Saturday night I made the executive decision that I was no longer going to let the fear of my car sliding across the highway made of ice keep me from bucket listing. I changed into a stupidly cold outfit and skedaddled my way to MJQ with the Ninster and Willow. Don’t let the exterior of this place fool you…... It.is.amazing.
MJQ is a one-of-a-kind underground bar off of Ponce. And when I say underground, I mean it literally. No windows, no doors, just you. In the dark. With all the hipsters in the tri-state area. I mean, it’s like their Mecca.
I love love love MJQ. A very unpretentious group of people who are there for some of the most talented DJing you will ever hear. I can’t even explain everything this hole-in-the-ground hot spot has to offer, you just have to experience it yourself.
Mosey your way inside and down the ramp and you will experience several rooms with different music themes. You’ve got up-and-coming/established DJ artists spinning their sickest beats by the bar. You may or may not see more fist pumping than an episode of Jersey Shore…or maybe it was just us, oops. Then you’ve got a few rooms with some rock music for those who aren’t feeling like break dancing with the best of them.
Fist pump, fist pump, fist pump...
fist pump, first pump, jagaaaa baaaambs, fist pump
Don’t feel apprehensive about the crowd if you do not identify with the hipsters…there are all walks of life down here. I say that in almost every blog entry I have, but I find it’s the best way to put it people. There is usually a photographer running around taking fun photo’s too, so you get the celeb feel while you rock out to nonmainstream tunes.
There is always a $10-$20 cover which is the only complaint I have about MJQ. The bar is also unique by its cash only regulation, but don’t worry, they’ve got ATMs all over the place. Booze is pretty inexpensive if you ask me, although I’m pretty sure PBR’s are cheap everywhere, ha. If you’re looking for a dance party but don’t want to fight for your life or be pushed around by 19 year olds, you must make an appearance here immediately. Seriously guys – go! One of the most bucket list worthy bars yet – CHECK CHECK annnnnnnnnnnd CHECK!
