Bond Street Bar

This is a dive bar atmosphere with a more hipster/clique feel to it. They have cheap drinks and fried foods. It's dark inside and you can take your drinks outside and smoke on the picnic benches. I've come here for many years and I appreciate it as the only place in Asbury of it's kind.

I was the Dorothy there for Halloween and won in the competition! Very nice place! Great food! Love the retro basement downstairs with the arcade games. The place was super crowded! The night manager who I never got his name did a great job running the place! I was bummed I wasn’t able to bring my witch broom inside but I see why! It was super packed! I almost lost my iPhone but the night manager who I let know was missing found it on the floor! Thank God! I will definitely return! My only complaint would be that it got hot with all the body heat. Should’ve kept some of the basement doors open for cool outside air flow. Happy Halloween!

I just had the best Cheeseburger that ever had at the Bond Street Bar and Grill that is tucked away and almost hidden on 208 Bond Street in Asbury Park, NJ. The It is a small bar and grill with a dark almost mystical ambiance on a small one-way street. The bar has a warm and welcoming personality featuring great food, good vibes, friendly staff all in an inviting space of a classic pub atmosphere. On nice days you can eat outside on a small patio or along Bond Street itself and even bring your dog. They have a water bowl strategically set up for “man’s (and woman’s) best friend” while enjoying your meal outside. My friends and family always rave about the Bond Street Bar and Grill. There's a big downstairs bar that is apparently the place to go on the Jersey Shore on weekends. They have a DJ, dance floor and a super fun atmosphere. Since I was a little boy, I always loved Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore. People call the Bond Street Bar and Grill a “dive bar,” once considered a derogatory term, but the term “dive bar” is now a coveted badge of honor especially in one of the most exciting places in Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore known for its music and art. The Bond Street Bar and Grill features an open eye logo and creative artwork painted on the side of the building. As a former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and former president and current executive board member of the New Jersey Public Health Association, I give the Bond Street Bar and Grill my highest recommendation for outstanding food and a fun place to visit and enjoy. Dr. Jim Brown

One of the best Patty Melts made with a nice size burger, plenty of fried onions, American cheese, and bacon. Fried pickle spears are fantastic! Service is friendly and professional. Pricing is reasonable.

As a food reviewer for 10 years, I will come back later to this. But the atmosphere is pretty good services, great food. We're about to try it now. 10 for a chicken b iced tea Surfside which is delicious which was 8. Not bad ... nice place.... 4.8 out 5... Still everything was Great...

I always love going to bond street with my friends come winter time but my experience there last weekend was made by Sam. Her knowledge of liquor and personality really made our time there so much better. Her charisma, vibe is everything and more that you want to see at a bar. I will be always searching her out when I go to Bond Street now.

Great local dive bar haunt for locals. A local artist, PORK CHOP, HAS A MURAL ON THE IUTSIDE WALL WHERE THEY IFFER OUTSIDE SEATING AND A SMOKING AREA

they will get aggressive and discriminate. they don’t care! DO NOT GO HERE! they will scream, throw you, tackle you, and even leave mark! such a good day turned into a shitty night, I hope the bouncers and security get the karma they deserve!

Very courteous, attentive bartenders. I really enjoy being able to walk to the bond street. It's great living in a neighborhood where this business is. I really enjoy the Patti Melts and the sweet potato tots. I love how dim the lighting is. Great scene for the locals all year long!

What a sweet spot! Bartenders are so friendly. and it has comfy bar food options. there is a grilled cheese selection in the menu, and I got the artichoke sun dried tomato grilled cheese. it was a perfect toasted grilled cheese and exactly the kind of bar food you would want! also with the side of sweet potato tots. It is cash only so be prepared for that. fun local spot!

