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Point Pleasant’s Five Star Dive Bar

Assorted dishes including pizza, pasta, burger, chicken wings, and steak with sides on plates and a wooden serving board.

Idle Hour in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is where classic comfort meets local flavor, and hits like a 5-star dive bar.

Under new ownership since October 2025. Locally owned, proudly casual, and serving up the best wings, sourdough pizza, and burgers at the Jersey Shore. Don’t miss the next big game - we have all the live sports channels!

IH features live music every weekend, heating up the bar every Friday and Saturday night. Legendary local bands, cold beverages, and delicious food - it’s what we’re known for!

Did you know we’re open Saturday & Sunday mornings at 8 AM?

Our partnership with neighbor, The Cookie Lady Cafe, delivers your breakfast favorites straight to your barstool.

Five gold stars in a row

Sign displaying restaurant open hours from Monday to Sunday.

Live Music

Every Weekend. Some Weeknights. Typically starts at 8 PM.

From acoustic sets to full-band nights, we bring the best of the local music scene. LEGENDS! 🎸

Have a band you think belongs at IH?

Suggest a Band ➜ 🎤

Same Spot. New Spark. Local Favorite.

And we’re focusing on the food. Made with honest, locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of hometown pride. Every dish we serve is built to satisfy, from the first bite of our wings to the last sip of your drink.

It’s done right, the Point Pleasant way.

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Wings

Delicious wings

Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

A plate with a grilled panini sandwich filled with cheese, spinach, and tomatoes, served with potato chips.

Chicken Caprese Panini

A pizza topped with fresh mixed greens and drizzled with balsamic glaze on a round metal tray

Arugula Pizza

Plate with chicken cutlet and spaghetti with melted cheese and tomato sauce, garnished with herbs, served with garlic bread slices.

Chicken Parm

Pizza with chicken pieces, tomato sauce, melted cheese, and drizzled white sauce on a dark surface.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Cheeseburger with bacon, melted cheese, and bacon strips on a bun, served with potato chips on a white plate.

Bacon Cheeseburger

Grilled steak topped with cherry tomatoes and green beans on a wooden cutting board, with mashed potatoes on the side.

Steak

A pizza with a thin, crispy crust topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil leaves, served on a round metal tray.

Plain Pizza

A white plate with a toasted panini sandwich filled with mushrooms and melted cheese, accompanied by potato chips on a dark surface.

Cheesesteak Panini

Get in Touch

Want to suggest a band?

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Questions about private events or live music? Drop us a line and our team will respond.