The Jersey Shore has so many amazing bars and restaurants that it’s hard to pick just one or two of them to visit this summer. The next time your friends want to grab a drink after work, reference this list of 17 Happy Hours to check out near you. Don’t worry they won’t break the bank and they’ll definitely put a “happy” spin on your day.
We love trying out the best Jersey Shore Happy Hours and exploring the tastiest deals, so here is our top Happy Hour list!
The Pearl Lounge at the Oyster Point Hotel is known for being a contemporary place to hang out, and with happy hour appetizers like the Breaded Buffalo Wings, Philly Cheesesteak Rolls, and Kale Dumplings, all for $10 and under, you won’t have to break the bank! You can get these amazing dishes Monday through Friday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm and pair them with $10 Martinis, $8 House Wine and $7 Draft Beer. Not to mention, they’ve got one of the best waterfront views along the Navesink River. 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701, (732)-747-2500. www.theoysterpointhotel.com
Tying with the Oyster Point Hotel for best views on the Navesink is the Molly Pitcher Inn. The Molly Pitcher Inn’s Happy Hour is back at the International Bar and runs from 4-6pm Monday-Thursday. The Happy Hour menu features $4 Draft Beers, $6 House Cocktails and $6 select wines by the glass. Happy Hour also includes 1/2 priced Burger Night on Mondays and $6 appetizers Tuesday-Thursday like the Fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Mini Crabcakes and Hummus. 88 Riverside Ave, Red Bank 07701, (732)-747-2500 https://themollypitcher.com/
Drifthouse by David Burke – Sea Bright
Drifthouse by David Burke is the only oceanfront dining spot in Sea Bright. Stop in for Happy Hour with fantastic views Tuesday – Thursday 4-10 pm, Friday 4-7pm, Saturday 4-6pm and Sunday 4-10pm. Happy Hour food items include Eggplant Chips, Truffle Fries, Tuna Tartare, Lobster Dumplings and so much more. Drink specials include $10 Tito’s Vodka, $10 House Wines, $5 Draft Beers and more. View the full Happy Hour menu here. 1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright NJ 07760, 732-530-9760 https://drifthousedb.com/
Come out to Klein’s Fish Market & Waterside Cafe for their Happy Hour from 3:00pm – 5:00pm every Monday – Thursday. Some of their specials include the $12 Tavern Burger, $5 California Roll, and $4 Onion Rings. Their drink specials are available at the bar and include $5 Tito’s Mixed Drinks, $5 Glass of Sangria, $5 House Wine and so much more. Enjoy live music, check out a great view, and savor in delicious food and drink specials every week at Klein’s! 708 River Road, Belmar, NJ 07719, (732)-681-1177, www.kleinsfish.com
Woody’s Ocean Grille – Sea Bright
Join Woody’s Ocean Grille in Sea Bright for their Crush Hour! Woody’s Crush Hour is 3-6pm Monday through Friday. Enjoy $3 off appetizers, draft beer, wine, and select drinks. Woody’s is also the Official Home of their Orange Crush Drink – Fresh squeezed OJ, Burnett’s Orange Vodka, triple sec, splash of Club Soda! 1 East Church Street, Sea Bright, NJ 07760, 732-936-1300 https://www.woodysoceangrille.com/
Why limit Happy Hour to just one hour when you can join McDonagh’s Pub from 12-6pm on Weekdays? Happy Hour at this Keyport Pub features $2 off all Drafts, $5 House Wine and $5 Well Drinks. All Happy Hour food is only $10! 2 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735, (732)-264-0999, www.mcdonaghs.com
Old Glory Kitchen + Spirits has weekday Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm at the bar! Drink specials include $6 Red or White Old Glory Sangria, $6 House Mixed Drinks, $3 Miller Lite Drafts, $3 Yuengling Drafts and $2 OFF Any Signature Cocktail! Appetizers are also $10 and under so dig on into some wings, fried mozzarella, sushi and a bar pie. 84 Broad Street, Keyport, NJ 07735, (732)-497-5555, www.oldglorynj.com
Looking for great drink specials? Then come to Used to Be’s for Happy Hour 3:00pm – 6:00pm Wednesday – Sunday. $3 domestic beer, house mixed drinks, & house wine. Check out their full menu here to decide on which delicious dish to pair your drinks with. 287 Highway 35 N, Mantoloking, NJ 08738, (732)-892-3770, www.usedtobesnj.com
What’s better than a Happy Hour that runs every single day of the week? At Johnny Piancone’s in Long Branch, you can join them daily for Happy Hour drink specials and a rotating appetizer menu! Domestic Beer is $3.75, Imported Beer is $4.25, and House Cocktails and House Wine are $6.5. Happy Hour runs 2-6pm Monday-Thursday, 12-6pm Friday and Saturday and 3-6pm on Sundays. 591 Broadway, Long Branch 07740, (732)-229-0300 http://www.johnnypiancones.com/
