{"id":226172,"date":"2025-10-20T21:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T01:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=226172"},"modified":"2025-10-26T23:02:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:02:01","slug":"dating-jersey-shore-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/dating-jersey-shore-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Date at the Jersey Shore, Without the Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/dating-jersey-shore-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"dating jersey shore\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/dating-jersey-shore-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/dating-jersey-shore-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/dating-jersey-shore-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/dating-jersey-shore-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/dating-jersey-shore.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Love<\/div><p>We&#8217;ve all been there \u2014 scrolling through a dating app, feeling like it&#8217;s the only possible way to date in 2025. Although it&#8217;s not easy out there (IYKYK), we&#8217;re lucky enough to live <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/apple-pumpkin-picking-jersey-shore-nj\/\">at the Jersey Shore<\/a>, a space known for its lively atmosphere and open-to-meet-new-people vibes. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and local community organizations that host events that are ideal situations to meet someone new \u2014 and we decided it&#8217;s time to highlight them for our <em>JSG<\/em> audience. <strong>Read on for our guide to dating at the Jersey Shore (without the apps).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226274\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Date-Jersey-Shore-Love-585x585-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Date-Jersey-Shore-Love-585x585-1.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Date-Jersey-Shore-Love-585x585-1-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theasburyhotel.com\/things-to-do\/events-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attend One of The Asbury Hotel&#8217;s Events<\/a> | 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOZp2-Djj76\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOZp2-Djj76\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by SPACE OF BALANCE (@spaceofbalance)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Asbury Hotel is located just steps away from the beach in Asbury. The Asbury Hotel has plenty of events that provide opportunities to meet other singles\u2014 including the Tea Dance at the Salvation Rooftop on Fridays and the Industry Monday Pool Party on Mondays in the summer. It also hosts fun activities like full moon parties, silent discos, and live music, all of which are good ways to meet someone new. To view the calendar of events, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theasburyhotel.com\/things-to-do\/events-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reeftrivia\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Attend a Reef and Barrel Trivia Night<\/a> | 153 Sea Girt Avenue, Manasquan<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-226177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Reef-Barrel-765x800.png\" alt=\"Reef Barrel Date\" width=\"393\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Reef-Barrel-765x800.png 765w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Reef-Barrel-979x1024.png 979w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Reef-Barrel-768x803.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Reef-Barrel-585x612.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Reef-Barrel.png 1098w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reef and Barrel is a casual beach-style bar and restaurant in Manasquan. On Wednesday nights at 7PM, Reef Trivia Night takes place. Locals love that the event is social, with teams winning prizes and food and drink specials all night \u2014 a vibe ideal for talking to another <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj\/\">Jersey Shore<\/a> single.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-brunch-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Brunch Spots at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/parkerhousenj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to The Parker House in the Summer<\/a> | 290 1st Avenue + Beacon Boulevard, Sea Girt<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMai45VM1Kp\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMai45VM1Kp\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Parker House (@parkerhousenj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parker House is located in Sea Girt. It&#8217;s famously known for its live music and nightlife happenings in the summer, which draw large crowds (and we all know the more people, the more singles). Although famous for its fun vibes, The Parker House is credited with being the location of where many Jersey Shore love stories began, so of course, we needed to include it on our list \u2014 click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/parkerhousenj.com\/parker-house-love-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to read more about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/watermarkap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to Watermark for Happy Hour or Nightlife<\/a> | 800 Ocean Avenue, Second Floor, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermark is a rooftop bar in Asbury Park. Besides being known for its panoramic <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-ocean-view-resturants-jersey-shore\/\">ocean<\/a> views (which set a good backdrop for dating), Watermark also sets the stage for talking with someone new with its lounge seating. Whether going for happy hour or listening to DJ sets at night, Watermark&#8217;s large couches are meant for sharing\u2014 a great way to start a conversation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinabl.com\/monmouthocean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Fall Softball with ABL<\/a> | Mallard Park in Manasquan, Library Field in Brielle, Memorial Field in Belmar<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABL (American Ballplayers League) is a