McIntyre’s Pub, 213 Route 37 East, Toms River — McIntyre’s brings you “one hundred thousand welcomes” with a friendly pub atmosphere, live music and great beer. Friday: TRAX performs live. Drink specials include $3 Heineken Lights. Saturday: Live music with Boot Hill Express at 10 p.m., $2.50 Bud Lights. Sunday: NFL Sundays kick off at 1 p.m. with $3 big Bud Lights, super snack specials and giveaways. Hemingway’s Cafe, 612 Blvd, Seaside Heights — Hemingway’s is a covering-all-the-bases type of place, offering a bustling dinner scene, nightly entertainment, and a relaxing location near the …

It’s no secret how locals feel every summer once the crowds of tourists and vacationers leave our shores and we’re able to move about town with less traffic and lines. The bars and clubs cut back their summer entertainment and daily specials, seasonal businesses scale down their staff and hours of operation, and boardwalk attractions go into hibernation. But for the locals, the months of September and part of October are some of the most enjoyable months. Moderate climate and quieter beaches result in some of the best weeks of summer.In honor of “locals summer”, one of the most popular clubs …

Jenk’s Club, 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach-The premiere nightclub at the Jersey Shore, Jenk’s has top notch live entertainment, can’t-beat drink specials, and high energy dance parties. Friday: Party boys Go-Go Gadget play all your favorite hits; DJ Prime late night. $2.50 Coors Light until midnight. Saturday: The Nerds and DJ Encore at 10p.m. Sunday: Flying Mueller Brothers at 2p.m. Go-Go Gadget and DJ Unique at night with $3.00 Corona and Corona Lights all night. Hemingway’s Cafe, 612 Blvd, Seaside Heights-Hemingway’s is a covering-all-the-bases type of place, offering a bustling …

The Office, 820 Main Street, Toms River-For over 35 years The Office has been an institution in Toms River. Its large and sprawling space provides a ultra casual atmosphere. They’ve got outdoor dining, a sushi bar, and one of the best happy hours in the region. Friday: “Fantastic Fridays” with $2.50 any pint from open until close. Saturday: “Big Suds Saturday” with $3.00 25oz Miller Lite draft mugs from open until close. Sunday: “Coors Light Sunday” with $.50 cents off all drinks not already discounted, $3.00 house Bloody Marys, $4.00 22oz Coors Lite “you keep the mug.” Martell’s Tiki Bar, …

High Velocity, Rt 166, Beachwood-This sports bar and grill was recent host to the WRAT 95.9’s RATFEST opening act band search competition and serves as a staple venue for local and regional acts. An all-around kind of place, they’re got great food and drink specials, karaoke, poker leagues, billiards, darts and all the big Sunday games. Friday: $2.50 Yuenglings, $3.00 Coronas, $4.00 Bacardi drinks, $5.00 all you can eat buffet and shot wheel. Saturday: $2.00 12oz Blue Moon, Landshark, and shot wheel specials. Sundays: “Nascar Sundays” with $2.00 Coors Light drafts, karaoke, and live music …

JR’s Ocean Grill, 601 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights- Being known as having the best food on the “boards,” JR’s is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done! Friday: “Holla For A Dolla” Fridays with $1.00 Bud Light drafts, $3.00 16oz Bud & Bud Light aluminum bottles, Moonjoos Jell-O shots and select drinks. Music by DJ Encore, Steele, JX & Friends. Saturdays: “Rock N’ Roll” Saturdays with $2.50 Bud & Bud Light pints, $3.00 16oz Bud & Bud Light aluminum bottles. Acoustic music in the afternoon with cover bands at night. Sundays: “Lite and Lazy” Sundays with $2.50 drafts of Landshark, Shock Top, and …

Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights-A popular spot among the late night partiers, Beachcomber has nightly drink specials and the best cover bands on the shore. Friday: Boothill Express performs at 10p.m. Saturday: Steve Brown performs at 3p.m.; Garden State Radio at 10p.m. Sunday: Frankie and The Burn at 4p.m. Idle Hour, 2600 Hwy 88, Point Pleasant- Idle Hour is “your neighborhood sports bar” with amazing daily drink specials and live entertainment on the weekends, including a St. Pat’s Day celebration every Saturday. Friday: All day happy hour until 6p.m. with $2.00 domestic …