Pazzo means crazy and what’s crazier than a Happy Hour that runs all day on Sundays?! The menu at Pazzo includes $5 draft specials, $5 domestic bottles, $7 wine specials, $7 house mixed drinks, and $9 house martinis. All appetizers are $11! 141 West Front Street, Red Bank 07701, (732)-747-4551 https://www.pazzoredbank.com/
Come and enjoy Happy Hour from 3-6PM Wednesday – Sunday at The Atlantic House! Happy Hour specials include $2 off all Drafts, $6 House Wines, and $5 House Margaritas. New cocktails and dishes are added to the menu at The Atlantic House every season, so planning a visit is a must. 67 1st Ave, Atlantic Highlands 07716, (848)-300-2408 https://www.theatlantichousenj.com/
Happy Hour at Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House is offered all 7 days a week 4-6pm! Get your hands on some of their discounted drinks and their bar menu. Remember that their Happy Hour is available in the bar area ONLY! 2207 Central Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752, (732)-830-2770, www.bumrogerstavern.com
All 7 MJ’s locations offer multiple drink specials! Start your week off right with 1/2 priced wine Mondays or stop in on for Sangria Saturdays for $8 Sangrias plus $18 Sangria Pitchers that are available in delicious red or white, featuring premium all natural Beso Del Sol Sangria! Huge 32oz Rum Buckets for only $16 also just hit the menu again in time for Summer! 845 Route 34 Matawan, 07747, (732)-566-6220 https://www.mjsrestaurant.com/
Visit Mar Belo in Long Branch every week for Wine Tuesdays! You’ll be able to order half priced bottles to go with the Spanish and Portuguese inspired dinner menu! This offer is available ONLY on Tuesdays between 12pm-10pm. Mar Belo also has a full service bar with an award winning selection of wines from around the world. 611 Broadway, Long Branch 07740, (732)-870-2222 https://marbelorestaurant.com/
The Sawmill serves up some of the best pizza on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk along with thirst quenching crushes and cocktails, fresh cold beer on tap including local New Jersey craft beers, or flavorful frozen drinks. Running Monday – Friday from 3-7, join The Sawmill for Happy Hour! The half priced apps, $10 bar pies, $3 drafts, $4 well drinks, $5 wines, and $7 crushes are worth the visit. 1807 Boardwalk, Seaside Park 08752, (732)-793-1990 https://sawmillcafe.com/
The Robinson Ale House has expanded a few times from their original location on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Next time you’re hanging out in downtown Red Bank, Asbury or in Pier Village, join the Ale House for Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-6pm! Apps run from $7-9, drafts are $3.50 and there’s plenty of other specials on their wine and spirits. You can view the full Happy Hour menu here. 68 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch 07740, (732)-222-2212 https://therobinsonalehouselongbranch.com/
If you’ve ever driven by Tommy’s Tavern in Sea Bright or Freehold, you’ll noticed that they are always packed, which plays a huge part into why they won the “Best Bar Food in Monmouth County” award in 2022. Happy Hour at this establishment runs 3-6pm Monday-Friday at the bar, with specials including $8, $9, and $10 appetizers. All draft beers are $2 off, House Wines are $5, Cocktails are $2 off and Sangria is only $6! For the full Happy Hour menu, be sure to click here! 1030 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright 07760, (732)-842-5044 https://www.tommystavernandtap.com/seabright-nj
Watermark is Asbury Park’s premiere beachfront gathering spot. Hovering above the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk and commanding sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Watermark is surrounded by historic Asbury Park landmarks including the Casino, the Carousel, the Empress Hotel and the Stone Pony. Happy Hour includes discounts on cocktails, martinis, sangria and much more. If you’d like to view their Happy Hour Menu, click here! 800 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park 07712, (732)-749-5786 https://watermarkap.com/
One Willow in the Highlands is where fresh and sustainable seafood meets breathtaking waterfront views. Be sure to stop in this Summer for Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4-6pm. All Happy Hour food items are $9, cocktails are $7 and all other drinks range from $3-6! 1 Willow Street, Highlands, 07732, (732)-730-7770 https://www.onewillowhighlands.com/
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