Pine Tar Bar & Grill

If you are looking for a premier, energetic sports bar and grill right in the heart of Lacey Township, Pine Tar Bar & Grill in Forked River is an absolute home run. Located at 121 South Main Street, this highly active venue perfectly combines a family friendly dining atmosphere during the day with an incredibly vibrant, entertainment packed nightlife. Whether you are coming in to watch a football game on one of their many flat screens or looking for a great night out with friends, the staff is welcoming and the environment is consistently fun.

Since DrinkSJ is all about the bar, you will be highly impressed by the beverage options. They maintain a fantastic 14 tap rotating draft system that strongly supports the New Jersey craft beer scene. You can regularly find excellent local pours like Kane Head High IPA, Pinelands Brewing Company’s Swamp Donkey IPA, and selections from Asbury Park Brewery and Axe & Arrow Brewing. If you prefer classic domestic beers, they keep crowd pleasers like Coors Light, Miller Lite, and Yuengling ice cold. Beyond beer, the bartenders mix up a full menu of crafted cocktails, and they offer an aggressive schedule of daily drink specials.

The entertainment lineup at Pine Tar is a massive draw for the community. The week is packed with interactive events, starting with their popular Game Show Palooza Trivia on Wednesday nights. On Thursdays, the crowd packs in for Music Bingo. By Friday, the energy shifts to a dedicated Ladies Night featuring crafted cocktail specials, followed by late night Karaoke hosted by DJ Fred. On the weekends, they bring in some of the most popular shore bands in the region, such as Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns, turning the venue into a high energy party. During the warmer months, they also offer a dog friendly outdoor patio space.

The food menu goes far beyond standard sports bar fare, offering huge portions of mouthwatering comfort food. You absolutely must try their “Famous Thinny Thin Pie,” which is a completely unique, super thin, well done pizza with zero crust and a crown of crispy cheese right to the very edge. They are also highly regarded for their wings, which can be ordered fried or smoked, and tossed in your choice of ten different sauces including chipotle buffalo and hot honey BBQ. If you want a hearty sandwich, regulars rave about the Pretzel Burger topped with housemade queso and bacon, or the massive Bambino sandwich loaded with chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, and roasted peppers.