Wharfside Patio Bar, Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach-Tucked behind the Wharfside Restaurant sits the charming Patio Bar that has been a haven for locals for years. The outdoor patio offers a casual dining menu, a raw bar and cocktails all overlooking the Manasquan River and Inlet Islands. Friday: C.O.A.L.G. from 2 to 5p.m. then local boys Undisputed from 6 to 10p.m. Saturday: Paul Cilinski from 1 to 5p.m. then Phil Engel Band from 6 to 10p.m. Sunday: Not 4 Nothin band from 1 to 5p.m. then Waterfront Duo from 6 to 10p.m. The Office, 820 Main Street, Toms River-For over 35 years The Office …

Jeanne Crump is on break this week and will return next week to produce another Bars and Bands Calendar column. Thanks for following!

Captain Hook’s, 1320 Boulevard, Seaside Heights- Captain Hook’s is a glorified dive bar that describes their place as “ a playground for adults.” They have Foosball, shuffleboard, darts, pool tables and pinball. They have live bands on Thursdays, and not-to-miss drink specials everyday. Thursday: The Pickles perform live at 9:30pm. Everyday drink specials: $1.00 Bud and Bud Light drafts,  $3.00 house drinks, $7 domestic pitchers, $2.00 domestic drafts,$3.00 Bass pints, $10.00 Bass pitchers, and $3.00 jel shots. McIntyre’s Pub, 213 Route 37 East, Toms River- McIntyre’s brings you “one hundred …

Amid the fun that will be this weekend's Seaside Music Festival, we bring you lots of options for local nightlife. Check out the lineup of some of our favorite places May 20-22. Captain Hook’s, 1320 Boulevard, Seaside Heights - Captain Hook’s is a glorified dive bar that describes their place as “ a playground for adults.” They have Foosball, shuffleboard, darts, pool tables and pinball. They have live bands on Thursdays, and not-to-miss drink specials everyday.Everyday drink specials: $1.00 Bud and Bud Lights drafts,  $3.00 house drinks, $7 domestic pitchers, $2.00 domestic drafts,$3.00 Bass…

Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights A popular spot among the late night partiers, Beachcomber has nightly drink specials and the best cover bands at the Shore.Friday: Matt Noffsinger Band performs at 10 p.m.Sunday: Daytime entertainment returns with Frankie and the Burns at 4 p.m.Idle Hour, 2600 Hwy 88, Point Pleasant Idle Hour is “your neighborhood sports bar” with daily drink specials and live entertainment on the weekends.Friday: All day happy hour until 6 p.m. with $2 domestic bottles and domestic pints.Saturday: St.Pat’s Day with $2 mugs & $3 pints of Guinness, Harp, …

Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights A popular spot among the late night partiers, Beachcomber has nightly drink specials and the best cover bands on the shore.Friday: Matt Noffsinger Band performs at 10pm.Sunday: Daytime entertainment returns with Frankie and the Burns at 4pm.Idle Hour, 2600 Hwy 88, Point Pleasant Idle Hour is “your neighborhood sports bar” with daily drink specials and live entertainment on the weekends.Friday: All day happy hour until 6 p.m. with $2 domestic bottles and domestic pints.Saturday: St.Pat’s Day with $2 mugs & $3 pints of Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks…

Sawmill, 1807 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights - As a boardwalk bar, Sawmill attracts crowds of tourists and locals alike. A great spot to stop in for a beer after a hot day. Friday - Cinco De Mayo party with live music by Triple Threat. Drink specials include $2.00 Sols and Miller Lite drafts, $3.00 sangrias and 16oz Miller Lite aluminum bottles, and $4 margaritas. The Ark Pub and Eatery, 401 Route 35, Point Pleasant Beach - The Ark has quite an impressive list of beers, and they even have a club in honor of it! This is a great neighborhood spot to enjoy a few rounds. Saturday: Live entertainment …