Chubby Buddha Sports Bar

5990 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach
(910) 579-9110

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Tracy W

Excellent everytime!!

Wayne Quint

Local dive that frankly brings down the community

Allison Porter

Love this dark, icy cold bar in the middle of the day. Felt like we've been here for years, on our first but not last visit.
We didn't catch the bartender's name but she was great. Drinks were frigid, atmosphere was warm. See you again!

Jeffrey Stevens

Been living in the area for almost two years. I’ve been here dozens of times. First of all pricing somehow is never consistent. Bartenders have funky attitudes and are the epitome of uninterested in customers and providing any entertainment. Went in the bar Wednesday afternoon. Wow it was even more boring than any other time. Honestly my wife and I only usually try and stop here when Mr Jerry is there anymore. I spent thousands of$$$$ in the place. Hell I spent $100’sss just to try and get music play in g at the lowest level I’ve ever heard in a bar. This place is a joke. Regulars are obviously just drunks. It sounded quieter than a church Wednesday. I’m so sick of going here. My wife is a bartender and I guarantee that she could show yall something. We are what is called in the bar business “HEATERS”. If you don’t know what that is then you don’t need to own a bar. Buddha is just a depressing dive. With no character or even fun. I’m over inconsistent bills and shitty Bartenders attitudes when I ask hey no one in here can even hear the words to the song can we turn it up a little. I did just put $50 bill in there. Worst. I’m over you Budda.

I’ll say this is closing we have NEVER left here and said to ourselves wow that was a great night. Or wow that was fun. Ever not once!!!! Better of going to Charlie Browns or the Pour House and honestly pour house is boring too.

FYI. Been in the bar and restaurant business for 20+ years. Been through 48 of the 50 states in this beautiful country of our. And let me be clear. In 17 states I’ve opened bars and restaurants.

When a husband and wife come in and can’t even have a good time or have music to dance too …… what are you even doing !!!!!! Needs new management and bartenders for sure!!!! Bars are about energy. Excitement. FUN!!!! This place might as well be a monastery that serves alcohol.

Christopher Cowan

Exactly needed in the area. Great dive/sports bar. Jody is great. Can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Aaron Croft

Went there on our way home. Service ok just felt uncomfortable for not being a regular. Even a baby was at the bar. Trash. It was better when a club owned it.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rich Gaul

Stopped here on a slow Wednesday evening. My wife and I bought two draft beers and were charged $18. Wow, nine dollars for a draft beer. Most of the people there appeared to be regulars and were not particularly friendly. We had to stay on the outside deck, since we brought our dog. This also where everyone came to smoke. I was really hoping this could be our go to sports bar during the football season. But with $9 beers and the unwelcoming atmosphere we will not be returning here.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Will Johnson

I’ve met a lot of nice people here. Meredith behind the bar is always nice to me. Only place around with a pool table, and they’ve got a nice outdoor area.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Connie Johnson

Friendly
New Management
Old pool table with dead balls

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 2

Ruben Joseph

This place was worst experience, don't go here. Bartender was very rude, people in the bar were constantly cussing, just not a good place to go. They automatically put a 20% tip without my permission, and I tried to tell them no, and they said they can if they want and pointed to a little sign that isn't even noticeable when your there. Dishonest, rude, and didn't deserve a tip. Dont go here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

mazo pleasants

Food side was good. Bar side is horrible!

Mike Vilardi

Food is from restaurant next door, and it’s OK. The sports bar is long a disability-abusive environment.

It also appears Joe’s propensity to rip people off is finally getting some air play in MANY recent reviews.

Good luck Joe!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Abigail Metts

The bartender who was a white women was making fun of me and my friends - she was so rude and it was insane. I have never been to a bar that treats you like a joke. Me and my sister went
To the bathroom and she assumed we were doing drugs in the bathroom and left a note under the bathroom saying “share drugs with the bartender” meanwhile we were all taking turns peeing - she Evan Made the comment in front of people as if we were going something wrong. Meanwhile we are on our family vacation and were just looking for a bar, very disappointed in the service provided.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

J Evans

Order a picture off goggle maps and still waiting, but I really hope its as good as it looks

Tommy Welte

If you’re not a local you’re gonna get scammed. Spent $100 on a tab that should’ve been $30.

Service: 1

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