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The Best Happy Hours at the Jersey Shore 2026

Our curated guide to the best happy hours at the Jersey Shore — from AC casinos to Hammonton and down to historic Cape May.

Burrata at Steve & Cookie's By the Bay, Margate
Burrata at Steve & Cookie's By the Bay, Margate

Looking for a happy hour near you at the Jersey Shore? We rounded up the best happy hours from Brigantine and Atlantic City down to Cape May, with casino happy hours at Ocean, Hard Rock, Caesars, Bally’s, Resorts, Golden Nugget and Tropicana, plus waterfront bars, oyster hours and hotel lounges in Margate, Somers Point, Stone Harbor and Cape May. Every listing gives the days, times, and drink and bar specials. Specials change with the season, so call ahead.

Brigantine · Atlantic City · Margate & Ventnor · Longport · Somers Point · Atlantic County Mainland · Avalon & Stone Harbor · The Wildwoods · Cape May · Cape May County Mainland

Updated Oct 16, 2026 · 88 happy hours checked against each venue’s own website

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New this week
Johnny’s Cafe & Bar in Margate has a new happy hour menu: Sunday–Friday 4–6:30 PM, with $10 martinis, $7 cocktails, $5 wine and bites from $7.

Brigantine Happy Hours

Andre’s Wine Bar & Grill

Brigantine Italian wine-bar classic — Happy Hour daily 4–6 PM with drink and appetizer specials.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM

Drinks / Food:

  • Drink and appetizer specials (mussels, stuffed eggplant, calamari, bruschetta, grilled artichokes, and more)

1312 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-1124
andresbrigantinenj.com

LaScala’s Beach House

Oceanfront Brigantine — Italian-American on the sand with Happy Hour Thursday & Friday 4–6 PM (year-round indoor dining; seasonal deck).

Hours: Thu & Fri 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • Miller Lite $4 · LaScala’s Haze or Peroni $5 · Well drinks $7 · House wines $7
  • Stateside / Surfside seltzers $7 · Margaritas $8 · Aperol Spritz $10 · Espresso Martini $10

Food:

  • Ricotta Board $10 · Cheesesteak Egg Rolls $10 · Meatball Trio $10 · Boneless Fire Wings $10
  • Calabrian Brussels Sprouts $10 · Truffle Fries $9 · Warm LaScala Pretzel $9 · Cheese Pizza $9 (red or white)

1400 Ocean Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-7731
lascalasbeachhouse.com


Atlantic City Happy Hours (Casinos & Restaurants)

The Chart House (Golden Nugget)

Golden Nugget Atlantic City — Happy Hour Wednesday–Saturday and Sundays 4–6 PM, with marina views and classic cocktail/app specials.

Hours: Wed–Sun 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • Wines by the glass: $8 / $10
  • Well drinks: $6
  • Cocktails: $9
  • Premium spirits: $8

Food:

  • Apps priced $8 / $10 / $12 / $14 — Kim Chee Calamari, Seared Ahi Nachos, Burger/Rib Sliders, Mini Crab Cakes, Fish Tacos

Golden Nugget, 644 Huron Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-5030
chart-house.com

Chez Frites (Ocean Casino)

Ocean Casino Resort — Happy Hour Thursday–Monday 4–7 PM at the bar only (no reservation), with French bites, mini-tinis, and half-price wines by the glass.

Hours: Thu–Mon 4–7 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Mini-tinis: $8 each, or flight of three for $21 (Passion, Citron, French, Café, Paper Plane, Impératrice, Last Word)
  • Wines by the glass: half price
  • Chartreuse flight (Green, MOFS, VEP Green): $25

Food:

  • Charcuterie $14 · Chilled oysters $10 · Oeufs mayonnaise $10 · Oysters classique $12
  • Cheesesteak Mornay $14 · Petite croque monsieur $11 · Frites au poivre $14

Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 783-8000
theoceanac.com/chez-frites

Dock’s Oyster House

Atlantic City landmark since 1897 — Happy Hour daily 4–6 PM at the bar with half-priced appetizers.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM (bar)

Food:

  • Oysters on the Half Shell $1.50 · Broiled Oysters Rockefeller or Champagne Leek $1.75 · Fried Oysters $1.75
  • Fried Buffalo Cauliflower $4.50 · Clams Casino $6.25 · Fried Calamari $7 · Mini Crab Cakes $9
  • Tuna Tacos $7 · Deviled Eggs with Fried Oysters $8 · Lobster Mac & Cheese $11 · Maine Clam Chowder $4.50 · Dock’s House Salad $5.50

2405 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0092
docksoysterhouse.com

Knife & Fork Inn

Atlantic City landmark since 1912 — Happy Hour daily 4–6 PM at the bar with half-priced appetizers.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM (bar)

Food:

  • Half-priced appetizers at the bar

3600 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-1133
knifeandforkinn.com

Tennessee Beer Hall

Atlantic City beer hall with Double Happy Hour windows, 40 taps, and priced snack/drink specials.

Hours: Double Happy Hour Wed–Thu 11:30 AM–1:30 PM & 4:30–6:30 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Drinks:

  • $12 craft cocktails · $6 well · $7 house wine
  • $3 off domestic drafts · $2 off import/craft

Food:

  • $10 menu snacks

133 S Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 541-4099
tennesseeavenuebeerhall.com

Read more: Raising a Glass — Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall

Bar 32 Chocolate & Cocktails

Atlantic City — Happy Hour Thursday–Saturday 4–6 PM with chocolate-forward cocktails and a brownie sundae special.

Hours: Thu–Sat 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • $8 Old Fashioned · $5 house wines

Food:

  • $5 house-made Brownie Sundae

121 S Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 248-6960
bar32chocolate.com

Read more: Bar 32 Brings Viral Bon Bons to Atlantic City

Mexico Restaurant

Atlantic City — Happy Hour Sunday–Friday 4–6 PM, dine-in only, with margaritas, Mexican beers, and priced apps.

Hours: Sun–Fri 4–6 PM (dine-in only; not on holidays)

Drinks:

  • $8 Classic Margarita (+$1 mango or strawberry) · $8 Mango Mezcal · $8 Tito’s Lemonade & Tea · $8 Malibu Baybreeze
  • $10 Blue Coat Gin Negroni · $10 Red Sangria · $6 wine (Cabernet, Merlot, or Pinot Grigio)
  • $4 Mexican beer (Dos XX, Tecate, Tecate Light) · $3 Coors Light · $6 Cazadores Blanco shot

Food:

  • $6 Happy Chicken Nachos (+$1 beef) · $5 Happy Quesadillas (+$1 beef) · $5 Happy Flautas
  • $4 Mini Burrito (+$1 beef) · $4 Chicken Empanada · $6 Steak Tostada

3810 Ventnor Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-0366
mexicorestaurantbar.com

Girasole

Ocean Club Condos, Atlantic City — Apericena Happy Hour Sunday–Thursday 4:30–6:30 PM in the lounge.

