29 Best Bars near Southport

“American Fish Co. is such a fun and scenic spot in Southport! The views over the water are absolutely stunning—especially at sunset—and the live music while we were there made the whole evening even better.

My daughter and her husband really enjoyed the drinks (they said the cocktails were fantastic!), and even though I’m not much of a drinker myself, I loved the atmosphere and the relaxing coastal vibe.

It’s a great place to bring visitors or just unwind after a long day. Definitely one of Southport’s gems!“

“Great spot! We absolutely love this place!“

“Great spot to wet your whistle and have lunch when in Southport. Really great staff and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommended!“

“Awesome atmosphere and genuine good vibes!!“

“My new favorite joint for a beer or bourbon, I don't know how they keep the prices so low but keep it up! Daily drink specials are lit 🔥

No food which I think is smart, you can bring whatever you want and hang out outside or Doordash something to yourself. I also love picking the songs on my phone 📱

If you're staying at the Wingate by Wyndham hotel in Southport, I recommend walking over and getting a cold one. They're open from 2-2, how cool is that? 😎“

“The flavor combinations, the atmosphere, the great service, and the amazing staff make you want to come back time and time again...“

“First time there and thought everything was wonderful! Our waiter Marcuese was the best and the food was delicious! Definitely going back.“

“Our shrimp feast was fabulous! My favorite was the peel and eat and the coconut shrimp was a close second. Phyllis' shrimp cocktail was also awesome. Easy boat parking and friendly, fast service from Amber with lots of drink refills. Highly recommend!“

“The best Golden Mary's ever! Fresh heirloom tomatoes. Great customer service.“

“I hadn't been back to the Pelican in over a decade before popping in this Christmas Day. It's a rough day for my family and we couldn't have asked for a kinder, sweeter, or friendlier group of locals. The Pelican family went out if it's way to make us feel loved and welcome, to the point of tears. It's a memory that will stay in my mind as among the truest examples of the Christmas spirit I have ever experienced. Thank you 💚“

“Love the people and the place. All good things!“

“Cheap drinks, great music and fast bartenders“

“the bartender was great. loved the place and the locals. made us feel at home. Will be back July 2023. can't wait“

“Very unique atmosphere, great vibes. Came here 7.5 years ago and made a sort of life-changing, pivotal, whim-decision in this bar while drunk (don’t normally recommend doing that, but it worked out for the better, for me!), so I had to come back and visit again.“

“The Wisp totally blew me away! The cocktail was chef’s kiss, perfectly mixed by a super knowledgeable bartender Will! And the pizza? Unreal. Easily the best I’ve had. Bonus points for the sunset views over the marina. This spot is a whole vibe, don’t miss it!“

“I Highly Recommend Second Wind It's Not Only New Popular Hangout/Dance Club But They Have The Absolute Greatest Bar And The Greatest Bands Play On Oak Island NC You Must Check It Out 🏆🥇🏝️🍻🍸🍹🍷🎱🎤🎸🎼“

“Celebrated my birthday at Salt64 as our first visit to the establishment. Exceptional service, David was an outstanding waiter. Food was delicious, brought promptly to our table still hot and fresh out of the kitchen. Due to its size, when all tables were full it was a bit noisy, but well worth the noise for the food and service. Don't skip dessert!“

“Had a wonderful dinner there last night 5star across the board.“

“Wonderful vibe to the place , friendly , quick service, great menu“

“Always delivers great food and service. Reasonable prices and looks out for all of the locals year around. Our #1 choice for chilling with good folk!“

“The selection of wine and beer is incredible. The best part of the experience is that Jordyn can answer any questions you might have. Her knowledge (as being a Sommelier) helps fine the perfect libation you will love!“

“Oysters, shrimp, lobster rolls and cold beer! All delicious and wait staff friendly! Enjoyed ourselves!“

“always good time with deaf events at Micheal seafood after the beach we been hosting 8 years in row 2nd Saturday of August. abd with my family 14 yrs Christmas eve and brunch love the owner sweet lady definitely 5 star.🧡“

“Rickety pier. Bare bones tiki bar. Perfect.
Staff was friendly and accommodating. View was great. And parking was free.
The end of the pier is in disrepair, but there is still plenty to hang out on.
Nice stop. Well worth the trip.“

“An agreeable place for lunch. A small menu with a versatile variety. I enjoyed the flounder basket. This came with a fair sized fillet. I opted for the batter dipped over the breaded and fried. This was accompanied by some delicious crispy fries and a tasty portion of Cole slaw. A nicely prepared meal for lunch. Our waitress Angela was exuberant with a great sense of humor. Overall a good recommendation from the boys at the turtle conservatory. So a shout out and thank you to them also.

Dietary restrictions: Not the healthiest choice. Good for a cheat day.

Wheelchair accessibility: Street level. No automatic doors.“

“By far the best bar around. They have an over the top staff from the bartenders to the bouncers. Oh, and there was this wicked talented kareoke dj that hosts karaoke 7 says a week. Kareoke can be such a scary experience but with how nice she was, it made it so much easier! I think her name is Veronica? Maybe Valerie but I think I just remebr that because it was sung that night 🤷‍♂️There was another bar that also happened to be doing kareoke that night and it was an absolutely horrible experience. But we found silver dollar and instantly fell in love. If I could give this place more stars and apprasil, I would 10/10! Such an amazing evexperience especially with the roof top bar and the view over the boardwalk and fireworks! We will be back to this bar everything we visit CB again!“

“Awesome experience! Sami was wonderful, nice and prompt!“

“Decent food & friendly staff, but not enough servers (only one for the entire place).

We had fried mushrooms, tacos, and fried grouper, which were all good, just not great. For instance, the fish was a bit too salty, and the coleslaw served with both was very basic (cabbage, sauce).

Our waitress/bartender/cashier (like a one woman show) was on the ball and hustling, so if I were just rating her, she'd get 5stars+... However, since she was spread so thin, we had to wait a bit for anything we needed, etc.“

“Great ambience, food and service! We had the Uncle Vinny’s Special Pizza and mozzarella sticks! Both were amazing!“