Bars & Nightlife
Best Myrtle Beach Bars for Visitors

By combining culinary grade liquid nitrogen with your beverage of choice (completely safe and DHEC-approved), this beachfront Boulevard establishment boasts literally coldest drinks in town – we’re not talking ice-cold, Art makes drinks that achieve nitrogen-cold, and stay that way. Whether you decide to grab a table inside their chicly-appointed dining room, or out on the patio by the Boardwalk, you’ll be amazed by the unique flavors, textures, and temperatures of the drinks that this new bar is churning out.

Plain and simple. This is one of the best party spots in town. From the savory bar food and the 20-plus craft brews on tap to the locally legendary backyard, The Boathouse has it all. Known as one of the best live music spots in town, visitors are more than welcome here, especially during the summer-long backyard concert series, which features bands performing over the Intracoastal Waterway on a waterfront stage while plenty of bikini and board shorts-clad coeds wander about. You can even drive your boat up and park it here.

Laid-back by name and nature, the outdoor patio at Bummz offers visitors a scenic view of the ocean and a nice breeze to go along with it. The place is typically packed to capacity, so bring your patience and enjoy the atmosphere, which is often enhanced by live music.

Known as one of the beloved restaurants on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, Dead Dog Saloon is also a great place for visitors to gather and enjoy a few drinks. There's three bars that serve up a variety of great drinks including inside, outside and a tiki bar right on the Marshwalk itself. Add in live music from some of the area's best cover bands and an amazing view of the salt marsh and you've got everything you need for a great evening.

Not only is the House of Blues the area's largest music hall and a great spot for finding concerts and events, but it's also a top-notch restaurant with an outdoor bar. Extending out the back of the Crossroads at HOB restaurant is an area known simply as “The Deck” which features a large bar, a craft beer lagoon, an outdoor stage, several cabanas and a “beach” area filled with sand. All throughout the summer HOB brings in touring bands from across the country to perform and entertain the crowds of folks which gather here.

If the game is on and the television in your room isn’t picking it up, you’ll need a place to check it out. And in that case, look no further than this eatery/drinker at The Market Common for pretty much any sporting event you care to see. NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, PGA, MLS, ATP, NASCAR – you name it, they got it. And with a food menu full of kicked-up-a-notch dishes like Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls, the Texas Heart Stopper Burger, and Sweet Tea Fried Chicken, you’ll have plenty of tasty things to chew on while all of the action plays out.

Consider these two scenarios – your flight lands in Myrtle Beach and, uh oh, they lost your luggage. Or, you made sure to be at the airport with plenty of time to spare and the check-in attendant politely informs you that your flight has been delayed two hours. It’s situations like these that highlight the importance of airport bars. Located in the terminal, Nacho Hippo offers a drink menu that’s 14 Margaritas deep, five Mojitos wide, and countless Specialty Drinks long. Flying can be stressful, Nacho Hippo is not.

Not only is this one of the best places to catch a fireworks show in Myrtle Beach, it’s also a great spot to catch a buzz. Located at the top of the three-story pier building, the Open Air Bar offers sweeping views of the ocean, live music on certain nights, a wrap-around deck with comfortable couches and chairs, and, of course, plenty of ice-cold cocktails to enjoy as the breeze whips through the space.

After an exciting ride on the SkyWheel or a relaxing stroll down the Boardwalk, check out Jimmy Buffett’s other location in Myrtle Beach for a Frozen Concoction like the Havanas Bananas (dark rum, Baileys, crème de banana, coconut) or Euphoria Daiquiri (rum, choice of fruit blend), a Boat Drink such as an Incommunicado (an enhanced Long Island Iced Tea), or any number of cleverly-named Margaritas. If possible, get a table on the outdoor deck at dinnertime and listen as the live music spills over from adjacent Plyler Park.

The only place on this list that isn't even really a bar, earns its spot by being one of the best and most unique attractions in Myrtle Beach for beer lovers. A stop by the area's only full-scale brewery will give you not only a behind-the-scenes look at how beer is made, but also fill you up with plenty of tasty samples along the way. From the popular White Ale and Nut Brown to more exotic varaitions of IPA there's plenty to try. And what's even better? The tasting tours are FREE and take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m.

There's a reason this place — one of the oldest bars in Myrtle Beach — has been in business for 60 years. It's cold drinks, friendly people and an AMAZING location. Located on the corner of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and the former Pavilion lot, this is prime “people watching” territory with plenty of outdoor seating to accommodate great views of the ocean as well.

Few places say “I'm on vacation” like a trip to Senor Frogs. While some may call it a tourist trap, there's something charming about the unabashed party spirit here. From the brightly colored interior and over-the-top drinks to the “anything goes” attitude of the club nights held after the restaurant closes, there's plenty that make Senor Frogs unlike anyplace else on the beach. It's a must-see spot for the college age crowd and folks who really like to party.