(Left to right) Bar 19 Twelve features casual dining and hip drinks; Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen has a history of great food and high-end beverages; Nacho Hippo.
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
2005 A N. Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, (843) 282-8912
Strongwatersbar.com
Strong Waters in Myrtle Beach was one of the first establishments to offer craft cocktails along the Grand Strand. The Old Smokey (their version of an Old Fashioned) is a show in and of itself. Here you can indulge in an array of seafood, beef and chicken dishes. Enjoy a wide, ever-evolving mix of craft beers from the region. Great food, high-end beverages and live music makes for a grand experience.
Pawleys Tap and Pour
13089 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, (843) 979-1010
Pawleystapandpour.com
Step into this innovative self-pour tap room, where cutting-edge technology makes enjoying around 40 beers a breeze. Start with a quick check-in, providing your driver’s license and credit card. Then, head to the tap wall, where beers are priced by the ounce. Pour your chosen brew, savor the taste, repeat, and effortlessly close your tab. A delectable full menu (including sushi) with daily specials awaits.
44 & King
515 44th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-5464
44andking.com
44 & King continues to win over patrons with its charming features like the screened-in deck, outdoor cornhole, bocce, and a fire pit. Inside, the cozy ambiance and expansive bar enhance the experience. Craft cocktails and a diverse selection of craft beers from the Palmetto State are on tap or bottled, attracting a devoted clientele eager to savor their favorites and explore new flavors in the thriving craft beer movement. Additionally, Twelve 33 Distillery from Little River provides its local spirits. Complete your experience with a delectable full Southern menu.
Liberty Tap Room & Grill
7651 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-4677
Libertytaproom.com
Busier in the off season, when locals come out to eat, drink and play, Liberty serves great food accompanied by beers from New South Brewing (Myrtle Beach), along with Crooked Hammock (Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach), Tidal Creek Brewhouse (The Market Common), Grand Strand Brewing (Myrtle Beach), and others from around the country. Add top shelf bourbons, whiskeys, tequilas, wine and signature cocktails and it’s no wonder Liberty has been a mainstay in Myrtle Beach for decades.
Nacho Hippo
1160 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-9770
850 North Beach Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 663-9393
Nachohippo.com
With Mexican flair, these vibrant and lively restaurants (even one at Myrtle Beach International Airport) provide both indoor and outdoor seating options. Shielded from harsh weather, they can transform into open cantinas where the breeze is just right. Indulge in the perfect pairing of ice-cold cervezas with a variety of chips and dip and full menu. Their selection includes domestic and Mexican favorites, alongside a generous offering of local brews from venerated breweries like New South Brewing, Tidal Creek Brewhouse, and The Crooked Hammock.
Carolina Ale House
2915 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-4222
Carolinaalehouse.com
Carolina Ale House, one of some 25 in the southeast-focused chain, offers food, sports, and a family-friendly appeal. As one of the largest bars in Myrtle Beach, beer reigns supreme, as would be expected by the name. The options include more than 60 beers including all the domestics, as well as a vast array of dark, light and pale lagers, IPAs, stouts & porters, strong ales, wheat beers, ciders, sours and specialty beers. Enjoy a diverse menu served late into the evening.
Bar 19 Twelve
1912 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 281-0997
Bar19twelve.com
Sophisticated and trendy, this casual fine dining restaurant has its laid-back side, too. Indoor dining, or at an outdoor all-weather bar/lounge with an electric roll-top roof, outdoor gas firepit and cigar-friendly adjacent patio, make this a great spot to enjoy dinner, drinks and live music (in season). A selection of libations and craft beers comes with beautiful sunsets and a golf course view. Enjoy hoppy IPAs, rich stouts, lagers and sours. Beer enthusiasts will find a pint to suit their tastes and discover new favorites to enjoy. Come for the beers, but don’t miss their pub tapas (small plates) and more.
Quigley’s Pint & Plate
258 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island, (843) 237-7010
11887 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet, (843) 299-1452
Pintandplate.com
Josh Quigley, one of the original Grand Strand brewmasters, set the bar high for brew pubs with Quigley’s Pint & Plate. Alongside his partners, they offer a winning combination of delectable food, inviting ambiance, and their own house-made beers. With eight signature ales and lagers on tap, patrons can also grab half-gallon growlers “to-go” (Pawleys Island location only). Throughout the year, they feature additional seasonal brews, while the Murrells Inlet location offers a selection of local and regional craft beer.
