Duval Lounge And Bar

Just stumbled across the Duval Lounge small bar located about ten minutes from the house. Its in a nice area of Linden. This past Saturday I went there about 7:30 pm. they advertise opening at 6 but it was not. I came back after 9 pm and there were only a few people present. The staff and patrons were friendly. Drinks prices were usual for Jersey. Some good conversations with other patrons. Yes there was a good share of phone starers too. Music was a wide range, a lot of 80“s stuff. I’ll have to go back on a Friday night to check out the dancers. Overall it seemed like a nice quiet place to listen to some good music and grab a few drinks.

One of the worse cocktails I have ever had in a gay bar! And I am a former bartender. Went in twice, figuring I would try once more. Again, I ordered a whiskey and ginger, and could not taste the whiskey. At almost $ 10 a pop. Cannot tolerate forced lap dancing. If I was looking for that I would have been happy. Went in for a drink, not to be fondled. When the drink doesn’t warrant a visit… my advice, go to the City or Asbury Park. It is decorated like a bad drag bar…

I went yesterday it is nice. I have a good time. The people. Including the owner make me feel like so welcome. It is a place for a nice night out in a nice clean area.

I was extremely upset when on Saturday July 25 I was waiting to go to a reception and needed to kill an hour, so I decided to research the nearest gay bar to me. To my surprise this one popped up 10 minutes from where I was and I realized I had actually been there once before. The website said It opened at 6 and it was 5:50 so perfect, with my 10 min drive over they would be open. Not the case. I get there and park on the street at 6:01 walk across and the door was locked. I figured maybe they are inside finishing setting up and ill wait until 6:05. Back in my car and still nobody opened the door. I check the door again at 6:10 and still locked. So I called them and the message stated that they opened at 6 yet nobody opened or answered. I figured people can be late its no biggy. So I waited in my car until 6:25 and still nothing. I was upset that they advertise a time and don’t go by it. It was a waste of my time!

Ehh it’s ok for a lonely night an alternative to NYC nightlife the place is small, it does have an upstairs and a outside deck suitable for summer and smoking I gather. The outside of this establishment you’d think you were in key west with it’s décor inside and out. I really want to like this place and I gather I would providing there was more people.

I would definitely go to back here again. Definitely a mix of gay and lesbian. Bartender was a good time. Staff was friendly. DJ played my jams.
IMO, their only downside would be the $ 5 cover and the somewhat pricey drinks. Regardless, Duval is a good time, and it’s one of the few «gay bars» within a 25 mile radius.
Check it out!