Live Music at Leggets
April 2
Free
Every day of the week there is live music at Legget’s with each day featuring a different act. Check out their calendar to see who is playing each night.
The Best Spots to Watch Football at the Jersey Shore
The Sunday scaries are real, but football season gives everyone an excuse to distract themselves from the looming work week — especially this upcoming Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you're looking for a good game day food special, a location with a lively atmosphere that promotes fun banter, or want a spot with a ton of T.V.s, deciding where to watch football can be difficult for invested fans. The Jersey Shore Girl agrees, so we created a guide to watching football down the Jersey Shore. Keep reading for a list of Jersey Shore restaurants and bars ideal for watching football ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Anchor Tavern | 713 Main Street, Belmar
Anchor Tavern is a bar + restaurant located in downtown Belmar. It has outdoor seating with a bar + T.V.s — fitting for a day of watching football. On Sundays, Anchor Tavern has happy hour all day long. It has discounted plates like Anchor nachos, cheeseburger sliders, and onion dip. Anchor Tavern also has wings available for $.79 and $2 drafts on Mondays.
Asbury Ale House | 531 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park
Asbury Ale House goes all out for football on Sundays. Besides having plenty of T.V.s. to view the games, it also has a D.J. and fun entertainment. The tables are typically set up with glow-up items and foam fingers. The MC hosts interactive games throughout the day, and there are often giveaways that make going out for football Sunday a fun activity for those who aren't big NFL fans.
Read More: 13 Classic Bars to Visit at the Jersey Shore
Bar Anticipation | 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como
While Bar Anticipation is often known for its live music and Beat the Clock Tuesdays during the summer, it is also a good option for watching football. It has over 80 T.V.s, two big screens, and radio personality, Gotts from WRAT 95.9, hosts the day. Bar A also has football specials like $3.50 lite pints, $4 lite bottles, $8 lite pitchers, and $4.75 Coronas.
Baseline Social | 675 Oceanport Way, Oceanport
Baseline Social is a large sports bar with golf simulators and a 600-square-foot LED viewing wall. There are multiple bars, seating areas, and T.V.s, and Baseline Social always has a sports-centered vibe.
Beach Haus Brewery | 801 Main Street, Belmar
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Beach Haus is a brewery in downtown Belmar. It has 20 craft beers on tap and is a good location for watching football on Sundays, as there are specials all day. This spot also has various deals depending on the day.
Beacon 70 | 799 NJ-70, Brick Township
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Beacon 70 is a restaurant and bar in Brick that serves American-style food and has marina views. It's part of JSG's guide to watching football because it is known for its Saturday afternoons dedicated to Rutgers football viewing (and all college football games). Some specials are updated daily. Beacon 70 also has an 18-foot video wall and 70 4kHD T.V.s, making it a favorite local spot to watch any football game.
The Boiler Room at Congress Hall | 200 Congress Place, Cape May
The Boiler Room at Congress Hall is a unique underground pizzeria and nightclub in Cape May. On Saturdays and Sundays from 1PM to 5PM, it has game-day specials for the football season. This spot is closed for the winter and reopens on February 13th.
Deal Lake Bar + Co | 601 Main Street, Loch Arbour
Deal Lake Bar + Co is an American-style restaurant and bar with three bars and a ton of seating. It's a fun spot to watch football, as it has an outdoor patio with a lakeside bar and comfortable seating for viewing the games. Deal Lake Bar + Co also has a menu dedicated to football, including specials like $20 mimosa buckets, $4 Miller Lite drafts, and plenty of appetizer options great for sharing.
The Dublin House | 30 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
The Dublin House is an Irish pub located in Red Bank. On Sundays, customers can grab its brunch special from 11AM to 2PM, which is $22 a person. It includes a choice of a brunch plate and a mimosa, bloody mary, bellini, or soda. After brunch, customers can watch the NFL games and check out the football specials.
Harrigan's Pub | 703 Baltimore Boulevard, Sea Girt
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Harrigan's is an old-school Irish pub located in Sea Girt. On Sundays + Mondays, it has NFL specials at the bar. Customers can watch football at Harrigan's while taking advantage of $7 appetizers and $10 sliders.
Headliner Oasis | 1401 NJ-35, Neptune City
Headliner Oasis is known for being a high-energy nightclub in Neptune City. But JSG loves it as a spot to watch football because its menu has fun options to eat while watching the games. Headliner's football menu features items for sharing, like its fried sampler or the slider delight (think nine sliders + fries).
Jack's Goal Line Stand | 149 Brighton Avenue, Long Branch
Jack's Goal Line Stand is a casual bar that has craft brews + over 50 T.V.s for football viewing. The football Sunday specials at Jack's Goal Line Stand include $3 Miller Lite drafts, $5 Corona Light bottles, and $10 wings, nachos, and pizza. It also has football-themed giveaways like game tickets, grills, coolers, and jerseys.
Joe Pop's | 2002 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom
Joe Pop's is a restaurant, bar, and music venue located in Ship Bottom. In the summertime, locals love its outdoor tiki bar, but in the winter, JSG loves watching football. The T.V.s play the games (with sound on), and there are specials like a loaded bloody mary, bottomless mimosas, and half-priced specialty cocktails.
MJ's Restaurant Bar + Grill | Multiple Locations
M.J.'s Restaurant Bar + Grill has eight locations total with several near the Jersey Shore including, Long Branch, Brick, Bayville, Neptune, and Tinton Falls. Locals love M.J.'s NFL gameday menu, which includes plenty of discounted drinks and food options. JSG loves the half-off bottles of wine for Monday night football.
Moore's Tavern + Sports Bar | 402 West Main Street, Freehold
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This sports bar has been around since 1787. Moore's Tavern has various TVs around its space for locals to catch the game and it also has all-day happy hour on Sundays.
Red Rock Tap + Grill | 14 Wharf Avenue, Red Bank
Red Rock Tap + Grill has an elevated pub menu, numerous draft beers, over 20 T.V.s, and outdoor seating. It has multiple spaces to watch the games — customers can watch outside by the bar or sit at the picnic tables and listen to live music in the background. Customers can also order apps and drinks from the bar with multiple T.V.s.
Spring Lake Tap House | 810 NJ-71, Spring Lake
Spring Lake Tap House is a sports bar with a low-key, rustic space and pub food. It has game-day specials and plenty of T.V.s to catch the games. It also often has Sunday Fundays with prizes to win while watching football.
See More: A Guide to Sports Bars in Hoboken, New Jersey
The Shore House Tavern | 2114 NJ-88, Point Pleasant
The Shore House Tavern is a family-owned bar and restaurant in Point Pleasant. It's a good choice for a Jersey Shore bar to watch the games because its menu has all the food you'd want to eat while watching football. Plenty of T.V.s exist, and the bar has a free shuttle until 2AM.
