3BR is the best bar in Central Jersey, and my absolute favorite bar in the world. I said what I…read moresaid. And I thank Yelp for introducing me to this beautiful, unique, gem of a place. Gosh, where do I begin? First off, they make all their alcohol in-house which is just SO COOL. Behind the bar, is a glass wall so you can see all the machinery used to brew it. The owners are extremely passionate about their product and you can taste it in their drinks! Every cocktail is delectable and so thoughtfully made. They also host events every month, all throughout the month! I've been going to trivia and bingo nights and it's so fun! Plus the decor and theme of the whole place is AWESOME. So much history and storytelling everywhere you turn. I will never ever stop yodeling to everyone about how insanely cool this bar is. Bring your friends, bring your food and I promise you'll fall madly in love with 3BR!

Love this little hidden gem in the beach town of Keyport. My husband brought me here once before,…read morethis was our second visit, and we will definitely be back for an upcoming recurring event we learned about. When you drive past, you might not exactly know it's there- almost looks like a warehouse or closed shop when passing by. It is dark and gives speak-easy vibes. When you enter, it looks like you time traveled into the old USSR with Soviet decor. We had the horseradish shots (spicy to the perfect level- not the kind that makes your nose burn), my husband had some kind of hibiscus or fruity drink, and I had the extra dirty martini. LOVED the pickle stuffed olives that came with my drink. I selected the gin, but would opt for the vodka version next time to see if I could taste more olives. Our server was incredibly friendly, and when we asked about bloody Mary's, he mentioned that on certain weekends for $25 you can pay to get in and drink bloody Mary's and have Oysters. We will certainly be coming by to try! Overall, such a unique, off the beaten path experience. 10/10 recommend.

KEYPORT: Up The Creek Tavern is a great local spot with gorgeous views of the Matawan Creek and…read moremarina. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed on their second story outdoor deck and there is a staircase to the left of the building to go up. Depending on the season, there could be wait service or you have to go inside to order. The food menu is American-style comfort food and a full bar of drink options.

Noisy,slow service, great views prone to floods and strange clientele. Food isn't bad drinks…read morereasonable priced.

Came here to listen to live music and the band, The Upside did not disappoint. It was a great time…read moresitting outside listening to them sing to cover music. The wings with the sauces on the side were the best. The calamari was also good! The McDonagh burger was okay according to my husband. I also really appreciated the variety of nonalcoholic beer they have! Service was good, food and drinks came out pretty quick!

This was my first time at McDonagh's in so long! The renovations done to it are so nice and make it…read morebrighter. The French Onion Soup is always the best go to for a starter! It is so delicious! For an entree, I got the Gyro. The ratios were perfect and the pita wrap was amazing. The meatloaf was also very tasty! The meatloaf is gluten free and there are plenty of gluten free options, which is always a plus! I am looking forward to going back and trying a different menu option!

went here with my whole family for my birthday and mackenzie was AMAZING. not a hitch in the…read moreorders, everything came out super quick and yummy. GiGi the owner was so great, checked on our table personally and made sure we had accommodations for my sister who just had back surgery. love everything about this place.

Came for lunch on a weekday. The food was ok. The special menu has items available until 2 pm, but…read moreapparently the drinks they advertise don't apply when you get your bill. Hate being nicked and dimed, but it is what it is. A shame you have to pay to park as well

We love it here. We came Sunday food is great, service is good too. I do have a complaint, my…read morehusband's pork cop came out uncooked, ok it happens, they corrected it, but I ate alone than my husband ate. I am a manager for a restaurant so I know clearly this happens unfortunately. But not even a drink off the bill. Sorry but if you want customers back you should really do the right thing. As a manager if that happens at my restaurant I definitely do the right thing for a customer. Will back, just hope we get to eat our meals together lol

My fiance and I went and sat on the patio-truly an unmatched spot in Keyport-the view of the…read morewaterfront, the location's access to the waterfront/pier and the street access for parking/shopping! I have some food allergies and they were more then accomadating to make it work for the dish I wanted. We went on a slower day so we had no wait for seating or the food. Our waitress was training but both girls were great!!

