Gay Bars & Clubs in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park's LGBTQ+ venues line the boardwalk and Cookman Avenue, with iconic gay bars, queer-owned restaurants, and nightlife that punches well above the city's size. Explore gay bars and venues in Asbury Park.
See events in Asbury Park →Scroll the map and follow your favorite venues on the app
Free on iOS and Android
12 venues

Georgies
Asbury Park's neighborhood gay dive bar since 1999
Downtown Asbury Park · $

Paradise
Gay nightclub in the Art Deco Empress Hotel with pool deck and dance floors
Asbury Park Boardwalk · $$

MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos (Boardwalk)
Korean-fusion taco popup on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Asbury Park Boardwalk · $

Watermark
Asbury boardwalk lounge with craft cocktails, tapas and an ocean deck.
Asbury Park Boardwalk · $$

The Asbury Hotel
Asbury Park, New Jersey

Gunnison Beach
Asbury Park, New Jersey

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
Asbury Park, New Jersey

Moonstruck
Seasonal dining on Lake Ave with seafood, pasta and a curated wine list.
Asbury Park · $$$

The Chat & Nibble
Cozy Asbury brunch café with bagels, sandwiches and a welcoming vibe.
Asbury Park · $

Wonder Bar
Asbury's queer-friendly bar with live music, drag shows and Yappy Hour.
Asbury Park Boardwalk · $$

The Art of the Bean and Leaf
Specialty coffee house and gallery on Cookman Ave, opened 2021.
Downtown Asbury Park (Cookman Ave) · $

The Empress Hotel
Asbury Park hotel embracing LGBTQ+ guests with a pool and lively bar.
Asbury Park · $$$
Events x City Guides Delivered Weekly
Catch your city's vibe or the global LGBTQ+ scene.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
From the Blog
View all →
Asbury Park Bear Invasion 2026: The Jersey Shore Bear Weekend Guide
Everything for Asbury Park Beach Bear Invasion 2026 — the tea dances, Furball, the Plunge pool party, RAM, bears on the beach, and where to stay on the Jersey Shore.

Gay Hotels and Men-Only Resorts Around the World
The men-only and gay-only hotels still open outside the US, from Gran Canaria's clothing-optional bungalows to Cambodia, Bali, Cape Town and New Zealand, and the famous names that have closed.

Grindr Scams: How to Spot Them and Stay Safe, at Home and Abroad
The Grindr scams that actually happen, from sextortion and verification-code tricks to robbery set-ups abroad, plus the settings to change before you travel and what to do if you're targeted.
