Spirited Away
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A gold-hued, pentagon-shaped chandelier hovers over the bar at the center of DAMA. Large fans spin, pulling air across the lavish interior. There is no air conditioning, instead a fresh breeze dips through the restaurant…
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Sand, sun, and suds, that’s been the name of the game on Long Beach Island for decades. Cocktails have slowly crept into the picture, however, and now, alongside the usual well-plus-mixer, there are places serving…
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Sitting just behind a sand dune along Beach Haven’s sandy side, The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club features multiple restaurants and bars, lending it a versatility not often seen on Long Beach Island. For…
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Located on Beach Haven’s main drag, The Marlin Restaurant & Bar offers fine dining alongside a massive bar that’s perfect for happy hour, watching an evening sporting event, or partying late into the night. Open…
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The Hudson House Bar may be the oldest public house on Long Beach Island. It was around before the turn of the 20th Century, and was a Prohibition Era speakeasy. As L.B.I. continues to go…
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Sitting at the former location of The Ketch, Bird & Betty’s seeks to reinvigorate the hard partying attitude of Long Beach Island and mix it with bar grub, fish, and pizzas. They succeed on all…
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The Wolves feels like it’s from another century, yet the cocktails are some of the most modern and inspired in town. Large wood doors and stained glass make the entrance to The Wolves difficult to…
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Laid back, professional types, twentysomething beer snobs, and the usual ragtag crew of Long Beach Island visitors and locals all find solace at Ship Bottom Brewery. Despite what its name suggests, the brewhouse is located…
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When it’s time to hit the sun and sand, there’s no time for jigger, beaker, and flask. Luckily, these guys have already done the work for you. Much better than your average ready-made, any of…
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Come rain, shine, sleet, or snow, Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern has been Beach Haven’s go-to spot for drinks and grub for decades. Originally built as a hotel in 1874, Buckalwe’s was fashioned into its current…