The best bars & nightlife in Outer Banks
13 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Blue Crab Tavern
NightlifeStalwart dockside tavern with a laid-back vibe offering live music nights, games & outdoor seating.
Blue Crab Tavern
NightlifeOuter Banks Brewing Station
NightlifeCraft beers from a wind-powered brewery, upscale pub fare & live music in nautical-themed digs.
Outer Banks Brewing Station
NightlifeChilli Peppers Coastal Grill
NightlifeChilli Peppers Coastal Grill keeps locals fed and happy with globe-trotting plates, a rotating off-season tapas lineup, and ingredients…
Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
NightlifeOBX Cigar Dudes
NightlifeOBX Cigar Dudes is the OBX’s only shop devoted exclusively to premium cigars, with 100+ boxes kept in climate-controlled perfection and a…
OBX Cigar Dudes
NightlifeBeachside Bistro
NightlifeWhen you want a no-fuss spot that actually feeds you well any time of day, Beachside Bistro is serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a…
Beachside Bistro
NightlifeThe Bonzer Shack
NightlifeSkip the tourist traps and slide into The Bonzer Shack for bistro-worthy coastal comfort that still feels like a backyard hang. Chef Brett…
The Bonzer Shack
NightlifeHuanchaco lounge
NightlifeHuanchaco Lounge is pouring 20+ beers on tap alongside sake cocktails, mocktails, and beachside tapas, all with a Peruvian-leaning,…
Huanchaco lounge
NightlifeSwellsa Brewing Duck Dive Bar
NightlifeMake this week less same-old and hit Swellsa Brewing Duck Dive Bar for rotating Swellsa brews, signature cocktails, curated wine, and live…
Swellsa Brewing Duck Dive Bar
NightlifeHurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill keeps it simple with a scratch kitchen, fresh local ingredients, and a longtime hookup with Ethridge…
Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar has been a Kitty Hawk staple since 1995, with seasonal martinis, a thoughtful wine list, and plates…
Two Roads Tavern
NightlifeTwo Roads Tavern is a locally owned coastal Americana hangout where juicy burgers, savory baked oysters, and seafood favorites meet freshly…
Two Roads Tavern
NightlifeChip's Wine , Beer & Cigars
NightlifeChip's Wine, Beer & Cigars quietly fuels Outer Banks fridges, with the biggest wine and craft beer selection around, a tasting room pouring…
Chip's Wine , Beer & Cigars
NightlifeVineyards On the Scuppernong
NightlifeIf your week needs a little easygoing, porch-ready treat, Vineyards On the Scuppernong pours Carolina muscadine and scuppernong goodness…
Vineyards On the Scuppernong
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