Hours: Sun–Thu 4:30–6:30 PM (lounge; excluding holidays/special occasions)

Drinks:

  • Aperitivi $12 — Spritz di Amalfi, Negroni Sbagliato, Old Fashioned Sfumato, Amore Amaro, Golden Sunset, Lavender Lemondrop Martini, Bellini

Food:

  • Smaller plates from $7–$16 — e.g. Yukon Fries $7, Tortino $8, Pane Nostro $9, Melanzane e Zucchine $10, Affettati/Formaggi $11
  • Pasta/risotto/gnocchi $12 · Calamari $12 · Cervellata/Baccalà/Pollo/Polpettina $14 · Girasole Burger $16 · Tuna Tartar $14

3108 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-5554
mygirasole.com

Read more: Girasole

Council Oak (Hard Rock)

Hard Rock Atlantic City — Happy Hour Monday–Wednesday 5–7 PM with priced oysters, seafood, and cocktails.

Hours: Mon–Wed 5–7 PM

Drinks:

  • $6 drafts · $9–$10 cocktails · $12 martinis · $7–$15 wines

Food:

  • Oysters on the half shell $3 each · Oysters Rockefeller (3) $14 · Shrimp cocktail $4 each · Cheesesteak sliders $15

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 449-1000
Hard Rock — Council Oak

Kuro (Hard Rock)

Hard Rock Atlantic City — Japanese craft kitchen Happy Hour windows on select nights, plus late-night cocktail hours.

Hours: Thu & Sun 5–6 PM; happy hour cocktails Fri & Sat 10 PM–close

Drinks:

  • House cocktails $10 (Kuro Mule, Kuro Lemonade, Saketini, Midori Sour) · House wines $10
  • Bartender’s classics $15 (choice of spirit and drink)

Food:

  • Tuna or Salmon Roll $9 · House Vegetable Roll $8 · Futo Maki $10 · Dragon Roll $12
  • Gyudon $10 · Chicken Robata $10 · Shrimp Robata $11 · Hamachi Sashimi $11 · Pork Katsu Sando $12 · Wagyu Bun $13

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 449-1000
Hard Rock — Kuro

Bally’s Atlantic City

Boardwalk resort with multiple Happy Hour spots — Carousel Bar, Park Place Prime, Jerry Longo’s, and seasonal Beach Bar.

Phil’s Carousel Bar

  • Daily Happy Hour 2–5 PM
  • Half-price cocktails featuring Tito’s, Bombay, Jack Daniel’s, Teremana & Bacardi
  • $2 off draft beers (Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Samuel Adams Seasonal)

Park Place Prime — Daily 4–6 PM

  • Oysters / clams on the half shell $2 ea · Shrimp Ceviche $9 · Shrimp Cocktail $10 · Truffle Fries $8 · Tuna Crudo $10
  • Wagyu Beef Sliders $10 · Butcher’s Cut Bacon $9 · Calamari $9 · Mozzarella Arancini $9 · Deviled Eggs $9
  • Cocktails $10 · Domestic beer $5 · Import/craft beer $6 · Wines by the glass $8

Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis — Happy Hour with signature cocktails and Italian-inspired bites

Beach Bar (seasonal) — Cocktails and light fare with ocean views

1900 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-2000
ballys.com/atlantic-city

The Wonder Bar

Bayfront Atlantic City bar — daily Happy Hour 4–6 PM with appetizers and drink specials, plus a Teachers Happy Hour every Friday 3–6 PM.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM; Teachers Happy Hour every Friday 3–6 PM

Drinks (Teachers Happy Hour):

  • $1 off beer, wine, seltzers and Ketel One vodka drinks

Food (Teachers Happy Hour):

  • 3 hamburger sliders $10 ($13 with fries) · Chicken wings (8) $10
  • Mozzarella sticks $7 · Mac & cheese bites $7 · Pretzel bites $6 · Basket of fries $4

3701 Sunset Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8888
wonderbaracnj.com

Tropicana Hotel & Casino

Ultimate Happy Hour Trail — 15 happy hours under one roof; stamps through Dec 30, 2027. Passport at Caesars Rewards Center or any participating venue.

  • Carmine’s — Mon–Fri 4–6 PM; apps from $8 (Eggplant Rollatini, Fried Ravioli, Garlic Bread Parm); drinks from $6 · (609) 572-9300 · Read more: A Love Letter to Carmine’s
  • A’Dam Good Sports Bar & Grill — Daily; $7 Miller High Life 40oz · (609) 347-7770
  • Broadway Burger Bar — Sun–Fri 3–6 PM; select bottles, well drinks, tea shots · (609) 317-4660
  • Casa Taco & Tequila Bar — Mon–Thu 3–6 PM; $8 margaritas, nachos, quesadillas; $3 tacos · (609) 343-9938
  • Chelsea Five Gastropub — Thu–Sun 5–7 PM (bar/lounge); apps from $6; $8 house wines; $7 sangrias · (609) 340-0490
  • Chickie’s and Pete’s — Mon–Fri 4–6 PM; $6 select craft drafts · (609) 344-1080
  • Cuba Libre — Mon–Fri 4–6 PM and Fri–Sat 9–11 PM; small plates under $8; $8 drink specials · (609) 348-6700
  • Firewaters Saloon — Mon–Fri 3–6 PM; $5 margaritas and Pabst Blue Ribbon pounder 16oz · (609) 344-6699
  • Gin Rickey’s — Daily 3–7 PM; $5 off all food combos · (640) 696-8535
  • il Verdi — Wed–Sun 5–8 PM; $15 Chef’s Pasta Feature; apps from $7; $7 sangria/Aperol Spritz · (609) 340-4070
  • Ossu Asian Tavern — Thu 5–6 PM; Fri–Sun 6–7 PM & 11 PM–close; $10 small plates/maki; $6 select sake/drafts/bottles · (609) 340-4053
  • The Palm — Sun–Fri 4–6:30 PM; special pricing on select bar bites · (609) 344-7256
  • P.F. Chang’s — Mon–Fri 3–6 PM; $5.99 select beer, $6.99 select wine, $8.99 select cocktails, half-priced half apps · (609) 348-4600
  • Wild Honey Smokehouse & Tavern — Mon–Fri 4–6 PM; $5 select drafts/bottles/wine; $9 cocktails; $7 select sandwiches/entrées; $5 soup/sides · (609) 428-7512

2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-4000
caesars.com/tropicana-ac

Angeloni’s Club Madrid

Atlantic City retro bar — Happy Hour Thursday–Monday 4–6 PM with throwback drink and bite prices.

Hours: Thu–Mon 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • High Life Coupe $1.50 · Mad Dog $3 · Domestic beers $4 · House wine $5 · Mini Martini/Cosmo/Bloody $7 (+$1.50 blue cheese olives)

Food:

  • Clams Casino $1 ea (3 min) · Chips + Dip $1.50 · Shrimp Cocktail $2.50 ea (2 min)
  • Meatball $5 · Martorano’s sausage, peppers & onions $5 · Calamari $7.50 · Ricotta with sea salt $9

2400 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-7875
clubmadridac.com

YOUYU (Hard Rock)

Hard Rock Atlantic City — Daily Happy Hour 4–6 PM at YOUYU Bar & Lounge with priced soju cocktails, beer, wine, and shareable plates.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM (bar; dine-in only)

Drinks:

  • Soju Mojito $6 · Mango Sakerita $8 · Lychee Blossom Fizz $8 · Thai Piña Colada $8 · Pomegranate Sunrise Martini $9 · Kyoto Glow $9 · Peking Plum Old Fashioned $12
  • Beer $6–$7 · Wine by the glass $7 · Japanese whisky from $5

Food:

  • Dumplings / pan-fried buns / crispy shrimp spring roll $10 · Thai chicken satay $11 · Korean fried chicken wings $14 · Hot and sour or red bean soup $8
  • Dragon Bowl $15 (serves 2) / $30 (serves 4)

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 449-1000
Hard Rock — YOUYU

Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House

Atlantic City bay-adjacent tap house — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 3–6 PM with starter and drink specials.

