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Bugsy's Speakeasy

Elyria, OH 348 Broad St 440-323-5967
Closed
Bikini Bar 21+ Cover $5
Hours
Hours not published.
38/100

Disappointing experience all around.

Bugsy's Speakeasy has a lot of room for improvement. From the unimpressive atmosphere to the overpriced drinks, it's a club that fails to deliver. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

How this is scored
34/100

Underwhelming atmosphere and cramped space.

The cramped space and underwhelming atmosphere make it hard to get excited about Bugsy's. The low luxury score is a major turn-off, but the decent parking situation is a small bright spot. If you're looking for a high-end club, you'll be disappointed.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 34/100

The room

Underwhelming atmosphere and cramped space.

The cramped space and underwhelming atmosphere make it hard to get excited about Bugsy's. The low luxury score is a major turn-off, but the decent parking situation is a small bright spot. If you're looking for a high-end club, you'll be disappointed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 3.4
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 2.6
  • Parking 4.3
  • Luxury 1.7
  • Amenities 4.3
  • Capacity 1.0
44/100

Friendly staff, but speed is a major issue.

The staff at Bugsy's are friendly and try their best, but the speed of service is a major issue. The low respect score is a concern, but the bar service is a highlight. If you're looking for a club with great hospitality, you'll be happy with the door service.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 44/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, but speed is a major issue.

The staff at Bugsy's are friendly and try their best, but the speed of service is a major issue. The low respect score is a concern, but the bar service is a highlight. If you're looking for a club with great hospitality, you'll be happy with the door service.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 4.3
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 3.5
  • Respect 5.1
  • Safety 4.3
  • Cleanliness 4.3
  • Value 3.4
31/100

Bottles and cigars are basically non-existent.

The food and drink options at Bugsy's are extremely limited. The low food quality and high prices make it hard to recommend. If you're looking for a club with great food and drinks, you'll be disappointed.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 31/100

The kitchen

Bottles and cigars are basically non-existent.

The food and drink options at Bugsy's are extremely limited. The low food quality and high prices make it hard to recommend. If you're looking for a club with great food and drinks, you'll be disappointed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 3.4
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 1.7
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 3.4
38/100

Talented dancers, but poor professionalism.

The talented dancers at Bugsy's are a highlight, but the poor professionalism and low VIP value are major drawbacks. The appearance style and interaction of the dancers are also notable positives. If you're looking for a club with great performers, you'll love the talent, but be prepared for some amateur hour moments.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 38/100

The floor

Talented dancers, but poor professionalism.

The talented dancers at Bugsy's are a highlight, but the poor professionalism and low VIP value are major drawbacks. The appearance style and interaction of the dancers are also notable positives. If you're looking for a club with great performers, you'll love the talent, but be prepared for some amateur hour moments.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 4.3
  • Professionalism 2.6
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 3.4
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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SW SCORE · 38/100

How scoring works

Disappointing experience all around.

Bugsy's Speakeasy has a lot of room for improvement. From the unimpressive atmosphere to the overpriced drinks, it's a club that fails to deliver. If you're looking for a high-end experience, keep looking.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 34
  • Service 44
  • Food 31
  • Performers 38
  • Value 36
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
A Decent Night Out We stopped by Bugsy's on a Friday night after a few drinks elsewhere. The atmosphere was pretty lacking, but the drinks were reasonably priced and the pool tables kept us entertained. For the price, I'd say it was a solid choice for a bachelor party.
60/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to Bugsy's a few times now, and it's always a bit of a mixed bag. The dancers are generally okay, but I've had some pretty mediocre performances. The drink affordability is a plus, though - $5 for a domestic beer is hard to beat. It's not my go-to spot, but I wouldn't avoid it either.
40/100 SW score
Underwhelming Experience I was really looking forward to visiting Bugsy's, but it was a major letdown. The atmosphere was pretty seedy, and the dancers were clearly just phoning it in. The $5 cover charge felt like a rip-off, especially considering the lack of luxury touches or even basic cleanliness. Definitely won't be back.
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