The Weekend's Best Nightlife

Savor that salty summer air waterside with a drink in-hand at one of these bustling shore establishments!

Parker House, First Ave & Beacon Blvd, Sea Girt

Operating in their 134th summer, The Parker House is nothing short of a shore institution. This historic spot attracts party-goers as well as families, and has a raw bar, daily drink specials, and late night entertainment.

• Friday: 3 to 6 p.m. $3 well drinks and $3.50 import pints. DJ Chopper kicks off the dance party downstairs at 7 p.m. and DJ George spins upstairs at 7 p.m. Downstairs band is Pat Roddy at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Old # 7 upstairs at 3 p.m., DJ George at 7 p.m. Pat Roddy downstairs band at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Todd Robbins downstairs at 3 p.m.; DJ George at 7 p.m.; Joe Baracata downstairs at 7:30 p.m.

The newest edition in town, Portuguese Shamrock, which was formerly the Draughting Table, is an Irish pub with a Portuguese inspired menu.

• Friday: Comfort Zone performing live acoustic from 7 to 11 p.m.

• Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with $1 off all drinks at the bar. There are weekend dinner specials on Saturday and Sunday.

You can’t avoid the reputation this ocean side club has for fist-pumping parties and MTV’s Jersey stereotypes. But, you also can’t deny that you’ve always had a memorable night here. With a can’t-beat location and wild parties, D’Jais is a must-do in the summer.

• Friday: World Famous After Work Happy Hour with the famous buffet and Coors Light prize wheel, no cover. Music by DJ Kirk Lopez, Kipple and Joe Giorgio. $2 Coors Light, $3.50 Blue Moons, $4.00 vodka drinks, $12.00 Coronita bucks, and shot specials.

• Saturday: Kipples Beach Party from 3 to 8 p.m. with $3 Bud Lights, $10 buckets of rocks shot specials and music by DJ Robbie O.

• Sunday Funday: Off the Beach Happy Hour starting at noon with DJ Charlie Cavallo. $3.50 Bud and Bud Light bottles, $12 buckets of Coronitas and $10 buckets of Rocks.  “In the Biz” night at 7 p.m. for service industry workers: no cover and $3 drinks. DJ Kipples at 7 p.m. and DJ Kirk Lopez at 10 p.m.

Edgar’s is a great family spot for dinner, and also a party haven in the summer. With weekend entertainment, rows of big screen tvs, and late night DJs, you can see why this pub would get packed.

• Friday: Happy hour from 9 to 11 p.m. with $1 Coors Light bottles from 9 to 11 p.m. Dance party with DJ Joe at 9 p.m.

• Saturday: $2 Bud and Bud Light bottles 9 to 11 p.m. Dance party with DJ Big D at 9 p.m. “Steaks and Suds Night”: free domestic pint with steak purchase.

• Sunday: $2 Corona bottles from 9 to 11 p.m. Dance party with DJ Chris at 9p.m.

This small and simple pub is a well known spot among locals and summer residents. You can find live entertainment here on weekends and bar games weekly.

• Friday: Happy hour runs from 3 to 7 p.m. $5 pound of wings and  pint special until 7 p.m. $3.50 Foster Oil cans and $2.50 Coors Light bottles until 10 p.m.

• Saturday: Happy hour runs from 12 to 7 p.m. $1 Bud Light mugs. Live music, no cover.

• Sunday: Bingo Sundays with $1 Miller Lite mugs. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Breakfast specials include 2 eggs with a Bloody Mary or mimosa for $11.95. Sunday Funday specials include $1 Miller Lite mugs, $3 Bud and Bud Light bottles, $1.75 Coors Light pints, $4 bar drinks, and $3 apple pies.