Long Branch is a peaceful beachside city that makes a fantastic weekend getaway or day trip. While you’re there, you’ll definitely want to spend time at Pier Village, a fairly new community with a lot to offer. Aside from being full of luxury residences, Pier Village is being touted as New Jersey’s most luxurious oceanfront and dining destination. And that’s where you’ll find The Wine Loft, a sexy spot for a date night or an unforgettable spot to gather with friends over a glass of vino and some tasty food.

Pier Village is one of the finest gems on the coast, offering an array of shopping and dining options as well as 500 luxury oceanfront residences.

Pier Village Facebook If you’re lucky, you can get a vacation rental here or stay at a nearby resort.

The Wine Loft opened in March of 2009, adding a swanky nightlife spot to the area.

JimmyDinesOut / TripAdvisor And after a decade in business, it’s still going strong.

You’ll find this swanky little spot at 32 Laird Street in Pier Village.

The Wine Loft Pier Village Facebook Summer is the most popular season, but this spot stays perpetually packed all year.

Inside you’ll find a nice, upscale but unpretentious lounge with a full sports bar.

Tom B / FourSquare If you like a place with a fantastic atmosphere, you’ll love it here.

While The Wine Loft is actually a franchise based out of Louisiana, the owners of this space have done all they can to make it feel intimate and personal.

EduardoOfClifton / TripAdvisor Their mission statement tells you all you need to know: Enjoying wine in a wine bar encompasses all senses, and as much thought has gone into our music selection, our ambiance, appearance of our team, style of wine glasses, our furniture, as has in the construction of our Wine List and Food Menu.

Needless to say, the vino selection here is fantastic. You’ll find something for everyone.

The Wine Loft Pier Village Facebook They serve red, white and sparkling varietals from around the world. While your party is welcome and encouraged to buy a bottle, they do offer a big selection of wines by the glass.

And if you’re hungry, you’re in luck — The Wine Loft serves a great selection of tapas and snacks, which rotate seasonally.

The Wine Loft Pier Village Facebook Sharing a few small plates and a bottle of wine makes for a perfect date night.

Of course, you’re highly encouraged to save room for dessert.

The Wine Loft Pier Village Facebook The Wine Loft is open from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. daily, with the kitchen staying open until 1 a.m. each night.

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Pier Village Facebook

If you’re lucky, you can get a vacation rental here or stay at a nearby resort.

JimmyDinesOut / TripAdvisor

And after a decade in business, it’s still going strong.

The Wine Loft Pier Village Facebook

Summer is the most popular season, but this spot stays perpetually packed all year.

Tom B / FourSquare

If you like a place with a fantastic atmosphere, you’ll love it here.

EduardoOfClifton / TripAdvisor

Their mission statement tells you all you need to know: Enjoying wine in a wine bar encompasses all senses, and as much thought has gone into our music selection, our ambiance, appearance of our team, style of wine glasses, our furniture, as has in the construction of our Wine List and Food Menu.

They serve red, white and sparkling varietals from around the world. While your party is welcome and encouraged to buy a bottle, they do offer a big selection of wines by the glass.

Sharing a few small plates and a bottle of wine makes for a perfect date night.

The Wine Loft is open from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. daily, with the kitchen staying open until 1 a.m. each night.

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Address: 2 Laird St, Long Branch, NJ 07740, USA