North Jersey Nightlife: 99 Clubs That Defined an Era

North Jersey once pulsed with the energy of numerous nightclubs, with 99 of the most memorable venues from the 1970s to the 1990s now being honored. These establishments, ranging from sophisticated dinner theaters to lively dance floors where drinks were a bargain, were once ubiquitous community hubs.

The compiled list, researched through archives and personal accounts, spans Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. Each location had its unique address and contributed to the vibrant social fabric of towns like Clifton and Hackensack, even reaching tiny Victory Gardens.

Many of these historic clubs have since been transformed or disappeared entirely. For instance, The Meadowbrook became a church, Beau Brummel's site was reconfigured for highway expansion, and Aldo's Hideaway was replaced by townhomes after a fire. The former Oriental Luau is now single-family homes, and The Joint in the Woods was renamed due to legal issues before burning down.