Bar21+ OnlyYear-Round
The Rusty Nail
Cape May·$
Rock bar with live bands and no-frills atmosphere
About The Rusty Nail
Cape May's rock and roll home base. Live bands, cold beer, and a no-frills bar atmosphere. The perfect antidote to Cape May's sometimes too-refined scene.
Highlights
- ✓Best live music in Cape May
- ✓Year-round operation
- ✓No pretense
Insider Tip
Check the band schedule - some great regional acts play here.
Features & Amenities
live bandsrock and rolldive bar vibepool table
Music
live bandsrock
Quick Facts
- Location
- Cape May
- Address
- 205 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
- Price Level
- $
Hours
- Summer Hours
- Daily 12pm-2am
- Off-Season Hours
- Wed-Sun 4pm-12am
Best For
live musicrock bandsdive bardancing
Best Nights
Saturday, Friday
🍽️
Food Available
Full menu or late-night bites
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