LONG BRANCH: Murphys Bar is a dive and we love it because leashed and friendly dogs are allowed…read moreinside! This place was recommended to us by a follower and it seems this is a favorite spot of locals. A full bar, TVs to watch the game, pool table, foosball, and bar and table seating. You can bring your own food and hang out for a bit. It was a bit smokey-smelling, so if you or your pup are sensitive, keep this in mind. 405 Division St Long Branch, NJ 07740

Definition of a neighborhood gem of a dive bar. Wonderful bartenders, welcoming, make newcomers…read morefeel part of the fam. Patrons, cool, chill. Want to make quick friends... bring a pizza and share. Looking for a Pier Village experience? You'd be welcomed but at the wrong spot. Zero frills except chill local vibe. This is a dive gem. Post up, order a libation, start a convo... especially after a long week. It's that kinda spot.

The Pub is located in the clubhouse at Westlake Golf and Country Club - a private community so find…read moresomeone who lives here - like me. Great prices and bar food - nice bartenders as well.

My husband and I recently attended a Yappy Hour at Bar Bella with our dog, Tito, and we had such a…read moregreat time! It was very warm that day (in the 90s), so the event was indoors, but the space is really cute and I would definitely love to come back and sit outside when we are in the area again. The drinks were tasty and the bartenders were very friendly, as were the many dogs at the event. Hope to make it back soon!

Really nice placement inside Bell Works. It has an outdoor feel even indoors, so that's a fun…read moreworkaround in winter weather. They seem to have rotating specials on drinks. The cocktails are good and well priced, and they also have a decent beer selection. Bring a date, your dog, maybe even your kids-- both Bar Bella and Bell Works overall are friendly for all. Definitely IG worthy and give you lots to chat about. Wish I lived close enough to be a regular!

Great place for beers and some good food. Very chill on the patio where you can hangout and bring…read moreyour dog.

Applejacks is such an interesting place. It's located in Keansburg and the crowd / townies are such…read morean interesting bunch. The bartenders are amazing and were so accommodating to my party who came to watch the world cup. The food and overall vibes were alright but I definitely felt a bit out of place amongst the regulars.

You have got to love the Junction bar!!! This is your typical dive bar with a liquor store and…read morepackage goods up front. The magic is in the warmer months the back yard patio opens up. They have live music and outdoor grilling. There's Bacci courts plus a couple horse shoe pits. This is a great hangout with decent food and lots of cold beer and friendly faces.

Incredible best liquor place ever unbiivable…read more Out standing has a great selection and just amazing

As a Stanley, YETI, Owala and generic Amazon brand tumbler lover, I LOVE that the Donovan's staff…read morerequires me to is leave one of the aforementioned bottles/tumblers at the front to ensure it is kept safe, secure while keeping me accountable for making sure to take it with me when I go home. Also, I LOVED THEIR LABOR DAY celebration during the national anthem last year. Anyone who disagrees with the above, please leave their yelp page link so it can be reviewed with honesty, trust and transparency.

Good place to relax, have a drink, listen to music. I've…read morebeen a few times. Parking can be tough. Staff is good. $20 to go on the weekends. Reduced after 5pm. They have live music bands and they are usually good. I'll come back.

This venue is one of those places that must be visited and seen to believe how exceptional it is…read more This is a members only club that has gives you 5 star service with attention to detail in every aspect. The moment you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and the experience starts. Members get to have a private locker where you can store your own cigars and alcohol. Yes, this is a BYO place, so all you have to pay for is the food and cigars if don't bring your own. Speaking of food they have an amazing chef just for Sushi and a really nice food menu comparable to any high end steakhouse. As a member I was able to bring 3 friends with me to come and enjoy an evening. We started with Sushi/Sashimi which was exceptionally good. Afterwards we ordered lamb chops, which were some of the best I've ever had. For dinner we decided to share a Tomahawk and a chicken. As expected, the Tomahawk was huge, Flinstones style! Fred would have been proud, lol. The chicken was very different, flavorful and juicy. After dinner we went to the other room for smoking cigars. They have two rooms. One where you can eat, and another where you can eat and smoke. I guess this is done so if someone was not interested in smoking, you have access to a smoke-free room. The smoking room is beautifully decorated and has the best ambiance of any cigar club I have been to. They have a good selection of cigars you can chose from and they are kept in a great humidity condition to keep them fresh. The night we went, there was also a live Jazz singer, which definitely added to the ambiance. In closing I'll just say, that this place doesn't feel like it's in NJ. Once you enter and start to enjoy, you feel like you are sitting in a 5 star luxury venue in Dubai or Hong Kong. There is nothing that comes close to Royale on the East Coast!

5-Star Class? Yes. Decor? Yes. Food? Yes. Service? Yes, Yes Yes! How is it possible a place like…read morethis exists in the middle of New Jersey. Can't understand that the owners would build an oasis in the middle of crowded same old type of restaurants in Jersey. Not only is this a restaurant, they have a separate cigar lounge with some crazy ventilation system that sucks out all the smoke. The different rooms and parts of this club are quite spacious and offer something unique: Sushi bar, the dining room and the cigar lounge. All under one roof. After my first trial visit, I couldn't wait to become a member and now I can't wait for my locker to be custom engraved. The Royale Cappuccino with 23k edible gold flakes was enjoyed in it's full entirety while signing the paperwork for membership. Thanks for bringing this experience that you would find in some major cities around the world to the heart Jersey.

Great venue with awesome sound system, great lights and plenty of space. Saw The Four Horsemen…read moreMetallica Tribute here on 04/24/2025 and it was killer, felt like seeing the band in their early days! Love that this venue is small / independent and they have a ticket kiosk & sell tickets directly so you can avoid "ticket fees" which were an ~40% upcharge ($9.05 "fee" on a $25.00 ticket) Def recommend buying directly from this great venue and avoiding those ridiculous charges. They also put out free cold water and cups for guests, always a welcome amenity. I'll definitely be back to see more shows at this fantastic club!

We went to the show, Bingo Loco and was very disappointed. The venue was overcrowded to the point…read morewhere it was unsafe. We could barely move in our seats, and when the show required people to stand, it was chaotic. People actually had to crawl under the table just to get out, to get a drink, food or go to the bathroom, which seemed like a serious fire hazard. There was no table service. The show itself was just as bad. The prizes were bizarre and low-quality. Things like dildos and a cardboard cutout of Snoop Dogg, nothing like the prizes you typically get at this type of event. Overall, I can't say much good about either the show or the venue. It was uncomfortable, unsafe, and not very enjoyable.