Forget the typical bar scene – here, the drink is only part of the experience. The Myrtle Beach area has an extensive list of bars for you to enjoy while on vacation, some with activities you’d never think of. Whether you’re looking to pedal across the Inlet, sing at the karaoke bar, or swim up for your next cocktail, we’re here to show you spots that take your nightlife experience to a whole other level.

Inlet Brew Boat

4065 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet

This pedal-powered bar located in Murrels Inlet is a hybrid between a boat tour, bar experience, and floating party bus. Sit at a central bar while pedaling to move the boat or let the engine do all the work and cruise through the scenic Marsh Walk. Inlet Brewboat is BYOB – bring your own beer or wine – and jam out on Bluetooth with your friends to your favorite party playlist. Choose between a one-hour public or private cruise featuring music, sightseeing, and optional peddling. This boat carries up to 15 passengers for a more intimate experience and features built-in coolers and complimentary ice.

Pontiki Myrtle Beach

4430 Kingsport Rd Unit B, Little River

Pontiki is a true tiki bar experience with a twist – a moving environment. This all-inclusive bar offers unlimited, complimentary beer, wine, and hard seltzers that are bundled into the adventure. Drink, socialize, and travel through scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway on this 2-hour party cruise boat. Pontiki features public sightseeing cruises, private charters, and themed events (including karaoke) for up to 51 guests. This bar is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a fun, energetic group setting.

North Beach Resort & Villas Swim-Up Bar

719 North Beach Boulevard, North Myrtle beach

Dive into paradise at North Beach Resort & Villas’ swim up pool bar. Built on an “island” between the ocean and a tidal marsh, this bar allows you to swim up and effortlessly order your favorite cocktail and lunch poolside. No need to throw your shoes or T-shirt on; you can get everything you need without leaving the pool at this bar. Soak up the sun, sip your drink, and enjoy a day full of relaxation. With its luxurious Caribbean theme, this North Myrtle Beach bar is ranked #1 pool bar in the United States and #6 pool bar in the world by TripAdvisor.

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar

801 Main St, North Myrtle Beach & 2461 Coastal Grand Circle, Myrtle Beach

Crazy Mason is the perfect bar for the whole family – order a round of drinks, just with sugar instead of alcohol. This premium dessert spot is known for its over-the-top milkshakes served in souvenir mason jars. They offer handcrafted milkshakes topped with extravagant garnishes, including entire slices of cake, cookies, candy bars, or waffles. This bar also features cheesecakes, pies, ice cream sandwiches, crazy waffles, and in-house made cobblers. If you and your family are looking for a non-alcoholic bar alternative, The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach is more than just shakes – it’s an experience.

88 Keys Piano Bar

6613 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach

This elevated alternative to typical nightclubs offers one of the more refined karaoke bar Myrtle Beach experiences, with dueling piano shows paired with premium cocktails and a comprehensive wine list. 88 Keys Piano Bar features solo or small-group piano karaoke for high-quality entertainment. It is a sophisticated atmosphere with a classy dress code, dedicated to those searching for the perfect date night, celebration, or simply those who want the music without the added chaos. For an elegant night out, visit “Myrtle Beach’s only upscale piano bar.”

Crocodile Rocks of Myrtle Beach

1318 Celebrity Cir CS3, Myrtle Beach

Located in Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach, Crocodile Rocks is a high-energy dueling piano bar where several musicians are able to perform and battle one another with songs, humor, and improvisation. With a variety of music ranging from classic rock to modern hits, this bar is the perfect casual atmosphere for those searching for a full bar, nightly live music, comedy, and sing-along karaoke. Crocodile Rocks features a two-level, open-layout bar with the stage as the focal point, alongside classic cocktails, beer, wine, and fun shots with musical themes.

Nick’s Cigar World

2705 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach

Nick’s Cigar World is a premier cigar bar known for having the largest privately owned cigar showroom in the Southeast. It is a long-standing “cigar superstore” featuring over 115,000 different cigars. This bar offers a speakeasy-style environment rather than the typical tourist bar, encouraging many customers to return yearly while on vacation. Enjoy wine, beer, and a relaxed lounge atmosphere with a quiet yet social aspect to it. With its extensive supply of products, Nick’s Cigar World is the best cigar bar Myrtle Beach visitors should experience.

Coconuts Tiki Bar & Grill

400 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach

Coconuts Tiki Bar is located directly on the sand at Ocean Boulevard and is the only oceanfront tiki bar in North Myrtle Beach. Walk right up in your bathing suit and flip-flops and enjoy some open-air seating and live music right by the water. This bar is known for their signature identity – the infamous “Naked Turtle” rum drink with fruit blends. They also offer frozen drinks, beachy cocktails, beer, and distinct food, including Tiki Tacos with Thai peanut sauce and fresh seafood. Be sure to stop by and check them out as part of your seasonal beach ritual, as Coconuts is closed during the Winter, unlike other typical bars in the area. The Tilghman Beach and Racquet condos are less than a half mile from this popular North Myrtle Beach bar.

8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill

708 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach

This bar is a distinct, Myrtle Beach-style experience with a blended concept of tiki bar, sports bar, and restaurant. 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill sits directly on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and offers scenic views of the Atlantic ocean. They provide a “tiki-tacky” vibe to their bar with tiki-themed décor, frozen cocktails, 100+ beers (bottled and draft), live music nights, and weekly karaoke. This bar features a full-service restaurant menu, including upscale bar food such as skewers, schnitzel, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and creative burgers. 8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill is the most authentic tiki bar Myrtle Beach has to offer. We have a long list of hotels near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk if you’re looking for a vacation spot near all the action.

Where to Stay

Condo-World offers a large variety of luxury oceanfront condos, golf course villas, beach house rentals, and penthouse suites from Myrtle Beach to North Myrtle Beach and everywhere in between. Find a beautiful private North Myrtle Beach condo rental and make your way to one of the great bars nearby or a high-rise rental in the Myrtle Beach resorts area to stay in the thick of the action all year round. These condos and beach rentals offer everything from on-property water parks and oceanfront pools to on-site restaurants and great spaces for whoever you’re traveling with. Love where you stay when you book one of our Condo-World properties.