Brewery Profile
Battle River Brewing
In Toms River’s growing craft beer landscape, a stop at Battle River Brewing gives visitors a taproom-centered view of how local breweries function as neighborhood gathering places as much as places to drink beer. The brewery operates in town with a schedule that brings people in throughout the week, including trivia every Monday and live music every Thursday. A visitor walking in can expect the rhythm of a community taproom: regulars checking the board, groups settling in for an event, and travelers using the brewery as an easy way to sample local flavor beyond the Shore’s beaches, restaurants, and boardwalk towns. The setting fits the broader Ocean County beer scene, where breweries often serve as casual meeting points for residents and weekend visitors.
Travelers in this part of New Jersey often look for approachable craft beer experiences rather than formal tasting rooms. Regional breweries commonly pour a mix of familiar styles and rotating small-batch offerings, with visitors tending to seek out hop-forward ales, lighter warm-weather beers, darker seasonal releases, and beers that suit a relaxed coastal itinerary. Battle River Brewing fits into that pattern as a Toms River stop where the experience is built around the taproom and the day’s lineup. For beer-focused visitors, it can be part of a wider Jersey Shore brewery route; for casual visitors, it works as a low-pressure place to try a flight or pint while getting a feel for the local scene.
The most useful planning note is to match the visit to the atmosphere you want. Monday brings trivia, which usually means a more interactive room and groups competing over several rounds. Thursday live music changes the pace, drawing visitors who want background entertainment or a more social evening. On quieter days, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, ask what has recently changed, and choose a beer based on style preference rather than relying on a fixed list. Because event schedules and beer availability can change, checking the brewery’s official channels before heading over is sensible, especially for travelers building a full evening in Toms River. For visitors exploring the Jersey Shore beyond the summer season, Battle River Brewing offers a steady local stop where the calendar, tap list, and town setting shape the visit.
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69 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA, Toms River, New Jersey, 08753
Phone: 732-240-5028
Website: http://battleriverbrewing.com/
Hours: Sunday: 12PM - 6 PM Monday: 6PM - 10PM (Trivia) Tuesday: 6 - 10PM Wednesday: 6 PM to 10PM Thursday: 6PM-10PM (Live Music) Friday 4PM - 11PM Saturday 12N-11PM
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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TGIF Special and Teacher Appreciation Friday
Oct 23, 2026
Special offers on Fridays to appreciate teachers with TGIF specials.
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No Friday/Saturday Evening Table Rentals During Downtown Night Out Season
Oct 23, 2026
Battle River Brewing notes that table rentals are not available on Friday and Saturday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day due to Downtown Night Out.
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Happy Hour at Icarus
Oct 23, 2026
Enjoy discounted drinks during happy hour at Icarus from mid-afternoon to early evening.
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Five Dimes Red Bank Happy Hour
Oct 23, 2026
Special happy hour deals every weekday afternoon at Five Dimes Red Bank.
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Open Mic with Host, Jake Gussman
Oct 23, 2026
Open mic night hosted by Jake Gussman for local performers to showcase.
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Happy Hour at Hackensack Brewing
Oct 23, 2026
Happy hour specials at Hackensack Brewing in late afternoon.
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Paragon Tap & Table - 1/2 price growler fills
Oct 23, 2026
Enjoy half price growler fills at Paragon Tap & Table.
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Monday Night Trivia by Quizzoholics
Oct 25, 2026
Every Monday night trivia from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Come down to get your beer or flights and a table and get ready to test your knowledge.
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Trivia Revolution at Village Brewing Somerville, NJ
Oct 27, 2026
Participate in trivia games at Village Brewing in Somerville in the evening.
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BINGO! at Capital Craft East Hanover, NJ
Oct 27, 2026
Evening BINGO events at Capital Craft in East Hanover.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Battle River Brewing located?
- Battle River Brewing is located at 69 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA, Toms River, New Jersey, 08753. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Battle River Brewing's hours?
- Current hours are: Sunday: 12PM - 6 PM Monday: 6PM - 10PM (Trivia) Tuesday: 6 - 10PM Wednesday: 6 PM to 10PM Thursday: 6PM-10PM (Live Music) Friday 4PM - 11PM Saturday 12N-11PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Battle River Brewing?
- Visit http://battleriverbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.