NJShore Guide

🎛️ DJ Clubs & Bars

in Asbury Park

Looking for dj in Asbury Park? The shore town has 6 venues serving up dj-driven nightlife and dance floors. Wonder Bar is a local favorite.

Best Nights

Saturday, Friday, Sunday are the biggest nights for dj in Asbury Park.

Scene Tip

DJ nights get busiest after midnight. The vibe varies greatly by venue - scout a few to find your style.

6 DJ Clubs & Bars in Asbury Park

Featured Bar

Wonder Bar

Asbury Park

$$Year-Round

Iconic Asbury Park venue on the boardwalk with live music, a famous dog-friendly "Yappy Hour," and a welcoming LGBTQ+ vibe. Indoor/outdoor space with ocean views and legendary Sunday dance parties.

  • +Famous Yappy Hour
  • +Ocean views
  • +Sunday dance party
  • +LGBTQ+ landmark

Best For

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Tip: Sunday afternoon is the legendary party. Bring your dog to Yappy Hour weekdays.

Paradise

LGBTQ+ Venue

$$

Asbury Park's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub and dance venue. Legendary drag shows, theme nights, and a welcoming dance floor that's been at the heart of the community for decades.

  • +Legendary drag shows
  • +LGBTQ+ institution
  • +Welcoming to all

Best For

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21+Year-Round
LGBTQ+
Summer: Wed-Sun 9pm-2amOff-Season: Fri-Sun 9pm-2am
Cover: $5-15
drag showsdance floortheme nightsLGBTQ+ community

Tip: Check their calendar for special theme nights and guest performers.

Asbury Lanes

Live Music Venue

$$

Retro bowling alley turned rock club. Live music, bowling, craft cocktails, and a unique rockabilly vibe. The intimate stage hosts indie acts and local favorites in a truly unique setting.

  • +Bowling + live music
  • +Unique retro atmosphere
  • +Great local acts

Best For

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21+Year-Round
Food
Summer: Daily 4pm-2amOff-Season: Wed-Sun 4pm-12am
Cover: $10-25 for shows
bowlinglive musiccraft cocktailsretro vibe

Tip: Book a bowling lane before the music starts for the full experience.

Porta

Bar

$$$

Upscale pizza restaurant that transforms into a late-night scene. Beautiful outdoor courtyard, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated crowd. Perfect for dinner into drinks.

  • +Beautiful courtyard
  • +Great cocktails
  • +Excellent pizza

Best For

dinner to drinksdate nightupscale casualoutdoor drinks
21+Year-Round
Food
Summer: Daily 11am-2amOff-Season: Daily 11am-12am
outdoor courtyardcraft cocktailsupscale atmospherelate night

Tip: Get there for happy hour, stay for the late night vibe.

Georgie & Hornet's

LGBTQ+ Venue

$$

Asbury Park's welcoming LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar with strong drinks, good music, and inclusive vibes. More low-key than Paradise but equally welcoming.

  • +Welcoming to all
  • +Great bartenders
  • +Low-key alternative

Best For

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21+Year-Round
LGBTQ+
Summer: Daily 4pm-2amOff-Season: Wed-Sun 4pm-12am
LGBTQ+ friendlyneighborhood bargood music

Tip: More relaxed than the clubs - great for conversation.

Pop's Garage

Bar

$

Grungy rock bar in Asbury with affordable drinks, pool, and an authentic dive bar atmosphere. Where the real rock and roll lives after the fancy places close.

  • +Cheapest drinks in Asbury
  • +Real rock dive
  • +Late night spot

Best For

dive barlate nightrock musiccheap drinks
21+Year-Round
Summer: Daily 5pm-2amOff-Season: Thu-Sun 6pm-2am
cheap drinkspoolrock musiclate night

Tip: This is where you end up at 1am. Cash preferred.

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Planning Your DJ Night in Asbury Park

When to Go Out

Saturday and Friday nights are busiest for dj in Asbury Park. Most venues get going after 10pm, with peak hours from 11pm-1am. Arrive early for popular spots.

What to Know

  • • Bring valid ID (21+ strictly enforced)
  • • Cash helps at some smaller bars
  • • Dress casual but skip beach attire after dark
  • • Plan your ride home before you go out

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DJ Nightlife FAQs

🚗 Getting Home Safely

After a night out in Asbury Park, use a rideshare service or designate a driver. Many dj venues have late-night hours—plan your ride before you go.

Stay in Asbury Park

Book accommodations near the dj venues—perfect for a night out without the drive.

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