pretty sure comedians hate Yelp but here I am. The operation, just from my first experience, was…read morelike watching a well-oiled machine at work. from the check-in to cashing out, they make it super straightforward and simple. Our waiter was great about checking in unobtrusively. the owner Noam should be commended for his level of customer service & the way he makes sure staff upholds it. Sets were killer, especially Ryan Hamilton, Yamaneika Saunders, and Lucas Zelnick. website is super informative and well organized so you have an idea of whose performing at each room + have an understanding of ground rules/menu offerings/etc. the line outside could use a biiit of work // clearer or larger signs because it was a bit chaotic to navigate with so many people but was chill once we found the Reservations line. hiiiighly recommend making one, btw. Ordered Passion & Heat cocktails + onion rings + a Stella. the onion rings were way better than I expected as was the cocktail.

Don't come here for the food/drinks, overpriced and underserved and forced on you. Do come here for…read morethe amazing comedy experience, laughed my guts out coming here twice.

Great atmosphere with lively music and a fun crowd! The bartenders are friendly, but the drink…read moreprices can be a bit steep. Overall, a solid spot for a night out with friends!

Very good music! A lot of reggaeton, dembow, and salsa the night we visited. The bouncers are…read moreprofessional and informative- would come again when visiting the area

This place is ghetto if you're looking for a vibe with wobbling tables and a DJ that doesn't know…read morehow to get the music to stop cutting out when a good song comes on, tjis is the spot for you-- the only thing good about this place is the bartender. It's too raunchy just not a place for a demure person but if you're used to hole in the wall clubs, this is one step up from that.

I had to write another review since the drinks are so overpriced.....you'll find that & most bar…read moretenders in they phones not giving a shit about your wildly overpriced drink. Oh & they changed the dance floor area so no room to dance just smoke & & drink your crazy over priced drink....in short this place turned to ass.

Really cool vibe. Not as crowded as I thought it would be. Dance vibes and good music but not so…read moremany people dancing. Unfortunately it's so loud so you shouldn't come here to had a conversation.

We walked into this bar well past midnight and I absolutely loved the vibe. The DJ was fantastic,…read morethe music was amazing, and the bartenders were super friendly. It's a great spot to relax, have a drink, and dance in a laid-back atmosphere.

Attended a private party for 40th anniversary of 116 festival. The place ambience is very dark. The…read morefood was catered. There was live performances by artists and an award ceremony. Hosting was Carlito from LaMega.

I came here for a speed dating event and then a salsa class afterwards. The setup in the club…read morewasn't very conducive to a speed dating event. It was dark and the tables were setup randomly and caused a lot of confusion for the men. The drinks were ok. They had 3 different specials drinks costing $18. Bartender was very friendly and personable. The salsa/bachata class was ok. But I heard from some of the other participants who frequent other classes in the city that the instructor wasn't very good and teaching the wrong steps.

I've been to this nightclub several times. It's pretty small but the vibes are always high. The DJ…read morehas been amazing every time I've gone. They also have a restaurant right nextdoor.

Great little spot especially on a Monday night, you won't be disappointed. The music is on point,…read more grown and sexy vibes. The drinks are well poured, and the service is great as well. They have a variety of DJs that plays music for everyone. You will see all walks of earth which makes the place a great time.

Bembe is one of those places. If you know, you know -- and…read moreif you don't, you should fix that immediately. Tuesday nights? Reggaeton goes crazy. The room is moving, the energy is right, and it feels like a real party instead of a playlist on shuffle. Friday nights with the live drums? Different level. That's when Bembe really shows its roots. The drums add this raw, authentic feel that turns the whole night into an experience instead of just a bar stop. Now let's talk drinks -- because this one deserves its own moment: The tequila with the lime dipped in coffee grounds is surprisingly delicious. I wasn't expecting it to work... but it absolutely does. Must-drink. Non-negotiable. This is a place to dance, drink, sweat a little, and leave feeling like you actually went somewhere. Bathroom Review (2 out of 4) Safety - Bouncer presence helps a lot. You feel secure moving back there. Accessibility - Easy enough to get to, no maze or weird hallway journey. Space - Bathrooms are small and tucked way in the back. Gets cramped fast. Privacy - Sinks are outside the bathrooms, which kills the privacy a bit when it's packed.

Delaceiba cookin' up the dope vibes!…read more Came out to see the DJ, Delaceiba, and he did not disappoint! The energies he provided kept the party MOVIN'. I loved that there were congas by the ready for a quick jam sesh! My only gripe was the drinks. My first drink was an "old fashioned" and it had a bunch of raw coarse sugar at the bottom. It actually looked like a Long Island iced tea, so I'm not sure what it was. It was a bit loud, so maybe they misunderstood my order. My second drink seemed accurate, and was just fine. Anyway, I'd definitely hit this spot up again, especially if Delaceiba is in the house. Much much love Bembe!

