beamers.JPGAs previously mentioned, Norwalk resident and UBS VP Peter Mullen was awarded a DUI early Sunday morning, when he failed to prove he wasn’t drunk at a sobriety checkpoint. He was also charged with carrying a firearm (a .45-caliber Wilson Combat Pistol) while under the influence. But this isn’t about Packing Pedro. This is about the place Mullen told the police he was coming from: Beamers, Stamford’s premier strip club.


Its cultural relevance to Wall Street North can no longer be ignored. And so, three words: DealBreaker field trip. We’ll be reporting on location later this month. You’re all invited. We’re told that lunch is the prime time to go but we’ll be making this an after 5PM event. Which weeknight would you suggest? Which stripper would you recommend we interview? I’ve left word with Beamers that we’re coming and we’ll hopefully be able to secure some sort of discount for those mentioning Dealbreaker at the door. If not, I’m sure no one around these parts would object to me putting your lap dances on my corporate card, should I decide you deserve one.

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Comments (71)

  1. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Bess, you are gonna be a great mom some day.

  2. Posted by trojan | February 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    on days like this, i do miss manford

  3. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    We’re not called “strippers” anymore. We are “al fresco entertainers.”
    - Ruth Madoff

  4. Posted by NakedShort | February 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    this will end in tears

  5. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I’ll be there. Dancing.
    -andrea tong

  6. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Always try to hit Free mummy night…a CT classic.

  7. Posted by mrpink | February 4, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    I love you bessar…
    -mrp

  8. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    @NS- how so? are you gonna kill a stripper?

  9. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    @7 explain pls

  10. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    At least he carries a quality pistol!

  11. Posted by charles festerbottom | February 4, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    side trip to swanky franks?

  12. Posted by NakedShort | February 4, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    @9 sometimes they get a little weirded out when I show up with a cooler of Steel Reserve on ice and am wearing my go to strip club attaire: short green Umbro soccer shorts, commando.

  13. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Mummy- just ask for one ( in russian if possible )and be delighted.

  14. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Will there be a bus from mid-town?

  15. Posted by Bess Levin | February 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    @16- maybe!

  16. Posted by Pfluger the Barbarian | February 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    I’m curious, since I don’t live in NY anymore – What types of pistols do people down there carry to the strip clubs?
    And is driving drunk, with a loaded .45 common?

  17. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Can we make this field trip thing a monthly event? I would be interested if you could arrange a farm trip.
    –A guy who likes woolen things

  18. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Bess,
    On the serious. We need to get Jordana Wimmer, Ashley Dupre, Christine Mancision, Danielle Chesi, etc. All the DB girls up in this thang.
    Make it happen!
    @16

  19. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    First indication that the recession is over is attendance is up at strip bars. This is an inflection point.
    -Ralph Pootawn

  20. Posted by You and Us | February 4, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Give this a read…….I have always loved Beamers. The best part is that if you use a credit card, the receipt will say “Triple J Plumbing Supplies”. The back room is the only place to be. Read this story though. Interesting stuff.
    http://www.thelaborers.net/connecticut/an_insider_look_at_the_connectic.htm

  21. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Bess make sure you STRAP ON your pistol

  22. Posted by Pfluger the Barbarian | February 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    @20: Don’t forget about DK.

  23. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    222 genius.

  24. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    13 ftw – although don’t underestimate the terrycloth sweatpants…

  25. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    @26 where does 13 say aything about sweats?

  26. Posted by Anal_yst | February 4, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    While I’ll try to make it out (esp if transportation is provided – aka http://www.thepartyride.com/party-bus.html#bus-44), could we get a NYC “fieldtrip” at flashdancers/penthouse/hustler/whichever thing going, too?

  27. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    go on a Thursday… call them and ask which Thursday of the month is ‘All Call’
    And they don’t use Triple J (which is next door) on the credit card statement, but they do use a corprate name that would not lead you to believe it is associated with a strip joint.

  28. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Only the true ballers carry Wilson Combat.

  29. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    Only the true ballers carry Wilson Combat.

  30. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Ok but could we fund raise ahead of time to get some money to pay for Lenny Dykstra to show up?
    He only flies private and we’re also gonna need baby wipes.

  31. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM
  32. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Bess,
    Your first 10 lap-dances are on me.
    -guy wearing terry cloth sweat pants who likes to buy people lapdances

  33. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Why is this a problem?
    -Gas Trader in Houston
    45acp…because a 9mm is for women and pansies

  34. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    @33 I’d kill a man in cold blood for LD to show up.

  35. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Why is this a problem?
    -Gas Trader in Houston
    45acp…because a 9mm is for women and pansies

  36. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Side trip to The Hideaway… I’m paying for Bess’ dances all night.
    BTW, Peter Mullen prob wouldn’t have gotten busted if the Zebra Club was still open (best SC in the country back in the day).

  37. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Sidly, Oy myte not bye ayeble to ittend due to raysins beyond moy kintrol.
    ~Macquarie Guy
    Austrailiar

  38. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    @40 what is the hideaway? and why wouldn’t he have gotten busted if he were going to another club?

  39. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    @42, the hideaway is in the industrial area of town… a more intimate establishment than corporate-style Beamers.
    and Zebra Club was in Norwalk… could’ve taken back roads to get home to avoid the check points
    -@40

  40. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    @40 Best strip club in the country? You obviously have never been to Houston.

