I visited Last Wave while in town hanging out with friends. They have a huge outdoor area with…read moreplenty of comfy seating. Their beers are fresh and delicious. I will definitely be back!

Great beers great staff. The ambiance is great as well. Perfect for just before hitting the beach…read moreor after

I visited last year with some friends while in the area. The place is huge and has plenty of indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. We opted for picnic seating outside. I also took advantage of ordering some snacks from the place next door since they had the QR codes on the table and delivered right to you. The beers were good and I would definitely visit regularly if I lived in the area.

As one of the holiday gifts for my husband, an avid craft beer enthusiast, I was excited to learn…read moreabout Icarus Brewing Company's Mug Membership Club. They have been at their "new" Brick location since 2024. The Icarus Brewing Company's Mug Membership Club is a year long special that includes a free mug, 10% off drafts (whether you take it to go or enjoy it on-site), 10% off all merchandise, including clothing, tumblers, and glassware (that Feather Falling glass is mine!), $2 off the first pour of every month, and, to top it all off, a barrel-aged bottle of their latest release. They text my husband when it's ready, and he heads over to pick it up. Needless to say, he was a happy hubby when I gifted him this gift. Their wonderful crew staffs the taproom and they keep the place immaculate. The atmosphere remains incredibly relaxed with ample seating available, both indoor and outdoor. Special area for kids and doggies to burn off energy during warmer weather. Next door is a burger spot if you want something to eat while enjoying your beer. Every beer they offer is solid, with a wide variety to choose from. My personal favorite is Drinking Crayons.

100% Five Stars!! They have lagers, IPAs, Double IPAs, and even a Quadruple IPA, and, of course,…read moreStouts. They have outdoor seating in the front and lots of indoor seating. If you have a huge party, they've got you covered with a humongous backroom bar seating. The entire staff there is exceptionally knowledgeable about their craft beers, so it was a pleasure to chat with them about what to order. The IPAs and Double IPAs are very hazy, hoppy, and fruit-forward. Stouts are full-flavored. If you enjoy craft beer, THIS is THE place to go to. You can order and have delivery, or bring outside food to be eaten there.

The beer here is simply outstanding. If you are scouring the Garden State for the best beer…read morepossible, you're in the right spot. But I'll get to that in a moment. The taproom is on another level as well. One might say it resembles a millennial hipster fever dream, but being a millennial myself I say it is incredibly well thought out and designed. Housed in a former manufacturing facility for a company that made military telecommunications equipment, there are so many different spaces all under one roof. A bar in the front room and a bar in the back room. A small 21+ lounge with couches in the front, and a giant 21+ "sports zone" with three giant TV's in the back. Three coolers for beer to go. A large merch area. High top tables. Regular tables. Immaculate bathrooms. This place has it all. My girlfriend and I came out on a Saturday afternoon when the place was packed with families and their kids. There was a toddler in the small 21+ lounge and a baby in the sports zone, and only two people pouring beers so they were unable to notice and do anything about it. We don't mind kids in breweries but be advised if that isn't your thing. To the beer: according to their website, they specialize in hoppy beers. There were 13 beers on tap (with some being slight variations of each other). One lager, four stouts, and the rest IPAs. They don't do flights but will pour you two sample sizes at a time, and you'll need those sample sizes for most beers because the ABV will knock you off your feet. I love IPAs and I can easily say they knocked these out of the park. The standout to me was the Birdie Putt, which they didn't have available in cans to go, so we got a four pack of the Ground Rule Triple instead. Founder Jeff Baker spent years honing his brewing skills in his garage before opening the brewery in 2023, and his dedication and passion really show in all of the beers. We live over an hour away, but we will definitely make the pilgrimage back sometime soon.

5/5. Big fan of their beer and trivia events, both indoor and outdoor. Great place to bring the dog.read more

I have been to Tall Oaks 3 times now & have loved all my visits! They have a lot of outdoor seating…read moreoptions & a beautiful enclosed outdoor section which is great for private events! The staff is super nice & actually 2 of the employees joined our previous event & had fun! They always have so many fun events going on! Also love that they now took in Bradley Brew Project beers as well! The beers are good & the vibes are great!

My girlfriend and I visited for the first time on a Saturday night in June…read more Pros: --In a strip mall so parking is ample and easy. --Very spacious inside with lots of seating. Great for big groups. --The guy serving beers was incredibly talkative and friendly. Talked with us like we were lifelong regulars. --8 beers and 5 seltzers on tap with nice variety. The beer was good, nothing incredible, but it was good. --Flights are only $10. Definitely on the cheaper end of flight prices from our experience at many NJ breweries. Cons: --It was pretty dead for a Saturday night at 7. Only a few other people were there, and in such a big space, the emptiness kills the vibe. --Interesting choice to play men's college lacrosse and the quarterfinal of the Gold Cup instead of the Yankees on their tv's. -- I looked at their Facebook later and saw they were doing an "open playlist Saturday" for which you get to choose a song with a purchase, though this wasn't shared with us when we were there. Overall we enjoyed it and would come back.

