Scarlet Pub

One of those bars that we would hit up at least once during the night! It’s conveniently located on Easton where all the other bars like Knight Club, Olde Queens, and Golden Rail are located. I’m not a huge fan, but when all my friends are coming here, I’m there too. Most of the times, it’s not too crowded and offers enough space for you to dance and have fun! Generally, there’s a crowd of people like a wall blocking the bar, but from time to time, you can make way to the bar for a drink. Also, the drinks are inexpensive and quite decent.
There are nights when this place gets so packed, it gets very messy with people stepping on your foot, drinks getting spilled on you, and long waiting lines to get in.
My favorite part is the music here!

I’ve only gone there on Wednesdays and Sunday’s for Brittney’s music nights. The caliber of talent that come seemingly out of the woodwork to play her shows never ceases to amaze me! If this were a review based solely on that, BRITTNEY’S MUSIC NIGHTS GET FIVE STARS! The joint itself is a one-​or-​two star room at best (ergo, three). It’s got that bathroom smell when you walk in. No, no, not that lemon-​scented, Mom-​just-​cleaned-​the-​bathroom aroma. Not that one. The other one. Speaking of bathrooms, while I’ve not been to the ladies’ room, the men’s room is single-​use with no lock on the door. Bad look, Scarlet. Class it up just a little, please.
Drink prices are pretty standard and the neighborhood — which sits on the outskirts of New Brunswick proper — seems somewhat suspect.

Yeah. So, when I was a Rutgers undergrad, I thought this place kind of sucked, but would go with friends because either 1) it was the first stop, mainly because it would be so empty and we’d be guaranteed drinks or 2) it was a last minute resort when every other bar was packed and we didn’t want the night to be a complete bust.
The DJ was the only highlight of this establishment.
Otherwise, it’s pretty beat. The owner was pretty rude, in that he’d see on a frequent basis (especially during those final weeks in May) and would act like he didn’t know me, and pass off my ID to get scanned even when though he knew it was legitimate; what’s worse is that he doesn’t screen certain «favorites,» which I guess are people that the staff know and vouch for. Lots of line cutting (but then again, that happens a lot, so that was just on minor annoyance to a longer list of grievances…)
Anyway, once you actually get inside, it’s unbearable. It’s small and stuffy, so there’s no room to dance, much less breathe. After a certain time, tt would take forever to get a drink, because of course the bartenders can only move so fast and do so much… but still.
If you’ve never gone here, or don’t go that much, believe me, you’re really not missing out. There are other bars that are way, way more fun. Go to them instead. Because you’ll want to avoid this one at all costs.

We walked in and the place was deserted but I thought it’s because they just opened but apparently the bartender or the owner whoever that was was talking on the phone when we just walked in and we were asking what kind of tequila they have and instead of telling what kind they have, he decided to say look for yourselves and he was not being any helpful whatsoever he was just yapping and was not being helpful at all so we just walked right out, didn’t order anything and went to the nearest bar which had much better service.

Update:
Started frequenting this place way more. Learned to love the crowd, good looking girls and the service improved quite a bit. Still great DJ’s on a regular basis.

This place sucks pretty bad. Always the shortest stop or the one skipped on the bar crawl. Its random, could open the door to 100 people or 2. No usable bathroom and I def saw the cops pull someone out once and toss him on the hood of a car. Not a rowdy drunk kid… Like… I’m saying this dude had a warrant.

To be fair, this place is a ghost town by the bartender’s own admission until midnight. I had a beer and watched Office reruns for an hour. Boo!

This is the Dive Bar of the dive bars.
I’m giving Scarlet Pub 4 stars because the DJ plays AWESOME music here! if you like the latest hip hop chart toppers, this is the place for you. Every time I come here I have a great time dancing.
The place itself is nothing great. there’s a bar and there’s a dance floor. However, it gets pretty packed here as night wears on. And what’s best about this place is that there is no cover charge! =)
Also, I love the game machine they have at the end of the room — good for a game of Photo Hunt when I need a break from all the dancing.