Atlantic Highlands, in Monmouth County, is a small borough on the Sandy Hook Bay at the northern tip of the Jersey Shore, roughly 35 miles south of Manhattan. The town maintains a seasonal ferry connection across the bay to New York Harbor, drawing commuters and day visitors from the city during warmer months. The harbor area and elevated terrain of the Navesink Highlands give Atlantic Highlands a distinct topography compared to the barrier beach communities further south along the Monmouth coast.

Craft beverage venues in this part of Monmouth County take advantage of the steady stream of visitors, including those arriving by ferry who are exploring the Bayshore corridor and the nearby Red Bank area. The towns along Sandy Hook Bay, from Atlantic Highlands west through Highlands and Keansburg, form a natural geographic cluster for craft beverage exploration in the northern Shore region. Visitors based in Atlantic Highlands can reach Red Bank breweries in under 15 minutes and the broader Monmouth County craft beverage scene with a short drive inland or south along Route 36.