Irish pubs are easy to find, but a true British pub is a different story—and the distinctions, while subtle, are part of the appeal. Guinness, a dark and creamy Irish stout, shows up on taps in both settings, but an English brown ale like Newcastle feels more at home in a British pub. The same goes for the menu. Bangers & mash may be shared across Ireland and the U.K., but fish & chips is unmistakably British. At The Crooked Cork in Pawleys Island, both traditions get their due.

Dark wood paneling sets the tone, while soccer flags from Premier League and FIFA clubs hang overhead. TVs line the walls for match viewing, and there’s a dedicated dart room with real, metal-tipped darts—no quarters (or dollars) needed.

Husband and wife George Eddis and Erin Carachilo swapped the corporate life in Florida for the restaurant business along the Grand Strand. In 2025 they purchased The Pawleys Tap House & Grill and the neighboring space, turning what had been a cigar and bourbon bar into their new pub. The Tap House still operates as a pour-yourself-a-beer concept, but The Crooked Cork is a fresh creation built around their appreciation for British pub culture.

The couple both grew up around family-run bars and restaurants, and after leaving Florida set off in an RV, looking for the right place to land. They found it in Pawleys Island.

Nothing on the menu currently tops $17, and the appetizers, big enough for a meal, top out at $13. An Early Bird menu (3-5 p.m.) offers added value, with options like an English Hot Dog—a banger on a toasted roll with spicy mustard, caramelized onions, and beer cheese—or a beer-battered cod sandwich, both served with chips.

Potato nachos come piled with cheese sauce and bacon, Reuben egg rolls are served with house-made Thousand Island dressing. A giant Bavarian pretzel is paired with beer cheese and mustard. The fish & chips are a centerpiece, and diners can choose their preparation: traditional, deep-fried or a lighter, air-fried version.

A classic shepherd’s pie is made with lamb and beef. Try the slow cooked Guinness beef hand pie, or a crisp London salad, or a pub burger finished with whiskey aioli and caramelized onions. Desserts and a kids’ menu round out the offerings.

Live music and appreciative patrons fill the open-air porch on Friday and Saturday nights, with trivia, DJ events, and World Cup soccer on the big screens adding to the mix.

Domestic beers run about $2–$3, imports around $6, and house cocktails include the light, citrusy London Lemonade and the Pub Punch. 

Hours: Mon-Fri, 4 p.m.-‘til, Sat & Sun 12 noon-‘til, with plans to expand. They’ll also open early for soccer and rugby matches. Reservations (not required) are available online or by phone.

And that’s the cracking lot! 

Cheers, mate! 

13089 Ocean Hwy. A4, Pawleys Island
www.Crooked-cork.com
(843) 314-0375