Quick answer: Scores NYC at 536 West 28th Street is permanently closed. If you were planning to go and just found out, this guide covers what happened and where to go instead — including the other major Manhattan strip clubs and private entertainment options that often cost less. Call 212-372-7729 if you need entertainment locked in fast for tonight or this weekend, or request a quote through our contact form.
Is Scores NYC Still Open?
No. Scores New York at 536 West 28th Street in Chelsea is marked permanently closed on its Google Business Profile. The venue's listing shows the closure status alongside its longtime address and phone number, both of which are no longer active for the strip club operation.
If you're seeing older Yelp or directory listings that still show operating hours, those listings haven't been updated. Google's Business Profile is the authoritative source for closure status.
What Happened to Scores NYC
The Chelsea Scores location had been operating at 536 West 28th Street since 2009, after the original 1991 East 60th Street venue closed in December 2008. The Chelsea spot weathered ownership changes, the strip club industry's broader contraction, and the brutal impact of COVID-era restrictions on NYC nightlife. Many Manhattan adult-entertainment venues that survived 2020–2021 didn't make it through the slow post-pandemic recovery as foot traffic, business travel, and bachelor-party tourism took years to return.
The Scores brand name lives on in a separate, unrelated venture — a "Scores Sports Bar" concept that opened at 416 Eighth Avenue near Madison Square Garden. That's a sports bar, not a strip club, and operates under different ownership entirely from the original Scores gentlemen's club legacy.
The Scores Legacy
Scores opened on October 31, 1991, at East 60th Street in Manhattan, founded by attorney Michael D. Blutrich. In the 1990s and 2000s, it became one of New York's most recognizable strip club names — drawing celebrity clientele including Howard Stern, Madonna, Russell Crowe, and George Clooney, and inspiring decades of Howard Stern Show coverage.
For two decades, "Scores" was nearly synonymous with NYC's upscale strip club scene. The closure of the Chelsea location closes that chapter, leaving the name itself as the legacy.
Best Manhattan Strip Club Alternatives to Scores NYC
If you were planning a Scores night and need a comparable replacement, several Manhattan upscale gentlemen's clubs operate in the same tier. Each has its own location, atmosphere, and pricing structure:
- Rick's Cabaret NYC — Midtown's major upscale venue, multi-floor with VIP rooms. Probably the closest Scores replacement for groups that liked the Chelsea energy.
- Penthouse Executive Club NYC — Hell's Kitchen, executive-leaning crowd, strict dress code. Better fit for corporate groups.
- Hustler Club NYC — Hell's Kitchen, high-volume multi-floor venue. The biggest of the cluster by square footage.
- Sapphire Strip Club NYC — Another high-end Manhattan option with a different atmosphere.
For pricing comparison across these venues, see our breakdown of how much a Manhattan strip club night actually costs — it applies to all of the above with minor variations.
Private Entertainment: The Alternative Most Bachelor Parties Don't Consider
If Scores was the plan and you're now scrambling for Saturday night, here's the option most groups don't think about until a venue falls through: private entertainment at your hotel suite, rental, or location of choice.
The math frequently beats a club night. A group of 8–12 spending $3,000–$5,000 at a Manhattan strip club can usually book a fully private multi-performer experience for less — with no cover charges, no drink minimums, no waiting in lines, and the guest of honor getting full attention rather than fighting for it in a crowded room.
Private entertainment also solves problems Scores never could:
- No dress-code rejections at the door — your group, your venue, your rules
- Fixed pricing up front — no $40-per-dance stacking up unpredictably
- Discretion — no risk of running into a coworker or having the night go public
- Custom planning — performer style, timing, and entrance built around your event
- Last-minute availability — when a club plan falls through, private entertainment can usually still happen tonight
The team at Hot Party Stripper New York handles last-minute and same-day NYC bookings regularly. If your Scores plan just disappeared and you need something locked in fast, a phone call gets you a quote in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scores NYC still open?
No. Scores New York at 536 West 28th Street in Chelsea is permanently closed according to its Google Business Profile. Older directory and Yelp listings that show operating hours have not been updated.
When did Scores NYC close?
The Chelsea Scores location's permanent closure was reflected on Google after years of operating challenges including COVID-era restrictions and the slow recovery of NYC nightlife and business travel. The original East 60th Street Scores location closed in December 2008.
What happened to Scores in New York?
The Scores brand operated at 536 West 28th Street in Chelsea from 2009 until its recent permanent closure. The original 1991 East 60th Street venue closed in December 2008. A separate, unrelated "Scores Sports Bar" concept has opened at 416 Eighth Avenue near Madison Square Garden — that's a sports bar, not a strip club, and not connected to the original Scores gentlemen's club operation.
What's the best Scores NYC alternative?
The closest comparable Manhattan venues are Rick's Cabaret NYC, Penthouse Executive Club, Hustler Club NYC, and Sapphire NYC — all upscale gentlemen's clubs in similar pricing tiers. For groups whose plans just fell through, private entertainment at a hotel suite or rental property is often a faster and lower-cost backup option.
Can I still book a bachelor party in NYC without Scores?
Absolutely. NYC has multiple upscale strip clubs still operating and an active private entertainment industry that handles bachelor parties, birthdays, and corporate events at any location across Manhattan and the boroughs. Same-night availability is often possible with a phone call.
Need an NYC Entertainment Plan Tonight?
If Scores was the plan and you need a fast replacement, the easiest move is a phone call. We can give you a private entertainment quote in minutes — or help you decide which of the other Manhattan clubs is the best fit for your group, your venue, and your timing.
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