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What also makes this location special is the rooftop bar. This is a spot you won’t want to miss, whether you’re out with friends, loved ones, or flying solo. Sunday will have martini specials, while Monday will have a rotating schedule of special events: the first Monday will be industry night, the second Monday trans night, the third Monday leather night, and the fourth Monday to be determined.

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Paradise

Located just across the street from the world-famous boardwalk and beach in Asbury Park, Paradise lives up to its name with a prime location and vibrant atmosphere. There's no membership.

In this brave new post-Obergefell world, the need for venues specifically set aside for LGBTQ people isn’t as obvious.

The Den is something of a legend in New Jersey’s LGBTQ lore. These are difficult times — but historically, those are the times when the LGBTQ community comes together best. It offes a more intimate and laid-back vibe than some of the louder venues nearby. On its soft opening night, the bar still had the old pub’s tap handles standing upright and connected to nothing while patrons were limited to cash for their payment options.

This summer, they’ll be hosting fundraisers and an exciting Pride Weekend event you won’t want to miss. His first gig was working coat check at The Den in Somerset, just down the street from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Every event has a designated Community Manager to welcome you, make introductions, and help you feel at home.

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can I come alone?

Absolutely.

Luck’s answer is decisive. You do not have worry about finding a place to eat or using Door Dash while you are having a great night out here. Keep going, around the pool table that testifies to the venue’s previous existence as Danny Boy’s Irish Pub, and you’ll find yourself on a dance floor of cozy proportions that’s framed by neon lights, a touch of rainbow, and an Instagram-worthy garden wall draped with faux ivy.
With a max capacity of about 100, the new bar invites visions of comfy conversations with friends, not so much well shots and ragers.

After 16 years without a permanent LGBTQ presence, South Amboy looks like a town that never had any at all. Before apps like Grindr made their way into the world, the “gay” bar was the only place people found connection.

There were so many places back then that allowed the LGBTQ community to forge relationships with people who were like them and feel understood.

The staff of The 244 Spot hopes to be part of that reconvening. A strand of puritanical conservatism has reemerged like an angry cicada, inflicting Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” policy and public drag bans. New Jersey’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control shut down The Den’s 1960s iteration, but the Den’s parent company, One Eleven Wines & Liquors, fought back in court.

Pint is perfect for anyone craving that big-city energy without crossing the Hudson.

It happened in 1967 when police regularly raided and shut down gay bars on charges of lewd public behavior. Since opening in January, ByrdCage has aimed to be more than just a bar and restaurant — it’s a celebration of inclusivity, community, and unforgettable experiences.

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The 244 Spot

If you look at a map of all the gay bars in our state, you’ll notice that a good chunk of them are in North Jersey or Asbury Park.