20 Best Bars near Surf City

“Best bar around! If you can't have a good time here, it's probably your fault!“

“Nice thin pizza, mouth watering.“

“Cold beer and live music! Friendly staff too!“

“I love Tortugas. My friends and I go every weekend. The staff is fantastic. Daniel Blevins is the best! He is always looking out for me and my friends when we are there, never feel unsafe with him around. Chad and Ray are great too. Love seeing their faces walking up the stairs.“

“Great food, even better people and atmosphere. As locals, we are weekly visitors. (well maybe more like three times a week on occasion.) We have NEVER not been satisfied. Ask my husband- it’s hard for ME to be satisfied. lol. But truthfully this is a gem of a spot, and consider yourself lucky if they get to know you and your order. Because this is “that kinda place”“

“Most excellent dinner and drinks! Highly recommended! Waiter was very helpful with food and drink selections.“

“Restaraunt across the street was hour and a half wait so we went in here. Definitely a dive bar with not much on the menu. Our server/bartender Lisa was super friendly and brought our little man some fries to keep him happy while we were figuring things out. Jalapeño poppers was what you'd expect from a dive bar, but cooked well. We all got burgers and they were pretty decent. Lisa can definitely mix up some drinks. Glad we stopped in and would love to come back without the kid to enjoy some live music“

“My husband and son and I went Saturday for dinner and as always, it was delicious. The crab dip always spot on and the best around. A special Thank You to Tanner our server, he was awesome and did such a wonderful job and made sure everything was spot on for us to have a relaxing and enjoyable dinner. Tanner you were awesome and your personality and how you deal with your customers was great, please keep that up. My heart went out to you and I felt bad after the table next to us ran you and spent $200 if not more and left you such a crap tip, that was so wrong. But don't let people like that discourage you, keep doing you, because you were great!!!“

“Awesome food and good prices“

“Spacious outdoor venue — picnic tables with umbrellas. Absolutely the MOST delicious farmed oysters I’ve ever had, served raw or roast your own on one of several grills. Amazing toppings for the oysters. They also serve sausages for grilling and yummy shrimp salad. Lots if other unexpected seafood options. Great beer selection. What a treat to have the very freshest local oysters anytime of year! We LOVE this place and the terrific employees!! A+++.“

“The Best local place to bring your guitar and have a good time - with other people who love music.“

“I went with three friends last night for their trivia night and we had the BEST time.
The owners Brian and Christy were so friendly and actively talking with everyone throughout the night.
It is super convenient between Hampstead and Surf City.
Great atmosphere, hand-spun beer, great food truck and mimosa flights!“

“Its a great bar with friendly and attentive bartenders, it's spacious, has 4 nice pool tables and a fun pool tournament on Monday nights. Parking in the front and plenty in the back. Friendly folks to hang out with while drinking a cold beer.“

“Moved here about 7 yrs ago. Dales won my respect from the first visit. Hope is an amazing bartender and person, hang on to someone l Iike that..they bring the candor needed in a business to create loyalty just by bringing a smiling face to work no matter what they have going on. Thank you to Dales and Hope for making me feel at home everytime I pop in there for a short visit.“

“They have great service, ice cold beers and good prices!!! 🍻🍺❤️“

“The most wonderful spot in SneadsFerry. Good food, friends and fun. Locals love it! Tourist never forget it.“

“Great place. Lots of events. Good food Staff and clientele personable and friendly. Ant wait for warmer weather to be able to dine outside with good entertainment“

“Great food and drinks. The use Beef Tallow so it’s super healthy“

“Walked in for the 1st time today and I was met by the nicest people, both dining and employed. Food is delicious and and it felt very welcoming. Coming Back!“

“If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would!!! My husband took me for my birthday today 10/10/25 ❣️ I was so very impressed and it was worth the extra wind we encountered while facing the ocean💓 they have the cutest selfie setup that sends you a free picture with their logo 😉 I just loved it ☺️ DOG
FRIENDLY ☺️ sage was our server she was AMAZING 😍“