Bars & Nightlife
Best Places To Go Out for a Cocktail in Myrtle Beach
The best cocktail bars in Myrtle Beach serve timeless mixed drinks and innovative concoctions perfect for toasting to a relaxing seaside vacation. The Grand Strand is home to a variety of bars and restaurants that will satisfy the casual bar crawler and the craft cocktail connoisseur alike.
To find the best drinks in Myrtle Beach, you’ll want to ditch the national chains and head to some Grand Strand staples. Myrtle Beach locals flock to The Bowery for its honky-tonk atmosphere, American fare, and late-night cocktails. Amid the hotel guests at Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar at Sands Ocean Club Resort, you’ll spot several Myrtle Beach locals mingling with the crowd. Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar serves ice-cold beer and some of the best cocktails unique to Myrtle Beach, including Annie’s Slammer and the unconventional Push Up. Enjoy a Grand Strand Lemonade, the most popular and best cocktail in Myrtle Beach right now, at Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar.
If you’re visiting the Grand Strand and don’t want to miss out on a picturesque pineapple drink or the best Bloody Mary in Myrtle Beach, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top five drinks you should try in Myrtle Beach:
- Grand Strand Lemonade at Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar
- Peach on the Beach at Duffy’s Tavern in The Bowery
- Smokin’ Oldie at Strong Waters in Breakers Resort
- Girls Just Wanna Have Rum at 810 Billiards & Bowling
- Brunch menu Bloody Mary at Local on the Water
Consult our list below of the 10 best cocktail bars on the Grand Strand and explore other creative drinks in Myrtle Beach:
Local on the Water
1525 13th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Local on the Water is a favorite spot for Myrtle Beach residents and return vacationers, thanks to its casual environment, live music, and friendly staff. This waterfront restaurant serves drinks all day and features specialty brunch and happy hour cocktails.
Duffy’s Tavern in The Bowery
110 9th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
The Bowery is a prime example of why Myrtle Beach was titled the Redneck Riviera. This honky-tonk venue hosts live music events and invites guests to dance all night long. Duffy’s Tavern inside The Bowery serves a full menu of southern-style food and cocktails.
Greg Norman Australian Grille
4930 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Located in Barefoot Landing, this waterfront bar and grill offers stunning views and mixes some of the best brunch cocktails in Myrtle Beach. The friendly staff is always ready to top off your drink at a table or even while you’re floating by in a boat.
3001 Nightlife
920 Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
3001 Nightlife is an adults-only club with three separate venues, each playing a different style of music. This nightclub is an ideal choice for spring breakers looking to party in Myrtle Beach. All three venues feature a full bar and serve small plates.
810 Billiards & Bowling
1105 Hwy 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
810 Billiards and Bowling is a pool bar and bowling alley with some of the best drinks in Myrtle Beach. This family-friendly venue offers a safe space to let your inner child play while you drink responsibly. In addition to drinks, 810 Billiards and Bowling serves a full menu of appetizers, entrées, and desserts.
Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar at Sands Ocean Club Resort
9550 Shore Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Sip a Grand Strand Lemonade in the shade of a yellow umbrella at Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar. This seaside bar has been serving tropical cocktails to Myrtle Beach locals and vacationers for 35 years. Attached to Sands Ocean Club Resort, Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar features a waterfront view and direct beach access.
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails at Breakers Resort Myrtle Beach
Ocean front at 21st and 27th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails serves sophisticated concoctions and Southern plates. This prohibition-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is conveniently located in the oceanfront Breakers Resort. A visit to Strong Waters isn’t complete without ordering at least one decadent dessert cocktail.
Wicked Tuna
4123 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Enjoy a view of the Atlantic with a cocktail in hand at Wicked Tuna. Located at 2nd Avenue Pier, Wicked Tuna offers one of the best vantage points to see the Grand Strand and the Atlantic. The casual environment and menu options make Wicked Tuna an ideal cocktail bar to visit after a long day in the surf.
Clearwater Oyster Bar & Grill
9717 N Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Get the full seaside vacation experience with a tropical cocktail at Clearwater Oyster Bar and Grill. Knock back oysters while you nurse a happy hour cocktail or two at this Myrtle Beach watering hole. Enjoy the waterfront view from the shaded patio.
Pollo Loco Mexicali Bar & Grill
9717 N Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
If you’re not in the mood for oysters, go next door to Pollo Loco Mexicali Bar and Grill to enjoy the best flavored margaritas in Myrtle Beach. Customize your margarita with a sugar or salt rim and toast to the fresh tacos being made to order in the kitchen.
