Rocking in Red Bank

When beloved Brannigan’s closed its doors, it left a void in the Red Bank nightlife and restaurant scene.

When beloved Brannigan’s closed its doors, it left a void in the Red Bank nightlife and restaurant scene. But locals quickly found another hot spot—and they didn’t have to travel far. Red Rock tap + Grill moved into the space vacated by Brannigan’s, opening this fall to much fanfare.

The menu offers traditional pub grub like burgers, wings and chicken sandwiches, but that’s not all that’s on there—order Red Rock mussels, an ahi tuna wrap or a New York strip steak if you’re in the mood for more upscale dining.

With dozens of beers on tap, the drinks and nightlife are the main attraction at Red Rock. And though you might want to stay indoors during the winter, the spacious upper deck with views of the Navesink River might pull you, your friends and your drinks outside.

Red Rock Tap + Grill, 14 Wharf Ave., Red Bank, 732.747.2999; redrockrb.com