The Beach Bar

Bartenders inattentive even on very slow nights and the drinks are way overpriced. Music is very strange. However, you can’t beat the location being right on the ocean. Two stars for Mother Nature.

We came here for what is probably the last awesome weekend of the summer and it was bliis. We both ordered a dark & stormy with a beer chaser. They use actual Gosling’s in their dark & stormy, so that’s worth a star right there! We took our drinks down to the sand, took our shoes off and watched the sun set into the beautiful blue waves; it was a magical after work drink and I will remember it forever. Despite being a busy place, it’s easy and quick to get a drink, the staff is awesome and they don’t give you snide looks for paying with a credit card. Come to the Beach Bar, put your toes in the sand and have a drink for me!

Great for afternoon drinks with a great view. Wish they had good music. atmosphere could get strange depending on when you go… also could get a little dirty… my rum bucket was good for a beach drink.

I went to Asbury Park for the first time ever with my boyfriend yesterday and I fell in love. It wasn’t the nice beaches, it wasn’t the interesting boardwalk, it wasn’t the perfect temperature to go sunbathing. No, it was this magical creation he told me about that caused me to fall in love with this place. Rum Buckets.
The Beach Bar is set on the outside of the Convention Hall so you get to have a nice ocean and beach view as you enjoy your drinks with a slight breeze going on too. There was a DJ playing, there were a good amount of people there and the service was very friendly!
The Rum Buckets though. Guys. You need this in your life. First of all, they’re $ 16 which I think is a little much, but then again it’s the whole novelty of it. Plus there’s GOOD amount of alcohol in there so the price kind of makes sense. So they pour a lot of Cruzan Rum in there over ice, then put some juices in there. From what I saw/​tasted, there were hints of orange, mango, peach, and some other really fruity flavors. I had two buckets and I was GONE.
I’m definitely coming back to Asbury next year and I’m DEFINITELY having a Rum Bucket again. Plus, it’s literally on the beach. What more could you ask for?

So we’re sitting in the bar/​beach area and wanted something to snack. People at the pick nick table next to us were eating burgers and bbq. We went up to the bar and wanted to order just some chips and salsa. The lady wanted to know where we are sitting. Outside, on the beach. Oh no you can’t eat there. Then we said there are many people eating there. She sent someone out to check that but he just walked by those eating and did not do anything. Like Jon Stewart said: if you smell something say something. Bs joint. I’m not gonna my to get a snack.

Great drinks right next to the beach! Seems like everyone found out about my secret hidden beach spot with drinks right here and live music. Awesome place to relax get a tasty drink with a great view!

Cute bar right on the beach. Good service, but the drinks and food are a little pricey. The rum punch buckets are delicious though.

Went here thinking it wasn’t crowded and service might be better than our lunch spot. Boy, were we wrong! 1 waitress inside seemed overwhelmed even though there wern’t very many full tables. I ordered fish tacos just to be told 20 minutes later they were out. So I asked for a menu again and didn’t get one for another 20 minutes. I ended up just splitting my boyfriends meal.
Food that came was ok. They charge $ 8 for a basket of average fries. That’s $$. They don’t give enough blue cheese for the amount of wings. I ended up going to the bar to get drinks because waitress would disappear. I paid $ 34 for two drinks, wings and fries and I didn’t even get to eat dinner.
In theory a cute spot but they have lots to work on.

Rum buckets over priced and all sugar. Beer is around $ 5. Worth the view and atmosphere.

Not bad, although I expected the rum bucket to be more booze-​y.
Just as an FYI, the pork tacos are more like tostadas, which is not ideal if it is windy outside. I picked mine up and the wind blew lettuce all over my date (face, neck, and shirt were all in the line of fire) haha.

