I've never been to the dance hall. When ever I have passed by at night it looked pretty dead. It's unfortunate, because I love to dance and I think it could be fun to have a great club on the boardwalk.
I have been to JellyRolls and I LOVE it! There is a cover charge (I think $10? It might be a bit more) and there's only drinks, no food. If you want good seats, you should get there early--but the place doesn't really get "happening" until 10pm or so.
Woah! $17?!?!?!? I still think it is worth it!Jellyrolls is like $17 now. And they have some spicy popcorn which is SO GOOD