Go to many events there. Loved them all. Highly recommend the Strand for great entertainment.read more

Parking is great- free! Comfortable seats - plenty of room. Easy to climb stairs to the balcony -…read morethey are half steps. A mixed drink with a great pour size, and a bottle of soda was $12 - which is cheaper than most venues considering it was a full bottle and we go to keep the cap and the mixed drink was large. We saw "The Carpenters", which I saw a while back at the Algonquin theater. I wanted to see the show again because it was so good, but this show was like listening to the B-side of a 45. I can't even tell you how disappointed I was that they didn't play many hits. She sang covers from other artists and not so popular hits. I personally found it strange the way the show began with the guy running the strand, coming on stage with a piece of paper talking, and then having us stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I have no problems saying the Pledge of Allegiance, but I just found the whole thing odd. I've never gone to any other musical event or show where they had everyone stand up and say the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the event. I also had a rude person seating us. I thought I had bought center orchestra, but it turned out that I bought center tier and when I told him I just wanted to look at my phone to verify what I had purchased because I thought my tickets were wrong. He got nasty with me and told me that's what your ticket said that's what you bought and I told him to just give me a minute so I could just look it up on my phone to verify and it wasn't like he had anything else to do or he was seating anyone else I didn't ask him to wait with me. I understood that my tickets were for the tier, but before I climb the stairs to the top, I wanted to make sure that I got the correct tickets from Will call, but instead of just letting me be, he felt the need to argue with me when there was no argument to be had, and him finally walking away, saying whatever. Other than him all the other people working there were great. This was just one experience but normally I never have any problems there.

Ambiance is great featuring the history of pine lands music…read more The acts we saw were very good. The admission fee is modest. The one big problem is the food. It's very inexpensive but you get what you pay for. Quality was not even up to mediocre. I would rather pay a few bucks extra and receive something edible.

This is a weekly live country/ folk music venue with several local musicians performing per show.read more

Fun casual bar with friendly service! Definitely would recommend! Bartenders very welcoming and…read morefriendly .

TOMS RIVER: We are happy a local told us about Christopher's Pub & Grill Toms River because it is…read morethe type of bar where everybody knows your name. More than just a hotel bar at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Toms River, Christopher's is a great spot to meet up with friends, enjoy a friendly environment, indulge in a meal from an American-style food menu & a full-bar menu, and bring your well behaved and leashed pup along (the hotel is also dog friendly!). The menu is full of favorites and the environment has warm tones.

We were super impressed with the production of Hair. Many Broadway ready singers filled the cast.read more

Back again for a terrific performance of MISERY. Having read the book, seen the movie and discussed…read moreit with Kathy Bates, I can definitely say that the performance was top shelf. I was impressed with the set(s) and the way in which they were able to effectively convey you through the story. There were only three individuals involved in the play (unless you count the two individuals tasked with rotating the set) and they did a great job. While Lex Friedman and Mike D'Altrui gave their all to their parts, Pamela Wilterdink was the absolute star of the show! The theatre itself is quite nice - small and clean with a nice concession stand. The popcorn was very tasty and a nice touch.

Great classic pool hall ambiance. I brought my son here during the day and everyone was super cool…read moreand accommodating.

I am totally coming back! The tables were really well maintained and the music was jamming. The…read morestaff was super quick to get us set up and checked out which I appreciated, and the price was a great deal too

This is a great find. Not many places to dance in the area. They have a great dance floor and the…read morepeople are very friendly. The music was good too. There is an inexpensive fee. We went on a Friday evening and it was $8.00 per person. It's not too crowded. Highly recommend it.

Friendly people. Nice floor. Dessert type foods and non-alcoholic beverages included in price…read more Short beginners' lesson upon request. Could not ask for more. Had a great time.

Best rock 'n' roll joint in Asbury Park. Small club great for up-and-coming bands. Not sure if…read morethey're still open but give them a call. I saw the Churchill there, Matthew Sweet, the Lemonheads, even Bruce Springsteen stopped by there. I I saw Ron Haney, I killed me, and the outcry there. That's all I remember. The 50 Cent beers really are a crowd pleaser. Sometimes a DJ. This club is often featured in movies made in New York and New Jersey.

I'll start off by saying that this bar can be a good time if you fit in with the crowd. Very dimly…read morelit atmosphere with a grungy/hipster aesthetic. Poster-covered walls and rainbow lights strung across the room. Enter through the side door with all the stickers on it (not the door that says "The Saint" in big lettering; ironic I know lol). There's a cover fee when you enter. Cost varies depending on the band playing that night. My friends and I paid $10 per person. Pros: live band and cheap booze. Two ciders and a Yuengling were only $17. Cons: place was tiny, and very little seating. You can quickly feel out of place if you don't like the type of music or vibe. I definitely stuck out like a sore thumb in this bar. I think its more suited toward the middle age folks and those who like indie/rock. Huge hipster vibe in here. It was cool, but not for me!

Great time bowling! FUN We were a group of 21 (kids &…read moreadults). We rented 4 lanes and played for 2 hours. I'm glad we arrived as the place opened because all the lanes filled up fast. The desk guy was friendly and got our big group quickly set up. It's super clean. Food was good. We will return. TIP: Try the fried pickles and ignore the bad reviews. .

Our experience there was awful, the woman at the counter (gray curly hair, glasses, shorts) was…read moreextremely rude to us for absolutely no reason. If you're looking for a calm place to bowl at, go to Shore Lanes in Neptune because this is not the place to go. I actually expected a nicer experience, given that Bradley Beach is considered to be a nicer town, but I was letdown by both the customer service as well as the general atmosphere. I am genuinely appalled at how we were treated and I will not be coming backs. Please heed this review, as I do not want similar persons to have the same experience. Also,