The new heart of southern Jersey City, The Velvet Club makes its own place in time. A broad ornate structure modeled after the Bozar stylings of the early 30's, it is two stories high and encompasses an entire city block. The only modern mark is the purple neon sign that flashes its name and beckons the crowds to the sunken black leather and silver studded doors. The inside is palatial and pulsing. A black crescent shaped bar sweeps across the room near the entrance. Scores of small tables surround the dance floor in a seemingly random layout, and set discreetly in the rear are booths nestled in the darker corners of the club. The DJ booth is set near the ceiling, and a black and silver balcony traces the whole of the Club on the second story level. A spiral staircase leads to the second floor where the music isn't as loud for more intimate conversations. A short bar serves the upper area and it's clientele. The bartender there serves also as doorman to the VIP lounge beyond the mirrored wall behind the bar.
