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Wonder Bar

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Visitors often praise the friendly staff, fun atmosphere, and good music venue, especially enjoying the outdoor dog-friendly area. However, several guests have complained about disorganized scheduling, incorrect food orders, and issues with entry policies.

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Address

1213 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park

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Phone

+1 732-455-3767

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About this place Wonder Bar

Wonder Bar sits on Ocean Avenue, directly across from the Asbury Park boardwalk. It bills itself as a mainstream bar and live-music venue, not a gay bar. The crowd is mixed. In a town with a large LGBTQ+ population, that mostly means nobody cares who you came with. The outdoor deck is famous for dog-friendly afternoons, and the building’s grinning Tillie face is the local landmark. Hours start at 3pm on weekdays. Friday through Sunday, doors open at noon. It closes at 2am and is listed as closed on Tuesdays. Summer weekends are the busiest by far. Check the night’s line-up before you go, because a cover charge can apply on band nights.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00

Monday 15:00-02:00

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 15:00-02:00

Thursday 15:00-02:00

Friday 12:00-02:00

Saturday 12:00-02:00

Sunday 12:00-02:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Live music Casual Food served Outdoor Patio Themed parties Outdoor terrace No dress code

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4.5

★★★★★

1,606 reviews

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Lauri Hutchins Jun 2026

★★★★★

Angelikas maria Jun 2026

★★★★★

Order some Captcrunch shots and never forget the buckets. The fried pickles & wonder burger absolutely delicious

Mike Hendricks Jun 2026

★★★★★

This place is a musical venue with a long history in Asbury Park. Good music, great cool people, and friendly staff.

Jerry Squillante Jun 2026

★★★★★

Finally getting to play here in Baked Alaska our Grateful Dead Tribute band was great. Playing with Sandy was and honor and a added bonus. Staff was remarkable. I hope to be back one day as a headliner. Thank you ✌🏾 ❤️ 🎶 🙏🏾

Maxwell James Jun 2026

★★★★★

Sad they took away the dog park and are building another high rise in it's place. 😢 Still a good place to hang out and listen to good music.

Holli Davila Jun 2026

★★★★★

Super chill and friendly atmosphere 😌 awesome bands and great local vibe!!!

Chris Chipps May 2026

★★★★★

Great place to go for a concert, before a show elsewhere or just to hang with friends. Delicious food and spacious seating. A must visit if you're going to be in Asbury Park!