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The Facebook tribute page lists its lifespan as 1944 – 2016, “a legacy of 72 years.” Within that long lifespan, it was also the site of a legal battle and eventually a victory for gay rights, two years before the famous Stonewall uprising. “My heart and soul are in this place,” he said. It is located in Jersey City’s historic downtown and a mere minute from the Grove Street PATH trains.

Today, it’s a beloved queer nightlife spot. As the only LGBTQ bar in town, it holds a special place in the community and adds a vibrant layer to New Hope’s LGBTQ culture. Pint is perfect for anyone craving that big-city energy without crossing the Hudson. Meanwhile, Central Jersey experienced something of a gay bar drought.

Kaylee Acciardi, 244’s general manager, remembers one of her favorite customer reactions so far.

Wednesday will be Game Night, boasting bingo and trivia hosted by Meta. You do not have worry about finding a place to eat or using Door Dash while you are having a great night out here. “Most of the people who claim they were so sorry to see the Den close weren’t even in the bar in five or ten years,” Luck said.

It happened in 1967 when police regularly raided and shut down gay bars on charges of lewd public behavior.

Jersey City forms the northernmost point with Pint and Six26, backing into the densely packed offerings of New York City across the river. Before apps like Grindr made their way into the world, the “gay” bar was the only place people found connection.

There were so many places back then that allowed the LGBTQ community to forge relationships with people who were like them and feel understood.

Luck is more than familiar with the now-barren landscape of gay Central Jersey.

“ There are too many haters out there still. His first gig was working coat check at The Den in Somerset, just down the street from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. ”It’s going to be your hometown bar feel, like ‘you’re going into your friend’s house to have a cocktail’ type thing. For one thing, it was New Jersey’s longest-running gay nightclub.

Sunday will have martini specials, while Monday will have a rotating schedule of special events: the first Monday will be industry night, the second Monday trans night, the third Monday leather night, and the fourth Monday to be determined.

The Den is something of a legend in New Jersey’s LGBTQ lore. This summer, they’ll be hosting fundraisers and an exciting Pride Weekend event you won’t want to miss.