Is There a Strip Club in Cyberpunk 2077 and Where Can You Find Them?

Night City is a metropolis defined by its "style over substance" philosophy, where neon-soaked streets are lined with advertisements for every vice imaginable. For many players, the abundance of sexualized marketing in the game's trailers led to high expectations regarding the interactivity of its nightlife. While the city certainly looks the part, the reality of its strip clubs is often more decorative than functional.

In this guide, we will explore every corner of Night City’s adult entertainment scene, from the gritty alleys of Watson to the high-end lounges of Westbrook. We will also address common player frustrations, such as the "locked door" phenomenon and the specific requirements needed to unlock the game's more exclusive interactive encounters.

Which Night City Clubs Can You Actually Enter?

Despite the hundreds of neon signs advertising "Pleasures of Night City," only a handful of clubs allow V to step inside and explore. These locations serve primarily as atmospheric backdrops for quests or as hubs for specific factions.

Lizzie’s Bar (Watson)

Lizzie’s Bar is perhaps the most famous club in the game, serving as the headquarters for the Moxes. It features a distinct pink-and-purple Braindance theme and is a central location during the early acts of the story. While it is visually striking, many players have noted that the dancers on the main stage often fail to appear or remain static. According to user reports on Steam , this is frequently due to time-of-day triggers or specific quest states that despawn background NPCs to save resources.

Licks (City Center)

Located in the Downtown area of the City Center, Licks is a dedicated strip club environment. It offers a more traditional "gentleman's club" layout compared to the Braindance-heavy Lizzie's. While you can walk around and observe the performers, the interactivity remains low. You can purchase drinks from the bar, but the dancers are strictly environmental assets.

7th Hell (Heywood)

7th Hell is a high-end club located in Heywood. It is often visited during side jobs and offers a sleek, industrial aesthetic. Like Licks, it serves as a great spot for photo mode or roleplaying, but it does not feature repeatable interactive scenes with the staff. The layout is expansive, featuring multiple levels and a large bar area that showcases the game's impressive lighting engine.

Clouds (Westbrook)

Clouds is a "Dollhouse" located in Mega-building H8. Unlike a standard strip club, Clouds uses "Dolls"—NPCs who use neural links to fulfill a client's deepest desires. While this location is the site of one of the game's most memorable story sequences, it is not a repeatable club experience. Once the relevant story missions are completed, the area becomes largely inaccessible for standard gameplay interactions.

Dark Matter (Westbrook)

Dark Matter stands out as a top choice for players seeking an exclusive atmosphere. Located in Japantown, this multi-story club is reserved for the city's elite. Access to the upper floors, including the VIP lounge, is restricted until you progress through specific side content. It is widely considered one of the most detailed environments in the game, offering a stark contrast to the grime of Watson.

How to Find and Interact With Joytoys in Night City

If you are looking for interactive adult scenes rather than just background atmosphere, you need to seek out Joytoys . These are the only NPCs in the game with whom V can engage in repeatable, scripted sexual encounters. While many players initially believe there are only two Joytoys, there are actually four in total, though two are locked behind significant quest progression.

Finding the Standard Joytoys on Jig-Jig Street

Jig-Jig Street is Night City's version of a red-light district, located in the Westbrook district. It is easily identifiable on the map by the "lips" icon. Here, you will find two standard Joytoys:

• Female Joytoy: Located near the center of the market area, usually leaning against a railing.
• Male Joytoy: Located just a few steps away from the female counterpart.

Interacting with either costs 100 Eddies . The scene that follows is a short, scripted sequence that remains the same regardless of how many times you visit. These NPCs are available almost immediately once the Watson lockdown is lifted in Act 2.

Unlocking the Expensive Joytoys in Dark Matter

For a more "premium" experience, players can visit the high-end Joytoys at Dark Matter. However, these NPCs are not available by default. According to Sportskeeda's guide , you must complete the following steps:

1. Progress through the main story until you meet Kerry Eurodyne .
2. Complete Kerry's questline, specifically the mission "Off The Leash."
3. Once the quest is finished, the VIP lounge in Dark Matter becomes accessible via the elevator.

These Joytoys cost 3,000 Eddies per encounter. While the scenes are more elaborate than those on Jig-Jig Street, they are still scripted sequences. There is one male and one female Joytoy available at this location.

