Where To Grab A Drink Around Topsail
A practical guide to breweries, beach bars, cocktail rooms, pub food, live music, and easy after-dinner stops across Topsail Island, Hampstead, Sneads Ferry, and Holly Ridge.
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Aarrr Pirate Bar & Grill
Pirate-themed bar and grill at the St. Regis in North Topsail Beach: cheesesteaks, grouper bites, themed cocktails, kids welcome.
View guideBeach Bum’s Pizza Bar & Grill
Hand-tossed pizza, a full bar and weekend patio music across from the ocean in North Topsail Beach.
View guideDaddy Mac’s Beach Grille
Drinks on an oceanfront deck by the Surf City pier, including a sea turtle mojito that supports the local turtle hospital.
View guideDale’s Pub
No-frills Holly Ridge locals' bar with cheap cold beer, pool, darts and famously friendly bartenders; no kitchen.
View guideGilligan’s
No-frills local bar on NC Hwy 50 with karaoke, music bingo, pool and late hours; no kitchen.
View guideHidden Ships Distillery
Topsail's first distillery: a speakeasy-style tasting room, house spirits and a much-loved Smoked Old Fashioned.
View guideHigh Tides & Good Vibes
Bowling, a dog-friendly beer garden with a stage, and local beer and spirits in mainland Surf City.
View guideHulas Bar and Grill
Friendly Surf City late-night bar with karaoke, DJs and pool Thursday to Saturday, plus cheeseburgers locals love.
View guideIronclad Golf & Beer Garden
Hampstead golf course with a huge beer garden: Ironclad Brewery taps, Shaka Taco, weekend bands and a weekly event calendar.
View guideJebby’s on 17
Southern scratch cooking, fried chicken and seafood platters with the game on at Jebby's on 17 in Hampstead.
View guideJM’s Pub
JM's Pub gives Surf City guests a neighborhood pub option after the beach day winds down. Review signals point most often to waterfront / view, friendly service, and seafood.
View guideLarry’s Deli-Que
Topsail Beach smokehouse and deli: smoked brisket, pulled pork, a full bar and Four Cousins ice cream next door.
View guideLeaf & Barrel
Hampstead craft beer, wine and cigar bar in a converted house, with a backyard stage, trivia and food-truck nights.
View guideLo-re-Lei Pub & Grill
Sneads Ferry's neighborhood pub since 2003: hand-made burgers, NC craft beer, pool, bingo and DJ nights.
View guideNineteen Restaurant Bar & Banquet
Clubhouse restaurant and sundeck at Olde Point in Hampstead: Thursday prime rib, Sunday brunch and room for groups.
View guideN Sea Oyster Company
Shuck, grill and eat Topsail Sound oysters at picnic tables on a working oyster farm, Friday and Saturday afternoons.
View guideOasis Bar
Hampstead neighborhood bar with four pool tables, darts, karaoke and DJ nights; a grown-ups' night out off the island.
View guideRick’s Restaurant & Sports Bar
Twenty taps, twenty TVs, Tuesday trivia and Saturday live music at Rick's in Sneads Ferry.
View guideSalty Turtle Beer Company
Veteran-owned Surf City brewery with a porch, beer garden, Wednesday trivia and Sunday music; family and dog friendly.
View guideSmoky Tony’s BBQ
Family-run Holly Ridge barbecue: Texas-style brisket, honey-glazed ribs and scratch banana pudding. Closes at 8pm.
View guideSplash by the Sea
Cocktails on an ocean-view deck at Villa Capriani: an easy North Topsail Beach sunset stop.
View guideSurf City Brewing Company
Veteran-owned brewery on the mainland near US 17: the 1908 red ale, house IPAs, a big patio and food trucks.
View guideSurf City Line
Pineapple jalapeño margaritas, weekend live music and sunsets from Surf City Line's multi-level deck.
View guideSurfDog Bites & Brews
Craft drafts, Angus burgers and specialty hot dogs a block off the Surf City beach, with a patio and family night.
View guideThe Backyard Tavern
Sneads Ferry's backyard-style bar: live bands, a dance floor, pool, darts and cornhole, open late. Eat first.
View guideThe Beach Shop & Grill
Craft cocktails, a deep wine list and good whiskey at Beach Shop and Grill on the south end of Topsail Beach.
View guideThe Sea Witch Lounge
The Sea Witch Lounge gives Surf City guests a lounge option after the beach day winds down. Review signals point most often to drinks / cocktails, family friendly, and casual local atmosphere.
View guideThe Starlite Saloon
Sneads Ferry honky-tonk with weekend country bands, line dancing, karaoke and pool; no kitchen, but outside food is welcome.
View guideThe Trailer Bar
Surf City's sticker-covered locals' dive: a big deck, live music most summer nights and the Trailer Trash cocktail. 21+.
View guideTiki Bar at North End Market
Tiki Bar at North End Market gives North Topsail Beach guests a tiki bar option after the beach day winds down. Review signals point most often to drinks / cocktails, casual local atmosphere, and date-night / polished feel.
View guideTopsail Island Brewing
Sneads Ferry's first brewery: sixteen rotating drafts, a beer garden with porch swings, and food from Rick's next door.
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