Hours: Mon–Fri 3–6 PM

Drinks:

  • $6 wine and Deep Eddy · rotating beer specials

Food:

  • $7 & $8 starters (e.g. fries, Tequila Shrimp Bangers, French Onion Soup, Mac & Cheese)

672 N Trenton Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 350-6721
vagabondac.com

Read more: Vagabonding

Nobu (Caesars)

Caesars Atlantic City — Tanoshi Hour Wednesday–Monday 4–6 PM (bar & lounge) with priced cocktails, rolls, and small plates.

Hours: Wed–Mon 4–6 PM (bar & lounge)

Drinks:

  • Lychee Martini, Piña Martini, Market Margarita, Nobu Old Fashioned, Syltbar Prosecco — $12
  • Sauvignon Blanc $10 · Cabernet $12 · Notorious Pink Rosé $10 · Asahi Dry Draft $7 · Sapporo or Kirin Ichiban Light $8

Food:

  • Avocado Roll $6 · Salmon Avocado / Spicy Tuna / Shrimp Tempura Roll $10 · Yellowtail Jalapeño (3) $15
  • Umami Chicken Karaage / Black Cod Butter Lettuce / Chicken Kushiyaki $15 · Beef Kushiyaki $16
  • Brussel Sprouts $14 · Shishito Peppers $8 · Edamame Chocolo / Honey Truffle Baby Corn / Mochi Ice Cream $10

2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 317-2115
caesars.com — Nobu

ByrdCage

Atlantic City University District — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 5–7 PM (closed Tuesday) with half-off apps and $10 drinks.

Hours: Mon–Fri 5–7 PM (closed Tue)

Drinks:

  • $10 drink specials

Food:

  • Half off all appetizers

3426 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-CAGE
byrdcageac.com

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Resorts Casino Hotel

Atlantic City — resort Happy Hour listings across raw bar, sushi, café, wine bar, and lounges.

  • Dougherty’s Raw Bar — Mon–Sat 4–6 PM; Sun 1–6 PM; select oysters $1.50, clams $1, half-price select appetizers, drink specials · Read more: The Dougherty Dynasty
  • Dougherty’s Raw Bar — Late Night — Fri & Sat 9–10 PM; half-price select appetizers; $6 draft beer; $6 well cocktails
  • Mukashi Sushi Bar — Wed–Fri 4–7 PM; sushi-bar small bites; drinks $6–$9
  • Breadsticks Café — $9 drink specials every day; appetizer specials Mon–Fri 1–3 PM (dine-in)
  • Cielo Wine Bar — Fri–Sat 5–7 PM; $4 domestic beer, $5 High Noon, $6 select beers/cocktails, $7 wines; apps including fried mozzarella, truffle kettle chips, mussels, calamari
  • Bar One — Mon–Fri 4–6 PM; drink specials
  • 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar — Mon–Fri noon–5 PM; $5.50 domestic drafts, $6.50 specialty drafts, $7 house wine or Loaded LandShark, $8 House Hurricane

1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-6300
resortsac.com/happy-hour-ac

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Atlantic City — Happy Hour Sunday–Friday 4–6:30 PM, bar and patio only, with priced cocktails, wines, and steakhouse plates.

Hours: Sun–Fri 4–6:30 PM (bar & patio only)

Drinks:

  • Cocktails $11 — Tilted Pineapple Martini, Gin Basil Smash, Pomegranate Martini, Skinny Margarita, Ruth’s Manhattan
  • House mixed drinks $10 · Wines by the glass $9 · Beer $4 (Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Miller Lite)

Food:

  • Tenderloin Skewer Salad $13 · Grilled Chicken Caesar $13 · Seared Ahi Tuna $15 · Spicy Shrimp $17
  • Oysters Rockefeller $23 · Calamari $23 · R Burger $16 · Grilled Chicken Sandwich $14 · Steak Sandwich $19

2020 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5833
ruthschris.com — Atlantic City

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill (Caesars)

Caesars Atlantic City — Happy Hour daily 3–5 PM at the bar only.

Hours: Daily 3–5 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Draft beer $5 · Tap wine $7

Food:

  • Truffle Fries $10.99 · Buffalo Cauliflower $17.99 · Crispy Calamari $17.99 · Duck Poutine $18.99
  • Molasses & Brown Wings $19.99 · Short Rib Nachos $19.99 · Shrimp Cocktail $26.99

Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-4411
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill happy hour menu

The VÜE Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Claridge Hotel rooftop — daily Happy Hour 4–7 PM, plus Mondays Are for the Girls 6–10 PM.

Hours: Daily 4–7 PM; Mondays Are for the Girls 6–10 PM (half-priced cocktails, wine specials, shareable appetizers)

Drinks:

  • VÜE Margarita / Long Island / Whiskey Sour / Old Fashioned / house cocktails $7 · Lucky Juice $9 · Green Tea Shot $5
  • Wine $5 · Select drafts $4

Food:

  • Chips & salsa $4 · VÜE nachos / quesadillas / cheesesteak egg roll $8 · VÜE wings $9

123 S Indiana Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(844) 224-7386
claridge.com

LaScala’s Fire

Ocean Casino Resort — Italian with a “Happier Happy Hour” Monday–Thursday 2–6 PM at the bar.

Hours: Mon–Thu 2–6 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Miller Lite $6 · LaScala’s Haze or Peroni $7 · Well drinks $10 · House wine $10
  • Sangria $12 · Strawberry Margarita $12 · Aperol or Hugo Spritz $13 · Ketel One Espresso Martini $15

Food:

  • $11: Ricotta Board · Cheesesteak Egg Rolls · Meatball Trio · Fire or Tuscan Wings · Calabrian Brussels
  • $10: Truffle Fries · Cheese Pizza · California Roll · Spicy Tuna Maki · Edamame $8

Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 783-8000
theoceanac.com — LaScala’s Fire

Nola’s Bar & Lounge

Ocean Casino Resort lounge — Happy Hour Thursday–Sunday 6–8 PM.

Hours: Thu–Sun 6–8 PM

Drinks:

  • Bottled beer $5 · Wine by the glass $8 · Bartender’s-choice cocktails $10

Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 783-8000
theoceanac.com — Nola’s

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

Golden Nugget steakhouse — Happy Hour Monday–Saturday 4–7 PM in the bar and lounge, with $2 oysters and $12 cocktails.