This was the worst experience I have ever had. Last night I was forcefully thrown out of the bar by the bouncers into an alleyway and left covered in bruises after asking to wait on the stairs for my friend. I am 5'0" and 115lbs while 3 grown men lifted me off the stairs and threw me out a side door as I cried asking to please stop because I was scared. It started as they told me to go upstairs I asked to please stay with my friend as he was drunk and I didn't want to leave him behind they said no and I said I'm sorry but there is no one on the stairs please can I wait, they said no again, and when I called my friend up they told me I was getting kicked out and lifted me. After slamming the back door in my face as I was in tears I found my friends who went back inside to find me and they were told I was kicked out for "giving attitude." I was worried about a friend and it is disgusting they would allow for ANYONE to be left alone especially when I was not using any type of force or fighting back. I have now tried calling management numerous times and they will not pick up. I included pictures of my bruises to this review. Needless to say I will never go back and any woman should never step foot there. In short it is an establishment that allows for brutal force without any other measures taken beforehand.

Stopped in on a whim, so glad I did! Great music,service and food! I typically do not like Patty Melts. But, thiers is amazing! Highly reccomend!

Great music! Great prices! Fun dive bar!!! Food looks great, I just ordered so I'll leave or edit this post. it's right off main St about 50 ft away from Killer Pies which I'm trying next I'm here on Vaca to eat!!

My friend and I just tried coming to grab a drink or two after getting off from our restaurant job and the doorman told us we couldn't come in because we "were probably drinking all day bc it's st pattys day" and "we were probably too drunk" hahahah whattttt how do you just assume before analyzing.. sounds like someone is wants to get home soon!!! Before we even came to get a drink we walked past the place earlier in the night and asked if they were open and he HAPPILY shouted NOPE THE DOWNSTAIRS ISNT OPEN and we were like okay well what about the bar upstairs and he said well I guess .... Like just say you don't want to do your job and want to go home lol.

What a neat little bar, so cool had a delicious Guinness definitely stop in cool corner bar with outside seating as well

I was looking for a burger place in Asbury Park, when this place came out in the list. It was hard to see the restaurant from the street because it's located it outside from the restaurants area. We got there just minutes after they opened we waited for a couple minutes for the waitress we noticed that she was by her self in the restaurant doing bartender and waitresses at the same time. My wife went inside to order our food. Food came out quickly we ordered some burgers with fries and onion rings. Unfortunately we found a hair on our fries. Burgers were good but I will change the bread that they use for burgers to a burger buns.

Excellent dive bar, got a Hamm's in the cab for cheap, and don't forget to try the pork roll fries and cheese

Love the venue downstairs for shows. Dont let this smelly basement fool you - the sound is pretty damn good. drinks are reasonably priced & theres a good selection of beer on draft. you can order food here and have it come downstairs. the fungi pizza is very good! i love the bathrooms & the plants on the walls. ps they take cards - no min!

I just had the best Cheeseburger that ever had at the Bond Street Bar and Grill that is tucked away and almost hidden on 208 Bond Street in Asbury Park, NJ. The It is a small bar and grill with a dark almost mystical ambiance on a small one-way street. The bar has a warm and welcoming personality featuring great food, good vibes, friendly staff all in an inviting space of a classic pub atmosphere. On nice days you can eat outside on a small patio or along Bond Street itself and even bring your dog. They have a water bowl strategically set up for "man's (and woman's) best friend" while enjoying your meal outside. My friends and family always rave about the Bond Street Bar and Grill. There's a big downstairs bar that is apparently the place to go on the Jersey Shore on weekends. They have a DJ, dance floor and a super fun atmosphere. Since I was a little boy, I always loved Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore. People call the Bond Street Bar and Grill a "dive bar," once considered a derogatory term, but the term "dive bar" is now a coveted badge of honor especially in one of the most exciting places in Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore known for its music and art. The Bond Street Bar and Grill features an open eye logo and creative artwork painted on the side of the building. As a former New Jersey Commissioner of Health and former president and current executive board member of the New Jersey Public Health Association, I give the Bond Street Bar and Grill my highest recommendation for outstanding food and a fun place to visit and enjoy. Dr. Jim Brown

$7 shot and beer specials. $7!!!!!!!!! You really can't do better than that. Awesome size bar with plenty of outdoor seating. Stand at the end of the bar closest to the door to get bar service is you're sitting outside, there is no table service. Loved it and will always be back

This is definitly one of the top 5 bars I have been to...The last review I gave was back in 2017 and no other bar can beat this one......good prices, good food, good vibe, friendly people and staff and most of all they have my 4 beers that I drink...PBR, Miller High Life, Narragansett and of course Guinness...What more can a man ask for !!

