Keenan’s North Wildwood

If you want to experience the absolute epicenter of the North Wildwood entertainment scene, Keenan’s is an essential stop. Operating since 1999 under the watchful eyes of the Keenan family, including Scott, Peg, Jack, and Sean, this massive venue operates by the motto “Where all Neighborhoods Still Meet!” With a staggering 25,000 square feet of space featuring four distinct areas under one roof, the energy here is completely unmatched. The atmosphere is consistently wild, loud, and incredibly fun, especially when live bands take the stage. It is so legendary that it famously hosts the massive Preston and Steve Memorial Day weekend radio broadcast for WMMR every year, drawing lines around the block before sunrise.

• The Drink Experience: When it comes to beverages, Keenan’s focuses on high volume party drinks and daily specials built for the shore. They have a rotating schedule of fantastic deals, like Modelo Mondays, Coors Bucket Nights on Tuesdays, Well Drink Wednesdays, and Frozen Drink Fridays where you can score deeply discounted icy concoctions. Weekend day drinkers love Seltzer Sundays. You will also find a huge selection of local craft cans, such as Cape May Brewing Company IPAs, alongside classic beach cocktails mixed by incredibly fast bartenders who know exactly how to handle a crushing crowd.

• Peggy’s Crab Shack & Bar Food: The food at Keenan’s is designed to fuel a long day of partying. You can sit down for their famous all you can eat crab feasts featuring Dungeness, Blue Claw, and Snow crabs at Peggy’s Crab Shack. If you just want classic pub grub, they serve up hearty burgers, grilled chicken Caesar wraps, and shareable appetizers like nachos and wings.

• Live Entertainment: Music is the beating heart of the bar. Throughout the entire summer, they book a packed lineup of local cover bands and DJs. The dance floors stay packed, making it one of the absolute best spots on the island for nightlife and dancing.