The nightlife in Somers Point offers a little bit of everything. There are sports bars, dance clubs, and taverns to choose from. Most offer daily drink specials, and many have live shows with the occasional headliner. 

Anchorage Tavern 823 Bay Ave  Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 926-1794, (609) 926-1776 One of the nicer taverns in Somers Point, the Anchorage sees a large crowd on weekends, year-round. It is extremely popular with tourists during the summer, as it is located in the bay-front community adjacent to the many condominiums along the water. Anchorage customers lean more toward the preppy side, ranging in age from 21 to 61. It gets a little wild at times, but nothing the average bar patron can’t handle. Seating on the front patio is available during the warmer months. If you want to catch the game, you can view it on one of their six TVs. Two pool tables and the dining room are sectioned off from the main bar area. And there is also a secondary bar between the main room and dining room. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days from 11am ‘til late night. Menu includes Appe-teasers, soup, salad, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pizza, and Southwestern. Dinner creations include seafood, beef, poultry, pork, Italian specialties, and more. Children's menu available. (American Express, Cash, Diners Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa accepted).  Bender rating: 3   Charlie's Bar and Restaurant 800 Shore Rd.  Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 653-9848  Take-Out: 927-FOOD (3663).  Web site: http://www.charliesbar.com. Charlie’s caters to both a young and old crowd and, although the place can be a lot of fun, it never gets too wild with drunken college-aged idiots. Here, it is casual and friendly and slightly sports oriented and the food is some of the best pub fare around! Along with a staff and clientele that make for an interesting cocktail hour, Charlie’s is famous for its tremendous Tail Tenders (boneless chicken wings). These tenders get sold and eaten by the bucket-full. You can get them to go, or sit down and enjoy them with an ice-cold beer and some sports TV. 25-cent regular wings also served, as well as homemade soups and salad dressings. Pool, shuffleboard, darts, Big Event Golf, six TVs and two Sony big screens are available. Serving lunch or an early dinner from 11am-4pm. Dinner from 4pm-Midnight. Late night menu until 2am, seven days a week. Fridays from 3-6pm, $1.50 Margaritas. Specials daily. Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 3-6pm with $1 drafts, $2 domestic bottles and $3 import bottles. Banquet facilities available, casual dress. ATM machine located inside the bar. Parking on premises. Handicapped accessible. Open 7 days, 7am-3am, Sunday noon-3am. (Cash only).  Bender rating: 3   Gregory's 900 Shore Rd Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 927-6665.  Located just across the 9th Street Bridge from Ocean City, Gregory's has been family-owned and operated since 1946. Voted best by Atlantic City Magazine for Best Bar Menu, Best Specials, Best Burgers, Best Place to Take a Cheap Date, and Best Munchies, the successful business is now run by third and fourth generation Gregorys. The main bar area is a dark and narrow tavern-type room that is very popular among locals. It is the place you are looking for if you want to party during the week. Occasional live music. Gregory's is famous for Taco Tues. & Thurs. (Sept. - June) serving two large tacos for a $1, buckets of Bud Light for $5.50 and pints for $1.50. Every Wednesday is three beers for $1! The restaurant and bar, which is open seven days a week 11am until 2am serving lunch, dinner, munchies and cocktails, has a smoke-free dining room separate from the main bar- both rooms are air-conditioned during the summer months. This place gets jamming at summertime. Open 11am-2am daily. Plenty of free parking in lot across street. (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa accepted)  Bender rating: 3   Schooners Rt. 9 (New Road) and Massachusetts Ave  Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 927-1117 Schooners is not only the best venue in the area for live music, but it is one of the biggest and most accommodating bar/restaurants in town. A friendly staff, great drink specials and affordable food prices make this place the perfect nightspot for all sorts. Live music is 90-percent local, and the best bands in town play here – blues, rock, funk, punk, jazz and cover bands. The bar features a menu of 24 beers on tap, ranging from domestic to import. This place has three levels, a separate dining area, a great jukebox and plenty of pool tables. Watch sports in the afternoon on a number of TVs. Dinner served 7 days a week from 4pm. Italian dishes, seafood, steaks, chicken, homemade soups, salads, children's menu. Happy Hour 3-5 daily half priced drinks. Plenty of space and things to do for everyone. Open 11am ‘til 2-4am. Parking on premises. (Cash only).  Bender rating: 4.5 Somer's Inn 101 Longport Blvd. Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 926-9400.  Geared toward an older crowd, Somers Inn is an upscale lounge-ish type of establishment that is anything but wild or cutting edge. In fact, it is a popular place among local politicians. Big banquet room and live entertainment on weekends are available. Live music consists of really soft versions of “Under the Boardwalk,” “Are you Lonesome Tonight,” etc. Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11:30am. Daily specials served all night. Twilight specials 3pm to 6pm. Mermaid lounge featuring Happy Hour 11:30am to 7pm. (Major credit cards accepted).  Bender rating: 2    The Waterfront 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point, NJ 08244 (609) 653-0099 The Waterfront is a fantastic hangout during the warmer months. Located directly on the bay, patrons can pull up to the dock on their boat and enjoy some cool drinks and live entertainment on the outside deck that overlooks the water. Great bar staff and very pretty wait staff. Caters to all types of crowds. For some reason, Sunday nights here during the summer are jamming! Plenty to do, see, drink, eat and enjoy. Lunch and dinner served Thursdays through Sundays from 11:30am. The freshest homemade soups, fresh seafood entrees, juicy prime rib, mouthwatering homemade desserts. Try the clam chowder! For reservations or information, please phone. Handicap access, plenty of free parking, (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express accepted).  Bender rating: 4   Also in Somers Point:   Bubba Mac Shack                                                                 520 Bay Ave 609/ 926-7575      A happening Blues Club extremely popular among locals of all ages. This is, or very soon will be, the biggest club in town.    Di Orio's Circle Cafe 10 Macarthur Blvd.  609/ 927-6111 It is strange in this place. Something you must witness for yourself. Excellent bartenders though. After a late night here, head to the Point Diner and visit "Scary" Mary.