Ugly Mug

If you really want to experience Cape May, make it a point to show your own mug (ugly or otherwise) at the Mug

WHERE IS IT? In the heart of the charming Washington Street Mall.

WHY SHOULD I GO? The Mug isn’t just a bar and restaurant that’s been around for over half a century; it’s a genuine local legend. Mugs hang from the ceiling, turned to face the sea when their respective Mug-loving owners pass on. The Mug is not only a classic, traditional bar — it’s a full-service family-friendly restaurant, too, offering a selection of appetizers, sandwiches and entrées which you may enjoy in three different ways...

1. Nestle into the cozy wooden booths that now occupy both dining rooms in the Mug — perfect for a more intimate eating experience.

2. Position yourself on one of the bar stools, and partake in the hottest dining movement of the moment — eating at the bar, while either catching up with the sports news on one of the flat-screen TVs, or conversing with the friendly bartenders.

3. Seat yourself at an outdoor table on the patio overlooking the bustling Washington Street Mall, the ultimate people-watching spot in the city.

INSIDER TIP The locally made crab cakes, from Chef Gary Romberger’s Cape May Crab Factory, are among the best in town.