Fabulous beers and seltzers. Bring your own food. We had fun playing darts. They'll put on any…read moresupporting event you're interested in. The music playlist is great. They'll put on any songs you ask. Poker is really fun on Sundays. Karaoke is a blast! Lots of great events.

We held our wedding reception at Beach Haus and everyone had so much fun! The space is great and…read morethey were so helpful throughout the process! would recommend for anyone looking for good food and a fun space for hosting parties.

The Beach Haus Brewery appeared to have rave reviews and a dedicated following, so it definitely…read moreseemed like a place that we would want to explore since we were in the neighborhood. When we arrived at the three-story space, we immediately headed up to the rooftop first. The top floor was open to the elements and overlooked a strip mall just below, but with a further gaze, we were able to see the Shark River. There was a bar and a few tables, as well as a lounge area with couches and cushioned armchairs, which we were thankfully able to snag. The layout was fun and allowed us to converse with other patrons sitting across the coffee table from us. The one thing I did not love about the roof, however, was that it functioned as almost an entirely different venue. Meaning that they had only a few small plates for food options and very few beers on tap. They did not even offer flights, but focused mainly on cocktails. Fine, I had a mixed drink with mezcal, Aperol, and watermelon, which was an excellent smoky and sweet margarita, but I had wanted to sample their beers since it was a brewery. After our initial round of drinks, we decided to head down to the second floor, rustic taproom to sample more of their menu. The place was packed with diners, but, since we did not have a reservation, we were nervous that we would not receive a table. Thankfully, two seats opened at the bar, so we grabbed those. Unfortunately, by that point, I did not want to drink anymore, so I did not get to try their beers (except a sip of the Swell, which was a bit too hoppy of a hazy IPA for my liking), but I was hungry enough to get a dinner entree. The friendly bartender took our order and ensured all of our customizations were noted, but the food still wound up awful. I had selected the Tzatziki Salmon with the yogurt sauce on the side. The fish was cooked well, but way too heavily salted. It was served with orzo that was overcooked, dry, bland, and stuck together in clumps. I was shocked they even served something that looked so unappetizing. There were also a bunch of roasted brussels sprouts that had a funny flavor and appeared to have been previously frozen. Then, when I thought it could not get any worse, the tzatziki seemed curdled, so I was glad that I had ordered it on the side. My partner's burger came with a single piece of bacon that was all fat and not even remotely crispy. While the food was terrible, the service was nice, and I really enjoyed my cocktail and the vibe at the Beach Haus Brewery, so I decided to give it 3 stars, but I am clearly being generous.

Heavy Reel Brewing Company is fantastic!…read more James provided excellent service, checking in on us often and making us feel like regulars by just our second visit. They have a great variety on tap, with options ranging from Double IPAs to light seltzers and fruit beers. We tried: Pineapple Whip (6% ABV):Very refreshing. Happy Larry: A delicious porter with a strong coffee flavor. Baby Clown (5% ABV): My friend ordered this Session IPA and loved it. ​Drowning Clown (8% ABV): My friend also tried this Double Session IPA, which was excellent. The atmosphere is super family-friendly, complete with old-school arcade and board games for everyone to play. We loved the beer so much that we both bought cans to take home. Highly recommend!

I had you guys on my to do list when we visited seaside heights. Your lake clown IPA is so…read moredelicious! Great atmosphere! Love your brewery!!

Cool themed spot with the decor matching accordingly. Indoor and outdoor seating options…read more Bartenders were nice and relatively fast service. The one got our order wrong for our but we didn't mind. It's pretty loud so he most likely misheard us. Steak tacos Salsa is just chopped tomato's but good favor and the guacamole is good. Classic. Not too garlicy. Overall it was good. Kinda bland and chewy. Cali burger Burger is good but a lotttt of salt. Fresh cut fries are good. Crispy and good fresh potato flavor but caked in thick grain salt.

What a great bar!!! Atmosphere is on point with their name. The cocktails are excellent and the…read morepretzels if the day are something you need to experience for yourself. The bar tenders service is superior!!! Come in and celebrate the end of prohibition!!!

Nice brewery with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely gets crowded on the weekends, so…read moreget there early! I liked the ambiance and the beers I tried!

Some of the beer has been pretty good…read more However, if you decide to make a "Back the Blue" style IPA (the worst style you guys make, just FYI) you should expect a decent amount of pushback. Know that Colts Neck is a bubble. If you're simply catering to the dullards going to golf at Hitler's Links next door, you could lay it in a little thicker. Make a nice wink out of it, something like a "I sit in the chair at the hotel and watch" Cherries and Berries sour. If this is really who you are - I will miss your decent lagers but Wild Air has you beat on most styles. I am going to save a can of your 9/11 themed IPA (talk about tasteless, shameless marketing) as an homage to your brainless, jingoistic hubris.

We go to The Ark regularly and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Great drinks and…read moredelicious meals, we have never had a bad meal there! Last night I tried the chicken special, Champagne chicken with mashed potatoes. It was delish! They should add this to the regular menu.

If you looking for a dive bar this is it. Nothing fancy but cold beers and decent bar food.read more