Donya is the best! Place is the most outrageous but also the most familiar place you can be at!…read moreCan. We advertiste it anymore! Came here for a vacay stop and I want to come back! Service is great people are friendly and the ambiance is top notch!

I am always going to love this place . For me it feels safe and comfortable! I spent most of my…read more20's here and just recently started going back. The drinks are reasonably priced and they have some food but mostly bar type not much for me as we are vegetarian but that's ok. I love how it's decorated it's just fun! The staff always treats you like they have known you forever . They also were kind enough to host an event for the animal rescue I volunteer with which they held at their club Dingbatz across the street. It's just a cool little bar with great music

I stopped in Bar Franco for drink before dinner nearby. It was literally just when they opened but…read moreeverything was ready to go and Alex the bartender seemed to already have some creative ideas in mind! He asked what I like. I told him the spirits and style(s) I prefer. Then I simply said "surprise me". His creation was a take on the Paper Plane, a bit less tart and perfect for a broiling hot day outside. Two other dinners guests joined me soon after and had equally impressive drinks. In fact, the entire dinner party returned at the end of the night so everyone could have their own experience! The space is small, but the atmosphere is very intentional and there is a great, low seating area in the front window that can fit several people comfortably. That's where we sat later as a group. If you've been meaning to try this place too, make it a priority next time you are downtown! Note: Bar Franco also has a food menu connected to the restaurant next door.

2'nd time I came here . 1st time I would have rated it 5 stars . My drink was delish…read more This time 10/2025. Eh . Drinks were ok. Definitely not like the 1st time I was here . Place is small but pretty inside . Not much seating . You have to be lucky to snag a spot

Art Is Bond's owner, Te'Niijah, was wonderful to work with and she was super professional but warm…read moreand caring, with great communication. This venue is beautiful and they offer great packages at reasonable prices as a one-stop shop. Packages include food, drinks and entertainment options. We encountered some personal obstacles during the process of planning our 25th High school Reunion. Te'Niijah was so helpful with helping us figure out solutions which she didn't have to do, which we appreciated so much. This will be my first choice in the future next time I need to throw a party or event.

For me & my husbands 19 year anniversary we had the pleasure of celebrating our journey at Art is…read moreBond, an interactive art gallery based in Montclair NJ. This space was/is in a word Amazing. We entered the space and was greeted by some awesome music & the lovely founder, who gave us a quick review of what to expect while walking through the space. The first interactive feature was the cool red carpet plus step & repeat featuring the name of the space(an ode to the 90's colloquialism "word is bond") Upon entering you can tell the founder was very intentional with the placement of each & every nostalgic piece of black art. It's a beautifully brilliant ode & execution of black culture, our layered nuances, our style, fashions, phrases, beauty & brilliance. This space is a content creation haven filled with endless creative possibilities. Naturally you'd think this was a pop up selfie museum, but it's much more. Not only is this space designed to go down memory lane of the 80's & 90's, you can see and touch some relic gems. You can rent the space for special occasions such as Birthdays, art showcase, book signing, just to name a few, the whole space can be transformed to fit your individual need. From the lovely living room set adorned with animal print wall paper, beautiful black art, quotes, a rotary dial telephone, a cozy couch with colorful throw pillows & last but not least a working record player with plenty of old school vinyl to set the mood. Making your way further inside your met with a wall covered with framed still photos of classic black cinema from the 80's & 90's. As your looking over your fav's, the founder ask's how many of the 24 movies can you name(an absolutely fun prompt). To your left a life size magazine perfectly named "Highly Melanated", to live out your fantasy of being on the cover of a magazine. A nostalgic bedroom scene featuring a wall covered in pictures of black stars from movies, music and iconic tv-shows. A wall covered with books from black authors(it's the intentional thoughtfulness for me). A spot dedicated solely to the one & only Queen Bee Lil Kim, with colorful fur coats, wigs & glasses to perfectly imitate our Queen. Since it's too hard to choose a favorite installation, because each & every one is amazing. I'll share that I absolutely loved the walls honoring black cinema and the opportunity to sit at a cute curated desk & write a letter to your younger self (there's that intentional thoughtfulness)you can leave the sealed letter for someone else to read or take it home! In a nutshell, this colorfully curated establishment is a must to experience & create fond memories that'll last for years to come. PS There's a lot more details, perks & installations I didn't mention 20+ to be exact. Word is bond tell a friend to tell a friend to come skip down memory lane & reminisce about back in the day!

We actually came to eat at casa Giuseppe but didn't byob. Luckily the serve patrons of the…read morerestaurant. I got the lemon cello, my friend got the Chianti and the other got the peach sangria. The sangria was delicious. The server mixed the lemon cello drink table side which was cool. But it was a little too sweet.

