Cape May Bars, Happy Hour & Nightlife

♦ Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar

Breakfast-to-dinner bistro offering American fare, a bar & frequent live music in cozy digs. Happy Hour Daily 3 – 6 PM daily. Live Music 7 – 10 nightly. Located in the Carroll Villa Hotel.
Phone: (609) 884-5970
Address: 19 Jackson St, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant

Pub with great atmosphere. Ceremonial mugs cover the ceiling featuring bar food & weekend live music.
Located in: Washington Street Mall
Hours: 11AM–2AM
Phone: (609) 884-3459
Address: 426 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Iron Pier Craft House

Stylish, relaxed restaurant & bar featuring New American tapas, seasonal sushi & ocean views.
Phone: (609) 884-1925
Address: 429 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Hemingway’s

Features six high definition televisions with NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, Big Ten Network, Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia. Friday and Saturday nights are time to dance, party with a wide variety of music from the 80’s through today played by top local DJ’s, from 9pm till closing.
Located in the Grand Hotel of Cape May.
Phone: (609) 884-5611
Address: 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Cabanas Beach Bar & Grill

Nightspot with beach views, serving seafood & bar bites in a festive, easygoing environment.
Phone: (609) 884-4800
Address: 429 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Barefoot Bar & Restaurant

Hotel lounge with happy hour (4-7pm) & all-you-can-eat specials offering bar bites such as tacos & wings.
Phone: (609) 884-3500
Address: 501 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Phinney’s Pub

Located on the ground floor of Elaine’s Cape May, Phinney’s Pub features great food and hand-crafted cocktails, seasonal drinks, an incredible selection of wines and a huge variety of craft beers.
Phone: (609) 884-1199
Address: 513 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Delaney’s Irish Pub And Grill

Spacious neighborhood spot with Irish & American comfort fare, plus live music & TVs showing sports. See website for menu.
Located in: Washington Street Mall.
Phone: (609) 770-8559
Address: 400 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Fins Bar & Grille

Colorful modern grill specializing in seafood & cocktails, with outdoor dining & regular live music. See website for menu.
Located on Washington Street Mall.
Phone: (609) 884-3450
Address: 142 Decatur St, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Lucky Bones Back Water Grille

Family-friendly outpost serves a range of seafood dishes & casual comfort food in a polished space.
Phone: (609) 884-2663
Address: 1200 Rt. 109 South, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ The Rusty Nail

Iconic surfer bar and family restaurant with outdoor fire pit – Pet Friendly.
May – Dec Hours: 7:30AM–10PM
Phone: (609) 884-0017
Address: 205 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille

Seasonal waterfront resort eatery featuring local oysters and clams, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, signature clam chowder or a lobster BLT. Specialty cocktails, local beer, wine and live music.
Seasonal Hours: 8AM–10PM
Phone: (609) 884-2779
Address: 1025 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204


♦ C-View Inn

Great Food, Cold Beer, Cape May’s Oldest Local Bar.
Hours: 11AM–2AM
Phone: (609) 884-4712
Address: 1380 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204


King Edward Bar

Intimate legendary hangout serving locals and guests domestic & imported beers, fine wines, and classic cocktails. Live music & open mic nights.
Phone: (609) 884-8409
Address: 301 Howard St, Cape May, NJ 08204


The Porch at Elaines

Daily happy hour, live music nightly in season and the perfect ambiance.
Phone: (609) 884-1199
Address: 513 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204