Atlantic City Beach Bars & Nightlife Venues
The beach scene in Atlantic City is a must-see for visitors year-round. And that beach scene extends well into the evening hours as well with countless beach bars and beach clubs lining the AC beachfront. You can also dance the night away at some of the best clubs and gay bars in Atlantic City. The mix of top dance clubs, relaxed poolside hangouts, swanky lounges, classic sports bars, and laid-back dives make North Beach one of the best places in New Jersey to enjoy a drink or two. See some of the best Atlantic City bars and clubs below so you can plan an unforgettable vacation or weekend getaway.
BAR | 32 – Chocolate & Cocktails
Bar | 32 – Chocolate & Cocktails at Tennessee Avenue
Located right off the boardwalk on Tennessee Avenue. Hand-crafted chocolates made in-house and tailored cocktails, the ultimate after-dinner destination.
Bar One
Bar One at Resorts Casino & Hotel.
Bar One at Resorts Casino & Hotel is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine or turn up the action with our specialty cocktails and DJ’s every weekend. Open daily.
Cielo Wine Bar
Cielo Wine Bar at Resorts Casino & Hotel.
Cielo Wine Bar at Capricco in Resorts Casino & Hotel is an intimate wine bar that embraces the spirit of hospitality through great food and drink.
Hard Rock Beach Bar
Hard Rock Beach Bar at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Located on the warm, sandy beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Beach Bar offers an unrivaled Atlantic City experience.
Closed for the season.
HQ2 Beachclub
HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean Casino Resort.
There are pool parties, and then there are HQ2 Beachclub pool parties. Situated in a prime North Beach location adjacent to the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk, HQ2 Beachclub is the perfect place to take in 360 degree views, shake off the night before and stay cool by the pool. Party in the main pool area or reserve one our bungalows with private pools, day beds or VIP sections on the lower and upper decks.
HQ2 Nightclub
HQ2 Nightclub at Ocean Casino Resort.
HQ2 Nightclub, a two-level destination, is home to the Main Nightclub and Mezzanine where guests can fully immerse themselves in a diverse nightlife experience filled with world-renowned musical talent. Nowhere does Atlantic City nightlife like HQ2 Nightclub.
Little Water Distillery
Little Water Distillery: Atlantic City’s First and Finest
Award-winning and unapologetically original, Little Water Distillery crafts small-batch spirits with bold flavor and serious heart. As Atlantic City’s first—and only—legal distillery, we take pride in raising the bar for quality, creativity, and character.
Driven by passion and a love for the craft, our small team is always pushing the limits of what great spirits can be.
Come see (and sip) for yourself.
Join us for a guided tour and tasting, or reserve a table with friends and enjoy handcrafted cocktails in a space where history, heart, and flavor come together.
Lobby Bar at Hard Rock
Lobby Bar at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Sip and mingle in the heart of Hard Rock Hotel. The Lobby Bar is the resort’s social centerpiece, the perfect place to meet up and chill out with friends.
Margaritaville
Margaritaville at Resorts Casino & Hotel.
Enjoy the nightlife at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. The restaurant features a stage for nightly live entertainment, a tiki bar and Buffett-inspired accent pieces throughout including a giant blender at the restaurant’s entrance. A seasonal exterior deck on the Boardwalk will allow guests to enjoy alfresco dining or a drink topped off with a gentle ocean breeze.
Nola’s Bar & Lounge
Located just steps from the casino floor, Nola’s Bar & Lounge will bring a true Las Vegas-style lounge to Atlantic City. The 2,800-square-foot live entertainment venue will feature brass details, rich wooden walls, and emerald accents. A glamorous, 35-foot bar will welcome guests into the lounge, flanked by main floor and elevated premium seating in view of the 210-square-foot stage and custom-built deejay booth.
Rhythm & Spirits
Rhythm & Spirits is located right off the boardwalk on the beach block of Tennessee Avenue. They offer inspired Italian food, pizza and cocktails. It’s the perfect spot to bring a date or celebrate a special occasion. Dine inside or outside.
Steel Pier Nightlife
Take a walk down the boardwalk and stop into either one of Steel Pier’s four bars.
Steel Pier Pub and The Crab House are located in the front of the pier, where you can listen to Live Music and watch the boardwalk stroll past you. The Wheel Bar is located on the wheel deck where you can grab a drink and take it on The Wheel. Work your way back to the Ocean Reef Oasis Bar where you can enjoy a drink or host a party 1000 feet over the ocean. The Ocean Reef Oasis Bar boasts 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Atlantic City Skyline.
Sugar Factory
Sugar Factory at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
“The Most Instagrammed Restaurant in the United States” is making its Hard Rock debut in Atlantic City with its floor-to-ceiling candy wall, making this hyper-sweet eatery the perfect place for families to celebrate any occasion.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is located right off the boardwalk and offers an award winning gastropub menu, 40 plus craft beers on tap and many more in cans and bottles. The Beer Hall opened in November 2018 and was nationally recognized by USA Today in March 2020 as the 6th best Beer Bar in the country. They offer inside and outside dining and have an enormous family friendly Beer Yard. Live music is offered every Friday & Saturday night.
The Balcony Bar
Ocean Casino Resort’s mezzanine style bar and lounge features plush lounge seating, crafted cocktails, and light stadium-style bites for the ultimate VIP sportsbook experience.
The Seed : A Living Beer Project
The Seed: A Living Beer Project
At The Seed, beer is more than a beverage—it’s a living expression of nature, local agriculture, and wild fermentation. Every brew tells a story shaped by indigenous ingredients, seasonal variability, and the natural beauty of the region.
We work with locally grown grains, foraged fruit and botanicals, and wild microbes to craft beers that reflect the land, the seasons, and the people who care for them. By embracing nature’s unpredictability, we create complex, thoughtful beers that are deeply connected to the world around us.
Rooted in nature. Crafted with purpose. Shared with love.
Wet Willie’s
Wet Willie’s at Resorts Casino & Hotel.
Specializing in and dedicated to bringing you the world’s greatest daiquiris. Since opening in 1990, we have served guests and provided internet retail sales to customers from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.