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Top 10 places in New Jersey for Cocktails

by
Deborah Smith
Live update: Updated December 9, 2021

1. The Meeting House

277 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Photo by Deborah Smith

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

Bar

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Recommended this place!
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 50 locations in United StatesTop 50 locations in New JerseyTop 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 13 Bar locations in United States

2. Gus' Last Word, Valley Boulevard, Wood-Ridge, NJ

191 Valley Blvd, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075, USA

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

Bar

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Gus’ Last Word features American food with plenty of vintage décor. The inspiration behind the restaurant comes from Gus himself—Thomas and Dean’s grandfather. “It’s an homage to the classic bars of the 1950s,” Read more at https://jerseybites.com/2021/07/vintage-vibes-in-wood-ridge-at-gus-last-word/
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3. The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar

75 Inlet Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

Seafood

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Find the Shrimp Box in the Jersey Shore Cookbook here: www.jerseyshorecookbook.com
Deborah Smith
Wonderful waterfront restaurant. Dine inside or outside on the waters edge. The lovely little bar outside is our favorite place to sit, enjoy a cocktail and some food and meet new people.
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 50 locations in United StatesTop 50 locations in New JerseyTop 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 13 Bar locations in United StatesTop 29 places in United States for Seafood

4. Crabs Claw Inn

601 Grand Central Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735, USA

Lavalette

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Find Crab's Claw Inn in the Jersey Shore Cookbook here: www.jerseyshorecookbook.com
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 50 locations in United StatesTop 50 locations in New JerseyTop 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 37 Jersey Shore Cookbook locations in United States

5. B2 Bistro + Bar

709 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA

Restaurant

Brunch

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Recommended this place!
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 50 locations in United StatesTop 50 locations in New JerseyTop 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 29 places in United States for Seafood

6. B2 Bistro + Bar

230 Washington Pl, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902, USA
Photo by Deborah Smith

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

Seafood

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Located on the banks of Farrington Lake. Large patio overlooking the lake. The whole restaurant is fully renovated. Beautiful banquet facility.
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 13 Bar locations in United StatesTop 29 places in United States for SeafoodTop 43 Restaurant locations in United States

7. B2 Bistro + Bar

141 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA
Photo by Deborah Smith

Restaurant

Brunch

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Outdoor Seating

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Recommended this place!
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 13 Bar locations in United StatesTop 29 places in United States for SeafoodTop 43 Restaurant locations in United States

8. Belmar Kitchen by David Burke

801 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719, USA
Photo by Deborah Smith

Belmar

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Seafood

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Great craft beer and food. Check out our full story on Jersey Bites. https://jerseybites.com/2021/07/belmar-kitchen-recently-opened-and-perfectly-paired/
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 13 Bar locations in United StatesTop 29 places in United States for SeafoodTop 43 Restaurant locations in United States

9. Descendants Brewing at the Old Ship Inn

61 Bridge St, Milford, NJ 08848, USA
Photo by Deborah Smith

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Seafood

Bar

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
Awesome atmosphere. Great craft beer and whiskey. Fun and creative menu. Read more about it on JerseyBites.com https://jerseybites.com/2021/06/what-a-story-milfords-descendants-brewing-at-the-old-ship-inn/
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 36 American locations in United StatesTop 13 Bar locations in United StatesTop 29 places in United States for SeafoodTop 43 Restaurant locations in United States

10. The Black Swan

601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Photo by Deborah Smith

Restaurant

Cocktails

Indoor Seating

Bar

Fun Atmosphere

PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Deborah Smith
The Black Swan is a modern play on an Irish-British pub. Go to watch a soccer game and have a pint or for a romantic date. It’s exciting and comforting at the same time. Great food, great cocktails in the heart of Asbury Park, NJ. Read more at: https://jerseybites.com/2021/08/chef-james-averys-black-swan-public-house-opens-in-asbury-park/
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 48 places in United States for Indoor SeatingTop 13 Bar locations in United StatesTop 43 Restaurant locations in United StatesTop 48 places in New Jersey for Indoor SeatingTop 13 Bar locations in New Jersey
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