Having a good time, and was kicked out with no explanatio. Told us he would take a pic of us and ban is from Johnny macs too. For what tho?? Just tryna have a good night. Whack stay away.

DO NOT GO HERE. My brother went with his friend and as they were walking into the basement upon arrival (they didn't even have a drink yet), his friend was shoved outside a side door by a bouncer and when my brother went to follow him, three bouncers pulled him back in by his neck and proceeded to beat him up for no reason. Judging by other reviews, this is NOT THE FIRST TIME this has happened in this bar. My brother is a standup man with a sparkling clean reputation. He goes out maybe once a year. Luckily, he was able to get himself out of the situation but not everyone could be as lucky. Do yourself a favor and don't risk your safety by going to this bar. The owners should be ashamed of this behavior. Disgusting.

A day visit to explore Asbury, NJ and walking along Ocean Ave we met this busker on the bench down off the boardwalk strumming jazz. After listening to his jams, he recommended heading up to Bond Street Bar for a burger and beer. Yes, although the place was dark, able to read the menu and order food. So, after finding a seat at the bar and meeting Joss, we ordered two cheeseburgers, seasoned potato wedges and coronitos. The burger was huge, with great taste and nice to see a big burger served on a Kaiser! In NJ when people stop for breakfast or gas, it's customary to order a Kaiser rolls slathered with butter, topped with pork roll because thats what's for breakfast here. Thanks for the experience!

Expensive drinks, atmosphere is like a frat house party. Decaying basement walls, shitty music, young 21 year olds and definitely some underaged mixed in here as well. Someone threw an ice cube over my friend's shoulder. She didn't notice but I did. Pass on this trash, much better places around elsewhere.

Loved this place!! Everyone who complains saying the servers are rude needs to GFY! That's their motto for christ's sake! Our bartender was super nice. We got our drinks fast and the food was amazing! I can tell this place is consistently good because it was packed at 1pm on a weekday. Try the burger, you won't be sorry!

Came here over MDW on Satuday night around 8pm. We luckily were able to get seats at the bar. I love divey bars, so for that reason I love it. Great prices, good food, good service. When you order bottles, they give you two minis. I enjoyed that. I got the BS burger - it was very yummy. We shared fries (definitely enough to share) Poured malt vinegar over them like usual and devoured it all. I will definitely be coming back here.

Unfortunately this is not a very welcoming place anymore. Quality of service has also dipped below what I would consider acceptable for a want-to-be dive bar

Man, this place was the cooooooolest back a few years ago - 3 levels to it, stay tuned in. The upstairs dive bar is a tiny, hardcore, punky/hipster scene. (Were there enough adjectives for ya?) Outdoor area for smokers with street art on walls. Bouncers and bartenders are exceptionally rude, but kind of matches the persona of the place. Really fair prices, cash only. Burgers are huge and mighty flavorful - had the luau with pineapple and teriyaki sauce (highly recommend the sweet & salty combo). Secret middle bar through side doors with finer dining, and then downstairs to the basement for the real shenanigans! Used to be more of a hidden gem with down to earth people and ping pong tables, etc. Though now, the secret is out! People from all walks of life, but mainly ex frat-bro style with a DJ & dance floor. Still fun for the awkward mid-20s age where you're too old for college spots but too young for other vibes down the shore. Nice mix of music from 80s pop to Drake. The 3 levels really cater to different people, so take your pick! One of the best hangs in Asbury as far as I'm concerned.

