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Feathers Nightclub NJ, serving the LGBTQ community for 45 years. New Jersey's hottest LGBTQ nightclub. Club Feathers is a gay nightclub in River Edge, New Jersey. Opened in , it is the oldest in the state and the only one left in North Jersey. It is known for its live entertainment, its familial atmosphere, and its assistance to vulnerable LGBTQ youth and the local poor.

The club was ordered to close in March due to the COVID pandemic. Club Feathers in River Edge is on the brink of closing. The club, which according to The Advocate, is the oldest gay bar in New Jersey, is about ready to fall victim to the pandemic’s. Feathers Night Club stands out as a beacon of inclusivity, warmth, and vibrant energy. The dynamic team of bartenders, including Vinny, Eddie, Alex, Chris, and Matt, are not just mixologists but also skilled entertainers, infusing the venue with humor, experience, and exceptional drink-making prowess.

RIVER EDGE — Club Feathers, the oldest gay nightclub in the state, is known for drag nights and go-go boys, but the coronavirus shutdown forced it to reinvent itself as an outdoor restaurant. It's not enough. Now Feathers is on the brink of closure and pleading for help from the community. Our last hope was indoor dining. Indoor dining, with reduced capacity, had been set to begin Thursday, but Gov.

Phil Murphy delayed it indefinitely after seeing spikes of coronavirus cases in other states, such as Florida and Arizona. People "have been rallying around us," Binetti said. Typically the club would welcome around 1, to 1, customers a week, but now about 50 drop by each week, he said. This staff of 26 has also shrunk to four employees.

Another says, "My husband and I were introduced at Feathers 14 years ago. Binetti said Club Feathers is probably one of two or three all-gay-owned-and-operated places left in New Jersey. The bond between patrons became even stronger after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida in He said the nightclub opened up for takeout about a month ago, but the venture "has not been fruitful at all.

Binetti said he made his outdoor dining capacity even less than the state-recommended amount. He had only two weeks to quickly change his business model from a dance club featuring drag performances to a full-service restaurant with a new menu. He even had to find and hire a new chef. Binetti said the borough and Mayor Thomas Papaleo have been "gracious.

Binetti said Club Feathers had to suspend all its plans for Pride Month due to the pandemic and lack of funds, but is trying to work out a virtual event with DJs and drag queens. Stephanie Noda is a local reporter for NorthJersey. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.

Email: noda northjersey. This could be last call for Club Feathers, New Jersey's oldest gay nightclub, owner says. Stephanie Noda NorthJersey. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Club Feathers at risk of closing.

Paul Binetti, the owner of Club Feathers in River Edge, talks about the fundraiser he started to help save the club on Wednesday, July 1, Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to help improve our site!