So I used to go to Barcode to watch football games and enjoyed the atmosphere. They have the best red sangria (buy it in the glass though). I think that's stronger. I just visited the club or the patio yesterday for my birthday. After reading the reviews I was discouraged. Here's some tips about going there: 1. Get there early so you won't have to wait in line. I got there around 10:45 and it got full fast. 2. Get friends together and get a table if you are wearing heels. The minimum is 250 for the table. Our costs came up to 192 and we added a tip. Check the receipt because I'm sure they added a tip. It was my birthday so I was tipsy and forgot to tell them to get an itemized bill. Anyway, for 6 people 200 is about normal. 3. This place has great lighting so take many pics! So when I came in I was carrying sandals. Security said no sandals. I turned to wait for my friend to come so I could put them in her car. Another security guard let me leave them up front so I could go right in. I really appreciated that small act of kindness because it made me feel special and I was having an emotional day. Check the dress code before because my female cousin was wearing sneakers and almost didn't get let in. Anyway the DJ was live and the music was good: primarily Latin, but when they threw the hip hop in I got my whole life. The Latin was nice though. Crowd was young. I left early (1:45) so I'm not sure if it got too crazy, but I had a great time! read more

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Told me to take my hat off at the door...while someone walked by me with a winter hat on. Probably just discrimination. I took my hat off to put in my coat pocket and still refused to let me in. Asked if I could leave it at coat check and still wouldn't allow me to. He was an asshole pretty much but this isn't my first bad encounter with Barcode upon entrance literally so I should've expected it. 3rd time is not a charm so I would never go back here, don't recommend anyone else either- if you want to be treated right. read more

BarCode Entertainment Complex - Lounges Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Terrible service. Bartender insisted on a tip for tap water before handing us the water after we spent hundreds of dollars on drinks. Don't come here and spend your money, honestly a waste of time. The DJ wasn't even that good. read more

Been here a couple times and can say his is my favorite lounge in NJ. Went to see the football game and to celebrate my cousin's bday. We sat in the back which has a very nice open/covered patio, with a huge screen. We did reservations for a big group and were seated in the cabanas. They remodel the back since the last time I came. I love chandeliers so I definitely love the look. The service is prompt and friendly-that's part of barcode eat-chill and play feel. Our waiter, Johan, was very attentive and was making sure everyone was well served. We ordered wings, fries,mini sliders, pizza pies and drinks. The food and service was great and I loved the pizza pies. The Pizzeria-Crust pizza-is part of barcode so obviously the pizza it top notch (freshly baked out of the oven). Some of the people in our group are vegan so they definitely accommodated them with their needs. Everything is worth it here-the people, drinks, food, music and atmosphere. If you want to eat-chill and play this is definitely the place to do it. read more

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i actually like it here! solardo was incredible in every single way. the LED cherry blossom trees were so cool. everyone was pretty socially distant and mostly everyone kept their mask on the whole time. it was good vibes! of course you're occupying a table so you have to buy drinks and at least one food item but we were able to get it to go and we just ate it on the way home. our bill was $56 for an order of wings, three vodka crans and one jack and coke. not bad! read more

Terrible service. We had a reservation but when we got there, we were told no reservations. They wouldn't seat us until the whole party was there. So we went to the bar for a drink. They don't make martinis or anything that requires bitters??? It's a bar!!! Ordered drinks but bartender can't seem to ring it up, got lost with my credit card for 15 minutes. Manager comes over to tell me have to order food. Explained that we are waiting on a table. Then they agreed to seat us even though it was only half of us were there. They stick us in a corner. There was no one in the place. 7pm on a Thursday. 25 minutes to get a drink. The food was mediocre at best. The service was horrible. There were more employees than customers. Extremely disappointed read more

Covid notwithstanding, this is the second time I've had a terrible experience here. They want us to "take covid into consideration" but have events and still are open to the public and cannot deliver. The service is bad, but it's not the server's fault. From waiting in line to get in, all the way to weak drinks and waiting 40 minutes for food, this place is less than ideal if you just want to chill and have a good time. I do not expect to be back. read more