Bond Street Bar & Grill is a really cool dive bar that seems to have predated many of the more modern establishments right nearby. However, it still definitely fits in and provides a nice complement to the bar scene in Asbury. They have plenty of different types of beer on tap, including old favorites and also local Monmouth County beers. We didn't order food. The bartenders were all really cool and efficient. The crowd was a lot of fun, too, but it did get loud.

Old dive bar with lots of character. Friendly service and great food. Burgers and tots were really well seasoned.

i go here on the weekend sometimes for the basement! pros and cons: that dj bunny really made our birthday night, we'll be back soon for her.cons: staff little rude

Way over due for an update Bond Street continues to please the value driven trendy people of Asbury Park and the many of us that drop in on occasion for a great burger and basket of those yummy fries. Yes it's been six years since my last review and little has changed since then, albeit the pace is now starting to show its age but not in a bad way. All I know is My two cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon along with a delicious burger and a basket of fries enough to share with four people the bill came in at $12 - enough said?

I'm here now writing this review . Ppl here are super chill And The food is really good I had the chicken wings and a burger Super tasty The bartenders are cool as fuck And That's all i have to say about this Cash only !!! I had a few Asbury Park beers Really good And they're cheap Local bikers Super cool dudes too I now wanna get a bike Lol

Menu on the Yelp page isn't accurate, the food prices either jumped 1$ or 2$, and they're a "cash only" place.

I stumbled across this hole in the wall bar on a random afternoon in Asbury Park. I was looking for a place to eat around the area, while other restaurants were also open, the no nonsense look of the bar is what drew me in. While, it is small, I was fortunate enough to find a table. I ordered a burger and fries. The burger was very good, portion alone was big enough for 2 people. It was cooked well but for my taste needed some salt. The fries however were delicious. They had that nice crunch and was not oily. Overall, it was a nice end to my Asbury Park day trip.

I have now visited the third leg of the triad made up of La Loteria, Capitoline and Bond Street and must say I was not disappointed. Ten years ago I don't think I would have tried Bond Street but now must say it is a perfect little dive bar for locals with amazing burgers. Yesterday for lunch I had the Bacon Cheeseburger with jalapenos, Fries and a Boat Beer from Carton Brewing - all for $13 - Nice. Sadly, I did not look at the menu, just ordered off of the Specials Board. Next time! Another plus - they had beers from Carton, Kane, Boardwalk and Dark City. Once again, it is nice to see the local brews available. Outside seating available which is monitored by camera for your safety. This place will be hopping this summer and I will be back!

ASBURY PARK: Brie met a lot of cool people at Bond Street Bar (part of the Bond Street Complex). There is a small outdoor patio that is dog friendly! You can get food/drinks inside and the patrons and staff are super fun and love dogs! It's a dive bar with a full food menu!

This is a place I WOULD frequent if it were in NYC, but it's not, and as it turns out I was incredibly disrespected by the staff and the 'regular' customers. My friend and I were visiting for a weekend getaway and we were treated very poorly because we were 'visitors,' we did not do anything that should deserve such behavior and I've honestly never been so offended and embarrassed to be in an establishment before, especially one I felt so at home in as soon as I walked in, but that changed as time went on. Learn how to treat people with respect, especially if your in a town that will become crowded with tourists soon.

Great Bar! I've been coming here regularly for the past few years while attending Brookdale Community College. They have great inexpensive food and the old school vibe I love. When I had a flat tire outside of the bar, Bartender Mike took a break and helped me change the tire. When it's slower in the afternoons Mike tutors me with my Math homework. Mike even removed a tick from my dog this past St. Patrick's Day. Love Bond Street!

Omg. Totally insulted. I'm a professor at Princeton university and I was spending the weekend in Asbury to discuss the possibility of a wind farms on the roof. The bartender said I didn't tip enough. Ugh. I am considering a lawsuit for insulting me. I'm getting in my Tesla and going home.