Hours: Mon–Sat 4–7 PM (bar & lounge; closed Sunday)

Drinks:

  • $12 cocktails: Harborside · Copper Martini · I’ll Take Manhattan · Negroni · Southside Mule · “New” Old Fashioned
  • Domestic beer $6 · Specialty/import beer $7 · Wines by the glass $9

Food:

  • Oysters $2 each · Jumbo shrimp $2.50 each
  • $10: Fried Oysters · Calamari · Formaggio Fritta · The Meatball
  • $12: Shrimp & Tenderloin Skewers · Maple Glazed Quail · Ahi Tuna Poke

Golden Nugget, 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 441-8355
vicandanthonys.com

Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen

Caesars Atlantic City — chef-inspired small plates at the bar and lounge, daily 4–6 PM.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM (bar & lounge)

Food:

  • Shrimp Cocktail $17.99 · Wagyu Meatballs $17.99 · Pan-Seared Scallops $26.99 · Pork Belly $16.99
  • Short Rib Arancini $15.99 · Mushroom Soup $9.99 · Caesar Salad $12.99 · Sticky Toffee Pudding $8.99

Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-4411
caesars.com — Hell’s Kitchen

Read more: Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen to Make a Fiery Debut at Caesars Atlantic City

La Strada at the Shore

Harrah’s Resort Italian — Happy Hour Friday–Tuesday 4–6 PM at the bar.

Hours: Fri–Tue 4–6 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Beer $5.99 · Well martini or highball $7.99 · Glass of wine $10.99

Food:

  • Fried Polenta $8.99 · Mozzarella Bites $10.99 · Stuffed Long Hots $10.99 · Garlic Bread $10.99
  • $12.99: Mini Antipasto · Jersey Peach Salad · Carbonara Dip · Pinsa Flatbreads · Porcini Ravioli · Hot Seafood · Fritto Misto

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 441-5000
caesars.com — La Strada

The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s live-music lobby bar — Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 4–6 PM.

Hours: Mon–Thu 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • Draft beer $5 · Domestic bottles $6 · Import bottles $7 · Well cocktails $10

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 515-5503
casino.hardrock.com — Lobby Bar

Cardinal

Orange Loop New American from chef-owner Michael Brennan — Happy Hour Wednesday–Saturday 4–6 PM and again 9–10 PM at the bars.

Hours: Wed–Sat 4–6 PM & 9–10 PM (bar seating, dine-in)

Drinks:

  • Cocktails $10 · Proverb wines $6 · Odjfell wines $9 · Draft & bottled beer $5 · Well drinks $5

Food:

  • Oysters $1.25 each · Sunchoke Chips $4 · Fried Brussels Sprouts $6 · Croquette $6 · Crispy Broccoli $6 · Truffle Fries $6
  • Chicken Wings $10 · Duck Wings $10 · Shrimp Cocktail (3) $10 · Smash Burger or Crispy Chicken Sandwich $14

201 S New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 246-6670
cardinal-ac.com

Menu marked “updated 5/20/2026, may not reflect all seasonal changes or current prices.” Closed Mon–Tue.

Moments at Scannicchio’s

Old-school South Philly–style Italian on Fairmount Avenue — bar Happy Hour Tuesday–Friday 3–6 PM.

Hours: Tue–Fri 3–6 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • $3 off specialty cocktails & martinis · $2 off wines · $1 off drafts

Food:

  • $10.95 apps: Fried Meatballs (3) · Eggplant Rollatini · Long Hot Peppers · Calamari Fritti (+$1 spicy Sicilian) · Mozzarella Fritta
  • Fried Ravioli · Jalapeño Poppers · Cheesesteak Eggrolls · Wings (6) · Bruschetta

2647 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-5338
momentsatscannicchios.com

Gordon Ramsay Steak

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City — Chef Ramsay’s steakhouse runs Social Hour Wednesday–Saturday 4–6 PM in the bar and lounge, with lobster rolls and raw-bar specials.

Hours: Wed–Sat 4–6 PM (bar & lounge only)

Food:

  • Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes $7.99 · House-made Onion Dip $8.99 · Huli Huli Chicken Wings $9.99
  • French Dip $14.99 · Maine Lobster Roll $15.99 · Ahi Tuna Banh Mi $15.99
  • Raw bar: Clams $1.99 ea · Oysters $2.99 ea · Shrimp Cocktail $9.99

Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 441-5000
caesars.com — Gordon Ramsay Steak

Ocean Steak

Ocean Casino Resort — ocean-view steakhouse bar with “Ocean Steak Hour” Tuesday–Friday 5–7 PM.

Hours: Tue–Fri 5–7 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Beer of the day $7 · Wine of the day $9 · Vodka or gin “your way” $10

Food:

  • Waffle Fries $9 · Ocean Steak Sliders $15 · Buffalo Chicken Meatballs $15 · Pigs in a Blanket $15 · Crab Wontons $16

Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 783-8000
theoceanac.com — Ocean Steak Hour

Amada (Ocean Casino)

Ocean Casino Resort's Spanish tapas restaurant. Happy Hour Sunday 5–9 PM and Wednesday–Friday 5–7 PM, with bar bites and cocktail specials.

Hours: Sun 5–9 PM; Wed–Fri 5–7 PM (bar & high-top tables only; no reservations)

Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 783-8000
theoceanac.com: Amada Happy Hour


Margate & Ventnor Happy Hours

Steve & Cookie’s

Margate Oyster Bar — Happy Hour Sunday–Thursday 5–7 PM, plus all-night specials on Wednesdays.

Hours: Sun–Thu 5–7 PM; all night Wednesday

Drinks:

  • Wine special $6/glass · Pineapple Martini / Pineapple Grapefruit Martini $8 · Corona / Corona Light $5 · Local draft selections $5

Food:

  • Caesar / Arugula / House salad $8 · Hummus plate $12 · Butter-poached clams $10 · Crispy sushi tuna roll $12
  • Meat & cheese plate $14 · Claudio’s burrata $13 · Crab cake sandwich $18 · Kobe beef burger $15

9700 Amherst Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402
(609) 823-1163
steveandcookies.com

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Sofia Restaurant

Margate — Happy Hour every day 4–6 PM, plus all night Wednesday (bar only), with Mediterranean small plates and drink specials.

Hours: Every day 4–6 PM; all night Wednesday (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Wine specials $8 · Tito’s martinis & cosmo $10 · Tito’s mixed drinks $9 · Old Fashioned $9
  • Bottled beer $4 (Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra) / $5 (Corona, Goose IPA, Blue Moon, Yuengling, Guinness and more)

Food:

  • Spreads $7 (hummus, tzatziki, eggplant, ktipiti) · Four-dip combo $25
  • Flatbreads $10–$12 · Wings $10 · Greek Meatball $12 · Ahi Tuna $12 · Saganaki $12 · Fire-Roasted Shrimp $14

9314 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-9111
sofiaofmargate.com

Shuckers

Margate — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM with seafood, daily specials, and drink deals.

Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • $7 margaritas (on ice or frozen — original, strawberry, watermelon, passionfruit)
  • $2 Miller Lite or Coors Light · $5 609 IPA or Blue Jersey Wheat · $6 wine (Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio)

9403 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 350-7396

Johnny’s Cafe & Bar

Next to Shuckers in Margate. Happy Hour Sunday–Friday 4–6:30 PM.