  41. Posted by C_G | February 4, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Awesome idea! Keep us updated. I will rally some troops to join in.

  42. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Girls are cute depending on the day and time; a polish cutie offered extras at a different location (apt)

  43. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    @13 FTW!

  44. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    @45 – Best strip clubs in the country? You obviously haven’t been to Canada.

  45. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    @50 – Best strip club in NA? Obviously, you’re not a golfer.

  46. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    @50 Best strip clubs in the country? You obviously haven’t been to Estonia.

  47. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    @46 are you THE cg?

  48. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    let me know what day and I’ll bring the chicken.
    -PTJ

  49. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    every stripper on file is required to be there 3rd Thurs of each month (also known as Boom Boom Beamer ‘s Thursdays), back room is a must, find ‘Laura’, shower upon getting home.

  50. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    @50, @52 Dear Public Educated Genius, best in the country means USA. Canada and Eestonia are different countries!
    But gotta agree on the Montreal scenario!

  51. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    @56 = AIG quant from a red state

  52. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    @1 “Bess, you are gonna be a great mom some day. ”
    what about this post makes you say that?

  53. Posted by ExtraordinaryPopularDelusions | February 4, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    @36. 45mm is for dumbasses who can’t aim properly
    -9mm

  54. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I’m there so long as we can play ‘hide the whiteboard markers’ in the back room.
    -k moss

  55. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Wilson =no decocking lever…
    = stupid to keep one in the chamber
    1911s not baller
    ask plaxico

  56. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Too many US Marines have accidentally shot themselves with their own .45s. .38 specials are the way to go with the hammer resting on an empty chamber. Just be sure have more than 2 pistols strapped to you somewhere.

  57. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    @59 45mm? Really? That’s a big ass gun.
    @61 Plaxico was carrying a Glock, not a 1911. 1911 has a thumb safety.

  58. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    @2 – definitely the right time to go

  59. Posted by Pfluger the Barbarian | February 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    @63: Nothing wrong with owning a small artillery piece in 45mm, if its chambered in that caliber, though concealed carry would be challenging.
    Never know when you might have to lay down an artillery barrage.

  60. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    You are all worthless and weak! Dallas clubs beat all.
    - Strip Club Connoisseur Who Has Tasted It All

  61. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    @67 at least we don’t live in Texas.

  62. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Proposal: All no-creativity commenters referring to “Andrea,” Ping, PJ,Tong, whatever, need to either up their game or stay the eff of the board. Every effing time there’s a post with some kind of sexual (either overt or implied) reference we get treated to at least 4 or 5 lame jokes about markers, etc. UP YOUR GAME OR GO HOME PEOPLE!
    -Guy hoping for more creative comments to distract him from work for a few mins

  63. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    @69 shut your mouth or I’m gonna fuck it.
    -PJ

  64. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    @70 Weak
    -69

  65. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    @70 you’re the guy who thinks it’s uproarious to sign every single comment “guy who,” even though it’s not once been funny. so: STFU.

  66. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Beamers used to have a better ambience: more like a biker bar than a Wall Street strip-joint. Like the rest of Fairfield, it has been ruined by hedge-fund douchebags. They used to have Happy Hour with $3 Millers. Now this asshole….
    And I doubt he can hit a fuckin’ thing with his .45 Wilson. It’s for showin’, not throwin’…
    Overall, depressing… It makes Madoff look like he has a big sack

  67. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    @73 “Beamers used to have a better ambience: more like a biker bar than a Wall Street strip-joint. Like the rest of Fairfield, it has been ruined by hedge-fund douchebags.”
    what are you doing here?

  68. Posted by guest | February 4, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    @36 have you tried to buy .45 rounds lately? Its easier to buy 1-lb of cocaine than it is 1-lb of .45′s.
    I bought the Springfield Armory XDM-9,
    it’s much easier to get 9mm rounds, get em with personal defense loads and its as powerful as a .45 and the XDM-9 holds 20 rounds (19 in the clip one in the chamber). You miss 20 times and you deserve what you get.
    – MD at Goldman

  69. Posted by Fixed Income | February 4, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    @40 – you display an impressive knowledge of the lower Fairfield County ballet companies.
    From what people tell me:
    Beamers – you encounter 2 morbidly obese guys just inside the door pretending to be bouncers. $20 cover for the main room and another $20 for the hand stamp to go in the back room (rates may have increased). Stage, pool table and bar in the main room with a “Jersey Shore” feel among the patrons in that room. Back room has the couches and on any given night is well represented with employees from the nearby trading floors. As many as half of the balerinas are from Eastern Europe with great bodies and irritating accents. Nothing like getting a lap dance in a crowded, well lit room.
    Hideaway – Blue collar strip club in Stamford not far from the Darien line with mostly pickup trucks in the parking lot and strippers with stretch marks and bad tattoos inside. For those who don’t have the time to drive to Bridgeport to see unattractive, out of shape strippers.
    Zebra Club – closed years ago but was a big stop for ex porn stars that kept stripping because all the broker jobs were taken. Amazing talent but destined to get shut down as it was across the street from a church.
    - Fixed Income

  70. Posted by guest | February 5, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    B of A bankers love Beamers, ask Ditkoff and Kokinos

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