My fiancé and I stopped in for lunch. The beer menu is HUGE. There's a great mix of all beer types,…read moreeven ciders and seltzers. They also have a few cocktails. My fiancé had a sour beer that tasted like sangria and I had a sour beer that was a take on mango sticky rice (such a unique beer). My fiancé had a fruity white lager that tasted a bit like a margarita. I had the patty melt with onion rings (up charge) and my fiancé had the steak sandwich with steak fries. Heads up their steak fries are actually potato wedge; still tasty but a pleasant surprised. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. The steak sandwich came with a delicious garlic aioli. Our server was great. She mentioned that a lot of their beer is from Icarus brewing in Lakewood and suggested we check it out. We don't live too close but if we're ever in the area we'll be sure to come back. A lot of the beers were calling my name. A great local place. It's located on a somewhat busy street with street parking but there's a municipal about a minute walk.

An excellent old-fashioned. The service was great. great first responder Bar. Went back out to my…read morecar to give them a challenge from my unit at work LPD

Behind the liquor store but a good neighborhood bar. Drinks aren't break the bank. Going with…read morefriends is fun. Casual atmosphere

I'll be honest... I've never been to a bar that was connected to the back of a liquor store. I'd…read morealways felt that they were somewhat second tier? I'm not sure why because I'd never actually been in one. Well, I definitely have egg on my face, because this place was so dope and fun! I visited for this year's Halloween party complete with an awesome DJ and an MC that really got the party rocking and maintained through the night. This place is really nice looking. Clean, modern.. complete with a great amount of huge TVs so that you're entertained at every angle. The drinks were off the chain delicious and potent. Aimee is an absolute gem in this place. She's friendly, is a mixologist master, and it doesn't hurt that she's a hottie. :-) I'm thinking of having something here for my birthday because it's that atmosphere that I'm looking for. Like low key and local where everyone knows your name, but not lacking in any way. And I have to add, some of the best fried ravioli that I've ever tasted! And I'm not just saying that because I was a little lit. LOL. Can't wait to return!!

Literally my favorite place in town. A basic bar with well priced drinks, great bartenders, and a…read moregreat customer base. The regulars are a welcoming lot and Bingo Fridays are fun! Beer pong, a dart board and a touch tunes juke keep the vibe up. Whether you just want a simple drink at the bar or an epic night of fun you're gonna find it at Smith's!

Great people, fun times, great prices!!! Customers come hang out on bingo Friday always packed.read more

Is it a bar, a liquor store, or both? Both! A cute and clean…read morespot with friendly regulars and plenty of TVS. Miller lite draft $3!

A well stocked liquor store with a cozy bar. I stopped by to pick up some wine for a house party…read moreand the owner John was very helpful with assisting me with the wine selections. I decided to have a Guinness at the bar and Coleen the bartender was very pleasant and accommodating. I highly recommend this establishment. Very clean, very friendly staff and customers. I'll be back.

Maybe the most New Jersey of all New Jersey chainlets, MJ's is a no-frills food factory for hungry…read moreJerseyites seeking simple pleasures at fair prices. Is the food great? No. Is the service great? No. Is the food edible? Yes, and in some cases very good (my Caesar salad with salmon was tasty). The point is, the views are nice, the beer is cold, and there's comedy and live music. Viva la Garden State.

The food here is about as good as TGI Fridays. Service was…read moreexcellent. Bar area separated by glass partitions was helpful in keeping noise to a tolerable level. View of the. Lake was very pleasant. But all is lost in my opinion because of a filthy and disgusting bathroom. Toilets left unflushed, garbage pails overflowing, dirty countertops do not make for confidence in sanitation throughout the building. How are employees to wash hands if there is filthy facilities. I question management's ability to take the customer's health and safety seriously.