I love Bar 503! I came here a long time ago with one of my best friends for happy hour. She had…read morefound the place and said there was amazing specials so how could I say no? We ordered a lovely charcuterie platter and a 2 bottles of wine. The prices were excellent and the charcuterie board was delicious! We had such a nice time and the music that was playing was great! Little fact- this bar is attached to my favorite Italian restaurant Casa Giuseppe. Right after dinner I will head over to Bar 503 for a nightcap or two. The bar tenders are always attentive and fun! The prices for shots and cocktails are very reasonable. The ambiance is intimate and cozy and there is usually some sort of nightly entertainment going on.

So, I'm not sure if this is an East Orange thing but, if you like your service, bring cash. They…read morecharge you the exact amount with tax for card and a little interest on top of it. IF YOU ARE USING A CARD YOU HAVE TO TELL THEM PRIOR TO PAYMENT IF YOU WANT TO INCLUDE TIP. They do not have the option to do so after paying. Wild to me but, it is what it is. Music. 10/10. The main staple is House from the 80's-00's, R&B from the 70's - 90's, and a couple other genres but still a great mix. Hookah is available for purchase. Bar in the front is L - shaped. Ample space to sit and dance if the spirit so moves you. Drinks - Electronic measured pours. A negative for me but! If it helps control profits and diminish bad behavior, let it rock. After 10pm the front area closes and the back opens on certain nights (Sunday I stayed all night in the front) Much larger space and also a cover. Again, cash is king here. All things considered I can overlook some of my minor inconveniences because the totality of the experience is worth it. To Me, lol

Very welcoming once you step in. Everybody at the bar is extremely nice and rounds will keep…read morerolling lol if you're in the area and need some drinks after work I highly recommend!

Introduced to The Ghost Drink about 1 year ago at the…read more Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Yelp Elite event! So impressed with our hosts and Mixologists Mario & Jace! My most favorite cocktail ever is the Ghost's signature expresso martini "Cafe de la Tierra"!! My second event- Attended the Ghost Drink Christmas in July with my hubby and daughter! My favorite cocktail that night was the Snowballada!! So excited for the Ghost Drink's new location, inside the brand-new Newark Culture Club, at 563 Broad St, Newark, 07102. This past Sunday attended Mario and Jace's Ghost Guide Cocktail Class with my husband, son and future daughter in law! Absolutely loved learning to make 3 cocktails and get the history of how the cocktails became so infamous! Margarita Mojito Old Fashioned Bonus: introduction to the VIP signature shot- The Ectoplasm. Oh my goodness!! Pistachio in my favorite new mode!! Cheers!! Highly recommend! Mario is the ultimate Spirits Educator, Host & The Ghost Guide!! Love the post cards too! The Ghost Drink with pay for the postage and mail it for you! Thank you for a fantastic experience!! Can't wait to return when the Stand Up Comedy and entertainment venue is up and running!! Of course, The Ghost Drink will be curating the drink menu!! You must register for Sunday Spirit Classes and Monthly Ghost Takeover events with unique & fun themes via instagram. Transportation Ride Sharing apps are best utilized Limited Street Parking Closest garages:          20 Atlantic St. Newark, NJ          25 New St. (609 Broad St.), Newark, NJ 5 Minutes Walk from NJ Transit Broad St. Station 10 Minute Walk from Newark Military Park Light Rail 15 Minute Walk from Newark-Penn Station Various Bus Routes to NJ Transit Broad St. Station What are you waiting for! Register for a class or event! Next event: GHOSTIVERSARY November 9

Came here for the month of November and drinks were impressive per usual!…read more The service is always spectacular! Ambiance is chill , this place needs so much more recognition!

Love this bar!! Great atmosphere! Food is good and anyone you meet here are down to earth !!!…read moreTotally recommend coming here

Dont go here unless you have a "real id", place is fine but bartender has a hard time…read moredistinguishing between a real and fake id...

Came here for a festive evening with my cousin and had an amazing experience! While it was crowded…read morewhen we arrived and all of the tables were taken, we found an area to stand. Since the bar was overwhelmingly crowded, the bartender came over to us to take our order. We got some drinks and they were delicious! I got Rudolph's Replacement which is a must! I love the coffee, almond milk and liqueurs used in this along with some chai spices, which made it creamy, luscious and decadent while being so festive! I love the cup it comes in as well! Everyone working here was so friendly and helpful and the ambiance was so joyful and lovely! It was such a magical Christmas experience and I really felt transported to a Christmas land for the night while here. All of the decor were all Instagram worthy! I will definitely be back next year for Christmastime!

Grateful to get a late night reservation for 9:45pm despite booking a month and 1/2 out. From the…read moresecond you walk up to the front door you're transported to a holiday wonderland with wall to wall decorations that leaves your feeling instant happiness. Staff couldn't have been nicer and accommodating. Figured we would do small plates and drinks after previewing the menu in advance (thankfully got our order in before the kitchen closed at 10pm). They were sold out of a few items (makes sense with them being booked solid) but there's so much to choose from it wasn't any issue. We ordered the jalapeño popper eggrolls, truffle Parmesan chips, pretzel bites and crispy potato with chorizo. Everything was delicious. I will be eagerly waiting to make next years reservation!