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Beach Bash

Atlantic City’s beach bars are in full swing

by Robert Rossiello

Beach Bash

It’s July, and that means Atlantic City’s beach bars are in full swing. You’ll be able to enjoy these unique offerings just about any day of the week, featuring a heavy rotation of local bands along with exotic drinks, great beach food and a lively social atmosphere.

Be sure to check out the 4th of July celebration at the beach bars, including a major event at the Hilton, featuring the legendary Beach Boys at 6 p.m. on Friday the 4th, Three Dog Night at 5 p.m. Saturday and the Springsteen tribute band Bruce in the USA early afternoon on Sunday. Along with the headliners, you can enjoy beach activities the entire weekend, including local bands, henna tattoos, volleyball and face-painters. Hilton player’s club members get a free commemorative T-shirt with minimal play.

Bikini Beach Bar at Bally’s - Open Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m.

  • Live music daily July and August
  • Pickle’s Deli menu
  • July 5: Compete in battle of the AC Rock Stars; $500 prize, 7 p.m.
  • July 11: The Trammps bring their “Disco Inferno” to the Boards, 9:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
  • July 12: Fashions from The Walk; B-Street Springsteen tribute band

Beach Bar at Trump Plaza - Open 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday

  • DJ & live music daily
  • Beach Bar seafood combos
  • Rock Idol Live Band Karaoke every Wednesday
  • Battle of the Bands every Thursday
  • Pantano Dance Party every Friday

Hilton Beach Bar - Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Holiday Celebration July 4-6
  • Live radio broadcasts, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
  • Complete bar menu & tropical drink specials
  • Live music, promotions and prize giveaways

The Deck at Trump Marina Open noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday

  • Bubba Mac Blues Night every Monday
  • Country Night every Tuesday
  • Island Night reggae every Wednesday
  • B-Street every Thursday
  • Live local bands Friday and Saturday
  • New stage; complete bar menu; island drink specials

The Art Director for Casino Connection Magazine, Robert Rossiello is an artist, a photographer, and a free-lance writer. His work has been published in several literary magazines and his visual art has been exhibited throughout the Jersey shore. In addition to his designing Casino Connection, he also contributes articles for The Tides, Monthly Mixologist and Multimedia sections.

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