The beach bar … a solid place to go people watch, listen to the jersey shores top play list, have fun drinks, and have crappy guacamole and chips for $ 13.
I give this place 4 stars for the party ambiance and views ofnthe beach. I love coming here and when we are in asbury to enjoy drinks, we defintely Hit this place up! However, the last time we went we made the foolish mistake of ordering guacamole and chips (for 4 of us) at a costly buck. The chips were bland and the guacamole was definitely squeezed out of a tube that had been hanging jn the fridge for too long. It was possibly the worst guacamole ive ever had, and ill buy oremade store guacamole when I cant find ripe avocados, so I know bad guac! It was also a very small amount for a very pricey cost. When it arrived we all made a similar comment.
With that said, I wknt let the guac keep me away from going to Beach Bar for drinks, loud music, and people watching. But I’ll definitely avoid ever even thinking about getting food there, esp with the quality places for food on AP boardwalk!

It is what it is… a bar overlooking the beach. Decent view, overpriced but strong drinks, terrible service but a great atmosphere. The rum buckets are worth the higher price, but just about everything else is highly overpriced. A good spot to come unwind but not worth making it a habit.

Come for the view, leave with a tan. Beer on the beach? What could be bad?

Ah, Beach Bar. Been coming here since last summer and its a great spot to just sit and people watch and have a rum bucket (or 5). Nice spot right on the beach but this time, my boyfriend and I sat at the Anchors Bend to watch the USA v. Turkey soccer match and to get some grub. The place could use some sprucing up (chipped paint and dusty) but not a big deal for me. Ordered some grub — the poutine and naan pizza. Poutine was SO GOOD though different than I’m used to; added some roasted brussels sprouts and lardon. The naan pizza… eh, it was okay. But those rum buckets…

Great location — it’s right inside Convention Hall. Make a right as soon as you enter the Hall (if you’re walking towards it from MOGO) and there’s usually a bouncer waiting to check your ID.
Love the view of the beach, but the menu is really limited in terms of food — there’s only 6 different options and I’d rather get something cheaper and more filling from one of the stands on the Boardwalk. The drinks menu has a bit more variety, but not by much. They offer a decent range of beers.
Simply put, I’d come back for the atmosphere — it’s still probably the best beach bar I’ve been to in Jersey though.

Absolutely loved this little hidden gem!!!
From the drinks to the service to the vibe this place was on point!
You can find this place tucked around the convention hall right on Ocean Ave.
Of course I had to try the specialty drink which is called a rum bucket. It was every bit as good as it sounds. A couple of different rums and juices all in a bucket you can take home with you. The bucket is roughly 4 – 6 drinks so sharing is a good idea. I also got to try the fish tacos, which were fantastic! Perfectly fried haddock with a jicama and cilantro slaw served with home made chips and a mango ketchup sauce! Truly delicious and the perfect quantity. Everything was so reasonably priced and quick!
The bartenders were super friendly and really attentive even when the crowd started to grow. The vibe is very beachy since it IS right on the beach. You can wonder off the sand into the bar and its all very chill. They had a variety of music all with a mellow vibe. Not your typical «house» music that you’d here at other cluby type beach bars. Thats definitely a plus in my mind since I could actually hear my boyfriend talking to me while we had our drinks.
Seriously could not be happier with this place. Will definitely be going back soon!

Better than your average Beach Bar.
This is not the beach bar you saw on MTV’s Jersey Shore. Located right on the boardwalk at the edge of the water, this place has drinks, appetizers, good music, and a great view. Some indoor seating, but out on the balcony is where everybody wants to be. Cocktails are tasty and there’s a decent beer menu. We’ve had food here before and although nothing to write home about, it’s nothing to scoff at either.
Bottom Line: Looking for drinks and a view, this is your place!

Never a cover, Great view of the beach/​ocean (because you are right on top of it), Always a drink special, and one of our favorite summer hangouts. Seriously we can’t wait to get here after a day on the beach. Come in and grab a couch, bed, or chair on the south side of Convention Hall. You have a great view of the beach, enjoy a nice breeze and good service. If it’s firework night (Wednesdays throughout the summer) then get here early because this is the best spot to see them from. Yes it gets crowded and people stay for a long time. Be warned that food is limited here. There are some great apps (sweet potato fries) but that’s it. I believe the waiter told me that they get the food delivered from Watermark but no confirmation on that.
5 stars for $ 3 drink specials, no cover, great view, cozy atmosphere and good service! whenever we go, we never want to leave it’s so relaxing!