Hours: Sun–Fri 4–6:30 PM

Drinks:

  • Wine $5 (Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio) · Domestic beer $5 · Imports $6 · Cocktails $7 (Lunazul Margarita, Orange Crush, Mojitos: blueberry, vodka or rum) · Martinis $10 (Key Lime, Espresso, Strawberry Lemon Basil, Razzberry Lemon Drop, Watermelon Cosmo, White Chocolate Coconut, Creamy Cafe Latte) · Straight-up martinis $13

Food:

  • Clams Casino $7 · Singapore Calamari with cherry peppers & Asian soy dressing $8 · Eggplant Parm $9 · Spinach & Artichoke Dip $9 · Brussels Sprouts with sweet Thai chili $9 · Wings (Sweet Thai Chili or Buffalo) $11 · Lollipop Lamb Chops $12 · Meatball Salad $12 · Sesame-Crusted Tuna (served rare) $12 · Arancini Balls $12
  • Pizzas: Margarita $12 · Caesar $12 · Arugula Prosciutto with mozzarella & truffle oil $13

9407 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-1789
johnnyscafemargate.squarespace.com

Ventnor Social

Ventnor City — Happy Hour every day 4–6 PM with bites, wines, cocktails, drafts, and cans.

Hours: Every day 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • House wines $7 · Cocktails $10–$12 (John Daly, Transfusion, House Margarita, Orange Crush)
  • Drafts & cans $3–$6 (Miller and Yuengling $3, Blue Moon $5, Sun Cruisers and White Claw $6)

Food:

  • Fried Pickles, Fries with Cheese or Mozzarella Wedges $10
  • Caesar Salad, Coconut Shrimp, Steamed Clams or Tuna Bites $12

6417 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 300-4901
ventnorsocial.com

Nucky’s Kitchen & Speakeasy

Ventnor City — Happy Hour 3–6 PM daily with sliders, truffle fries, eggrolls, espresso martinis, drafts, and house wines.

Hours: 3–6 PM daily

Food:

  • Beef Sliders, Truffle Fries, Eggrolls, and more

5211 Ventnor Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 289-8305
nuckyskitchen.com

Aroma Restaurant

Ventnor City — Happy Hour 3–6 PM daily with craft cocktails, select wines, beers, and shareable bites.

Hours: 3–6 PM daily

5206 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
(609) 428-6859

Lamberti Restaurant & Sunset Marina

Margate waterfront — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 12–6 PM; Sunday all day and night.

Hours: Mon–Fri 12–6 PM; Sunday all day and night

Drinks:

  • Draft beer $6 (Coors Light, Miller Lite) · Seltzers & teas $8
  • Wines by the glass $10–$13 · Martinis $12 · On-the-rocks cocktails $10

Food:

  • Bruschetta $8 · Truffle Parm Fries $9 · Caesar or Caprese $11 · Calamari Fritti $13
  • Chicken Quesadilla $13 · Meatball & Ricotta $14 · Sliders $15 · Salmon Tacos $18

9707 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 541-6069
lambertismargate.com

Ventura’s Greenhouse

Margate — two Happy Hours: Café Monday–Friday 11 AM–6 PM, and Dining Room Wednesday & Thursday all night (doors 5 PM).

Hours: Café Mon–Fri 11 AM–6 PM; Dining Room Wed & Thu all night (doors 5 PM)

Drinks: (Café board samples)

  • $7 William Hill Chard · $8 Josh Cab · $7 Ruffino Chianti · $7 Cocktail of the Day
  • Day-specific bottle/pint specials (e.g. $3 Mich Ultra / Bud / Miller Lite bottles; $5–$6 craft pints)

Food: (Café)

  • ~$10 plates — Hummus Plate, Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls, Small Pizza, Ricotta & Honey Toast, Shrimp Basket, Meatball, Soup & Sandwich, BLT Wrap, Spinach Caesar

106 S Benson Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-0140
venturasgreenhouse.com

Read more: Ventura’s Greenhouse — 40 years by the beach

Tideline

Margate — Happy Hour Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday 4–6 PM; Sunday also all-night Happy Hour & football watch parties.

Hours: Tue / Thu / Sun 4–6 PM; Sunday all night

Drinks:

  • $2 off drinks

Food:

  • $6 bites and snacks

9317 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 350-6717
tidelinemargate.com

Maynard’s Cafe

Margate staple since 1966 — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 10 AM–5 PM, plus daily dine-in specials 5 PM–close.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM Happy Hour; daily specials 5 PM–close (dine-in only)

Drinks:

  • $1 off well drinks, house wine, domestic bottles & drafts
  • $2 off signature drinks

Food:

  • $6 bites — Chicken Tenders, Nachos Grande, Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Fried Pickles, Onion Rings

9306 Amherst Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 822-8423
maynards-cafe.com

Bocca Coal Fired Bistro

Margate coal-fired Italian — long daily Happy Hour 11:30 AM–6 PM in the bar, lounge, and patio.

Hours: Daily 11:30 AM–6 PM (bar, lounge & patio)

Drinks:

  • Domestic draft $3.50 · Domestic bottle $4 · House wine (quarter-bottle pour) $7.50 · Well drinks $8
  • Sun Cruisers $7 · Espresso Martini $11

Food:

  • Chips $6 · Tempura Veggies $8 · Brussels $8 · 12" Nonna Pizza $10 · Meatballs $10
  • Thai Tail Tenders $10 · Russo Rollups $10 · Mussels $12 · Raw Bar Sampler $14

7805 Ventnor Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402
(609) 823-3663
boccanj.com

Bocca notes Happy Hour offers rotate.


Longport Happy Hour

Catch Restaurant & Bar

Longport — chef-driven fine dining with Happy Hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM (hours confirmed on the official menu; no priced deal list posted).

Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6 PM

2401 Atlantic Avenue, Longport, NJ 08403
(609) 822-3474
catchlongport.com


Somers Point Happy Hours

Josie Kelly’s Public House

Somers Point — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM with Irish-inspired drinks and snacks.

Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • Beer $3 · Wine $5 · Cocktails $7 · Irish Coffees $8

Food:

  • Crack Shrimp Tacos, Pickle Fries, Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crostini, Irish Poutine — $8–$10

908 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 904-6485
josiekellys.com

The Anchorage Tavern

Somers Point landmark since 1871 — Happy Hour Sunday–Thursday 2:30–5 PM with a full drink specials list.

Hours: Sun–Thu 2:30–5 PM

Drinks:

  • Domestic drafts $2 · Domestic bottles $3 · House wines & well drinks $5
  • Tito’s, Espolon, Captain Morgan, Jim Beam mixed drinks $6 · Christian Brothers Brandy & Chivas Regal Scotch $6
  • Premium wines $7 · Specialty martinis & cocktails $7

823 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 926-1776
anchoragetavernrestaurant.com

Queen Jayne’s

Somers Point speakeasy-style lounge — Happy Hour Wednesday–Saturday 4–6 PM with $5 margaritas, house wines, and snacks.

Hours: Wed–Sat 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • $5 margaritas · $5 house red and white wines

Food:

  • $5 snacks

264 New Rd, Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 601-8463
queenjaynes.com

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Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar

Somers Point staple — Happy Hour Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3–6 PM; taco deals Tuesday and Thursday.