Ughh not a fan. This place used to be Cocobongo's I believe. When first arriving you get scanned like TSA for a Sat night with ladies free and gentlemen $20 cover (about 9:30pm). Safety first. It's a huge interior with a pool table in the corner and bunch of high top tables. The bar is near the entrance/exit. There's a small flight of steps that take you to the back/outside. You can smoke freely anywhere in the back area. The bar is in the center and also a bar along the side towards the main stage. The center bar does not free pour the drinks, it's a machine that does the pouring. I find it iffy! Drinks are about $15 for a redbull vodka or vodka club. This place is also well staffed. They also have RV restrooms in the outside area, but you can't smoke in that area (weird). I didn't like how later in the night it got super packed like too a point the establishment had no maximum quantity rule. If a fight broke out near the main stage ain't no way a bouncer was getting there to break it up unless you plan on trampling people. It was insane. Sad to say had a anxiety attack when trying to get back inside. You're pushing up on people trying to get by and you'd thought the inside would be a little more spacious...nope forget it. When I finally found the exit..they were still letting people in. Smh. I'd never come back. read more

Pros: The music was good. It was spacious. Food looked okay, but i didn't eat Cons: Drinks were extremely weak and served in what looked like a bathroom cup. I understand they use a machine for control but their pouring system failed during my order, so they were forced to freehand pour. I asked for a double which they only gave me a shot, I counted the pour.I still paid and didn't argue bc I just wanted to have a good time. I just don't understand how a bartender working in a place that big doesn't know how to freehand pour correctly. Got so packed I couldn't move. Location was super sketchy. read more

To start with, I think a $20 cover charge for guys is pretty ridiculous though, I've been to packed places in the city and Hoboken, and not been charged $20. That, and the fact that there's a semi strict dress code, not cool. But anyway, me and my friends came for a birthday on Friday night around 10. They charge you $10 for 'valet,' even if you park the car yourself... On the street. The place was not packed when we got in, so we just went and grabbed a table. For drinks, me and one friend started with a couple vodka redbulls, about $10 per drink and they weren't bad, or too small, so I was cool with it. The bartenders were also very friendly and reasonably attentive - I didn't have to wait very long any time I went to get a drink. I also need to point out that the bouncers were not complete dicks, they were kinda friendly actually. Because, I get it, bouncers need to be tough and they have a job that can sometimes be pretty stressful when dealing with a bunch of drunk assholes. But it's nice when they can still treat people respectfully. The decor in the place is nice, black chairs and tables, they keep the lights dim, and you feel like you're in a nice club. They play a lot of Latino songs, which was great for us because that's what we were looking for, there was also some hip hop thrown in, which was nice too. Before not too long though, we were told we had to move from the table we'd been at a while, or pay for bottle service. There was no reservation sign on the table, and we'd been there a while, ordering drinks. Regardless, I don't think it's a right practice to tell people who have been there for some time (especially when the place is not full) that they have to pay for bottle service, or get off the table. Thankfully, there was another open table, and in fact in a better spot, that we moved to and stayed at for the duration of our time there (until about 2:30/3 AM). At the other table, we all continued dancing, ordering drinks and having a good time. At some point though, I ordered a hookah ($26). Now the hookah came pretty quickly, and the flavor was good, it pulled nicely, but it was a small hookah and didn't last very long. When I went to ask how much a refill for the hookah was, guess what I was told? $26. There are hookah lounges that give you full sized hookahs that do not charge that much for the first one, let alone a refill. So while hookah is great, I personally don't think it's worth it here. Now, if you're coming here, especially if you're a guy, you're looking at a pretty pricey night. Personally, I think their hookah price should be lowered, at least for the refills, and they shouldn't charge people to park on the street, a practice I'm not entirely sure is even legal. But, regardless, me and my friends really like the music and despite also being kicked off our original table, we had a great time dancing, and drinking and smoking our overpriced hookah. I would come back here. Tl;dr: Great music, friendly staff, nice party atmosphere, standard priced, good drinks, but overpriced hookah, valet and cover charge. Would come back though. read more

The ambiance was nice but the service was not good at all! With them operating at 25% you'd think the service would be great. NOT! My table waited over an HOUR for our food. We each ordered one appetizer so it wasn't a huge order and it took so long. One person from our party had to leave prior to getting our food. read more

Got Covid while there, place is overrated nothing special. They try to rip you off anyway they can

