It’s summer in Atlantic City and it’s happy hour on the beach – somewhere. Atlantic City’s beach bars offer al fresco afternoons and evenings, infused with sandy floors, sea breezes and ocean views for unforgettable experiences. Check out the best beach bars in town below.
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Back Bay Ale House A favorite spot with the locals located on the inlet in historic Gardner’s Basin, offers a laid-back scenic Key West feeling that includes a sunset 'toast' and their famous Basin Mason Margarita. |
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Backyard Bar Set right on Atlantic City's famous Boardwalk, offering your favorite brews and some of the best people-watching action in town. |
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Bikini Beach Bar Notorious beach party with bikini-clad waitresses serving up more than just an ocean-air atmosphere with refreshing specialty drinks and live music every night. |
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"Bar A" Beach Bar A giant beach party with spacious deck, this 7-day-a-week summer party with themed events, happy hours, sexy staff, hot DJs, live entertainers, tasty food and daily drink specials. |
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Bungalow Beach Club The Bungalow serves up ocean-front dining, comfy lounge chairs and cabanas and live entertainment – along with frosty cocktails and a hookah hookup! |
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The Deck Right in the heart of the summer action at this bayfront bar with ocean breezes, delicious drink specials, full-menu dining and some of the best views in the city. |
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HQ Beach Club A complete day-to-night experience with events spanning from afternoon pool lounging to spirited late-night parties involving bottle service, cabanas and stunning servers. |
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Margaritaville & Landshark Bar Jimmy Buffet's family-friend paradise complete with tiki bar, live music and the perfect outdoor deck designed for sun-drenched margarita enjoyment. |
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Scores The Deck The Deck at Scores Atlantic City, AC's prime outdoor venue for entertainment, leisure, and gourmet comfort cuisine is open everyday with daily and nightly DJs and live bands. Every hour is Happy Hour! |
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Steel Pier Pub A great place to grab a drink or just hang out with the family while you enjoy games, amusement rides and live entertainment on the infamous oceanfront Steel Pier. |
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Wonder Bar This scenic dockside locals bar (at the base of Albany Ave drawbridge) offers outdoor seating and a full menu of cocktails and fine food from their restaurant. |
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Worship Surf Bar The only "surf" bar in Atlantic City with easy beach and Boardwalk access, surfboard parking and great food and music. |