Nice dive bar with excellent burgers and bar food. Cheap drinks too. It gets crowded on weekends.

A locals paradise. Burgers to die for. Very small place but connects to the bond street complex in the back which consists of an Italian restaurant, Mexican restaurant, and downstairs where there is a bar

Terrible bartenders, threw a drink at my friend because she was in the way of the bartenders rant. Absolutely disgusting behavior, I would never go there again. Do yourself a favor, stay away. So awful.

I've been to Bond Street a bunch of times - Normally on slower nights, normally in the winter, normally with my brother. I grew up in Ocean Grove. I have a great love, respect, and understanding of the Shore, and its history. I'm also a gay female who has witnessed what the LGBTQ+ community has done for Asbury Park first hand, back to the beginning when Moonstruck relocated from OG to AP and no one else wanted to be here. Well, last night was a Friday in the summer in Asbury. We've had a house for the past week, and I'd been enjoying playing tour guide - showing my friends some of the places off Ocean Ave, not just Porta or the Empress. Bond Street's setup - It admittedly is inventive, and has an adventure vibe - has always intrigued me so my friends and I (we're not in our 20s; we're all professionals in our mid-30s+, meaning we know how to behave) decided that we'd try it out. We had a round at our place, and headed out. Just to understand the demo of our group - One male gay couple (mid 30s-40s), one female gay couple (mid 30s), and two straight couples (mid 30s). A member of the gay male couple was wearing a romper. We walked up to the bouncer at Bond Street. He looked directly at my friend in the romper (MFITR). He scanned him up and down, and scoffed. MFITR gave his ID first. It's a Maryland issued ID, but my friend is clearly over the age of 21 (clearly in his mid 30s), so this shouldn't have really been an issue. "Tell me your street name." "I'm sorry?" "Tell me your full address" "(Says full address)" At this point our group of friends was a little on edge. "Say the ABCs" "(Sings the first part of the ABCs)" MFITR stops incredulously, as this is getting weird. The bouncer looks at the ID again, looks at my friend. "Nah, man. You missed like half the ABCs, you aren't getting in tonight." Furious, because we all know what's happening here, we leave. I'm irate and I yell (I'm angry - I'm from the Shore - I'm in Asbury Park - I'm gay - I just witnessed homophobia in my home - It's 2018 - This isn't how anyone should ever feel). The bouncer starts laughing and pointing at us with a police officer. I stew and glare from the corner of Cookman. This was supposed to be a good night. Our straight friends saw it, we saw it. MFITR saw it, and was so shook, he and his boyfriend left and went home. I've never been so shamed, so embarrassed (of my hometown), so distraught by someone's blatant bias. Long story short - If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, maybe go somewhere else. Actions speak much louder than words (or your Stoli partnership and Pride flags in posts).

What a great experience to have post lockdown. The staff and patrons are warm and inviting. The fish tacos and burgers are great.

Awesome little bar! Great drink deals, yummy food and one of the nicest bartenders-Jess! We found this place in a short trip to Asbury Park and went back every day we were there. Their chicken wings are perfect as are their fries and hamburgers. Highly recommend going if in the area. There is a little outdoor space where you can drink or eat. A few TVs inside for game watching. Their backdoor leads to two other bars. Have fun!

Would give this disgusting establishment zero stars if that was possible. I went here for my birthday with friends to try out a new bar. We were downstairs dancing and my boyfriend went to pick up a cup that was on the floor to throw it out ... not even his, he is just a saint and hates when people litter. The bouncers went up to him and aggressively threw him and me (A FEMALE) up the steps out of the bar. For literally no reason. My boyfriend had bruises and marks all over his body. The security outside then tried to fight my boyfriend, thankfully the cops showed up and asked what had happened since clearly this place has a bad rep for being aggressive. I have no idea how this place is not shut down after reading people with similar experiences in these reviews. Disgusting.

