Full Directory — Local Dive Bars in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
The real Grand Strand bar guide — locally owned dive bars from Cherry Grove to Murrells Inlet. Cheap drinks, pool tables, karaoke, live music, and the spots tourists don't know about.
The Bowery on Ocean Blvd is where Alabama played their first gig. The MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet is the best bar crawl on the Strand — walk the whole thing and hit five spots in a mile. Dead Dog Saloon runs live bands Wednesday through Sunday. Suck Bang Blow in Murrells Inlet is the biker bar with the best name on the coast. Duffy Street Seafood Shack is the dive with the best view. The Boathouse on the Intracoastal runs a PayDay Friday drawing that's been going 12 years.
Complete Dive Bar Directory — Grand Strand
| Name | Region | Address | Phone | Hours | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Tap House | Myrtle Beach Central | 1004 Chester St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 945-9122 | Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am | An old house converted into downtown's best craft beer bar — 30 drafts, comfy couches by a fireplace up front. "Looks like a total dive from the outside...in the best, most charming way." |
| Big Dave's Chews & Brews | Myrtle Beach Central | 400 Mr. Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | Not yet listed | Daily 11am-2am | Brand new — took over the beloved Dagwood's Deli/Bumstead's Pub spot after 37 years in that same downtown building. Locals who mourned Dagwood's closing owe it a visit. |
| Drifters Saloon | Myrtle Beach Central | 2905 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 808-9127 | Daily 11am-2am (kitchen til 1am) | Straight-up "Cheers" energy — official home of the Myrtle Beach Cleveland Browns Backers Club. Karaoke Wednesdays, kitchen open til 1am. |
| Endzone Tavern | Myrtle Beach Central | 637 Broadway St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 945-1056 | Daily 3pm-12am | Free pool, always. A genuinely small-town-feeling neighborhood bar despite sitting near the tourist strip. Non-smoking — reviewers specifically call that out as a relief. |
| I'm Not Here Sports Bar & Grill | Myrtle Beach Central | 405 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 712-1007 | Daily 11am-2am | "Your secret getaway at the beach to watch the game — where we promise to say you're NOT HERE." Karaoke Mondays, Music Bingo Tuesdays. Non-smoking. Open daily 11am-2am. |
| Original Shuckers Raw Bar | Myrtle Beach Central | 300 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 448-6162 | Mon-Thu 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun Closed | Local favorite since 1996 — "definitely a dive bar atmosphere" and "the best meal we had in Myrtle Beach" in the same breath. Happy hour oysters and wings 4-6pm daily. |
| Pop's Place Bar & Grill | Myrtle Beach Central | 511 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 448-6033 | Daily 12pm-2am | Karaoke seven nights a week, rain or shine. Pool tables, five dart boards, an outdoor deck. The regulars will pull you into the rotation whether you can sing or not. |
| Sun City Cafe | Myrtle Beach Central | 801 Main St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 445-2992 | Wed-Sat 5pm-9pm, closed Sun-Tue | Not technically a dive bar — it is a "Myrtle-Mex" cantina — but locals treat it like a hometown institution since 2001, with margaritas people specifically drive across town for. |
| The Ole' Irish Pub | Myrtle Beach Central | 1005 Withers Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 712-2058 | Mon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am | Explicitly tagged as a dive bar on Yelp alongside its Irish-pub identity — wood paneling, indoor and outdoor seating near the pier. The Guinness stew gets serious praise. |
| The Tavrne | Myrtle Beach Central | 531 Broadway St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 839-9799 | Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-12am | If you know, you know. Smoking still allowed, beer is cheap, and the crowd is 90% five-points locals. Grab the fries and grilled cheese with bacon and settle in. |
