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Firehouse Cabaret

Salem, OR 5782 Portland Rd NE 503-393-4782
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
Kitchen
46/100

Overhyped and underwhelming.

Overall, Firehouse Cabaret falls short of expectations. The property feels old and tired, and the service is inconsistent. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the performers, it's not worth the hype.

How this is scored
40/100

More like a dingy old house.

The property is more like a dingy old house than a luxurious cabaret. The atmosphere is dull, and the location is unremarkable. Parking is a hassle, and the capacity is cramped. Don't expect luxury vibes on a budget.

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 · 40/100

The room

More like a dingy old house.

The property is more like a dingy old house than a luxurious cabaret. The atmosphere is dull, and the location is unremarkable. Parking is a hassle, and the capacity is cramped. Don't expect luxury vibes on a budget.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 3.4
  • Parking 5.1
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 4.3
  • Capacity 3.4
50/100

Door staff are nice, but the rest is hit-or-miss.

Door staff are friendly and welcoming, but the rest of the service is hit-or-miss. Bar service is slow, and the speed of service is inconsistent. Respect and safety are decent, but cleanliness is a concern. If you're looking for a smooth experience, Firehouse might not be the best choice.

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 · 50/100

The hospitality

Door staff are nice, but the rest is hit-or-miss.

Door staff are friendly and welcoming, but the rest of the service is hit-or-miss. Bar service is slow, and the speed of service is inconsistent. Respect and safety are decent, but cleanliness is a concern. If you're looking for a smooth experience, Firehouse might not be the best choice.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 5.1
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 5.1
  • Cleanliness 4.3
  • Value 5.1
52/100

Bland food at overpriced prices.

The food at Firehouse is bland and overpriced. Drink prices are reasonable, but the quality of the food is subpar. Bottle prices are steep, and the selection is limited. If you're a foodie, you might want to look elsewhere.

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 · 52/100

The kitchen

Bland food at overpriced prices.

The food at Firehouse is bland and overpriced. Drink prices are reasonable, but the quality of the food is subpar. Bottle prices are steep, and the selection is limited. If you're a foodie, you might want to look elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 6.0
  • Food prices 6.0
  • Drink prices 5.1
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
40/100

Some decent dancers, but inconsistent quality.

Some of the performers at Firehouse are decent, but the quality is inconsistent. Dancers with high energy and charisma are a highlight, but others struggle to engage the crowd. Professionalism is lacking, and VIP/dance value is not worth the extra cost. If you're a fan of the performers, you might enjoy Firehouse, but be prepared for a mixed experience.

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 · 40/100

The floor

Some decent dancers, but inconsistent quality.

Some of the performers at Firehouse are decent, but the quality is inconsistent. Dancers with high energy and charisma are a highlight, but others struggle to engage the crowd. Professionalism is lacking, and VIP/dance value is not worth the extra cost. If you're a fan of the performers, you might enjoy Firehouse, but be prepared for a mixed experience.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.1
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 3.4
  • Dance value 5.1
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 · 46/100

How scoring works

Overhyped and underwhelming.

Overall, Firehouse Cabaret falls short of expectations. The property feels old and tired, and the service is inconsistent. Unless you're a die-hard fan of the performers, it's not worth the hype.

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 40
  • Service 50
  • Food 52
  • Performers 40
  • Value 48
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bros Just Want to Have Fun Firehouse Cabaret is the spot for a low-key bachelor party. We showed up at 3 am and the dive bar feel was exactly what we needed. Drinks were cheap and the dancers were friendly. Only downside was the weird layout and cramped private areas.
70/100 SW score
A Solid Late-Night Spot As a regular at Firehouse, I know what to expect. The 24/7 hours are clutch and the food service is decent. However, the DJ booth can get pretty loud and the private areas leave a lot to be desired. Still, it's a good spot to grab a drink and catch a show.
50/100 SW score
Not Exactly What I Expected I stopped by Firehouse with some friends and was underwhelmed. The atmosphere was cool, but the dancers seemed pretty uninterested and the private areas were tiny. Maybe it's just my high standards, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a high-end experience.
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