Club Escape

Club Escape describes itself as “a private members social club,” and its home page calls it one of Ohio’s “on-premises playgrounds for couples and singles.” It is at 3901 Lakeside Ave. East in Cleveland, opens Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, and requires every guest to be a paid member. Its About page lists eight private themed rooms, two large group areas, a group shower area, two massage tables, female and male glory holes, a pool table, and a complimentary locker room and buffet each night, and its events mention a dance floor and a back play area. Wednesdays are “Midweek Escape” evenings, Fridays are “The Friday Social” game nights, and Saturdays host themed parties. Everyone must be 21 or older and approved on a membership application before registering for an event, new members come in for a tour, and single males without a sponsor may be waitlisted while sponsored ones must first attend at least ten events with the sponsor. Members bring their own alcohol and may not buy or trade for it on the premises. The dress code motto is “Dress to Impress,” and athletic wear, tank tops and baseball caps are barred. Touching without permission can cost a membership, bringing in a camera or recording device forfeits it, and intoxicated members are asked to leave by taxi.