The closest live music bingo to Newark. 20 minutes south.

The Newark-Adjacent Night

Newark has clubs. Newark has bars. Nobody had music bingo — until now.

If you’re in Newark searching for “bingo near me”, you already know the truth — there isn’t much to find inside the city. The scene is nightclubs and church halls. What Newark doesn’t have is a recurring, DJ‑led, hip‑hop and R&B music bingo night.

Take Me Back Bingo runs exactly that at Lake Chateau Banquets in Woodbridge Township — the next town over, roughly 20 minutes down the Turnpike. It’s a straight shot from Downtown Newark, closer than most people realize.

The nights are 21+. Doors open early (usually 6 PM, or 3 PM for our Sunday day parties). The DJ drops 30‑second clips of throwback hip‑hop and R&B — from 80s Whitney to 2000s Beyoncé — and if the song’s on your card, you daub it. Five in a row wins the round. Cash prizes every round. Dance battles between.

Getting There

From Newark, it’s a straight line down the Turnpike.

From Downtown Newark: NJ Turnpike South to exit 11, then Route 9 south for a few miles. Off‑peak: 20 minutes. Rush hour: 30–35.

From Ironbound / East Ward: Same route, add ~5 min for local streets to Turnpike entrance.

From Weequahic / South Ward: Route 22 to the Parkway south, or straight down Route 27. About 25 minutes.

Public transit? Not easy — the venue is on a highway. Rideshare from Newark runs about $30–40 one way. If you’re coming as a group of 4+, that splits down fine.

Parking: Free on‑site lot at Lake Chateau. Get there before doors if you can.

If You Can’t Drive

Or book us for a private night in Newark.

We travel across Essex County for private bookings — birthday parties, bachelorettes, corporate events, launch nights. We bring the host, the DJ, the sound rig, the printed cards, the daubers, and the prizes. You provide the venue and the guest list.

Venues that have worked well in the Newark area: Ironbound restaurant back rooms, downtown Airbnbs, event spaces around University Heights, Portuguese social clubs, and private homes with backyards. We’ve done sweet 16s, 40th birthday parties, and corporate holiday nights around greater Newark.

Send us the details and we’ll come back with a fixed quote within 24 hours.

Upcoming Public Night

The next one to drive down for.

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FAQ

Common questions from the Newark side.

• Do you run events actually IN Newark?

  Public events run in Woodbridge (~20 min south). Private bookings run everywhere in Essex County including Newark itself — Ironbound restaurants, private homes, and event spaces we’ve worked before.

• Is it worth the drive from Newark?

  Every public night has sold out. If music bingo is what you’re looking for, this is the only recurring hip‑hop / R&B version in the immediate area. It’s a straight shot down the Turnpike.

• Can I organize a group from Newark?

  Yes — groups of 6+ get their own reserved table. Ask about a group of 6+ when you book.

• Cash prizes?

  Every round. Three rounds per night. Amounts scale with attendance.

• How often do you run public nights?

  Roughly monthly. Check /events for the current calendar. Sells out early — grab tickets when the night drops.