Hours: Mon / Wed / Fri 3–6 PM; Tue / Thu taco deals

900 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927-6665
gregorysbar.com

Pablo

Zest Restaurant Group’s American–Mexican spot near the bay in Somers Point — Happy Hour daily 4–6 PM at the bar with $8 Pablo Margaritas, $3 drafts, and $7–$10 snacks.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM (bar seating only)

Drinks:

  • Drafts $3 · Pablo Margaritas $8 · House wine $8

Food:

  • Chips + Guacamole $7 · Street Corn $8 · Nachos $10 · Mexican Street Fries $10

101 E. Maryland Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 469-6991
pablosomerspoint.com

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Atlantic County Mainland Happy Hours

Linwood · Egg Harbor Township · Galloway · Northfield · Egg Harbor City · Hammonton

Shay’s Bar & Restaurant

A Linwood happy hour at Linwood Country Club — daily 4–6 PM (public welcome; no membership required) with $3–$10 bites, $10 cocktails and $7 wines overlooking the course.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • Blackberry Palmer, Summer Saint or Margarita Fresa $10
  • Domestic beers $5 · Happy Hour wines $7

Food:

  • Tater Tots $3 · Shishito Peppers $4 · Brussels Sprouts $4 · Onion Rings $4
  • Hummus $5 · Kobe Sliders $5 · Thai Chili Shrimp Basket $6 · Wings $8
  • Flatbreads $10 (Chicken Bacon Ranch, Hot Honey, Prosciutto, Roasted Vegetable)

500 Shore Rd, Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-6134
shayslcc.com

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The Roost Pub & Grill

Egg Harbor Township at Harbor Pines — Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 4–7 PM with priced drinks and shareable bites.

Hours: Mon–Thu 4–7 PM

Drinks:

  • Mixed drinks $6 · Select martinis $10 · Canyon Road wines $6 · Josh Cellars wines $10
  • Good Boy & Long Drink seltzers $6 · Kona & Mango Cart drafts $4

Food:

  • Bavarian Pretzel $8 · Jalapeño Poppers $8 · Cheesesteak Eggrolls $12 · Buffalo Tenders $12 · Flatbread Pizza $14

500 St Andrews Dr, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 927-0006
harborpines.com/the-roost

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Baremore Tavern / Smithville Inn

Galloway — Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 5–7 PM at Baremore Tavern with $10 plates and drink specials.

Hours: Mon–Thu 5–7 PM

Drinks:

  • Cocktails $8 · House wine $7 · Select beer $5

Food:

  • Food specials $10 (e.g. Pretzel Bites, Bee Sting Flatbread, Truffle Fries, Korean Beef Taco, Lemon Arugula Salad)

1 N New York Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7777
smithvilleinn.com/baremore

279 Social Kitchen and Craft Bar

Galloway — Daily Happy Hour 4–6 PM (bar only) with craft cocktails, beers, $10 pizzas, and apps.

Hours: Daily 4–6 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • $3 select domestic drafts · $4 select craft drafts · $5 select imported drafts · $5 all seltzers
  • $6 single-mixer house cocktails · $5 J Lohr on tap

Food:

  • $8 apps (Reuben / Bada Bing / Philly cheese egg rolls, mussels, arancini, roasted sprouts)
  • $10 pizzas (Buffalo Chicken, Burrata Pesto, Prosciutto Italiano, Chicken Alla Vodka)

279 S New York Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 652-0179

Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grille

Egg Harbor City — Happy Hour Monday–Saturday 3–6 PM and Thursday–Saturday 9–11 PM; $1 off cocktails, wines & beers, plus a happy hour menu.

Hours: Mon–Sat 3–6 PM & Thu–Sat 9–11 PM

Drinks:

  • $1 off cocktails, wines & beers

Food:

  • Happy hour pizza & appetizer menu

337 W White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 804-9000
tailgatersnj.com

Atlantic City Country Club

Northfield — public Taproom Bar & Grille at one of America’s oldest golf clubs (“Birthplace of the Birdie”). No happy hour days, times, or deal prices are published on the current listing.

One Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 236-4400
accountryclub.com

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Juliano’s Pub and Grill

Egg Harbor Township — Happy Hour Tuesday & Thursday 4–6 PM with half-price well drinks and 2-for-1 appetizers.

Hours: Tue & Thu 4–6 PM

Drinks:

  • Half-priced well drinks

Food:

  • 2-for-1 appetizers

2264 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township
(609) 927-6363
julianospub.com

Bonefish Grill

Egg Harbor Township — Social Hour daily 3–6:30 PM with $7 cocktails, $6 wine/draft, and $7 bites.

Hours: Daily 3–6:30 PM

Drinks:

  • $7 cocktails — Mango Bourbon Sour, Blueberry Lemon Drop, Coconut Crush, Fresh Margarita, Mini Martini Flight, Jefferson’s Ocean “Aged at Sea” Old Fashioned
  • $6 premium wines · $6 draft beers

Food:

  • $7 bites (Social Hour plate specials)

3121 Fire Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 646-5262
bonefishgrill.com

Touch of Italy

Egg Harbor Township — Daily Happy Hour 3–6 PM with $9 apps, $9 pizzas, and $7 salads.

Hours: Daily 3–6 PM

Food:

  • Appetizers $9 · Pizzas $9 · Salads $7 (House Salad, Caesar Salad)

6629 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 646-1865
touchofitaly.net

10th Hole at Pomona

Egg Harbor City (Pomona Golf) — Happy Hour Monday–Wednesday all day and Thursday–Friday 1–5 PM with priced wells, drafts, and bar bites.

Hours: Mon–Wed all day; Thu–Fri 1–5 PM

Drinks:

  • $5 well drinks · $5 house wine · $3 Miller Lite draft · $3 Yuengling draft
  • $4 Coors Light / Bud / Bud Light aluminum bottle · $5 High Noon / Surfside / Stateside seltzers

Food:

  • Bacon Jalapeño Rangoons (6) $6 · Hot Dog & Fries $5 · 3 Tails & Fries $6 · Loaded Fry Flight $15

400 W Moss Mill Rd, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-3232
pomonagolfnj.com/restaurant

Vive Bene

Galloway — Happy Hour Tuesday–Friday 4–6 PM at the bar only with Italian bites and drink specials.

Hours: Tue–Fri 4–6 PM (bar only)

Drinks:

  • Wine $5 (5 oz) · Beer $4 (Peroni, Miller Light, Heineken, Michelob Ultra)
  • Mixed drinks $10 (+$2 for martinis, Old Fashioneds, Manhattans) · Sangria $10

Food:

  • $10 — Fried Gnocchi, Stuffed Olives, Meatball Skillet, Prosciutto Focaccia, Shrimp Cocktail, Truffle Fries

White Horse Pike, Galloway, NJ 08215
(609) 445-4975
vive-bene.com

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Ricca’s Brick Oven & Bar

Hammonton’s Little Italy — coal- and wood-fired Italian eatery with a full bar and afternoon Happy Hour most open days.

Hours: Wed–Fri & Sun 12–5 PM; Sat 3–5 PM (closed Mon–Tue)

104 Fairview Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 704-7070
riccasbrickoven.com

Ventura’s Offshore Cafe

Northfield sister to Ventura’s Greenhouse — Happy Hour Monday–Friday 4–6 PM and all day Sunday.

