great for new club and I predict will only get better.
Attitude		Wonderful attitudes.
Nasty Factor		Mild but sensual and sexy.

Sets a new standard for bikini clubs.