As other reviewers have said, Bond Street is an awesome, no frills dive bar. The bartender was not rude at all, even when we ordered Fireball shots because we didn't realize what GFY stood for... our mistake. He also fixed my earring when the back broke! Thank you for that sir... But I'm not here to talk about any of that. I'm here to talk about a grilled cheese sandwich. A grilled cheese so magical that I have literally been thinking about it for days. The broccoli cheddar bite grilled cheese was a special menu item, and special it was. We ordered two after watching the dude next to us devour his and it's easily the best thing I've purchased for myself in a long time. Self care at its finest. It was perfectly grilled and the bread to cheese to broccoli cheddar bite ratio was just right. It was deliciously salty and had a spicy dipping sauce that I could've drank on its own. Best of all it ONLY COST $5. I'm drooling writing this review. So while the atmosphere and bartenders are great, the grilled cheese is the main reason I'll be back.

This might be one of my favorite bars. Came here last night for the first time, no cover which was nice but I'm assuming it was because it's February. The main entrance is cool, you walk in and go through this door where it brings you underground and it gets bigger. It's really cool. Prices for drinks are cheap which is great. Service is very good as well. Come here if you're in Asbury

Very divey, no frills bar downstairs. Watch your step, because it's dark and I tripped a bit down the stairs! Mixed drinks are pretty large, though I'm not a huge fan of the plastic disposable cups. But again, it's a dive bar so not a huge deal. There's a very instagrammable wall in the back with vines that you can take photos with, a cute idea!

Ok so we've been back a few times since our review and I feel it's time for an update. Grilled cheeses are good, the sweet potato fries are fab. Love the relaxed vibe of this place. Small and cash only. Everyone here just seems real and down to earth, from the patrons to the bartenders. Always have a great time here. Love the beer and house shot pairings. I look forward to our next visit!

I was here with Matt G. during our fateful terrible experience at the Biergarten, after which we came over to Bond Street instead. I really love this place. It's definitely divy but the Carton Boat is nice and cheap, and the patio is awesome. Would love to bring my dog out sometime. Just for fun, send one of your friends up to the bar to get shots of fireball (they don't serve it, and will yell at you, it's pretty funny...)

Lots of local brews. I guess this passes for a dive bar? Ha. Sat at the bar and ate a bacon cheeseburger. Service was a solid 5 stars. Burger was OK, meh ... seemed like a Sysco creation. Stop in, you'll not be disappointed. Highly recommended.

This place was seriously sketchy. It was extremely dark and only seemed to be visited by locals. The bartender just waved to the bottles behind her when asked what specialty drinks they had. The cook was seen out back yelling at a family member on his cell phone and running his one gloved hand through his beard. I felt like I was in an episode of bar rescue.

This is a dive bar. Cash only. If neither of those things sound appealing to you, then Bond St. Is not for you. However, if you do you're sure to find great prices here on beer and shots. Also, the food happens to be amazing. Great burgers, fried and onion rings. Certainly much better than your standard bar fare.

Nick, who bartends the basement, is such a caring and personable worker. The pair between atmosphere, conversation, and of course, great drinks, keep us coming back to Nick regularly!

No idea why I haven't gotten around to a review yet. I've been coming here almost every weekend for about 2 years now. This is my home bar, and it is absolutely perfect. Cheap drinks, cheap (greasy, heavenly) food, and good people. The atmosphere is perfect, the music is perfect, everything. Drink wise, they've got about 7 taps if I'm not mistaken, usually with at least two local brews tapped, as well as cans and nips, all priced really well. For food, they've got some of the best. Corn nuggets (fried balls of creamed corn) and pork roll fries are two of my favorites. In short, I've never had a bad time here. Added bonus - they currently have a beer from my favorite brewery (Unibroue) tapped. My advice is to go, grab a basket of corn nuggets and a Dennis Hopper (shot of house whisky and a PBR for $5), and have a good night. As they would say, if you don't like it, GFY.