After 20 Years, Asbury Park, NJ’s Ionic Yappy Hour Is Gone For Good

There are some traditions at the Jersey Shore that we look forward to more than others.

For example, the Polar Plunge in Seaside Heights each year is an event that I always look forward to more than others; it's just a day of fun that goes to support a good cause.

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A Dog-Friendly Tradition in Asbury Park

One of the shore's most popular traditions, especially among dog lovers, is now coming to an end after 20 years.

If you spend any time at the Shore, odds are you've heard of something called 'Yappy Hour' at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park.

What Was Yappy Hour at the Wonder Bar?

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Yes, it is a happy hour, but it's one of the only dog-friendly happy hours at the shore. People were encouraged to bring their furry four-legged friends while they socialized and hung out with one another.

The Wonder Bar was a haven for dog lovers with a massive fenced-in outdoor area filled with water bowls for dogs. It was the ultimate place in Asbury Park to bring your dog, meet some friends, and grab a cold beer.

Why Is Yappy Hour Ending After 20 Years?

According to NJ.com, after 20 years of dog-friendly fun, yappy hour is getting ready to come to a permanent end.

Thanks to a new development plan for luxury apartments, the deck space that houses yappy hour will go away.

When Is the Final Yappy Hour in Asbury Park?

You still have two weeks left before yappy hour goes away for good. The last yappy hour will be on October 12th.