Sea Isle City Bar & Live Music Guide

Ultimate Sea Isle City Bars & Live Music Guide 2025

Welcome to the ultimate guide for Sea Isle City bars and live music venues. Whether you’re searching for the best bars in Sea Isle City or live music Sea Isle City, this comprehensive guide covers it all. From iconic dive bars to upscale pubs, we’ve got your Sea Isle City nightlife sorted, with distances from our rental 2nd Chance Sunrise, to help plan your night out. Let’s dive into the top spots for drinks, music, and vibes in 2025!

Top Sea Isle City Bars & Live Music Venues

Each listing includes distances from 2nd Chance Sunrise at 35 52nd Street East, Sea Isle City, NJ, so you can easily plan your evening. Check out live music schedules linked below for the latest lineups and plan your visit!

Ocean Drive & Sand Bar (The OD)

Address: 3915 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: The Ocean Drive
Distance: Approximately 14-minute walk

Known as The OD Sea Isle City, this Jersey Shore institution is a classic “Jersey Shore Dive Bar” with a focus on fun, friends, and music. Famous for Ocean Drive Sea Isle City events like legendary afternoon happy hours, Saturday No Shower Happy Hour, and Sunday Jam, it’s a summer staple open daily from Memorial Day weekend to the weekend after Labor Day. Don’t miss the Sandbar & Grill, a casual outdoor haven with a great menu, craft beers on tap, and family-friendly vibes (until 9 PM on weekends, then 21+). Off-season highlights include New Year’s Eve parties (tickets sell out fast!) and the Eagles Autism Fundraising Event in the third week of June, featuring Jason Kelce and Eagles players guest bartending.

Our favorite band? Go Go Gadjet! Secret Service is worth a try if you’re ready for a nostalgic vibe, but bring hearing protection for Friday and Saturday nights—it gets loud! Note: Cash only, with a weekend cover charge.

Check The OD’s live music schedule for who’s playing.

The Oar House Pub

Address: 27 41st St, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: The Oar House Pub
Distance: Approximately 11-minute walk

Open year-round, The Oar House Pub is our go-to for Sea Isle City bars with live music, with multiple bars (alley, back, and upstairs). The food is typical bar fare, and service can vary, but they try hard. Band and sound quality here beats The OD, with acts like Fat Mezz, LeCompt, and Jim Bannach on Fridays worth checking out. The upstairs bar is college-kid central with DJs, while Wednesdays feature Hump Day Happy Hour with Bob Kelly, packed with seniors dancing to oldies. Perfect for a year-round bars in Sea Isle City experience.

Check The Oar House live music schedule for lineups.

The Point

Address: Point Marshall & Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: The Point Bar & Grille
Distance: Approximately 11-minute walk

The only Tiki bar for miles, The Point is your coastal escape for live music Sea Isle City vibes. Unwind with live music all summer, featuring returning artists and local talent. Rent a cabana (Monday-Thursday $65/hr, Friday-Sunday $100/hr) for the ultimate experience, but note cover fees and age restrictions for minors on certain days. Speakers can sound muddy due to noise restrictions, but it’s fun when not packed to the gills. Food is decent, drinks are good, and the beach breezes make it a must-visit.

Check The Point’s live music schedule on their homepage.

KIX

Address: 3799 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: KIX of Sea Isle
Distance: Approximately 14-minute walk

Celebrating 55 years, KIX is Sea Isle’s largest bar scene with six bars on one property, making it a Sea Isle City nightlife hotspot. Thursday nights are for the Chatterband (a Sea Isle tradition), Mondays and Fridays for karaoke (best and worst singers welcome!), and Saturdays kick off with Bloody Mary’s featuring Lenny D, followed by top acts like Sensational Soul Cruisers and The B-Street Band. Sunday afternoons at the Pentagon bar with Chatterband are a favorite—don’t miss it! Known for Saturday mass and Girls Weekend PJ parties, KIX also has quiz nights for variety.

Check KIX live music and event schedule for details.

O'Donnell's Pour House

Address: 3917 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: O'Donnell's Pour House
Distance: Approximately 14-minute walk

Sea Isle City’s only Irish Pub, opened in 1999 by Ocean Drive, O'Donnell's Pour House offers an upscale casual vibe with live acoustic music and a perfect pint of Guinness. New in 2024, they expanded their outdoor dining & bar space, making it ideal for enjoying live music outside. It’s a blend of coastal and Celtic vibes, perfect for a conversation-friendly booth.

Check O'Donnell's live music schedule for lineups.

Anthony's Sea Isle City

Address: New Jersey Ave & 43rd St, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: Anthony's Sea Isle City
Distance: Approximately 1.8 miles (easy bike ride, quick drive, or jitney ride; parking limited)

For an upscale bar experience, Anthony's Sea Isle City features hand-crafted cocktails and daily weekday happy hour specials. The bar area is lively and fun, perfect for grabbing a drink, though live music options seem limited compared to its Beachwood days. Food is good, making it a solid choice for a night out. Ideal for those looking for Sea Isle City bars with happy hours.

The Dead Dog Saloon

Address: 4500 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: The Dead Dog Saloon
Distance: Approximately 15-minute walk

Built in 1981, The Dead Dog Saloon is a unique two-story dive bar with live acoustic entertainment, dark and dingy in a nostalgic way. Polished wood, brass accents, and antique décor create a cozy upstairs mezzanine. Extensive craft beer selection and traditional bar fare make it a character-filled spot—no cover charge, just proper attire requested for entertainment nights.

Check Dead Dog Saloon live music schedule for lineups.

Shenanigans

Address: 4215 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: Shenanigans
Distance: Approximately 15-minute walk

A nightlife hub for over 40 years, Shenanigans is known for Philly DJs on weekends, offering dance parties and music to keep the party moving. Open between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, it’s one of the few proper nightlife spots at the shore.

Check Shenanigans DJ schedule for lineups.

Henri's Bar at Braca Cafe

Address: 429 43rd Pl, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: Braca Cafe
Distance: Approximately 14-minute walk

Henri’s Bar at Braca Cafe offers an upscale indoor bar and a beautiful outdoor patio with a great vibe, though drink prices are high. Service and food quality can vary, but it’s worth a visit for the ambiance. No specific live music mentioned.

Ludlam Bar & Grill (Temporarily Closed)

Address: JFK Blvd & Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Website: Ludlam Bar & Grill
Distance: Approximately 13-minute walk
Note: Currently closed for renovation, not scheduled to reopen until Fall 2026. Stay tuned for updates on this family-friendly spot with daily live music and drink specials.

Plan Your Night Out from 2nd Chance Sunrise

All distances are measured from our family vacation rental at 35 52nd Street East, Sea Isle City, NJ, making it easy to plan your Sea Isle City nightlife adventure. Book your stay at 2nd Chance Sunrise for the perfect base camp, just six houses from the beach, with a heated pool and backyard Oasis. Check out our other guides like the Coffee & Bakery Guide for daytime fun!