If you’re crazy about March Madness or just a huge fan of all things sports, you will want to take a seat at one of these top sports bars in North Myrtle Beach, where TVs and taps abound to accommodate game time. Now you’ll just have to narrow it down to which one is a winner for you – or maybe you will want to test out a few!
Oscar’s Food & Spirits
4101 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
This sports bar landmark first opened in 1988, when owners Oscar “Freddie” Williams and his wife, Carla, migrated to the beach from Pittsburgh. Although Oscar’s may favor the Steelers fans for that reason, they welcome fans of all teams to come cheer and have a beer from any of the 20 they have on tap. With pool tables, darts, and video games, Oscar’s is also family-friendly. Menu musts are the wings (choose from nearly 20 sauces) and any of the “Pittsburgh-style” specialty sandwiches stacked with fries, tomatoes, and house slaw, served with a side of fries and coleslaw.
Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar
4101 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
One of a trio of Dagwood’s area locations, this sports bar in North Myrtle Beach is the newest, open since 2022, with the original location dating back to 1988. Regardless of which Dagwood’s you choose to drop by, they are all famous for their hefty deli sandwiches, subs, and cheesesteaks piled high on fresh breads, munchies, a long lineup of craft beers, wall-to-wall TVs, and Southern hospitality.
The Grumpy Monk
4200 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
This massive sports bar, also one with three locales, boasts flat-screens at every turn of the two-level floor plan, so there’s not a bad seat to catch the game in the house. During the game, flip through the Monk’s lengthy craft beer menu and down a round. The kids will appreciate the arcade games playable by a game card. And don’t forget to feast on their famous wings, nachos, smash burgers, hand-rolled sushi, and more.
Calhoon’s 19th Hole Saloon
2203 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, SC
This North Myrtle Beach sports bar, owned by namesake Michael Calhoon, a retired chief deputy from outside of Pittsburgh, opened only a few years ago, but it hasn’t taken long to be wildly popular, known for being family-friendly and serving big portions. Calhoon is a huge college sports fan, and it shows, with the saloon’s 15 60-inch flat-screen TV, a Jumbotron, cornhole on the patio, and plenty of beer offerings. The food menu features Calhoon’s Pittsburgh roots, including Braveheart brand burgers and steaks, square-cut pizza, Pittsburgh-style salads, Ohio Valley sandwiches, wings, and more bar munchies.
Twin Peaks
10177 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC
Located on the southern cusp of North Myrtle Beach in the Myrtle Beach Mall is this franchise sports bar worth mentioning. Twin Peaks is a gameday mecca, with wall-to-wall TVs mounted at every angle showing live football, basketball, hockey, and soccer games, plus boxing and UFC fights. Expect to be served ice-cold, below-freezing draft beer, and a food menu of hand-smashed burgers, beer-battered chicken, hand-cut steaks, street tacos, and wings served boneless, bone-in, naked, or breaded, then house-smoked, grilled, and tossed in your choice from 12 sauces or dry rubs. Twin Peaks also houses an exclusive Topgolf Swing Suite, complete with a comfy lounge to play, multiple massive virtual screens, and a wide selection of arcade games.
Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
1359 US 17, Little River, SC
A beloved waterside sports bar in Little River, Mulligan’s has reigned as having the best pub food on the Grand Strand since 1987. It has also doubled as a haven for sports fans on gameday and golfers after playing a round at any of the four nearby courses. Grab a seat, indoors or out, catch your game, and down a cold beer along with their famous grub.
Bully’s Pub & Grill
4868 US 17, North Myrtle Beach, SC
This relaxed sports bar in Barefoot Landing is widely known among sports fans for its abundance of TVs, beer selection, and delicious pub grub. Lunch and dinner are served indoors or on the lakeside deck; more amenities at Bully’s include pool tables, darts, and Golden Tee and bowling games.
Buffalo Wild Wings
518 Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach, SC
This franchise sports bar situated in Gator Hole Plaza lives up to its name, with a plethora of wings and tenders, and more than 30 sauces to choose from. Or opt for any of the burgers, sandwiches, dips, or salads. Cheer your team on with a beer, played out on any of the big-screen TVs, and download the Buffalo Wild Wings app for more ways to play, such as trivia, while you’re there.
By: Ashley Daniels