Why Most Night City Storefronts Remain Locked

One of the most common complaints among the community is the "Fake Storefront" problem. As you walk through Japantown or Downtown, you will see dozens of doors with glowing "Open" signs or advertisements for clubs like Empathy , yet the doors remain firmly locked. This has led to significant frustration, as noted in various Reddit discussions .

CD Projekt Red focused their development efforts on specific, high-quality interiors rather than a vast number of generic ones. This means that while the city feels alive, its sandbox interactivity is narrower than what some players expected from the marketing. The "Pleasures of Night City" website found on in-game computers lists several clubs that simply do not exist as enterable locations, serving only to flesh out the world's lore.

How the 2.1 Update Improved Nightlife and Immersion

With the release of the 2.1 update, the developers introduced a significant advancement in how players interact with the world's romantic and social elements. The "I Really Want to Stay at Your House" mechanic allows V to invite their romantic partner (Judy, Panam, River, or Kerry) to any of their owned apartments.

This feature effectively replaces the need for generic strip club interactivity for many players. During these hangouts, you can:

• Dance with your partner to radio music.
• Cuddle on the couch or bed.
• Share a shower sequence.
• Engage in unique dialogue that reflects your relationship status.

This update was a direct response to player feedback regarding the lack of repeatable, intimate content in the base game. It provides a much deeper level of immersion than the static Joytoy scenes or the non-interactive dancers in clubs like Licks.

Ranking Night City Clubs by Atmosphere and Detail

If you are visiting clubs for the visual experience rather than interactivity, some locations stand out more than others. The following table ranks the major clubs based on their atmospheric quality and NPC density.

Club Name	District	Interactivity	Atmosphere Rating	Best For...
Dark Matter	Westbrook	High (Joytoys)	9/10	High-end luxury vibes
Lizzie's Bar	Watson	Low	8/10	Cyberpunk neon aesthetic
Jig-Jig Street	Westbrook	High (Joytoys)	7/10	Gritty, industrial realism
Licks	City Center	Low	6/10	Traditional club feel
7th Hell	Heywood	Low	7/10	Sleek, modern design

Top-Rated Mods to Enhance the Nightlife Experience on PC

For PC players, the modding community has worked tirelessly to fill the gaps left by the base game. However, there is often confusion between actual game mods and tabletop RPG assets. As noted in the Cyberpunk Wiki and community forums, many "Strip Club Map Packs" found online are actually battle-maps for the Cyberpunk Red tabletop game, not files for the video game.

If you are looking to enhance your Cyberpunk 2077 experience, look for these types of mods on Nexus Mods:

• Open Some Doors: A popular mod that unlocks several previously inaccessible storefronts and clubs.
• Enhanced Joytoys: Mods that add more variety to the existing Joytoy scenes or increase the number of interactive NPCs in the world.
• Lighting Overhauls: Specifically designed to make the neon in clubs like Lizzie's pop even more, especially for players without Ray Tracing capabilities.

Always remember to back up your save files before installing mods, as major game updates (like the transition to 2.0 and 2.1) can often break older modifications.

Troubleshooting Common Issues With Night City Clubs

If you are having trouble finding dancers or interacting with NPCs, there are a few common fixes to consider.

Why Are the Dancers Missing?

If you enter Lizzie's Bar or Licks and find the stages empty, it is likely not a permanent bug. Dancers are often tied to the in-game clock . Try using the "Wait" feature in the main menu to skip time to late evening (around 10:00 PM). Additionally, if you are in the middle of a major story quest that involves the club, the game may disable background animations to focus on the mission dialogue.

How to Toggle the Nudity Filter

Some players find that their game is censored, preventing them from seeing the full content of Joytoy scenes or club environments. To fix this:

1. Open the Settings menu.
2. Navigate to the Gameplay tab.
3. Scroll down to the Nudity Filter option.
4. Ensure this is set to "Off" if you wish to see uncensored content.

The "Inventory Nudity" Glitch

A long-standing community joke involves V appearing naked in the inventory menu but fully clothed in the game world. This is usually a visual bug related to how the game handles equipment layers. While it doesn't affect gameplay, it highlights the sometimes inconsistent way the game handles adult content.