| Village Bar & Grill | Myrtle Beach Central | 3801 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 444-9092 | Daily 11am–2am · Kitchen 11am–midnight | A no-frills neighborhood bar on 38th Ave N with a full kitchen open 11am–midnight. Known for Polish comfort food (golumpki, pierogies, haluski), hand-cut London broil sandwiches, smash burgers, and pizza — nearly everything under $13. DirecTV sports package, brand-new blue dart machines, pool table, and happy hour Mon–Fri 4–7pm. No smoking inside. To-go orders welcome. |
| Wiseguys Bar & Grill | Myrtle Beach Central | 2002 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 712-1472 | Mon-Fri 3:30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am | Tucked next to a Dollar General in a strip mall — easy to miss, which is half the charm. Gangster-themed inside, scratch-made pierogi and mozzarella sticks. Taco Tuesday, Bike Week destination. |
| Bourbon Street Bar & Grille | Myrtle Beach North End | 5307 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 712-1083 | Mon-Wed 4pm-1am, Thu-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 12pm-1am | Dead at 8pm, packed by 10pm — locals know to show up late. Non-smoking by choice since 2009. Live music nightly, some national acts. Free ping pong every night. |
| Flip Flops Bar & Grill | Myrtle Beach North End | 9619 Shore Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 | (843) 712-2834 | Daily 11:30am-2am | Shore Drive locals hangout, right across from the water, north end of town. Skip the boardwalk crowds and come here instead. |
| Foster's Cafe & Bar | Myrtle Beach North End | 6307 N Kings Hwy A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 | (843) 449-7945 | Mon-Fri 3pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 11am-2am | Dark inside, sports on every screen, a Philly cheesesteak locals swear by. This is a "someone had to tell me about it" kind of bar. Now non-smoking. |
| Jimmagan's Pub | Myrtle Beach North End | 6003 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 497-5450 | Daily 11am-1am | Established 1996 — the staff themselves call it a "dive bar" without blinking. 30+ TVs, 13 beers on tap, health department A-rating. Caters heavily to service-industry regulars. |
| Pine Lakes Tavern | Myrtle Beach North End | 5201 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 449-4758 | Mon-Fri 3pm-1:30am, Sat-Sun 12pm-1:30am | Built into a 50-year-old former gas station, renovated from the old "Droopy's" in 2011. Sunken bar, rolling chairs, nice outdoor deck, 15 taps. Myrtle Beach's first non-smoking sports bar. |
| Ziggy's Pub | Myrtle Beach North End | 960 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 | (843) 232-7738 | Mon-Wed 4pm-11pm, Thu-Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 12:30pm-12am | Opened 2024 and already has a regulars crowd — that is how you know it is the real deal. Live music, trivia, and meatballs that are the talk of the neighborhood. |
| 7th Ave Crab House & Bar | Myrtle Beach South End | 206 7th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 281-0414 | Tue-Thu 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm, Mon Closed | More Maryland crab shack than classic dive bar, but locals claim it hard. Family-owned since 2020, real Chesapeake blue crabs, cream of crab soup, and crab pretzels transplanted Marylanders seek out. |
| Duffy's Tavern | Myrtle Beach South End | 118 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 626-3445 | Mon-Fri/Sun 11am-12am, Sat 11am-2am | Attached to The Bowery, proudly running with the motto "Hot Beer, Lousy Food, Bad Service" (don't take it literally). Pool tables, a 1944 building with real history. |
| St. George's | Myrtle Beach South End | 503 8th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 843-9117 | Daily 4pm-2am | A local gay-friendly bar just a block from the beach — "a gay Cheers." Pool tables, jukebox, a quiet outdoor deck, and a bartender named Michael who comes up in nearly every review. |
| The Barrel Sports Bar & Grill | Myrtle Beach South End | 2303 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 | (843) 448-0097 | Daily 12pm-2am (kitchen closes earlier, ~9:30-11pm) | Motto: "Enter as strangers, leave as friends" — and they mean it. Locally owned 20+ years, with a regulars crowd that will wave you over. Trivia Fridays at 6:30pm. |
| Handley's Pub & Grub | Carolina Forest | 3873 Renee Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 | Mon-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-12am, Sun 12pm-12am | One of the first neighborhood bars in Carolina Forest, family-owned since 2004 — before Carolina Forest was even really "Carolina Forest." 68 beers on tap. | |
