Celtic Creamery Surf City

Celtic Creamery churns its ice cream in small batches right in the shop on New River Drive, using recipes from its family’s parlor in Ireland. About a dozen flavors rotate through the case, so there’s usually something you haven’t tried.

• Surf City
• Made in house
• Irish recipes
• Sundaes & mini donuts

What stands out

Locals call it their go-to, and visitors can taste that it’s made fresh on site. From the Sea and Bee comes up in several recent reviews, the Irish cream and cookie dough flavors have their fans, and the brownie sundae is a standout. Portions are sensible rather than enormous, which many people prefer.

What to order

• From the Sea and BeeNamed in several recent reviews by visitors and locals.
• An Irish cream scoopA local favorite, when it’s in the case.
• Brownie sundaeMade with house brownies.
• Fresh mini donutsMade to order, plain, with hot chocolate sauce or with ice cream.
• ’Oh No’ Cookie DoughThe one kids tend to pick.
• A signature sundaeIrish-style sundaes like the Knickerbocker Glory and Banana Boat.

The setting

A small, bright, family-run shop a block from the beach, next door to Pelican’s SnoBalls. Flavors made with fresh fruit, like peach, appear only when the fruit is in season.

Before you go

• Hours are seasonal, and the shop has kept a midweek closing day; check before you go.
• With many flavors made in house, ask staff about ingredients before tasting if anyone has a food allergy.

Plan your visit

• Where: 204 N New River Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
• Hours: Hours change with the season. Check with the business before you go.
• Menu & updates: Celtic Creamery Surf City
• More nearby: ice cream and frozen treats near Surf City

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Based on the business’s own website, menu and social posts and on recurring themes in public guest reviews; checked October 2026. Menus, hours and prices change, so confirm with the business before you go.