Hours: Mon–Fri 4–6 PM · All day Sunday

Drinks:

  • 16oz pints $3 · 12oz bottles $3.50 · Modelo $4 · Pitchers $6 · Wines $6 · Spirits $6
  • Margaritas $7 · Surfside $7

Food:

  • Wings $8 · Chile Lime Fish Tostadas $12 · Mushrooms Casino $14 · Dill Pickle Cream Cheese Bombs $14 · Mussels Ventura $18

2015 Shore Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 641-5158
venturascafe.com

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Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern

Historic Smithville tavern with live music — Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 4–6 PM in the tavern, with $8 small plates.

Hours: Mon–Thu 4–6 PM (in the tavern)

Drinks:

  • Domestic pints $3 · $1 off all draft beer · Well drinks $5 · House wine $7

Food:

  • $8 small plates: Bruschetta · Fried Mac n Cheese · Mussels · Loaded Tater Tots · Guinness Nachos · Meatloaf Sliders · Mozzarella Sticks

1 N New York Rd, Galloway (Smithville), NJ 08205
(609) 652-0544
fredandethelstavern.com


Avalon & Stone Harbor Happy Hours

Avalon Brew Pub

ICONA Avalon — year-round gastropub with in-house beers; cozy-season Monday All-Day Happy Hour plus daily late-night Happy Hour.

Hours: Mon All-Day Happy Hour 12–9 PM (cozy-season weeknight specials through spring); Late Night Happy Hour daily 9 PM–close

Drinks: (Late Night)

  • $3 featured domestic beer · $4 featured craft beer · $5 drink of the day · $6 house wine

Food: (Late Night)

  • $2 off select pizzas (Classic Red, Parma White, or customized classic)

125 79th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202
(609) 967-2116
avalonbrewpub.com

SAX Lounge at The Reeds

The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor — polished hotel lounge Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 4–6 PM with priced pours and a small-plates menu.

Hours: Mon–Thu 4–6 PM (SAX Lounge)

Drinks:

  • Select domestic beers $4 · Select wines $7 · Single-liquor house-brand cocktails $8

Food:

  • Small plates menu during Happy Hour

9601 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-0100
reedsatshelterhaven.com — SAX

Read more: The Reeds at Shelter Haven

Water Star Grille

The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor bayfront — Harvest Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 5–8 PM with seasonal sips and cozy bites around the fire (no prices posted).

Hours: Mon–Thu 5–8 PM

Drinks:

  • Apple Cider Mule · Cranberry Bourbon Sour

Food:

  • Warm Bavarian Pretzel · Truffle Mac + Cheese · Harvest Charcuterie Board · Autumn Sweets Board
  • Firepit VIP for 2–6 guests $129 (charcuterie, sweets board and a bottle of wine)

9601 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-0100
reedsatshelterhaven.com — Water Star Grille

Seasonal/fall Harvest Happy Hour window — check before you go.

Quahog’s Seafood Shack & Bar

Stone Harbor — chef-driven seashore cooking with South American twists; daily bar Oyster Hour and Wing Hour 5–6 PM.

Hours: Daily 5–6 PM (bar only for oyster/wing hours)

Food:

  • Oyster Hour: 12 oysters for $12 (5–6 PM, bar)
  • Wing Hour: 12 wings for $12 (5–6 PM, bar; wings also available all night at the bar)

Drinks:

  • Thursday: $9 margaritas all night

206 97th Street, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-6300
quahogsshack.com

Seasonal shore hours; check before you go.

Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina

Bayfront Stone Harbor cantina next to The Reeds — “No Shower Happy Hour” daily 3–5 PM, on the days Buckets is open (currently Fri–Sun).

Hours: Daily 3–5 PM when open (Fri & Sat 11:30 AM–9 PM, Sun 11:30 AM–8 PM; closed Mon–Thu)

Drinks:

  • Classic Margaritas $10 · Draft beers $5

Food:

  • Chips & Salsa $5

9631 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ
(609) 961-3015
bucketsstoneharbor.com


Wildwood Happy Hours

The Inlet

North Wildwood oceanfront — weekday Happy Hour with signature cocktails and $8 select appetizers.

Hours: Mon–Fri 2–5 PM (summer Happy Hour window on the official page; confirm on arrival)

Food:

  • Select appetizers $8

101 E Walnut Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 600-2799
theinletnww.com

MudHen Brewing Co.

Wildwood brewpub — weekday Happy Hour noon–5 PM at the bars with $5 house beers and a $12 bar menu (with beverage purchase).

Hours: Mon–Fri noon–5 PM (bars only)

Drinks:

  • MudHen beers $5 · Seltzers $8 · 16oz Crushers $10

Food:

  • $1 wings
  • $12: Loaded Tots · Beer-Chip Nachos · Pretzel Sticks · Pork Belly Bao · Brisket Sliders · Buffalo Flatbread

127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 846-7918
mudhenbrew.com


Cape May Happy Hours

Congress Hall

Cape May — “Two-Buck Shuck” every Tuesday 3–5 PM on the Grand Lawn and Veranda ($2 oysters; weather-dependent on the lawn).

Hours: Tue 3–5 PM

Drinks:

  • Discounted wines and cocktails on Grand Lawn and Veranda

Food:

  • $2 freshly shucked oysters

200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-8421
caperesorts.com/congress-hall

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Rusty Nail

Beach Shack, Cape May — High Tide Happy Hour Fridays 11 AM–4 PM, on the sand or at the bar (Beach Shack open Fri–Sun).

Hours: Fridays 11 AM–4 PM (on the sand or at the bar)

Drinks:

  • Shack Margarita $8

205 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-0017
Rusty Nail High Tide Happy Hour

The Pier House

La Mer Beachfront Resort, Cape May — fall Happy Hour Thursday–Saturday 3–5 PM with cocktails and light bites (closed Mon–Wed; no happy hour Sunday).

Hours: Thu–Sat 3–5 PM (fall hours; closed Mon–Wed, no happy hour Sunday)

Drinks:

  • Cocktails — Bee’s Knees, Sparkling Ginger, Pier House Martini, Smoked Old Fashioned, Margarita, Orange Crush
  • Bottle beer · Draft · House wines

Food:

  • Pretzel Bites · Soup of the Day · Caesar Salad · Roasted Pepper Hummus · Deviled Eggs
  • Macho Tuna · Imported Cheese Plate · Shrimp Cocktail

1317 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-9000
capemaylamer.com/happy-hour-menu

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Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille

Cape May beachfront — Witching Hour Wednesday–Friday 3–6 PM and all day Sunday; BOO BAR overlay Oct 2–Nov 1, 2026.

Hours: Wed–Fri 3–6 PM; all day Sunday (bar only; Witching Hour runs Oct 2–30)

Drinks:

  • Wine-by-the-glass and beer specials · Pirate’s Punch · Blood on the High Seas

Food:

  • Discounted bar bites: Loaded Pretzel · Cheesesteak Egg Rolls · Parrot Wings · Shipwreck Nachos · Loaded Fries · Blistered Shishitos

1025 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-2779
harryscapemay.com

Ocean 7 at Inn of Cape May

Cape May — Happy Hour Sunday 1–6 PM and Monday–Saturday 3–6 PM with $2 off drinks and $10 apps.

Hours: Sun 1–6 PM; Mon–Sat 3–6 PM

Drinks:

  • $2 off drinks

Food:

  • $10 apps

7 Ocean St, Cape May, NJ 08204 · innofcapemay.com/happy-hour

Fins Bar & Grille

Cape May — Happy Hour Sunday–Friday 3–6 PM with $5 domestics, $8 wines and margaritas, and food $8–$10.

