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Best of Metromix Jersey Shore: BAR

No frills, no feigning, no fighting; just the top all-around hangouts for good times and great people. Here are our picks for best bar at the Jersey Shore, now it's up to you to decide the winner.

The Lake House

601 Main St.

Allenhurst, NJ 07711

Nightly entertainment, more drink specials than you can shake a stick at and a heavily collegiate after-dark crowd make it easy to see why the Lake House has become one of Coastal Monmouth's most popular party spots.

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Best Beach Bar: Donovan's Reef

1171 Ocean Ave.

Sea Bright, NJ 07760

The Jersey Shore's ultimate beach bar, this place isn't much on the inside. But step out onto the sand, and there's literally an oasis of good times to be had. Definitively Jersey Shore, there's no place in the world quite like Donovan's Reef.

Jamian's

79 Monmouth St.

Red Bank, NJ 07701

Spotlighting the best in local reggae and R&B, Jamian's has established a hip, low key vibe all its own. Not an easy task for a bar nestled in the heart of Red Bank's ever-changing downtown.

Brickwall Tavern and Dining Room

522 Cookman Ave.

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

You can debate it all you want: We say the lifeblood of Asbury Park's renaissance starts and ends with this Cookman Avenue gem, a local hub amid a city in flux where the good times never cease and newcomers are always welcomed with a smile.

Boathouse Bar and Grill

1309 Main St.

Belmar, NJ 07719

With an inviting outdoor patio that feels like your best friend's backyard, as well as two bars, an easygoing staff and a friendly, nautical-inspired atmosphere, the Boathouse has room for everyone to enjoy a few drinks and a great night out.

Tiffany's

270 Route 37 West

Toms River, NJ 08753

A killer night out, guaranteed. Tiffany's is famous among Ocean County residents for providing an alternative to the melee of Seaside Heights after dark.

Captain Hook's

1320 Boulevard

Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

Think "Jersey Shore" is all there is to Seaside Heights? You've obviously never been to Captain Hook's, a relaxed, uber-casual adult playground featuring ping pong, air hockey, pool, basketball, darts, shuffleboard and pinball.