recreational and competitive league for adults and young professionals \u2014 available in both Monmouth and Ocean County. It has a co-ed fall softball league taking place in the Manasquan, Point Pleasant, and Belmar area. ABL is a good chance to meet someone with similar interests \u2014 an opportunity to date while playing your favorite sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshakaclub.com\/new-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Look out for The Shaka Club Single Events<\/a> | Monmouth + Ocean County<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shaka Club hosts social events for young professionals to meet like-minded individuals living within the same city. While The Shaka Club is meant to form friendships, it also hosts singles-only happy hours. In the past, The Shaka Club has shown up in Asbury Park and Belmar \u2014 click<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshakaclub.com\/new-jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stay updated on the social calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jss.surf\/events-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Participate in Joe&#8217;s Love Shack<\/a> | 415 18th Avenue, Lake Como<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe&#8217;s Surf Shack is a neighborhood dive bar in Lake Como. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests looking out for Joe&#8217;s Love Shack \u2014 a dating game that the restaurant often hosts. Joe&#8217;s Love Shack has numerous opportunities to find a date, whether through participating in the game or spectating with the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3brdistillery.com\/events-at-3br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to a 3BR Distillery Event<\/a> | 7 Main Street, Keyport<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3BR is a distillery in Keyport. 3BR has a large calendar of events, including networking events every first Monday of the month, trivia every other Wednesday, and bingo on rotating Wednesday nights. All 3BR events are designed for socializing and are a great opportunity to potentially score a date\u2014 click<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3brdistillery.com\/events-at-3br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for more details on the events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/silentbookclub_moco_nj\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read and Socialize and Silent Book Club of Monmouth County<\/a> | Monmouth County<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/silent-book-club-jersey-shore-nj\/\">The Silent Book Club of Monmouth County<\/a> is an organization that hosts monthly book club meetings in the Jersey Shore area. While the &#8216;silent&#8217; part may feel as though it&#8217;s not fitting for a How-to-Date roundup, SMC (MoCo) actually schedules a half hour before and after the silent reading time for socializing. Readers are also able to put on a &#8220;green&#8221; or &#8220;red&#8221; wristband to indicate whether they are open to talking before reading, making it easy to start a conversation with a fellow book lover.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiesbarap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sing Karaoke at Georgies Bar<\/a> | 810 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgies is a LGBTQ+ low-key pub in Asbury Park. It&#8217;s a fun spot to mingle with other singles, featuring live music, DJs, drag shows, and brunch. A popular event at Georgies is its karaoke nights, which take place on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM. This interactive activity is sure to break the ice for singles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnymacbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speed Date at Johnny Mac&#8217;s<\/a> | 208 Main Street, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-172827 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"johnny macs house of spirit\" width=\"385\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/johnny-macs-house-of-spirit.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnny Mac&#8217;s is a fun bar located in Asbury Park. It&#8217;s known for its free pizza with the purchase of a drink. Johnny Mac&#8217;s hosts speed dating at 9:00PM every second Wednesday of the month \u2014 a casual opportunity to meet someone new. FYI: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has heard that couples who match during speed dating compete in skee ball, and the winners get a prize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/asburyalehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take Part in Football Sundays at Asbury Ale House<\/a> | 531 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbury Ale House is a restaurant and bar in Asbury Park known for its over-the-top cocktails. <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-bars-football-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\">Football<\/a> Sundays and Asbury Ale House is a social event \u2014 featuring a DJ, football specials, and brunch. Plus, there are interactive games all day that give customers a chance to mingle while watching football.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/matchmakingcompany.com\/colts-neck-nj-matchmaking-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try The Matchmaking Company<\/a> | Upstairs, 36 Leland Road, Colts Neck<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Matchmaking Company is located in Colts Neck. For those who want to ditch the apps and take a more traditional route, The Matchmaking Company specializes in helping local Colts Neck residents meet like-minded individuals. The Matchmaking Company has certified matchmakers and coaches who work with you one-on-one to find a compatible match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/find\/?keywords=monmouth+county+singles&amp;source=EVENTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MeetUp<\/a> | Jersey Shore, New Jersey<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MeetUp is an app used across the country that helps individuals to find local events and meet those who live close who have similar interests\u2014 (we&#8217;ve decided this app is acceptable since it isn&#8217;t a traditional dating apps). 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