Cape May
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May bills itself as America's oldest seaside resort, and after a fire leveled much of the town in 1878 it was rebuilt into the dense cluster of Victorian architecture it's still known for today. That refined, old-fashioned character carries into its bar scene - BarFinder lists 38 venues, led by classic bars and sports bars but with a real wine and brewery presence, including Turdo Vineyards & Winery and Cold Spring Brewery. Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille, the town's oceanfront rooftop bar, is a good example of how Cape May's nightlife leans toward a slower, scenic evening rather than a rowdy shore-town bar crawl.