Great atmosphere with lively music and a fun crowd! The bartenders are friendly, but the drink…read moreprices can be a bit steep. Overall, a solid spot for a night out with friends!

Very good music! A lot of reggaeton, dembow, and salsa the night we visited. The bouncers are…read moreprofessional and informative- would come again when visiting the area

This place is a scene. Best night to be on the dance floor…read moreis when they close for the summer - insane. Lots of poseurs and bs during the hot season which all seems to melt away on the last night. Take a nap on the beach before you head out to dance and stay up all night and enjoy the disco ball lights glinting off your tan.

Double the price of other shirt makers. $100 for 2 shirts is bananas when I got the same thing from…read moreanother boardwalk shop for $50

If you haven't blacked out at The Osprey, have you even done the Jersey Shore right?…read more The Osprey in Manasquan is basically a rite of passage--a sweaty, glorious temple of dance floors, vodka sodas, and pure summertime chaos. It's like someone bottled the energy of a college tailgate, added a bunch of neon lights and live music, and dropped it a block from the beach. You walk in and boom: the Rock Room is serving up live bands like it's 2009, while the Boom Boom Room is just that--nonstop DJs spinning tracks that'll have you dancing like you didn't promise to "take it easy tonight." Drinks? Cheap enough to buy rounds like you're a baller. Vibes? Off the charts. You will lose your voice from screaming lyrics and your dignity somewhere around 1am. And honestly... Isn't that the goal. Fun Fact: Bruce Springsteen once drank here and wrote a song about it. So yeah, you're partying where The Boss once stood. No pressure. (Rumor has it, he had his first (legal) drink here) So, if you're looking for a quiet, sophisticated evening... go literally anywhere else. But if you're ready for an unfiltered, beautifully chaotic night to remember (or not), The Osprey is definitely the place to be.

Ah, the Osprey. Many nights spent there in my dissolute youth. Lots of fun memories. Do I recall…read morereading that the first time Springsteen got drunk was here?

We just went and had such a great time. Not only was the service and drinks great, but a lot of…read moreroom to dance... and for me I loved how everyone that goes is just fun and friendly. The vibe, energy and atmosphere will definitely make me come here over and over.

Had my wifes suprise 40th at club swig lastnight! Absolutely awesome!! Great atmosphere, great…read moreservice. Amazing time!! Dealt with Mannie leading up to the night.. awesome Guy! So helpful the whole time leading up to it and that night! Thank you guys so much. Highly recommend. Already have people asking me when were going back!!

I've been here twice in two weeks! So fun! The DJ's have been great and the bartenders are great…read more The bathrooms are clean and the vibe is amazing!

Trashy place. Security moved my personal bag along with 19 other bags to make room for a show…read more Afterwards, the security and hotel staff were total jerks yelling at us and saying they didn't know where the bags could be. They claimed to have moved only 2 bags and they gave them to other people.

Best day and night club in AC…read more Beautiful property on the AC boardwalk with upscale entertainment, drinks and great staff.

I attended the HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean Casino Resort with a group of friends to see Afrojack. The…read moreevent ran from 11 AM to 6 PM, and we arrived around 12:30 PM. The first issue was simply finding the venue. Coming from the self-parking garage, there was very little signage directing guests to the Beachclub. We eventually found our way by following another group headed there, but better directions and signs would make a huge difference. The biggest problem, however, was the security screening. My friends and I carefully reviewed the venue rules beforehand and followed the bag and dress code requirements. Despite that, security went through our belongings in an extremely invasive manner. They opened wallets, flipped through personal items, and thoroughly searched small bags that were well within the approved size limits. They were looking at how much money and credit cards I had! When I questioned why they were looking through things like my wallet, noting that even airport security doesn't typically inspect belongings that way, the response I received was rude and dismissive. The entire interaction felt uncomfortable and unnecessarily intrusive. Once inside, it became clear that unless you're planning to spend hundreds of dollars on bottle service, there aren't many places where you can simply sit, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. Shortly after we found seats, we were approached and made to feel unwelcome unless we were spending money. The overall vibe felt very pretentious and exclusive rather than welcoming. What made this even more frustrating was the inconsistency in enforcement. The venue rules clearly state that smoking is prohibited, yet multiple people were openly smoking throughout the event while numerous security staff stood nearby and did nothing. Meanwhile, security had spent so much effort scrutinizing our belongings at the entrance. It gave the impression that certain guests were being targeted while others were allowed to ignore the rules. Exiting the venue was also confusing. We attempted to leave through the same area where we entered and followed visible exit signs, only to be told to turn around and walk all the way to the opposite side of the venue. Once again, clearer signage would help avoid unnecessary confusion. To be fair, the bathrooms were clean throughout the day, and there were attendants making sure they stayed that way. The bartenders were also friendly and professional. I was only drinking water, and every time I ordered one, they were polite and helpful. Unfortunately, those positives weren't enough to outweigh the overall experience. Between the confusing layout, invasive security procedures, inconsistent rule enforcement, and constant pressure to spend money, this venue simply isn't for me. No matter which DJ is performing, I won't be returning. I'd much rather attend events at venues in Philadelphia that offer a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Good people nicely run fair prices nice establishment. Just an all around classy experience i felt…read moreanyway

Made it there with my girlfriend like last March on a Friday night. There was a light crowd of less…read morethan 50 people. The music was quite good but a lot of the patrons left before 1 am. My answer? They need to eliminate the $5.00 cover because that place is too small for that kind of venue.

Salsa music, expert dancers, plenty of partners, flashy lights and awesome vibe, and teacher Mike…read moreto show you the ropes every Wednesday for just $7!! Find Brazil's at the west end of Chestnut, just before the highway. Ample street parking nearby but watch out for cobblestones which will shake loose any hardware on your car that had a doubt. Up the stairs and $7 door for Wednesday lessons. So much fun! Most importantly, don't close your thumbs on your partner. Keep it loose and light. Long garment rack with hangars for your heavy coat. It gets hot in here, so keep it layered. Nearby bar on the other side of the room keeps your spirits up. Water and paper towels station in the corner keeps you hydrated and not dripping sweat. Massive woofer boxes at the corners keep it thumping and energy high. You can't help but smile and enjoy! See you Wednesday!!

My understanding is that this is one of Philly's Latin dance hotspots. I've only been once, so I…read morewon't judge it too harshly, but I was pretty disappointed. Problematically for a dance club, the floor (at least upstairs, where the dancing was on this night) isn't level at all, sloping somewhat toward the street. Also, the bouncer was a little aggressive. In terms of the dancing itself, the level was quite low and there was a 2:1 leader-to-follower ratio (but again, that might not be the norm). I didn't stay long.