If I could give zero stars I would. This place literally catfished us. We got there around 9:30 PM. The bouncer and ID checker at the front door accuse me of having a fake ID. He said he was keeping it. (Mind you I'm 26). Thankfully I had my passport with me as a backup because I had a feeling it was going to be an issue. He said my passport was real but ID was still fake. (Why would I bring a passport backup for a fake ID) whatever. Got my ID back and paid the ridiculous $20 per person cover thinking the a**holes at the door was just a speed bump. We walk into a massive club with tables everywhere. What happened to the massive dance floor that's advertised online? We keep rolling with the punches and go to the bar. There's only one in the main room mind you. I order 2 drinks for me and my friend. The one is literally 3/4 full. When we ask if he can actually give us a full drink he says "here I'll just put it in a smaller cup". The bill.. I sh*t you not was $38 for 2 drinks at this shi**y establishment. Would have been better off going to manhattan. Overall, this place is the worst club I've been to and I'd suggest to anyone to literally go to an Applebees before stepping foot in here for a fun night out. read more

Update: okay maybe it was the dj and/or the day. But I went on a Saturday and it was a totally different experience. I had a blast! Only annoying part was I didn't get my iD back for a month ‍ but the music was great Omg big bass space for nothing! Music is so low I can have an entire conversation straight through the night! Hot af! (Its fall) dj is trash!!!!! Majority of the tables are stand out with $300 privilege bottle smh last time I came earlier not for club food and drinks were good but to go out as a club shit is trash. I'm writing this while I'm here smh oh and the hookah sucks taste burnt. And don't bother wearing shoes all the little girls have sneakers o read more

So I went to barcode on a Saturday night. January 20, 2018. I have never in my life experienced such bad and horrible bartenders in my life. I use to be in the restaurant industry for over 10 years so I know a thing or two about service. I understand that it was crowded but the horrible service is inexcusable. I simply don't understand how any of them have a job at all. The bartenders SUCK really bad. And so doesn't management! I will never ever come here again. Now I understand why people travel to NYC when celebrating a birthday or something nice. The travel is more but the service is worth it. All I can say is BARCODE DO BETTER PLEASE. read more

Pretty good music and very lively. Ladies are usually free most of the time. The bar does charge a $25 minimum for debit/ credit cards. And if you don't want to go over board and spend $100 on shots like I did then I suggest you bring cash lol. Other than that enjoy! They have awesome customer service read more

Went here last weekend for my birthday with friends. The line wasn't long, gave a $20 cover which isn't too bad. They did a pat down and ID scan and then gave us wristbands. Place is huge inside. Multiple rooms with tvs and bars, several hookah lounges, a pool, dance floor and tables. Drinks were good, friendly bartenders too. Pricing kinda expensive but it's what you get out here. But I'd definitely come back read more

Im going to try to keep this short and simple. The music and drinks were really good. The only part that was kind of annoying was the fact that just to sit at a table for the night, you have to spend at least $250. Also, we ordered two hookahs, and after the coals died out, we asked them to replenish the coals and we were told that there weren't any more coals and they have run out. Are you kidding me? So you're telling me that for an establishment that is known for their hookah, has run out of coals? What about all the people that have ordered hookahs and paid for them and didn't get to smoke as much as they wanted to because there weren't any more coals? That was just really weird, I don't even know if they were telling the truth or they just lied and didn't want to replenish the coals lol. Anyways, this place is just okay. read more

If you come for places to dance and dance with your Latino(a) place, this is it. The line is usually not that bad. I do have to take a star away because some of the bartenders just do not give a fuck.. (maybe because I'm a girl and they're all girls???) I also have to take another star away, because they will look at you different (I'm Asian if you didn't know) for not being a Latina which is a common problem to this place. Wouldn't you want everyone to come here and party? I never had such a big problem to the point anyone came to me.. they were usually nice, but you WILL get looks especially from other girls. read more

‍OMG, I had the most amazing 50th birthday partyI EVA with my twin!!!! I lovethis place!!!! The atmosphere is always we always get the royal treatment. The food is amazing, the staff is amazing; Juan is amazing.....thank you #Barcode for helping us have an amazing time.... read more

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Huge bar area with a large patio.... Food is good bar food..... Service is great..... read more

