The best bars & nightlife in Morehead City

5 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightlife

Cozy, kitschy watering hole with a full bar plus fish & meat plate specials.

1010 W Fort Macon Rd (Atlantic Beach)

“Cozy, kitschy watering hole with a full bar plus fish & meat plate specials.”

Nightlife

Casual bar/eatery since 1987 in a renovated boathouse with seasonal seafood entrees & Sunday brunch.

300 Front St (Beaufort)

“Casual bar/eatery since 1987 in a renovated boathouse with seasonal seafood entrees & Sunday brunch.”

Nightlife

Down-to-earth bar & grill offering fried seafood, burgers & sandwiches, plus poker nights & a patio.

105 S 7th St

“Down-to-earth bar & grill offering fried seafood, burgers & sandwiches, plus poker nights & a patio.”

Nightlife

Classic craft cocktails fixed up in a narrow, bricked-lined space with live music & a back patio.

715 Arendell St

“Classic craft cocktails fixed up in a narrow, bricked-lined space with live music & a back patio.”

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Nightlife

Chill venue with a bar & outdoor seating serving pizzas, pastas, fried seafood baskets & draft beer.

105 S 6th St

“Chill venue with a bar & outdoor seating serving pizzas, pastas, fried seafood baskets & draft beer.”