| Magoo's Sports & Spirits | Carolina Forest | 3308 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 | (843) 236-3303 | Daily 11am-2am | Neighborhood sports bar since 1995 — known locally as "the Goo." Famous for wings and a mahogany bar that has seen three decades of regulars. Split smoking/non-smoking sides. |
| The Tequila House | Carolina Forest | 146 April Gray Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 | (843) 796-2072 | Closed Mon, Tue-Sat 2:30pm-2am, Sun 12pm-1am | Regulars have a running joke: "it is not Tequila House, it is Tequila Home." Tex-Mex bar food, cheap drinks, and an owner who is genuinely involved. |
| Bubba's Bar & Grill | Socastee | 1125 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 | (843) 232-7136 | Daily 10am-2am | Voted Best Biker Bar / Best Locals Bar / Best Night Life multiple years straight. Self-described "bunch of misfits that fit" — once you go, you get it. Bike Nights every Friday. |
| Danny Lee's Place | Socastee | 4501 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC | (843) 293-3558 | Daily 12pm-2am | An older bar in the best way — pool tables, darts, and a Thursday steak night locals plan their week around. Karaoke Wed–Sat. Mostly locals here, and it shows. |
| Fork'n Links | Socastee | 9408 Hwy-707, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 | (843) 668-4991 | Daily 11am-11pm | A dawgs-and-burgers dive tucked off Holmestown Rd, far from the tourist strip. The kind of spot where the bartender already knows your order before you sit down. |
| Jake's Dive Bar | Socastee | 4476 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC | (843) 293-1736 | Mon-Fri 1:30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 1pm-2am | Socastee neighborhood dive — veteran-friendly, family-run. Owners Josh and Ruben treat everybody like they have been coming for years, even on your first visit. |
| Score's (Skores) Sports Bar | Socastee | 3562 Northgate Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 | (843) 293-2582 | Daily 12pm-2am | No way you are finding this without knowing where to look — behind CiCi's Pizza in Northgate Plaza. Newly remodeled, still has that hometown-bar feel. Pool, darts, karaoke. |
| Socastee Station | Socastee | 4504 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC | (843) 831-0527 | Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Closed | "Are you really a local if you haven't eaten here?" Huge portions, scratch-made comfort food — the meatloaf and pot roast get called out constantly. Owners personally do table checks. Closed Sundays. |
| Calhoon's 19th Hole Saloon | North Myrtle Beach | 2203 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | Daily 11am-1am | Small, full bar, big outdoor patio — locals skip the tourist wait elsewhere and come straight here for wings and burgers instead. | |
| Deckerz | North Myrtle Beach | 90 Hillside Dr S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 280-1200 | Mon-Wed 11am-10:30pm, Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-10:30pm | One block from the beach with three separate outdoor decks and ocean breezes to match. Cornhole, a casual vibe, and a loyal following that has kept it packed for going on two decades. |
| Main Street Taphouse | North Myrtle Beach | 693 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 663-0046 | Mon-Thu/Sun 11:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm | Not on the tourist map, which is exactly why it is worth your time. 24 taps, Maryland-style crab cake sliders locals rave about. Owners Nick and Sandy just came back after a short break. |
| MOTO's / Murphy's on the Beach | North Myrtle Beach | 2301 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 249-6686 | Daily 8am-12am | MOTO's is the nickname for Murphy's on the Beach ("Murphy's on the Ocean"), same building, same bar. A biker crowd shows up seasonally like clockwork. Live music most days. |
| Nick's New York Pub | North Myrtle Beach | 113 Hwy 17 N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 249-7600 | Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sun Closed | "Awesome place but not on the tourist map" is basically the local motto for this one. Nick himself is in the kitchen making it all from scratch. Call ahead to confirm payment methods. |
| Oscar's Food & Spirits | North Myrtle Beach | 4101 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 272-0707 | Daily 11am-12am | A sports-bar staple locals name in the same breath as Sugrue's — serious TV count, hearty sandwiches, wings, burgers. Check Facebook for current hours. |
