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The Rum Runner

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5.0

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On September 12th we celebrated my daughter’s wedding shower at The Rum Runner in Sea Bright. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. From our first planning conversation to the final moments of the event, everything was flawless. The ambiance was stunning. The space felt bright, elegant, and provided the most beautiful waterfront backdrop for our celebration. The service was exceptional. The event team and waitstaff were incredibly attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure our guests were taken care of. They anticipated our every need, allowing us to completely relax and enjoy this special milestone with my daughter. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and truly appeared well enjoyed by our guests. Thank you to everyone at The Rum Runner (esp. Samatha, Gabriella, and Victoria) for making my daughter’s wedding shower a day she will cherish forever.

Joan M.

5.0

We recently had our daughter's first birthday party here and we couldn't have had a better experience. From the beginning, Samantha and her team were hospitable, kind, and easy to work with. The cost was reasonable, and they handled the payments upfront so we didn't have to worry much about payments the day of. Leading up to the party, Samantha and her team had a pre-party meeting where we reviewed all the details of the party - Samantha even helped me to find the perfect table runners. The day of, the staff were helpful in setting up tables, runners, filling water in flower vases, etc. When everyone was running later from traffic, they were flexible in timing lunch service and cake cutting and in extending the time for the party. We will definitely be using The Rum Runner for future events!

Alana C.

5.0

The Rum Runner, a wedding venue in Rumson, NJ, offers two private event spaces, both of which offer breathtaking views of the Shrewsbury River and the surrounding landscape. Whether you were looking to host an intimate wedding ceremony with reception, rehearsal dinner, showers, or birthday celebrations, we are the perfect location! Our event space, South & Ocean Dining, offers seating for between 40-50 guests while offering outdoor seating as well. The Loft, located on the second floor of the restaurant, is our largest space, accommodating up to 65 guests. The onsite coordinators will work closely with you to customize your menu, bar, floor plan, and timing of your event.

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Josephine S

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7/18/2026

We hosted my daughter's bridal shower at the RR on July 12th and it was absolutely perfect! From the start, Samantha (banquet manager) and Gabriella were amazing to work with. They...

were so accommodating, flexible with our requests and made the planning process stress-free. We had our shower in the Loft, which has beautiful water views. The brunch buffet was delicious - everyone loved the stuffed French Toast, and the Tuscan Chicken was a favorite. My daugher and another guest are GF and the chef prepared a special chicken dish, which was greatly appreciated. The entire staff was outstanding from the waitstaff and bartender to the event manager and valet team. A special thank you to the valet staff for helping to unload our decorations, carrying everything upstairs and then later back to our car. One thing that made a huge difference was being able to decorate the night before thanks to Samantha. It made the day more enjoyable. Our guests are still talking about the beautiful venue, decor, delicious food and wonderful friendly staff. My daughter said, "we knocked it out of the park". I highly recommend the Rum Runner for any special event. They truly made my daughter's bridal shower a day we will never forget.

Joan M

9/16/2026

On September 12th we celebrated my daughter’s wedding shower at The Rum Runner in Sea Bright. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. From our first planning conversatio...

n to the final moments of the event, everything was flawless. The ambiance was stunning. The space felt bright, elegant, and provided the most beautiful waterfront backdrop for our celebration. The service was exceptional. The event team and waitstaff were incredibly attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure our guests were taken care of. They anticipated our every need, allowing us to completely relax and enjoy this special milestone with my daughter. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and truly appeared well enjoyed by our guests. Thank you to everyone at The Rum Runner (esp. Samatha, Gabriella, and Victoria) for making my daughter’s wedding shower a day she will cherish forever.

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Alana C

7/29/2026

We recently had our daughter's first birthday party here and we couldn't have had a better experience. From the beginning, Samantha and her team were hospitable, kind, and easy to ...

work with. The cost was reasonable, and they handled the payments upfront so we didn't have to worry much about payments the day of. Leading up to the party, Samantha and her team had a pre-party meeting where we reviewed all the details of the party - Samantha even helped me to find the perfect table runners. The day of, the staff were helpful in setting up tables, runners, filling water in flower vases, etc. When everyone was running later from traffic, they were flexible in timing lunch service and cake cutting and in extending the time for the party. We will definitely be using The Rum Runner for future events!

Alyssa W

7/05/2024

My in-laws hosted the welcome dinner and my family is still talking about it. The views alone are a 10/10 and then you add the service and food which were incredible! Perfect way t...

o kick off our weekend.

Response from The Rum Runner on 07/05/2024

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Amber D

7/12/2019

My AMAZING Fiance had surprised me with having my Bridal Shower here. I was in love with this place when we were both thinking of having our engagement party here. this place is TR...

ULY breath taking. the view upstairs is so gorgeous! The staff is very down to earth and so friendly. The food was SO delicious. They did an amazing job on the drinks as well! We had such a great experience with them and will recommend them to everyone!

Robin F

1/10/2019

I held my son and daughter in law’s rehearsal dinner here....such a beautiful venue! The food, which I have had in their restaurant, was fantastic!! Samantha, the banquet manager, ...

was awesome to work with!! She took my concerns into consideration and helped the dietary needs of several guests. Love the Rum Runner!!

Amy L

5/21/2018

I just had my bridal shower here and it was PERFECT! Danielle was so accommodating & helpful throughout the planning process, and the entire day was magical. The views were perfect...

, the food was delicious, and all of my guests had an amazing time! I will definitely look to Rum Runner for future events / parties :)

Tom K

5/14/2018

Let me start by saying that we met with the Event Director at Rum Runner, Danielle, a few months back to plan my daughter Kimberly's Bridal Shower. She was fantastic. She answered ...

all of our questions ,showed us all of the options and together we easily planned a Shower for 50 guests. The event space is on the top level and is called the Loft. ...there is an elevator for convenience if that is an issue for any of your potential guests.It is an amazing classy space. The entire back wall is a series of windows overlooking the river . Even on a not so sunny day , as we had, the whole space is bright and well lit. The shower was this past Saturday and to say that it exceeded all of our expectations would be an understatement. Danielle thought of everything ...and not one item was overlooked.. from the table layout to the linens ..to the bubbly bar ...everything was done to perfection...exactly the way we planned it . As the guests arrived and entered the space they were struck by the incredible view of the river and the spaciousness of the entire room. We had chosen the lunch buffet and the food is wisely laid out away from the main party space in an alcove with both river and ocean views....outstanding. The food was delicious and plentiful and honestly our guests raved about it. We brought in our own dessert and some is also supplied by the restaurant. I will tell you that our daughter told us afterwards that it was her "dream shower"...what more can you ask for ? Thanks to Danielle and her staff for a perfect day that our daughter will cherish and remember always.

J. H

4/17/2018

It's all about the view for this amazing location on the Jersey Shore. The food is fresh, delicious and well-presented, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Danielle, the event ...

planner, can help you prepare for any occasion. I highly recommend it for your party or event.

Staci G

4/16/2018

I just had my wedding shower brunch at the Rum Rummer this past weekend and everything exceeded my expectations! Danielle was amazing to work with, confirmed all my details and no...

thing was missed. Being an event planner myself I am a detailed person, although Danielle was incredibly responsive and a joy to work with. The food was fantastic, the room upstairs was beautiful and the staff was amazing. My guests kept commenting on how attentive they were and they all wanted everyone to enjoy themselves. It really surpassed all my expectations and I cannot be more thankful. I will definitely be back for another event! :)

Response from The Rum Runner on 04/16/2018

It was truly a pleasure working with you on your special day! Hopefully we will see you ag...

ain soon!!

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