Restaurants & Bars

Jersey Shore's Best Bars Right Across From Ocean City: Report

Ocean City may be dry, but you can head over the bridge to enjoy some of the best bars at the shore, according to a new ranking by NJ.com.

SOMERS POINT, NJ — Ocean City is a dry town, but sometimes you need to get a drink and relax. Luckily, there's plenty of great spots nearby, and two of the best places at the Jersey Shore are in Somers Point, according to a new ranking by NJ.com.

NJ.com recently ranked the top 33 bars at the Jersey Shore. Two Somers Point bars, Charlie's Bar & Restaurant and Crabby Jack's, made the cut.

Charlie's, coming in at 24, has been "at the Shore since '44," as its motto says. This cash-only spot has amazing wings, along with burgers, pasta, seafood and much more, according the report. It offers a variety of great beers on tap, drink specials and more.

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Next, ranked at number 10, is the award-winning Crabby Jack's. This spot is a smaller, scaled-version of the ever-popular Crab Trap, offering great Ocean City water views. Enjoy fresh seafood and specialty cocktails at this great tiki bar.

Whenever you need a strong drink, these are two wonderful options near Ocean City. Where's your favorite bar near Ocean City? Let Patch know by commenting!

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