Must-see nightlife in New Jersey

  • Willow Creek Winery

    Jersey Shore

    The 'baby' of Cape May's six wineries, this former lima bean and dairy farm christened its first bottles in 2011, and produces a solid combo of reds and…

  • Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten

    Jersey Shore

    Deutschland by the Sea: quaff from 38 draft ales on the rooftop beer garden or check out live music in a space as big as two barns, with classic long beer…

  • Old City Pub

    Jersey Shore

    The owners of the old Tucker's exposed this joint for what it is: a lovely old Victorian with vaulted windows and high ceilings, and walls tastefully…

  • Bond Street Bar

    Jersey Shore

    If you've had enough of the fancy side of AP, come here: burgers, corn dogs and beer are all five bucks, and sometimes less. No frills, cash only and the…

  • Little Water Distillery

    Jersey Shore

    AC's first legal hooch house since the days of Prohibition, these crafty brothers plan on turning out 20,000 gallons of the hard stuff – specifically…

  • Iron Room

    Jersey Shore

    This high-end rectangular room away from the Boardwalk mixes spirits with unobtrusive classic rock while you melt into the seat cushions along the wall,…

  • Pilsener Haus & Biergarden

    Northern New Jersey

    An old-school European beer hall in the fashion of Asbury Park's Festhalle, this place also features huge wooden tables and towering ceilings. Plates of…

  • Johnny Mac House of Spirits

    Jersey Shore

    How can you beat a free slice of pizza with every drink? Themed nights such as Wednesday's Speed Dating night, three levels of different activities such…

  • Boat House

    Northern New Jersey

    Walk up the towpath to reach this clubby little upstairs-downstairs bar, decorated with Ivy League knickknacks and creaky furniture.

  • Cold Spring Brewery

    Jersey Shore

    Sip a red, wheat, porter or pale ale while soaking in the vibe of the 1804 restored Cape May barn. It's nice to know your drinking leads to something –…

  • Hemingway's Restaurant

    Jersey Shore

    It's hard to imagine the Old Man and the Sea author shaking his thing to the hits of the ’70s and ’80s, but it's fun to try. We're certain he at least…

  • The Irish Pub

    Jersey Shore

    The name says it all. Dark paneling lined with memorabilia from the golden age of drinking (Jack Dempsey boxing posters), this pub gets you going up or…

  • Asbury Park Distilling

    Jersey Shore

    A distilling revolution has taken the Garden State by storm since a bill allowing craft distillers was passed in 2013. This newcomer to the scene serves…

  • Bello's Pub and Grill

    Northern New Jersey

    This typical soccer pub a block from Penn Station opens early on match day and sets the mood for the mile-long walk to Red Bull Arena. Festive atmosphere…

  • Valenzano Winery

    New Jersey

    Estate wines and Jersey blends are served in a pleasant tasting room. For $10 you get eight samples. We found the hearty Chambourcin quite nice. It's 9…

  • Martell’s Tiki Bar

    Jersey Shore

    A place margarita pitchers go to die. Look for the neon-orange palm trees and listen for the live bands. The Lobster House next door has every form of…

  • Day Mark

    Jersey Shore

    This huge sports bar and restaurant in the shadow of the lighthouse is spacious and gracious, with killer bayside views. Manager Greg is a native surfer…

  • Triumph Brewing Company

    Northern New Jersey

    This two-level beer hall serves up a half-dozen of its own brews, from pale ale to stout, and a menu stocked with reasonable appetizers ($10 to $15) to…

  • Dark City Brewing

    Jersey Shore

    A no-frills brewpub and tasting room in an industrial style building. They make up for the lack of ambiance with quality beer and special events like…

  • Hudson House Bar

    Jersey Shore

    'The Hud' is a pleasantly scruffy place with shuffleboard, friendly clientele and lore that goes back more than a century. Cash only.