Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant
Known For
Legendary Cape May bar with decades of salt-air character
Ugly Mug has a moody atmosphere that somehow makes a beach town bar feel like a classic dive and a cozy nook all at once — it's one of those rare spots where regulars and first-timers settle in equally fast. The great for photos appeal is effortless and entirely unintentional.
🕐Best time to visit: Sunday evenings when the weekend winds down into something mellower
Our Take
Ugly Mug is a Cape May bar institution with a lived-in cozy atmosphere that you can't really manufacture, and the moody, candlelit corner vibe is real rather than styled. It's a charming local hangout that earns its place on the list, though the wine program isn't the main event here — the atmosphere is.
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Location
Downtown
426 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
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