# The Origin Restaurant & Lounge > Big, open sports bar with lively music and a well-furnished VIP section upstairs. Atmosphere feels like an easy-going vibe with energetic DJs and a crowd that fills the VIP area on weekends. Sticky carpets and tables contrast with the overall great ambience and energy. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/The-Origin-Restaurant-Lounge - Address: 257 Clinton Ave, Newark, New Jersey, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM Thursday: 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM Tuesday: 04:00 PM - 02:00 AM - Phone: +19733684471 - Website: https://theoriginlounge.com/ ## What it is good for - Nightclub — 9/10 - Bar — 8.3/10 - Nightlife — 8.1/10 - Night Lounge — 6.7/10 - Food — 6.6/10 ## What people say - "I found the African food here so delicious, I wanted to come back." - "We paid $10 to enter and then had to find our own waitress at the bar." - "The nightlife here is strict; they don't want you entering drunk." ## Good to know - After 11 pm, there is a cover charge of $10 or $20 to get in. - Seating is limited to one hour for dining and hookah. - VIP seating is recommended for longer stays. - Payment is required for the entire party before entering. - Expect high prices for food and drinks. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.