| Sugrue's Pub & Eatery | North Myrtle Beach | 1200 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 427-7172 | Daily 11:30am-12am | A North Myrtle local gem — homemade egg rolls, fried cheesecake rolls. Regulars just call it "John Sugrue's jewel." Happy hour 4-7 daily, live music regularly. |
| The Clubhouse NMB | North Myrtle Beach | 77 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 249-4573 | Daily 7am-2am | Owners Adrienne and Chris run this "unpretentious neighborhood watering hole" — locals will tell you point blank: try the "crack" (hot potato salad), it is the move. Happy hour 4-7. |
| The Knot at Windy Hill | North Myrtle Beach | 507 37th Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 | (843) 491-3762 | Mon-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri-Sun 12pm-2am | Windy Hill neighborhood spot — frosted mugs, outdoor seating, a pool table, and a crowd that is more familiar faces than out-of-towners. Open til 2am for the folks who close it down. |
| Cooper's Tavern | Little River | 1521 Hwy 17, Little River, SC 29566 | (843) 242-9269 | Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun Closed | Named after a beloved retriever — hundreds of framed photos of customers' dogs on the walls. Pool tables, a beer garden called "The Dog House" with weekend live music. Fish tacos get passionate praise. |
| Pilot House | Little River | 4490 Mineola Ave, Little River, SC 29566 | (843) 249-8866 | Mon-Fri/Sun 11am-3am, Sat 11am-2:15am | A genuinely historic building right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Doors open wide to the water when weather allows. Leans biker-bar, cheap strong drinks. Chicken wings and pretzels get called out. |
| Star Tavern | Little River | 4310 McCorsley Ave, Little River, SC 29566 | (843) 281-0685 | Mon-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 4pm-11pm | A 100-year-old wooden building with free live music every single night — locals call it a hidden gem for good reason. No cover, ever. |
| Pawleys Island Tavern (The PIT) | Pawleys Island | 10635 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 | (843) 237-8465 | Tue-Sat 11am-2am, Mon/Sun Closed | Home of "Shrimp, Beer and Blues." Locals joke you need a native to find it, not GPS — look for Lowcountry Jewelers and the PIT's green mailbox. The Psycho Burger is ordered without seeing the menu. |
| Stalvey's Watering Hole | Conway | 1609 4th Ave, Conway, SC 29526 | (843) 488-2715 | Mon-Sat 3pm-12am, Sun Closed | A true small-town Conway bar, next door to Stalvey's Bait & Tackle. Great drinks, great people, great times — small-town South Carolina at its most unpretentious. |
| Acme Bar & Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 3340 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 651-1878 | Mon-Wed/Sat 11am-12am, Thu-Fri 11am-2am, Sun 9am-12am | The Sunday Bloody Mary special is the stuff of local legend — $7, packed by 10am, sells out most weeks. Quizzly Trivia Mondays, Jukebox Bingo Tue/Wed. Open some nights til 2am. |
| Big T's Saloon | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 3010 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 651-0886 | Mon Closed, Tue-Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu-Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm | A real biker bar with a big dance floor and stage — regulars call out the live entertainment lineup as some of the best local booking around. Taco Tuesday ($1 tacos). |
| Garden City Beach Bar & Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 120 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 651-4766 | Daily 11am-2am | Karaoke nights, live music, and a "feel like family from the moment you walk in" reputation locals stand by. Smoky, small, and exactly the kind of dive that makes Garden City feel like Garden City. |
| Gator Zone Sports Bar & Grille | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 3453 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 651-4964 | Mon Closed, Tue/Wed/Sun 11am-9pm, Thu-Sat 11am-11pm | Opened 2025 and already voted "Best Sports Bar in the Inlet." Owner Angela is repeatedly name-checked for personally greeting tables. 31 TVs, 24 rotating drafts, golf simulator room. |
