This place is the worst place ever to the point that I feel like I was racially profiled and not let in. Not even in NY have I had to stand on line for an hour before being let in. The amount of people that were behind me and let in is astounding. After standing online for an hour, my friends and I departed without being given an explanation as to why we were made to wait so long. I may file with the better business bureau on this. My advice...if you are Black/Latino...this is not the place for you. This place gets 0 starts based on their management/bouncers and overall conduct towards my friends and I.
Edit: apparently yelp is forcing me to give them one star, but they are not deserving of that
A new year.. a fresh new start and a time for second chances. I would like to first clarify that I am reviewing strictly the lounge.
Oh, boy. What can I say? I went on Saturday night of Memorial Day Weekend and they were charging $40 per person (both men & women) to enter an empty lounge. My 10 friends and I were iffy about entering and the bouncers finally decided to give in at $20/person to my group before we could walk away.. So we decided to head in...Upon entering the venue it was empty so I decided to make my way to the bar. I heard the drinks were expensive ($15 mixed drinks) so I decided to just get vodka on the rocks ($20). I am the biggest lightweight and let me just say the drink was 100% undeniably watered down. I could literally chug it. I wouldn't suggest to anyone to order a mixed drink from this establishment. Who knows what you're getting! The music was ehh mediocre but the outdoor area is nice. After many attempts at giving this place a solid chance, I promise to never go back. They can keep their $20 water and lime.
Had our wedding and cocktail reception here October 3, 2009. Â Everything was great. Â The food was great, the staff was great. Â The wedding took place on the rooftop overlooking the ocean. Fortunately it was a nice night and people hung out inside and outside. We had an amazing wedding and our friends are still talking about how much fun they had!
Review Source:Classy - fun - spectacular! Ummm are we really in New Jersey?
Avenue Nuit (previously known as Le Club) is one of my favorite bars, hands down. I'd rather go here than many places in Manhattan! It's a rooftop bar right on the ocean, with lovely views of both the beach and Pier Village; the big shopping, dining, and apartment complex which was built just a few years ago and is making Long Branch the best place to be on the Jersey Shore!
Avenue Nuit's gorgeous large outdoor area (complete with a pool) is perfect for mingling. They have "beds" out there that you can lounge on, but I'm pretty sure those are usually occupied by the high-roller types who buy bottles... That's not me! You can usually find me on the dancefloor inside. Whenever I've been here and there was a DJ, it was awesome. Such a variety of people come here, from the locals to the vacationers. Once my best friend and I (who has a beach house in Long Branch) were dancing with a Conservative Jewish guy who knew every word to every rap song the DJ played. It was one of the most hilarious and most fun club experiences I've ever had. The people I've talked to here have always been so nice, and I've never felt sketched out by anyone.
Drinks are pricy, but the bartenders are good. I'd recommend this bar to anyone. Be sure to dress up! Guys - no shorts or sneakers, even if this IS your vacation... I guarantee they won't let you in.