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Part Two: 5 Central Jersey Happy Hours to Try This Week

This is part two to our first article- because you really can’t ever have enough choices for Happy Hour!

We’ve picked some more of our favorites to bring you 5 Happy Hours for you, your friends, and family to try this week. Try one, or try them all – these Happy Hour deals won’t break the bank, and they’re sure to be an enjoyable way for you to end the day. For more awesome Happy Hours, check out our full guide here.

Plus, if you download our Locals InMotion™ app, you can find exclusive information and even more amazing deals to Jersey’s leading restaurants. To download our app, please visit us in the iTunes store. 


5 Central Jersey Happy Hours to Try This Week

Gusto Grill

Come on down to Gusto Grill in East Brunswick any day of the week for delicious drink specials at one of the area’s best Happy Hours! Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, and Thursday and Sunday ALL DAY! Let the Gusto Grill mixologists introduce you to the latest spirits, cocktails, wines, and craft beers. Plus, get your mouth watering ahead of time and check out their full bar menu including flatbreads and pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and salads to choose from. 1050 RT 18 North East Brunswick, NJ 08816, (732)-651-2737, www.gustogrill.com

618 Restaurant

Join the fun at 618 Restaurant for Happy Hour everyday from 11:30am – 6:00pm! Their Happy Hour features $1 off ALL drafts plus a $5 menu featuring their House Wine and Granny’s Meatballs and a $6 menu featuring White Cosmopolitans, Cajun Shrimp & Grits and Mac n Cheese. This Happy Hour menu can be found on their website along with the complete 618 Restaurant menu. 618 Park Avenue, Freehold, NJ 07728, (732)-577-0001, www.618nj.com

iPlay America’s Game Time Bar & Grill

There is something for everyone at Game Time Bar & Grill at iPlay America in Freehold all throughout the week! Starting off on Tuesday, $10 brings you fun for the whole family. From 5:00pm – 8:00 pm, get unlimited pizza, pasta and salad for $10 per adult and $5 for kids (children 12 & under). On Wednesday they offer 2 Poker Tournaments of World Tavern Poker starting at 7:00 pm, with second game at 9:00 pm. More details on how the game works can be found here and you can enjoy food and drinks as you play. Next, every Thursday from open to close, enjoy Thursday Brews. Join Game Time as they highlight one of their many craft beers every week and enjoy a combo of the featured brew along with a special dish from the culinary team utilizing that brew. Lastly, every Saturday at 10:00 pm starts free pool and bar games after you dine to help you wind down at the end of a long week! 110 Schanck Road, Freehold, NJ 07728, (732)-577-8200, www.gametimebarandgrill.com

 Thirsty Turtle

At Thirsty Turtle in Cranford, you’ll find the best Happy Hour specials in town. Every Monday-Friday from 4:00pm – 7:00 pm, enjoy the following drink specials: Coors Light and Yuengling Pints for $3, $3 off all Martinis, $4 House Wines, $4 Happy Hour Craft Beers of the Month. Plus, they offer $5 appetizers which include: Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Sticks, Irish Nachos, Big Beer Onion Rings, Ritz Chicken Fingers, and Angus Sliders with White Cheddar. Going for dinner on the weekend? Friday and Saturday nights they offer 12 oz oven roasted prime rib for $18, sure to make your taste buds happy. 3 South Avenue West, Cranford, NJ 07016, (908)-324-4140, www.thirstyturtle.com

Woody’s Roadside Tavern

Woody’s Roadside Tavern has so many amazing offers- they even overlap! Monday-Thursday they offer half price wings after 8:00pm and Monday-Friday, they serve Happy Hour specials changing weekly from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Daily specials are available, too. On Monday they serve $4 house martinis, Tuesday they offer 2 for 1 burgers so you can bring a bud for free, Wednesday is their Wine Down Wednesday with half price bottles of wine all day/night, and Thursday is a 3 course pasta dinner for only $15. Planning to bring along the little ones? On Saturday and Sunday kids meals are half price until 7:00pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Plus, they have great local bands playing all weekend long. Check out their calendar on their website105 Academy StreetFarmingdale, NJ 07727, (732)-938-6404, www.woodysroadside.com


Now, with all of these choices along with our first article and our website, which features more great ways to Eat Local and Drink Local, you’ll have plenty of incredible choices to choose from to satisfy whatever you’re in the mood for, have a good time with friends and family, and not break the bank. The hardest part? Choosing where to go tonight!

Central Jersey InMotion Staff

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