Reviews

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

I haven't been to my old haunt since it's gotten warmer so I decided to celebrate Spring's arrive with a return and some fun. There is no cover charge, and when I arrived in this…

MadMaXXXNYC· 3 mos agolast: 3 mos ago 6 1

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

Stopped by my old haunts because I got a text from a friend that she was working there. Newbs: Parking is on any nearby street and walk to this corner bar. Do…

MadMaXXXNYC· 6 mos ago 8

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

Two weeks ago on a Friday around 4 pm I had an airport run and on the way back I thought I'd check out Vic's, since I never get up that way usually.…

MadMaXXXNYC· 10 mos ago 3

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

So I return to Clancy's after a longish time away, based on the recent reviews and the recollection that it's as good a place as any to hang out, and better than most. On this…

MadMaXXXNYC· 1 yr agolast: 1 yr ago 3 2

Club 15

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Read back for parking / interior discussions and descriptions. I will note that the upper level ( there are only 2, and is only up 2 steps from the bar area ) now has…

MadMaXXXNYC· 1 yr agolast: 1 yr ago 2 2

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

Been since Thanksgiving week that I've been here. Finally got away during the week and didn't hold out much hope for mid-day on a Wed. I figured the Old Court ( literally…

MadMaXXXNYC· 1 yr agolast: 1 yr ago 3 5

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

So I stopped by Vics on a Sat. afternoon. Because last visit I stopped by around 1:30 and that was way too early, I changed this time to almost 4:00 pm. Oddly enough,…

MadMaXXXNYC· 1 yr agolast: 1 yr ago 3 2

Frankie's Rest-A-Bit Tavern

Mine Hill Township, NJ

So I stopped by in the middle of a Thursday afternoon as I was in the area and had time. I was surprised to see the lot mostly full at 3 pm. You…

MadMaXXXNYC· 1 yr agolast: 1 yr ago 2 1

Frankie's Rest-A-Bit Tavern

Mine Hill Township, NJ

On my previous visit to the RAB Sheila had told me to make sure and come back on the 17th because it was her birthday party ( as several huge banners also announced.…

MadMaXXXNYC· 2 yrs agolast: 2 yrs ago 3 3

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

So I haven't been in ages and while I know weekday early afternoons are dismal, that's when I had free. Glad I stopped in. The bouncer was hanging with friends outside, but stepped up…

MadMaXXXNYC· 2 yrs agolast: 2 yrs ago 1 2

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

So yeah! Strolled in. Chatted up the Mgr and Boincer and was told that, counting the bartender, there were 4 of us in the place. No dancers had shown up yet but…

MadMaXXXNYC· 2 yrs agolast: 2 yrs ago 2 4

Frankie's Rest-A-Bit Tavern

Mine Hill Township, NJ

Stopped in on a whim on a Wednesday afternoon around 2 pm mainly because I was in the area with some slack time, but also to see what had become of the place since the…

MadMaXXXNYC· 2 yrs agolast: 2 yrs ago 4 3

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

Decided to hit up an old favorite again last Friday. Got there for the shift change which I kind of enjoy. Interesting watching the day timers try to milk the room one last…

MadMaXXXNYC· 2 yrs agolast: 2 yrs ago 2 2

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

So after feeling like an old white guy pariah at VICs ( OK, I shouldn't be totally surprised, but it was still a little weird. I think just an off day - see my…

MadMaXXXNYC· 3 yrs agolast: 3 yrs ago 3 4

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

So I got to Vics for the first time in a while, and it was really subdued. Walk in, close to 7pm and still had to pay the $10 cover, but whatever.…

MadMaXXXNYC· 3 yrs agolast: 3 yrs ago 1 2

Titillations

Bloomfield, NJ

I haven't been back to Tits since they re-opened. I missed all the "sports bar" no, "go go bar" name and concept change drama and not sorry about it. My impression…

MadMaXXXNYC· 3 yrs ago 4

Breathless

Rahway, NJ

Stopped by on Monday afternoon to start the new year off right :). Hadn't been here since well before 'rona. Nice bright parking lot with a booth for supervision? at…

MadMaXXXNYC· 3 yrs agolast: 3 yrs ago 3 2

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

So I haven't been back to this old haunt in a while - not since the new exterior. Lighting inside is about the same: you're eyes adjust while you're paying your $10…

MadMaXXXNYC· 3 yrs agolast: 3 yrs ago 4 3

Blush Gentlemen's Club

South Hackensack, NJ

Literally drove past the old Twins and thought " Hey, that was the old Twins! I miss the bomber art" hah. The next thought was " wait, who's in control here and why…

MadMaXXXNYC· 4 yrs agolast: 4 yrs ago 7 1

Jiggles, A Gentlemen's Pub

Hawthorne, NJ

I stopped in one late Monday afternoon in early November and found the place nearly dead. Not too surprising: bad time on a slow weekday. I started talking with the bartender and…

MadMaXXXNYC· 4 yrs agolast: 4 yrs ago 3 5

Vic's Place

Irvington, NJ

Stopped by around 2:30 today as I had an hour or so to kill on an airport run. First thing I notice is a new flashy sign handing out front, and maybe? a…

MadMaXXXNYC· 4 yrs agolast: 4 yrs ago 3 7

Daily Planet

Oak Ridge, NJ

Live Report from the Planet. Heh. I just got the irony of being a reporter for the Daily Planet lol. Anyway, I can love post this because I am nearly the only one…

MadMaXXXNYC· 5 yrs ago 2

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

So we took the lockdown seriously, as with a combination of my luck and health, I would have been a statistic for sure. But: Vax#2 2 weeks ago - so let the games begin!…

MadMaXXXNYC· 5 yrs agolast: 5 yrs ago 2 3

Clancy's Pub

Bloomfield, NJ

" Maximum Occupancy 18 Persons. Masks must be worn" That's the sign on both of the doors. I'd heard they opened at 3 so went by around then but door still…

MadMaXXXNYC· 5 yrs agolast: 5 yrs ago 4 2

5th Ave. Sports Bar

Paterson, NJ

Got a text from Ely the bartender/ex dancer who Said they were open in the parking lot, so the next time I was traveling up that way I drove by. They've a " trying…

MadMaXXXNYC· 5 yrs agolast: 5 yrs ago 3 1