Queen Jayne’s Lounge and Royal Drinkery has undergone another massive transformation. You may remember the Frosted Crown holiday pop-up bar from last winter (which will be back later this year). The team at the speakeasy-style bar has done it again—only this time, it’s with the tropical and groovy Tiki Disco.
What exactly is Tiki Disco?
“We wanted to capture the essence of two important eras of cocktails: the disco era of Harvey Wallbangers and Midori Sours, and the tiki craze with drinks like the Mai Tai and Painkiller,” said bar lead Mike Vander Horn.
Pop-up bars have been all the rage in the greater Atlantic City area, with casino bars and wineries going all out for the winter holidays—some even decorating for Easter. Queen Jayne’s hosted the Frosted Crown pop-up last year to much fanfare, turning the lounge into a brilliant winter wonderland. It followed with a smaller-scale Valentine’s pop-up called the Royal Rose.
To end the summer, Queen Jayne’s has become the Tiki Disco.
“More important than the food or drinks is the vibe,” Vander Horn said. “Combining these two eras has been an extremely fun challenge.”
The vibe is unmistakable. From plant walls to disco balls, the attention to detail is stunning. There are small touches you may not notice unless you visit the restroom. Dominating the scene is a massive rotating disco ball, neon lighting and hanging plants, all while classic disco and island tunes keep the energy high.
The Miami Vice: Remastered is the signature serve at the Tiki Disco, reimagining the sweet, blended classic. The Piña Colada element is clarified with coconut milk, and the Strawberry Daiquiri becomes a creamy foam. It’s topped with strawberry dust and served with a pink disco ball—transporting guests to a sophisticated island lounge with every sip.
Food specials include a combo of pulled pork sandwiches with charred pineapple macaroni salad. For dessert, The Upside Down: a classic pineapple upside-down cake with Luxardo maraschino cherries.
Queen Jayne’s is a special place all year long. With a 4.9-star rating across multiple platforms, customers rave about the cocktails, food and service.
Why the focus on pop-ups?
“We’re always looking to surprise and delight our guests,” Vander Horn said. “We do it in small ways every day. But there’s always room for more. And, really, something like Tiki Disco is just fun. And that’s what great bars are all about.”
Queen Jayne’s is located at 264 New Road, Somers Point, N.J. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 p.m. Tiki Disco runs from Aug. 6 to Sept. 6. Reservations are available on Resy at https://resy.com/cities/somers-point-nj/venues/queen-jaynes-lounge-and-royal-drinkery.
