(Left) Bar 12; (right) Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen

Quigley’s Pint & Plate
257 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. This local’s favorite offers a winning combination of delectable food, inviting ambiance, and their own delightful, 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 with “tapping celebrations,” special deals on pitchers, while the Murrells Inlet location offers a selection of local and regional craft beers for sale.  Both locations open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Pawleys Tap and Pour
13089 Ocn. Hwy., Pawleys Island, (843) 979-1010
Pawleystaphouseandgrill.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, complementing the rotating selection of sours, stouts, ciders, hard seltzers, wheats, lagers, IPAs, blondes, and high ABV options. Cheers to an unforgettable self-pour experience!

44 & King
515 44th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-5464
44andking.com
Featured on The Cooking Channel’s Chef Swap at the Beach, 44 & King continues to win over patrons with its charming features like a screened-in deck, outdoor games, and cozy interior dining room. The expansive bar serves modern craft cocktails and a diverse selection of craft beers from the Palmetto State on tap or bottled.  Plenty of local favorites such as the Dirty Myrtle double IPA from New South Brewing mix with an array of other delightful choices. Additionally, Twelve 33 Distillery from Little River provides its local spirits, adding to the variety. Complete your experience with live music on the weekend and a delectable full Southern menu.

Nacho Hippo 
1160 Farrow Parkway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-9770
850 North Beach Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 663-9393
Nachohippo.com
With unmistakable Mexican flair, these vibrant and lively restaurants (even one at Myrtle Beach International Airport) provide both indoor and outdoor seating options and live music on weekends. 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 impressive 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.

Bar 19 Twelve
1912 Hwy. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, (843) 281-0997
Bar19twelve.com
Sophisticated, hip, trendy and accessible to all, 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 the perfect spot to enjoy dinner, drinks and live music (in season). A great selection of libations and carefully curated craft beers comes with beautiful sunsets and a golf course view. Enjoy hoppy IPAs, rich stouts, refreshing lagers and unique sours. Beer enthusiasts will find a perfect pint to suit their tastes and discover new favorites to enjoy. Come for the beers, but don’t miss their elevated pub tapas (small plates) and more. 

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 several others from around the state and around the country. Add in top shelf bourbons, whiskeys, tequilas, signature cocktails, happy hour and an extensive menu, and it’s no wonder Liberty has been a mainstay in Myrtle Beach for decades.

Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
2005 A North Ocean. Blvd. Myrtle Beach, (843) 282-8912, Strongwatersbar.com
Strong Waters, a speakeasy style bar and restaurant 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 a delightful array of small plates (try the brisket sliders), tacos, and entrees of seafood, beef, and chicken. Enjoy a wide and ever-evolving mix of craft beers from the region. IPAs, stouts, lagers, ales, and seasonal options. Here Lowcountry libations meet casual fare and the minimalist décor, great food, and specialty beverages have helped secure Strong Waters’ place in our “Best Of” list.

Carolina Ale House 
2938 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach, (843) 839-4222
Carolinaalehouse.com
Carolina Ale House, one of some 25 in the southeast-focused chain, offers food, sports, games (including pool tables) 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 (8% - 9.2% ABV), wheat beers, ciders, sours and specialty beers. Also enjoy a large and diverse menu served late into the evening. Conveniently located adjacent to Broadway at the Beach along the U.S.17 Bypass.