Bronze, Best Barbeque, South Jersey.
Daily-paper readers picked the smoker. Two-and-a-half years in the running, first time on the podium.
Premier gastropub in Mays Landing, NJ
Where locals hang & strangers become friends.
Family-owned BBQ bar and kitchen in Mays Landing, NJ. Happy hour every day, twice a day, and all day Sunday. Smoked brisket, smoked wings, smash burgers, and craft cocktails, next door to Kneble’s Auto.
Trivia TuesdaysBurger Night WednesdaysCornhole + Wings ThursdaysAll-Day Happy Hour SundaysSmoker fires daily
every single week
Your week, at the bar.
Trivia Tuesday and music bingo Thursday, both free to play, no cover. Cornhole takes over the lot next door on Thursday nights starting September 10. Plus weekly drink specials, late-night happy hour, and a smoker firing daily.
Every
TUE
Doors
7:00 PM
Trivia Night
Signups 7 PM, game 7:30. Free to play, win gift cards and giveaways.
Part of a South Jersey trivia league
Every
THU
Doors
7:00 PM
DJ Music Bingo
Live music bingo, real songs, no boring numbers.
Bring a team and play for bar tabs.
Hosted by USA DJ Entertainment
Every
THU
First bags
7:00 PM
Cornhole
Ten weeks in the lot next door. $1 wings and $2 Yuenglings while they play, and late night happy hour when the last bag lands.
Sept 10 to Nov 15 · Sign up
The Four Foundations.
Everything else is a great supporting cast. These four are why people drive in from Philly, why the regulars don't even open the menu, and why the smoker stays lit.
Smoked Cocktails
Bourbon & Whiskey
Wine
Beer & Seltzers
who's slingin'
Family-owned, est. 2020.
Named after Fred Kneble of the auto shop next door. Grant Kneble runs it day to day. Kitchen first, bar second, smoker by the shed daily. The bar where locals hang out and strangers become friends.
6
Years
slingin’
Recently in print.
Awards, best-of lists, and write-ups from the local press. The latest clips are here; the full stack is one click away.
Restaurantji
Dec 2024
Four-award sweep, recommended + choice + best reviews + pet friendly.
Bar & Restaurant News
Nov 2025
Featured on workplace culture in modern restaurants.
94.3 The Point
Apr 2024
15 of Atlantic County's best burger places.
Community
Nov 2025
Free kids' meals for SNAP families with Kneble's Auto and the Main Street Food Pantry.
Special nights on the calendar.
AUG
16
On deck
Sunday All Day Happy Hour
All day happy hour every Sunday at Freddy J's in Mays Landing. Happy hour prices from open to close.
12:00 pm · Bar Events
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18
On deck
Trivia Night
Tuesday trivia at Freddy J's in Mays Landing. Signups at 7, game at 7:30. Taco Tuesday specials and $5 Modelo, Corona, and margaritas.
7:00 pm · Bar Events
AUG
19
On deck
Wine and Whiskey Wednesday
Half price wine and whiskey every Wednesday at Freddy J's in Mays Landing. Plus $10 single patty burgers all day.
12:00 pm · Bar EventsStay in the loop
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What folks are saying.
"Ellie provided amazing service! Very fast, efficient and friendly! The food is out of this world. Best dining experience I've had in..."
"I come here all the time and have had everything on the menu and everything is delicious. This place is the real..."
"Good food , great service. Happy birthday."
"The wings on Thursday were amazing!! So we went back on the weekend and had ribs and brisket combos. Best BBQ around!!!!!"
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5698 Somers Point Road,
Mays Landing, NJ 08330.
On the bend, next to Kneble's Auto Service Center. Park in our lot between the buildings, or in Kneble's lot next door. Look for the smoker by the shed.
KitchenTue to Sat till 10 PM, Sun till 9 PM
Happy hour3 to 6 PM daily, late night 9 to 11 PM, all day Sunday
ClosedMondays
Phone(609) 829-2585
Dog-friendly patio
Bring the dog. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly, water bowls and all. More about the patio
Onsite parking
Walk in, sit anywhere.
Walk-ins welcome. Sit at the bar, grab a booth, or post up out on the deck when it is warm. Smoker fires daily.