10 spots to find drinks, food or music in Myrtle Beach and on the Grand Strand
When the sun sets on the Grand Strand, the vibe in the Myrtle Beach area transforms into a lively nightlife scene.
If you’re looking for a place to grab elaborate frozen margaritas with friends or you want to learn how to shag dance in North Myrtle Beach (where the dance was created!), there’s a spot for you.
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So change into something fancy and pack your dancing shoes. It’s time to hit the town!
Here are some spots where you can experience what nightlife in the Myrtle Beach area is all about:
1. Landing at the Boathouse
Live music, food and an in-house craft brewery come together in a venue that offers scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Address: 201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Website: landingmb.com
2. RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bars bring nightlife to a whole new level, both figuratively and literally. RipTydz at the famous Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is a great place to start a night out with a surf and turf meal and fancy cocktail.
Address: 1210 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: riptydz.com
3. Hurricanes Daiquiri Bar and Grill
Nothing beats frozen daiquiris served beachside — except maybe a selection of over 10 different flavors of frozen daiquiris!
Address: 970 Boardwalk, 916 Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: hurricanesmb.com
4. Player 1UP
If you’re a fan of craft beer and old-school arcade games, Play 1UP in Murrells Inlet will be a high score.
Address: 3264 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Website: .facebook.com/player1upmi
5. Bourbon Street Bar & Grille
You don’t have to go to New Orleans for a taste of the Big Easy. Bourbon Street Bar & Grille’s extended happy hour and late-night menu hits different when you’re jamming to local bands. And every Monday is Burger Night, where you can get a burger with French fries for only $4.99.
Address: 5307 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: bourbonstreetmb.com
6. Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar
There aren’t that many places here where you can party by the pool. A local favorite for over 35 years, Ocean Annie’s is a great place to watch live music, enjoy a drink and experience a quintessential beach party, Myrtle Beach-style.
Address: 9550 Shore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Website: oceananniesresorts.com/ocean-annies
7. Spanish Galleon Beach Club
For late-night dancing, Spanish Galleon Beach Club is one of the hottest nightlife spots and a local favorite. Local DJs play music catering to crowds of all kinds. If you’re looking for a spot to learn how to dance the shag, Spanish Galleon hosts special events including the Shag Dance National Championships.
Address: 98 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC
Website: spanishgalleonbeachclub.com
8. Fat Harold’s
Another shag dance institution, Fat Harold’s is considered one of the best shag dance bars in the Grand Strand and was inducted into the Carolina Beach Music Awards Hall of Fame.
Address: 212 Main St., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Website: fatharolds.com
9. The Bowery
From 1973 to 1980, The Bowery’s house band was the legendary country band Alabama. Today, The Bowery continues to be a hotspot for music, food and dancing.
Address: 110 9th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Website: thebowery.com
10. 88 Keys Piano Bar
Classy cocktails pair with live piano music for a night out you won’t forget. 88 Keys Piano Bar has some of the region’s best piano players who know hundreds of songs, including over 70 years’ worth of hits.
Address: 6613 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Website: thelibraryrestaurantsc.com/88-keys-piano-bar
This story was originally published December 30, 2022 at 6:05 AM.
