The Ocean Cocktail Crawl: 5 Signature Sips to Try This Season

Let’s make one thing clear: if your cocktail plans begin and end at “whatever’s on happy hour,” you’re doing it wrong.
Ocean Casino Resort is home to some of the best cocktail lounges in Atlantic City—and we’re making it easy (and dangerously fun) to sip your way through the resort with a curated cocktail crawl that hits all the right notes: warm bourbon, spiced sips, swoon-worthy views, and lounges that bring the vibe.

Whether you're planning a fall weekend getaway, a festive group night out, or a solo staycation with main character energy, here's your five-stop, sip-worthy tour of Ocean’s best bars.

Kick It Off at Amada: A G&T Bar Worth Bragging About

Vibe: Warm lighting, modern Spanish elegance, romantic-but-not-too-romantic.

Don’t just order a gin and tonic—craft one. Amada’s dedicated Gin & Tonic Bar lets you build a botanical masterpiece, with top-shelf gins, artisanal tonics, and a mixologist who treats garnish like high art. Go citrusy, go herbaceous, go classic—just don’t go basic.

Pro tip: Pair your G&T with jamón Ibérico and soak in the view from the edge of the Atlantic. Book a reservation at Amada.

Bad Apple Behavior at Villain & Saint

Vibe: Rock-and-roll dive meets elevated pub—think leather jackets and live music.

This is where the cocktail crawl starts to loosen its collar. Next up: head to Villain & Saint. The Forbidden Apple Pie is sweet, spiked, and a little bit scandalous—made with Rattlesnake Rosie’s Apple Pie Whiskey, Baileys, dark crème de cacao, and half & half. Basically, your grandmother’s pie, if your grandmother was a rockstar.

Pairs well with: Late-night concerts, bold playlists, and second rounds. Visit Villain & Saint.

Bourbon with a View at Balcony Bar

Vibe: Sky-high views, sleek seating, and post-sunset perfection.

Perched above the casino floor, Balcony Bar brings you the Old Angel—a smooth, elevated take on an Old Fashioned featuring Angel’s Envy bourbon, Grand Marnier, and walnut bitters. It's classy, just a little bit nutty, and perfect for fall sipping under the glow of skyline lights.

Fuel the Fun at The Gallery: The Sip That Plays to Win

Vibe: Sportsbook adrenaline with a craft cocktail edge.

Football on the walls. Betting kiosks. Bar-top games. And the Sunset Sipper at The Gallery—Don Julio Reposado, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar—makes the perfect halftime hero or post-parlay reward.

Want something fruit-forward? Try the Run It Back, with Belvedere vodka, strawberry purée, and lime. Sweet victory, served in a glass.

Close Strong at Ocean Steak: Smoke, Bourbon, and Drama

Vibe: Steakhouse elegance with a smoky side of swagger.

End your crawl with the kind of cocktail that makes you feel like you closed a deal—or just had a really good steak. Smoke on the Water is a smoked Old Fashioned featuring Woodford Reserve, orange bitters, and a cloud of cedar smoke that arrives like it knows it’s the moment.

Optional encore: Pair with a ribeye and leave zero regrets. Find a table at Ocean Steak.

Bonus Round: Swing Through Topgolf

If you're still upright, you’ve earned one more. Head to Topgolf Swing Suite, where playful cocktails meet even more playful competition. Sip something seasonal while you try not to lose at virtual zombie dodgeball or golf pong. No pressure, but this is your chance to go six for six. Get yourself a table here.

Plan Your Crawl (And Maybe Book That Room)

From smoky bourbons to botanical G&Ts, Ocean’s cocktail culture is designed for the kind of night that turns into stories. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or just here for the vibes, this is your blueprint for the best cocktail crawl in Atlantic City. So book a suite, sip, and stay awhile.