QXT's Night Club — Restaurant in Newark

The idiots working here put me in the most mind-blowing, illegal, immoral situation. I came here with my husband and a few friends. We were dancing, drinking and having a good time. Not being roudy, disturbing, threatening, no bad behavior. I wasn’t even very drunk. (It’s 10am the next day and zero hangover) So we were just dancing by ourselves and having fun. So I’m dancing by myself when suddenly a security guard comes up to me on the dance floor and tells me I need to leave! Out of nowhere and would not explain why! I had no idea what was going on and did nothing wrong. I, of course being innocent, argued and demanded they tell me what’s going on but instead they forcefully grabbed me (I’m a petite woman of 27) dragged me up the stairs and threw me outside nearly dislocating my shoulder. I was in tears. In shock. I never believed police brutality would possibly ever affect me. This was the worst, most unreal situation. Complete violation of my rights. When I got outside, they told me it was all because of a mere ACCUSATION that I grabbed a random MAN’S BUTT! Laughing because drunk or not..that’s just not me. ??? And a mere speculation made them toss me around like a sack of potatoes, not to mention call me horrible names. I was literally falsely accused of sexual assault and without any evidence was assaulted myself by security! Note to anyone: if you want to watch someone get thrown out of a club banged and bruised, tell security they “grabbed a hiney”. Why would I grab a butt? Lol I’m married. I am just beyond belief. I am sad at the stupidity of our society and how this situation was handled. I am just appalled. Honestly, it was just unbelievable. We were just dancing alone and having a good time then next minute I’m getting forced out and carried away by some big fat dude. I can’t make this up. This place is unsafe and frankly very scary that this type of event happened. If I were you I’d be scared to go there. This was...

I'm not sure how to feel about this place, or if this specific situation was a one time thing.

I've been coming here since badly opened and I have so many great times to make your experiences. One of the last times I went it was actually for my college graduation (2022) and I saw some friends performing and had a great time.

The most recent time that I went was for a "goth night" and I was extremely excited for it; I was bringing my wife with me.

She had never gone to something like that and she was excited, she even looked apart it was nice.LoL

But once there, we were getting this weird "Vibes" and "looks." People were looking as funny like we didn't belong.

They was even this one guy who kept walking in front of us, back and forth and just staring at us the whole time. Or it is what it is. You know, they were people all sorts of places there having fun, I really don't know what this was all about.

When I decided to leave after about 2 hours, I was actually in the basement level; one on the corner sections. That's were it all happened. Upstairs, I saw the owner, usually extremely nice dude. Last I was there, we spoke outside for like an hour. It was just so nice to see him interact with all of us again. BTW, he is doing great work at keep all of this alive.

I said hi to him, like I usually do, and he also seen a little 'off.' Even the upstairs bar sections seem tense for some reason. I don't know if I'll go back, but I hope they don't hate me for writing this; it needed to be said.

P.S. 10 months later, they flagged the photos I uploaded with this review as "offensive," even though two of the photos are pictures of myself. LoL

After this "incident" I was reach out by others claiming similar situations.

I really loved this place, I don't fit in many places and I thought this would had been a good "home," sadly I am...

QXTs in Newark, NJ, is a long-standing staple for those in the goth, industrial, and alternative scene. Having been around for over 30 years, it’s a venue that has built a strong, loyal community. The club is known for hosting a wide variety of themed nights, from goth and industrial dance parties to themed events, live performances, and even occasional fetish nights.

The venue itself is a mix of gritty, industrial charm with modern touches, providing a raw, underground vibe that's perfect for its niche crowd. The layout has a few different areas. The main dance area and bar on the main floor along with Area 51 and the Crypt downstairs. The lighting and atmosphere are usually dark and moody, perfectly aligning with the music and crowd it attracts.

DJs play everything from EBM to industrial, darkwave, 80s, 90s, post punk and goth classics, making it a go-to spot for dancing the night away. The crowd tends to be a mix of diverse, open-minded people, welcoming to all who enjoy the subculture. It’s also a spot where people can express themselves freely, often with unique fashion choices, including corsets, leather, spikes, and all manner of alternative attire.

The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders are friendly, and the service is quick, especially considering how packed it can get on popular nights.

Some nights parking can also be a bit tricky, but with a little patience, you'll often find a spot nearby.

Overall, QXTs remains a vital and beloved institution in Newark’s nightlife scene, especially for those into alternative, goth, and industrial music. It’s the kind of place where the people, atmosphere, and music come together to create a unique, community-focused experience. If you're into the scene, it’s definitely worth checking out, whether you're a regular or just visiting for...