Bungalow No. 7 Beach Bar

GREAT HAPPY HOUR! After a beautiful day on Diamond beach relax on an outdoor sofa with a drink. If you prefer sitting at the bar you can do that too. This outdoor bar is so relaxing and fun. We had mixed drinks and checked it thru Unilocal to receive our discount on our bar bill. This place is right on the ocean front. We walked down the beach to get there which was great we didn’t have to drive home after. The bartenders are very friendly, mixed drinks are great. Beware though the men’s bathrooms, per my husband and brother in law was a bit stinky, but the woman’s bathroom was rather nice.

It just doesn’t get better than this.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about vacationing in the Wildwoods every summer for over 37 years, it’s that change is not typically received well down here. I can sadly recall watching so many of the classic doo-​wop motels being razed in the 90s to make way for cheaply constructed, sad-​looking condos before the township finally stepped in to preserve what was left. Even just recently, people have been up in arms because the Tram Cars got a makeover with a «new and improved» motor coach. No way, people. Leave our Wildwoods alone. Don’t change a thing. Ever. Cast everything in amber for all eternity.
But there is a caveat to this. And it’s all exemplified in the magnificent, balls-​to-​the-​wall makeover of the old Pier 6600 property, now known fondly as the Icona Diamond Beach Resort. The bold vision these investors had, and the risks they were willing to take to execute it, is just mindblowing to me – especially in a town that historically sees all of its modest revenue generated in just the few short weeks between Independence Day and Labor Day. What could possibly go wrong, besides, well, everything?
Yet instead, everything went right. So right. And their addition of the Bungalow No. 7 Beach Bar this year is just the latest and greatest thing they have managed to pull off, officially turning Diamond Beach into Jersey’s own version of South Beach. (But without all the annoying Miamiers.)
By purchasing not just the old hotel property, but the rights to create a private beach stretching out to the ocean, the folks at Icona can legitimately refer to themselves as a resort. In addition to chair and umbrella service at the ocean’s edge, beachgoers can now also belly up to the new beach bar, or sit at any one of the comfy outdoor couches and club chairs spread across the huge sandy patio area. Misting fans and sun shades are all strategically placed to ensure drinks stay cold and to keep people from bursting into flames under the hot Jersey Shore sun. Hungry? The beach bar offers the perfect array of simple salads, burgers, and sandwiches, all prepared to order, and made from better and fresher ingredients than most other places you’ll find on the island.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that it’s technically a bar. Bungalow 7 is one of the most family-​friendly places you could possibly find, catering to kids and adults alike. All in, we had three families and at least seven kids running around, playing in the sand, eating chicken fingers and french fries, as the adults all kicked back with seemingly bottomless rumrunners for hours on end. Bungalow 7 even has some games on hand for the kids to play, as well as an evening campfire, complete with everything you need to roast marshmallows under the clear, starry skies. It’s just a wonderful place to be at any hour of the day or night.
The service here is impeccable, just as it is at their hotel, the Icona, and their restaurant, Coastal Blue. This is a great gig for anyone looking to make some money, so they seem to have no problem finding servers and bartenders who clearly have some experience in the service industry. This is a big deal in a town where most of the help is hired just for the season and turnover is likely high.
I’ve been saying for some time that the Wildwoods have been on a real soaring uptick as of late. All of the kids of the blue collar parents who took their families here back in the 70s and 80s now have families of their own and love Wildwood even more than their parents did. We also have a lot more money to spend than they did. This infusion of capital has allowed businesses to invest in themselves more than ever, yet still manage to maintain the charm and history of the island we all fell in love with as kids. And there is no better example of this phenomena than what’s happening here at the Icona Diamond Beach Resort.
So when it comes to change, all change may be disruptive, but not all change is bad — even in a town where people have shown a rabid vengeance toward change of any kind. I can’t wish these guys enough luck and success. This could very well be the start of a trend toward turning a stubbornly seasonal area into a year-​round destination for couples and families alike.
If you haven’t been down here, please check these guys out, and support the island you love! I’ll even buy you a drink or three if you see me and stop by and say hello. :)

What a wonderful experience. Beautiful lounge on the beach. Great drinks and service. They also had little fire pits and had s’more kits for roasting marshmallows! Highly recommended!

Feels like a bar at a tropical resort. On the beach so be prepared to get a little sandy. Very relaxing and great ambience.

Vaughn and Faith were amazing! They’re are the go to peeps. This place is an amazing gem on the crest. I’ll be back every chance I get!!!

The atmosphere of this place is truly awesome and one of a kind. It is like nothing else you will find in the Wildwoods. The lighting, canopies, bonfires, and padded couches made me feel like I was at the Caribbean rather than the Jersey shore. The ambiance at night is amazing. Since I have a place nearby, I’ve visited about 5 times this summer and plan to visit again.
Drinks and food are average price for the Jersey shore, which is typically more expensive than home. My only complaint is that the service is very slow… so do not go if you are in a rush. However, I am willing to give them some time to figure out their operations since they are new. Hopefully next year they will consider expanding their menu too.
Overall, love it!

We had so much fun! The kids enjoyed playing in the sand while we enjoyed dancing in the sand!!! The appetizers as well as the entrée’s were delicious! Especially the guacamole dip! I think we even closed the place down we were having so much fun!

Only went there during the day good for day drinking. Clean and easy place to get small plates for lunch and drinks. Had some music and the porta johns are nice.

This place is gorgeous and fun. Vacationing in Wildwood is always fun but we were missing a place where we could have a drink on the beach. Also because it’s on the beach all of our kids can play while we relax in the nice comfortable seating. We have been here 2 nights and there has been live music both nights. Highly recommend that everyone check this place outside

This place is a winner. great drink selection and awesome prices for being right on the beach. Spent my day on the beach then walked over here at 5pm just to stay till night and sit on some comfy chairs in the sand, listen to a band perform and try all the different signature drinks like Jack on the green, and No 1. Punch. will def come back

For being right on the beach, great deal for drinks (around 5 – 6 bucks for beers, 6 – 7 for a well drink). If you just want to sit on the beach and get away from the craziness of the bar scene, this is definitely the place. Bar staff is very helpful. Only drawback is the only bathrooms are porta potties

Oh, my God!!! Wildwood needed such a sweet, fun and romantic place! Me and my husband spent the night there and had sooo much fun!!! We tried almost all the signature drinks! The bungalow no1 punch is a must!!! Live music, the beach and the bar looked amazing. Animal house really rocked tonight! Friendly staff and amazing view!

Just returned from wonderful evening at Coastal’s Blue new Bungalow N. 1 beach bar. That is how you do it Wildwood! Top notch service, beautiful sofas, outstanding cocktails and on top of all that, music group called Animal House played throughout the evening. This is a must see place, come and take a look yourself!