Hours: Sun–Fri 3–6 PM

Drinks:

  • $5 domestics · $8 wine / margaritas

Food:

  • Food specials $8–$10

142 Decatur St, Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-3449
finscapemay.com/happy-hour

Barefoot Bar & Restaurant

Marquis de Lafayette Hotel, Cape May beachfront — Happy Hour Monday–Thursday 3–5 PM at one of the closest hotel bars to the sand.

Hours: Mon–Thu 3–5 PM

501 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 778-1787
barefootbarandrestaurant.com

Beachfront hotel bar; check seasonal deck hours.

The Ebbitt Room

The Virginia Hotel, Cape May — farm-to-table fine dining lounge with daily Oyster Hour 3–5 PM.

Hours: Daily 3–5 PM (Oyster Hour)

Food:

  • $2 oysters on the half shell · Baker’s dozen (Ebbitt Special) $25

25 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-5700
caperesorts.com — Ebbitt Room

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Lucky Bones Backwater Grille

Cape May harbor-side grille — “Bottoms Up” Happy Hour Monday–Friday 3–5 PM at the bar.

Hours: Mon–Fri 3–5 PM (bar)

Drinks:

  • Wander Back Lager drafts $2.50 · House wine $5 · Sun Cruiser cans $5

Food:

  • Half-price pizzas (dine-in)

1200 Route 109 South, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-2663
luckybones.com

Oyster Bay Steak & Seafood

Lafayette Street steak and seafood — weekday Happy Hour 4–6 PM in the bar area with buck-a-shuck oysters.

Hours: Weekdays 4–6 PM, bar area (restaurant open Wed–Sun from 4 PM, so Wed–Fri)

Drinks:

  • $2 off all beer, wine & liquor

Food:

  • $1 buck-a-shuck oysters

615 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-2111
oysterbayrestaurant.com


Cape May County Mainland Happy Hours

North Cape May / Lower Township · Townbank / wine country

5 West Pub

North Cape May happy hour at a polished local pub — daily 3–6 PM, with a different deal every day.

Hours: Daily 3–6 PM

Daily deals:

  • Mon: $3 Coors Light & Bud Light bottles (wing night) · Tue: $10 Espresso Martini, $2 off wine by the glass, $2 off handhelds
  • Wed: half-price appetizers, $8 Cosmo, $6 craft drafts · Thu: half-price pizza, $8 Poco Diablo Martini, $3 domestic bottles
  • Fri: $10 Mussels & Frites, half-price wine by the bottle (excl. Daou) · Sat: $9 classic cocktails, $7 tater tots · Sun: game day menu all day

3729 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 889-7000
5westpub.com

Cape May Winery

Townbank Road wine country — Friday Wine Down Happy Hour 5–8 PM with discounted pours, $8 small bites, and live music (21+).

Hours: Fridays 5–8 PM

Drinks:

  • $1 off glasses · $2 off bottles (drink-in only; excludes retail bottles) · $3 off carafes

Food:

  • $8 small-bites menu (plus full tapas menu)

711 Townbank Road, Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-1169
capemaywinery.com

21+ evening; patio / live music — check happenings calendar.

Tuckahoe Inn

Beesley’s Point waterfront landmark on Great Egg Harbor Bay — Happy Hour daily 3–5 PM at the Inside Bar.

Hours: Daily 3–5 PM, Inside Bar only (check current open days)

Drinks:

  • Coors Light / Miller Lite / Bud bottles $3 · Michelob & Miller drafts $3 · Yuengling $4 · Cape May IPA $5
  • House wine $5 · House liquor cocktails $5
  • Margarita $7 · Fig ’n Fruity $7 · Key Lime Martini $8 · Tuckahoe Tomahawk $8 · Bulleit Old Fashioned $9 · Blood Orange Cosmo $9

Food:

  • French Onion $5 · Mac & Cheese $5 · Shrimp Cocktail $6 · Bruschetta $6 · Clams Casino $7 · Buffalo Shrimp $7
  • Calamari $8 · Crab Imperial Rings $8 · Pretzel $8 · Wings $8 · Steamed Clams $8

1 Harbor Rd, Marmora, NJ 08223
(609) 390-3322
tuckahoeinn.com

Read more: Exploring The Bayside

Harpoons on the Bay

North Cape May bayfront restaurant — Happy Hour Thursday & Friday 4–6 PM at the bars (hours confirmed on the official site; priced list not posted).

Hours: Thu & Fri 4–6 PM (bars only); closed Mon–Wed

91 Beach Drive, North Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 886-5529
harpoonsonthebay.com


Jersey Shore Happy Hour FAQ

What time is happy hour in Atlantic City?

Most Atlantic City happy hours on our list run from about 4 to 6 PM. Dock’s Oyster House, Knife & Fork Inn, Wonder Bar and YOUYU run daily 4–6 PM. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars runs daily 3–5 PM, The VÜE Rooftop at the Claridge runs daily 4–7 PM, and Chez Frites at Ocean runs Thursday–Monday 4–7 PM at the bar.

Which Atlantic City casinos have happy hour?

Ocean Casino Resort (Chez Frites, Thu–Mon 4–7 PM), Hard Rock (Council Oak Mon–Wed 5–7 PM, YOUYU daily 4–6 PM, Kuro on select nights), Caesars (Nobu Tanoshi Hour Wed–Mon 4–6 PM; Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill daily 3–5 PM), Golden Nugget (The Chart House, Wed–Sun 4–6 PM), Bally’s (Phil’s Carousel Bar daily 2–5 PM, Park Place Prime daily 4–6 PM), Resorts (Dougherty’s Raw Bar Mon–Sat 4–6 PM, Sun 1–6 PM) and Tropicana, which runs a 15-venue Happy Hour Trail.

What is the best happy hour in Cape May?

For a classic Cape May experience, try Congress Hall’s Two-Buck Shuck ($2 oysters, Tuesdays 3–5 PM), The Ebbitt Room’s daily Oyster Hour (3–5 PM) at The Virginia Hotel, Ocean 7 at the Inn of Cape May ($2 off drinks and $10 apps, Mon–Sat 3–6 PM, Sun 1–6 PM), or Fins Bar & Grille (Sun–Fri 3–6 PM).

Where is happy hour in Margate and Ventnor?

Steve & Cookie’s (Sun–Thu 5–7 PM, all night Wednesday), Sofia (daily 4–6 PM, all night Wednesday at the bar), Ventnor Social (daily 4–6 PM), Shuckers (Mon–Fri 4–6 PM) and Johnny’s Cafe & Bar (Sun–Fri 4–6:30 PM).

Is there a happy hour in Stone Harbor or Avalon?

Yes. At The Reeds in Stone Harbor, SAX Lounge runs Mon–Thu 4–6 PM and Water Star Grille runs a Harvest Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5–8 PM. Quahog’s has a 5–6 PM oyster and wing hour at the bar, and Avalon Brew Pub has all-day Monday and late-night happy hours.

Are these happy hours current?

Every listing was checked against the venue’s own website or official page. This guide was updated in October 2026. Happy hours change seasonally, so call ahead, especially after Labor Day.

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