One of my favorite things to do is explore all of the different little dives that Jersey has to offer, and we have our fair share.

When my wife and I lived in Seaside Heights, Riggers Bar was a go-to.

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It's one of those place that's cash only, and open from 7 AM to 2 AM every day of the year, but it just has this character and hominess that you don't get at a lot of local watering holes.

Frankies in Point Pleasant is another great place to grab a beer and a bite.

I wouldn't really call it a dive but it's a really cozy place to grab some food and drinks; their wings may be some of the best in Jersey especially if you get them grilled, not fried.

If you want a true dive bar experience, I've been told you have to check out the Arrowhead Inn in Brick.

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It's the kind of place that hasn't changed in years, and everyone kind of just knows everyone who goes there for a drink.

I'd also like to throw the Anchor Inn out there for consideration as a truly great local dive bar.

Located in Ocean Gate, my wife and I continually disagree as to whether this place is a dive bar or a family restaurant.

I say it's a dive bar; the place hasn't really changed in 30 or 40 years, the wait staff and patrons are basically like a family, and you can get drinks at a super reasonable price.

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My wife says it's more of a family restaurant; they have a dining room that's always packed and food that's so good you'll want to keep coming back.

Fresh seafood, amazing fried eggplant, chicken parm that'l fill you up, and a handwritten list of nightly specials that are always changing.

So could we perhaps just say it's Jersey's best dive bar that's also a family restaurant?

If you've never been to the Anchor Inn, do yourself a favor and check it out located on the main drag in Ocean Gate, New Jersey you'll want to grab one of their famous bar pies and an ice-cold beer. I'll see you there!

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