I was pleasantly surprised!…read more What a cool spot! Located not far from Prudential Center.. came here for Wednesday night karaoke. Found street parking with no meter which was great. Smaller spot, but you don't feel like you're on top of each other. It reminded me of a Village kinda spot.. very dark interior... but a whole vibe. Bathrooms were really clean.. nice bar in the back of the space. The only reason I will give it 4 is because even though the drinks were reasonably priced, the bartender wasn't making the best drinks... you could barely tell that there was any alcohol in them.. I had to order an extra shot just to make it taste good. I think she needed some help because she seemed sorta flustered in taking care of everyone. I would definitely return!! Especially for karaoke!

i don't think they actually serve alcohol here. i went with a group of people on November 1st, was…read moremy first time there. i personally got around 5-6 drinks within the first 45 minutes and didn't taste of feel the alcohol at all. at least three other people in my group had the same complaints. additionally the security seemed quite relaxed. i saw a few people with bags walked in and did not get searched. i also had a bag but didnt get searched. i don't know if they just decide on bag size to search or not but either way, it didn't feel that safe. aside from this, the service was nice and the bartenders were doing their best to serve everyone as fast as they could. i like how everything was themed and such. i was not a fan of the music playing in any of the rooms but thats subjective so i cant take off points for that. i didn't order food so i can't comment on that. in conclusion though, i wont be returning for the first two points listed above. i cant say it was the same for everyone but it felt like this for myself and three others so i wanted to share my thoughts

Come here to dance to mix latin music: pop, merengue, reggaeton, música tropical, salsa...3 floors…read moreall playing diff genres, including non latin on the top two floors and latin on the main floor. They host a free mambo lesson around 9pm on Saturdays. We came in at the tail end to see it wrapping up and they had a decent crowd. My complaint: they played hardly any salsa and the salsa selection the dj played was no bueno. Some of the music blurred the lines between salsa and música tropical and not good variety. Mostly fast songs too. A Latin Mix night can be disappointing if they don't mix it up equally. That is how I felt after rounds and rounds of bachata, merengue, reggaeton, etc. All of the other music was good, but if you are looking to dance mambo to some good stuff, I would go elsewhere.

As a Latin dance enthusiast, I've wanted to come here for awhile (although I'm told it's really…read morejust a club and not a place for "serious dancing"). I braved the rain with two friends on a Saturday night. We took advantage of the free 9 PM beginner salsa lesson, which was fun. Shout-out to the teacher, Andres - he's very patient and even though I know how to dance salsa, I appreciate the way he breaks down the moves for absolute beginners. Ladies can get in free before 10 PM on some days, and after that, it seems to be $16 before midnight. Not sure what the price after midnight is; in the past when I've walked past, the bouncer was saying $20, but maybe that has changed. That said, the night we were there, between 10-11:30 PM, it was pretty empty and low-energy. I'm not sure if it was because of the weather or what, but it was disappointing. There are 2 parts to the club - a Latin music part, and a Hip Hop/Pop/Techno part and you can go in between them. We checked out both - the music was definitely better on the Latin side. Even though more people came in, no one was really dancing. Everyone was just standing or sitting along the wall or at the bar. I know people need to warm up, but still! The DJ was good! 3 stars for the lesson, the tequila shot, and the Latin music, but I'm being generous. Note: coat check is $3.

HOBOKEN: The Shannon is well-known for being a dog friendly bar and popular with locals, so we…read moreknew we had to visit after receiving recommendations from a bunch of people. If you had any question that this place is an Irish pub, you will receive the answer with a big Irish and Jameson flag draped proudly as you enter the bar. In addition to their Irish heritage, The Shannon is also a great sports bar and dance club. We love that leashed and friendly dogs are allowed, but only before the night life begins, so get there when they open to enjoy a drink from their full bar, play pool, watch the game, bring your own food, and meet some super cool people. There is a space up front with one bar and a back room with another bar, so plenty of space to enjoy some dog friendly fun! We love that there were a few other dogs enjoying New Years celebrations and it makes us happy that they all met at a local dog park. The staff is great and always checking-in. We heard Sundays are great to bring your dog as it is like an impromptu Yappy Hour! Everything is more fun with fido!

Solid party with lots of fees. On weekends, The Shannon is one of the few bars in Hoboken that…read moreplays Hip-Hop all night. They charge a cover for entry of $10, which isn't common in Hoboken. When you get inside, it has a bar in the front and huge dancefloor in the back with a live DJ performing. The bartenders serve pretty quickly, but that may be due to people not buying drinks frequently or a result of the young crowd that is typically here. They started tacking on a fee for credit card payments also. So, you might want to go with cash. Overall, the Shannon is a good party option if you like Hip Hop and are cool with the young and hood crowd. However, since they charge a bunch of fees that other bars in Hoboken don't it loses stars - after all, it's just a dive bar. If you are willing to pay a big cover, then you may as well go to Birch - the only club in the area - and enjoy a nicer ambiance. Learn more on my blog at www.alwaysthevip.com/blog/