Given its location, history, and regular expected clientele, the Salty Hawg is a great little bar…read moreto visit within Snead's Ferry. The tap selection is pretty decent and the staff are friendly and happy to help. Specialty drinks are not anything special to brag about but hey, it's not a typical expectation of a venue like this. The bar has two pool tables and a great little game section in the back. There is a great amount of seating within the place and it's outfitted with some extras (i.e. beer tubs, tiki bar, private lounging area) that can make those special occasions even more so. There is also a nice patio/smoking area outside if needed. The music is a hit or miss however. The live performances almost always satisfy, but when there isn't, the bar becomes similar to an early 2000's sweet 16. Outdated pop music and radio ruined rap tends to linger and the DJ's often CANNOT read a room to change it. You almost wish the jukebox was available for the crowd to keep control. All in all, if you need somewhere to kick back, get out of the house (or bricks room) then give the Hawg a chance. Just don't get the hopes up. It's a pleasant visit for anyone at least once.

Great bar with pool tables and darts! Friendly staff and the best live music in the area. They…read morealways have something going on. No need to say any more, check them out and find out for yourself

Bar is a hole in a wall, but is really great. Gives a small town feel, with a modern type of…read morefamiliarity with it, the music is diverse, though I like country, and the people, interact and talk with you regardless of your ethnicity which I enjoy, as I'm typing this, I'm drunk off my butt, but I have to say that it is a pretty good bar and I'm having a good time, so I will have to say I will come here again. Would recommend. The beers are cheap ($2) and the bartenders are really nice!

I really didn't see myself going inside but I'm always doing laundry right next door. Two nights…read moreago I finally went in and did not regret it. Beer isn't expensive. People are very social - it feels like a tight circle of people. Everyone was friendly! It's nice to enjoy a beer while waiting for my clothes to dry.

Well my friend bugged me to go to this comedy club, and i finally agreed to go, it was the most…read moreboring night i have had in a long time, and i can't believe they charge $20 dollars for some thing you can get at home with watching Who's line is it. If you want to have a fun night out in town, do go there, the navy guy was nice , he tried to get the 10 people that was the audience interacting so he was ok, but after he left, it went down hill fast. I just couldn't take the boredom so me and my friend left. To bad we couldn't get our money back.

This place is so much fun! Great customer service and it was a great atmosphere! The manager is…read morededicated to make sure that you are having fun and the comedians were so funny!

Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

Great drinks and service. They have a variety of mixed drinks that they change frequently. They…read morestaff is great and very knowledgeable

Great atmosphere, and the drinks were fabulous. Bartenders were very friendly and knowledgable.read more

A nice place to go shoot pool. The staff is friendly, very clean place and friendly atmosphere. The…read moreonly strike I can say is that they don't serve food. I think they would do good if they did, but apparently most places that have pool tables around Jacksonville, unfortunately don't serve food. But overall its a good place to play pool and have a beer.

Nice clean place to shoot pool... and have drinks with friends. Did the pay by hour reasonable ratesread more

Very nice place. Very friendly staff and would visit again. Very laid back and some great regulars…read more Never seen any stupid stuff out there, I'm sure there is but not when I visited.

I only left 1 star bc they option of negative -5 wasn't there! that being said, i went into this…read morebar for the first and very last time on Sunday October 30,2022. I was having a very nice conversation with the bartender crystal. i just came in to relax and have a drink. I was appalled when this short little man came in and said "here's your s***" Crystal walked over to the end of the bar to talk to him. he started yelling at her like she was a dog. (I can tell you he wouldn't have ever spoken to a man that way, and gotten away with it.) apparently this man is the "bar manager's" husband. crystal was visibly shaken up and in utter disbelief as to what had just happened. their was a few other people in the bar at the time seem to be regulars. it wasn't much longer that the "bar manager Kat" came back yelling and cursing at crystal about touching her husband, screaming profanities at her, she just would not stop. i heard crystal tell her to get her finger out of her face. this is just my opinion but if this so called bar manager is so worried about another woman touching her man, then she needs to do her job and take care of things herself. makes your man look bad when "the wife has to handle his business" wonder if she does him that way at home too?? i was a witness that crystal did not touch that man in a harsh or threatening way. needless to say crystal ended up getting fired that night and the bar manager kat, should not be able to run that bar. the way she acted was very unprofessional and very distasteful to have a screaming match with crystal. then stand there after crystal had left talking about how she handled that situation. well kat im here to tell you that you handled that very poorly and you are the one that should have been fired on the spot. i was trying to get up with the owner and she wouldn't talk to me bc i was a customer and that situation was bar business. kat and her husband made it the customers business when they came in having a temper tantrum!! save your money people liquor is expensive and beer is too. go somewhere else to spend your money! this place doesn't care about their employees or their customers.. will never go back there. the owner needs to wake up before Kat and her husband runs everyone off.

I really enjoyed the OCJF this weekend. The performances were on fire! The artists were so down to…read moreearth and mingled with the guests. I was able to take selfies with one of my favorite bands! The only drawback was the vendor MeMaw's ChicknBBQ. The food truck did so well for the kickoff party on Friday, but Saturday, the first full evening of the event, they fell very short. of course, the MC was apologetic and explained to the crowd that they were stuck in traffic, but they were unacceptably late and were slow to set up on top of that. Some of us didn't receive our food until after the show was over. Other than that, I enjoyed the festival, the crowd was super friendly, and the vibe was all about the party!!!

Best Jazz Fest at Beach! Awesome acts! Wonderful atmosphere. Great attendance. 9th annual Ocean…read moreCity Jazz Festival in Topsail Beach, NC, on July 7 - 8, 2018. The annual Ocean City Jazz Festival was launched as a vehicle to promote the history of the Ocean City Community, which was founded in 1949, and was the only place African Americans could purchase coastal property in North Carolina, 15 years before the Civil Rights Act. Would like to see a few more food truck options. You really should make this an annual tradition with your friends and family!!