Screw this place! I flew in today from Los Angeles and I called in and asked how much for a table they said $250 minimum I said okay fine, can I pay at the door or now for reservations they said at the door. I said okay fine there is 4 of us how much for cover entry they Said $30, I said is that at the door or online they said at the door. So guess what we show up and they want $45 each at the door. I spoke to the manager and he claims the price went up. This is BS as a business you need to honor your word. They get greedy they see how many people come for holidays and halloween and they want to make more . the problem is when people call ahead and ask prices they only have cash and need to know how much to bring . I will never come here again . I flew all the way from California to enjoy my time and you start by lying to my face. I don't appreciate shady business like this . 4 people getting a table for $250 , plus more on drinks and $45 each at the door ... you should honor what you told me over the phone . It's not about the money, it's honor code as a business everyone should be on the same page and If I only pay with cash I need the exact price don't lie to me . I will never refer my California friends to this place . The Lobby didn't lie to me about prices ...The manager told me the owner is Edmond . If you read this please reach out to me . I'm not stasified with this service at all . read more

Bruh! The worst experience ever. This club was once on top in Jersey. Now, they are struggling and you can tell. Their parties have moved indoors to the smaller room for bigger names DJs. Probably because mad people don't go like before so they can't fill the bigger room. The prices are outrageous for mediocre food. The chefs gotta go or they need to really fix that disgusting menu of theirs. Servers do not know English and when you ask them for something they bring the total opposite. And when you ask for something to be changed the response to me was "the liquor system is automatic and we cannot correct the mistake" huhhhhh? Called the manager over and again ... no English spoken so it was useless to try to get the message across. Do not pay the cover, do not pay the $40 hookah price, and do not waste your time. Go elsewhere! read more

This place DEFINITELY has the vibe and the good music! Problem is the cash stuff. They misinformed the costumers and when it comes to us paying they tell us something different. Telling you I don't care about the money would be a lie. I do care specially if it's a party of 14 ppl I brought here instead of my own town. It's my birthday on a Sunday they say we pay full price for the hookah and then they say free refill until 12 and then I give the hookah guy a $7 tip and he says there is a $12 charge for refill. I just don't like being misinformed about something. I ask the waiters that have been serving me and they say they don't know how the hookah works. I paid with no attitude but it definitely displeased me. Very disappointed of the system but definitely a good vibe for a Saturday vibe when regular prices are happening because the music is good! read more

Place was fun. Ok drinks. They had happy hour which was nice. Food was good. Music was really good. A good place to hang out read more

BarCode Entertainment Complex - Lounges Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

This place has potential. BUT, the music is eh. The drinks are waaayyyy overpriced AND watered down. And to sit at a table is $150? Like, why? Idk how this place stays open honestly. They need a serious revamp. NYC dreams in a Union county area! The only reason I'm giving a star is because the atmosphere is nice and the bartenders are overall pretty sweet. Other than that, go elsewhere. So I gave this spot another chance and I'm still upset. I was told on my birthday that a table was $250 and it was empty. I don't understand how a bar can charge $250 to SIT at a regular table ! I asked to speak to a manager and no one came to speak to me. Ridiculous. I won't ever be back. Now I go to pay, the waitress tells me there's a $25 minimum on card. What?! Why wouldn't she tell me in advance? Ridiculous. read more

Great for Bday celebrating with friends! NYC vibes and prices. Dress to impress. The drinks are not strong at all but I love a good cocktail. Music is nice on Thursday and Saturdays. Haven't been on a Friday. read more

BarCode Entertainment Complex - Lounges Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I gave this place a chance 2 times... and Extremely disappointed!! I would never again come to this place. This place sucks and service sucks . Bartender sucks. Everyone whom came as part of my group either felt disrespected or just overall hated it!!! And this is a lot coming from me because im usually too nice of person to leave a bad comment but danmmmm i never had a good time at Barcode read more

Paid for a $1,000 VIP couch only to arrive and they told me they overbooked. I got put on a lesser table with 1 tiny Grey Goose bottle to make up for it?? This place robs you! Plus they were rude and did not make things right in any way. What is the point of advertising a VIP couch opened up.. waiting for someone to pay for it.. and then telling them you overbooked? and you take my money and give me a shit table? Most unorganized shit I've ever seen. read more

Overrated place , if you like waste an hour to get in and be mistreated then go there , bad food bad service and overpriced drinks NEVER AGAIN!! read more

Stood outside in ran for long time and couldn't stand it anymore so we left. Lined us up against wall and they had a recording about Covid regulation blasting in replay. Bouta lose my mind. Horrible spot rn. Also they wanan say the mask not worn to their standard to the point of just frustrating me , just a clusterfuck read more