| Greg's Cabana Bar & Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 2800 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 651-1836 | Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Closed | Open since 1994 and still the local pick for "Best Burger on the Beach." Tropical-bar look, neighborhood-bar feel. Regulars have been coming for 14+ years. Closes 9pm. |
| Inlet Sports Bar and Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 4396 US-17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 357-3355 | Daily 10am-2am | Under new ownership and mid-renovation, but locals already say the energy is back. "Only a tourist would give this place less than five stars" — the last true local haunt in the Inlet. |
| Island Bar & Grill Surfside | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 2272 Glenns Bay Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 | (843) 650-3157 | Daily 11am-12am | 17 TVs and a genuinely welcoming crowd — reviewers note the staff remembers newcomers by name after one visit. Karaoke, trivia, occasional live music. |
| Lad's Sports Bar & Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 4735 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 | (843) 712-1214 | Mon-Thu/Sun 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am | Old-school neighborhood dive tucked in a strip mall near Myrtle Beach State Park. Karaoke Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Reuben with in-house corned beef gets called out repeatedly. |
| Neal & Pam's Bar and Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 20 S Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC 29575 | (843) 238-1013 | Daily 8am-12am | Open 364 days a year. "The party heart of the Grand Strand." Big front and rear decks, famous burgers, state-of-the-art sound system. Dog-friendly. Trivia Mondays, live music Fri-Sat. |
| O'Keefe's Irish Pub | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 834 Inlet Square Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 651-7211 | Daily 11am-2am | "Come as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend" is painted right on the wall, and regulars say it is not just a slogan. Pool, darts, full Irish/American menu. Cigars allowed. Open daily 11am-2am. |
| Patty's Dew Drop Inn | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 1268 Surfside Industrial Park, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 | (843) 828-4732 | Daily 11am-12am | Genuinely hidden in an industrial park — no sign is going to lead you here, a local has to. Cold beer, pudding shots, and a crowd that is basically all Grand Strand regulars. |
| Smuggler's Den | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 4660 US-17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 299-2291 | Mon-Thu 3pm-12am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-12am | Smuggler's Den is the kind of neighborhood dive much like Cheers where everyone feels like a regular by the end of the night. Its built on strong pours, late-night food, friendly bartenders who know your name, and a laid-back atmosphere where the game is always on. Rough around the edges in all the right ways. Live music, trivia, karaoke, sports, pool, darts. |
| Spencer'z Sports Bar | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 1880 Hwy 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575 | (843) 808-9797 | Daily 11am-2am | Philly cheesesteaks and homemade pierogies get name-dropped constantly by regulars. Owner Sean/Newt is known for personally coming around to chat with tables. |
| The Bar ("Little Bar") | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 125 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 357-4983 | Daily 10am-2am | Right next door to Garden City Beach Bar & Grill, same owner, staff float between both. Locals call it "Garden City's sandy version of Cheers." |
| The Carolina Tavern | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 852 Mall Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 947-0708 | Mon/Tue/Sun 11:30am-9pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm | Home of the only "Tap Tables" in the Myrtle Beach area — pour your own draft right at your seat. Fall-off-the-bone ribs and a "neighborhood chaos headquarters" vibe once happy hour kicks in. |
| The Goat Bar & Grill | Murrells Inlet/Garden City | 11824 Frontage Rd A, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 | (843) 357-4341 | Daily 11:30am-2am | Hands-down a local favorite — regulars call it best dive bar AND best "bougie bar food" in the same sentence. Trivia Tuesdays. |