Spent my bday there last night, and our waiter Luis took good care of us. Yes it's a two hour limit but we were able To stAy way longer. Got there at 8 and left around midnight when it started to get more crowded. Heads up get there by 9pm to avoid a line. Don't forget ur face mask! read more

Awful service I payed a drink with $20 dollars and The cost was $12 never got back my $8 from the bartender

I would give it 0 stars if I could. I went with a group of people, mind you I was the only black in the group. We weren't sitting on the table but we had our drinks on it with 2 jackets on one chair. One of the the waitresses kept coming up to me saying I cant have our drinks here. I said "ok" but confused as to why she kept coming up to me. Then after a while she just proceeded to remove our drinks on her own. Incredibly rude and racist. Never again. read more

Ok so my friends and I came here to celebrate 2 of our friends birthdays and were super excited to have a great night. We waited 1 hr & 30 mins. Girls are free and guys are $30 but right before entering security shouted "ight girls aint free no more it's $10" ok watever we waited so long we went in anyways. As my guy friend was paying the girl said "guys are now $40" wtf?! Also drinks are extremely expensive ($44 for 2 drinks) is what I paid. A fight broke out on the opposite side of where we were and security trampled everyone in their path without warning including the birthday girl she blew her knee out from the fall and cried ending her night desperately wanting to leave when it was suppose to be a great night for us. No one cared and security kept walking by seeing her on the floor crying and wasn't asked if she was okay or needed anything. Never coming back here again! It's sad that this place was so expensive and terrible the venue itself is amazing but would not come back after our horrible experience! read more

The environment was cool. Went mid week for drinks. The bartender was really nice and made good drinks. The DJ was kind of wack but it was early so I'll give him some grace. The wings were trash I would never order that again. But all in all it was a chill spot. read more

Had a lot of fun here on a friday night. That being said, I thought it was ridiculous that the guys have to pay 20 bucks to enter and then my boyfriend spilled his freshly poured drink and they made him pay full price for a new one. With all the money this place makes off the door cover prices and the drink prices, you would think they could spare a few bucks on a new drink to keep their customers happy. and the bar tenders were bitchy about it too so... read more

Wouldn't go there. The general admission was not so general. We were trying to get some food and a couple of drinks but they were actually trying to sell tables only to the highest "bidder". I even heard someone say somebody paid over 15k. At a time like this, this is very greedy and inappropriate. They are hustling people, be aware. read more

DONT COME HERE I wish I could give them a less than 1 star review because this place was terrible. They messed Up my credit card information so I had to sit in there ballroom for an more than an hour waiting for them to fix it and even after they fix it they still didn't care. They only care about making money off theire half naked bartender who can't even make a drink. The drinks they make is mandated by a machine that "measures" how much alcohol is "poured" into a drink. In a regular place they would've comp'd the entire check and given me a something. DONT COME HERE ITS TRASHY AND TERRIBLE SERVICE. THEY WONT GIVE YOU FAIR DRINKS. but what can you expect from Elizabeth??? read more

Since Avant Gardner, Schimanski, Elsewhere, Knockdown Center, Basement, etc. have stopped music events in light of the pandemic, Barcode has taken over with some pretty notable DJs from the techno/house world. Unfortunately, this place is not for those of us who used to party in Brooklyn/Queens. The lay out is terrible. Giant pool under the DJ takes up what should be the dance floor. You're packed around the sides and pretty far back from the DJ. I don't know about you, but I always like being up as close as I can be. This place doesn't have the same vibe as any of the clubs I mentioned. This is in part to the crowd. 95% of the people that go to Barcode, don't go for the music or performers. Chances are they've never even heard of the DJ playing and aren't big on techno or house or trance or whatever your thing is. This a club for those that like to stand around, taking pictures for social media, smoking hookah, and trying their best to impress. Picture the cast of Jersey Shore. That's what the 95% I'm talking about is. But the crowd aside, this place doesn't have enough strobes, enough lasers, and at times it is just too damn bright in there. Again, the lay out is terrible as well. I cannot stress that enough. I see so many DJs performing here, that I love and have seen several times. But Barcodes vibe is just unbearable. This place wasn't designed for raves or ravers. So if you're like me, and thought with performers like Green Velvet and Loco Dice that this place would be anything like the Brooklyn Mirage, you're dead wrong. Also, what people are saying about the staff is true. They suck. read more