Maybe I'm a bit biased because I feel like "Norm" from Cheers because when I return for another two weeks on Hilton Head (and 10-12 evenings at Cool Cats), I am greeted by cheers " Hey! the Captain is back" as the bartender on duty automatically heads to the back to bring out a cold GUINNESS for me. From the first time I stumbled upon, not into, Cool Cats lounge, several years ago, I felt like one of the locals. Even though I am much older than most there. From the staff to the crowd on any evening, the atmosphere is friendly, warm and welcoming. This applies to Everyone who walks through the door. Make sure this is at the top of your list when you get to Hilton Head. It may be the your place to go every evening. It is for me. When you get there, ask if "the Captain" is there so I'll get to meet you. read more

Awesome dive bar! Took a minute to find but glad we did. The service is point. Didn't run into many tourists in there and met a bunch of friendly locals. Definitely recommend! read more

If you are on Hilton Head Island and want to get away from the tourists and hang out with some locals - this is the place. It is tucked away in the back of a small shopping center, out of the view of tourists passing, and is the local hang out of local folks who are looking to avoid the HHI commotion. It's a fun place, festooned with dollar bills all over the walls. It has a decent beer selection (no draught) and friendly service - our bartender was Jackie and she was great! We didn't stay long - but had a good time chatting with some long time locals. Pop in for a cold beverage - you'll have a good time. Oh and .... IITYWIMWYBMAS .... (IYKYK). read more

Cool Cats is less a bar and more a psychological experiment you willingly walk into, thinking you'll just grab a drink and maybe hear some Britney on the jukebox. The moment the door closes behind you, the regulars are already watching, speaking in stories that should come with legal disclaimers. Every conversation is a slow slide into an abyss worded with the emotional nuance of a chainsaw. There is no small talk, just confessions you should olny hear at an AA meeting. You don't leave Cool Cats. You escape it. And once you do, you sit in your car silently, engine running, questioning what you thought humanity was. You will Google therapists. You will pray to deities you did not previously believe in. And somewhere, deep down you'll respect that Cool Cats revealed your truth. read more

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Love this little dive bar on HHI. We were hoping for find a few semi-late night spots on the island to enjoy while we were in town for my birthday and this one fit the bill. Great drinks and prices, a touch tunes, and friendly staff. Even got to help decorate the walls with a dollar bill dedicated to the occasion. read more

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This was a fun place to hangout!!! Loved the vibes there. Away from the tourists. Great dive bar ! read more

The bar service was excellent. Fun little dive on the island with a laid back low key vibe. We had a great time slapping a dollar on the ceiling and dancing the night away. We'll definitely be back read more

Friendly staff and welcoming clientele. Affordable prices. Great locals bar! When I travel, I always look for this type of place.

I have had to admit that the real reason I take frequent 2-week trips to Hilton head Island is to spend my evenings chatting with the great crew of bartenders and the old and new friends I meet there while sipping my Guinness. The "excuse" to go to HHI is to bicycle the many miles of paved trails during the day. COOL CATS LOUNGE has the best crew of bartenders on the Island and probably the entire "Low Country". You don't have to take my word for it, go and spend a nice evening there and see for yourself. And while you are there, please say hi to Andi, Emily, Jenne, Evan, Matt, Todd, or whoever is on duty at the time. Tell them the Captain referred you. You will not regret it. the Captain read more

Great local dive bar for Hilton head many locals drink here Fun joint Great bartender read more

Dive bar at its best. The regulars were friendly, except for one creepy old man who seemed to annoy everyone - watch out. One dart board was all the rage and competitive. The decor was perfect and homie for the bars history. Would recommend for a late night spot. read more

What an awesome, laid back, get away from the family while on vacation. Decent selection of cigars from their walk in humidor and a comfortable lounge in which to smoke. I think they are working on their alcohol licensing, so hopefully people can add a nice drink to their experience! read more

Pineapple & Dark Rum plus they have Heineken... Personality In this bar is wonderful and good people !! The decor idea (dollar bills) is wonderful !! So don't forget your dollars lol read more

Snacks and drinks were good! Fun atmosphere! The parking lot at times can be crazy. Next time I would like to have a full meal.

Great local dive bar. Friendly staff. The regulars were quite entertaining. We will definitely come back.

This dive bar is the only one I know that serves a gourmet Italian dish with grated in house parmesean cheese. The soup of the day is rather amazing as well pairs perfectly with the wine. It gets very busy so please make reservations prior to coming in. Also, Steve miller band is a major no on the jukebox so don't try it. Ask for Ginny the bartender and tell her Tim from Detroit sent you! she will serve you write up. read more

So, I actually won a gift certificate that they donated for a charity event benefiting the Hilton Head Lions Club. I thought I'd probably just give it to one of the locals as I was leaving in 2 days and didn't think I'd go but then I looked the place up and said, nope this is my kind of place. I really enjoyed it! The service was on point and the drinks were wonderful. I would recommend this place not just because it's a trendy coil spot but I like places that are involved with their communities, so, kudos to Cool Cats. See you next year. read more

Awesome friendly local bar. Some say dive I say must go!! Love this place, it's a HHI staple and local must go! read more

Not gonna lie, it's dark, cold and kind of smells like satans armpits. Which I am okay with. Beer is ice cold, and the bar wench was very pleasant. The evening I was having with my minions was pleasant until we started playing music on the TouchTunes. One of my minions played a heavy song, and the bat wench promptly skipped it. I will keep a special seat in hell for this feisty one. All in all........ cool place. Enjoy! read more

Awesome dive bar. Staff, super friendly. As soon as I walked in, they asked me if I wanted free pizza. Alot of regulars. Seems like a great place to tie one on. read more

Cool Cats Lounge - Dive Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

whenever i'm on the island from out of town i frequent this bar. after this visit i don't think i will ever come back. i have brought friends with me from out of town every time i've come and have always enjoyed the crowd, made friends, and tipped well, but the bartender tonight made me feel unwelcome and paid attention to certain people. my friend and i felt ignored even after directly asking for our check.. really disappointed.. read more

After relocating a few months ago, I am in search of local places with real charm. To call this a dive bar is an injustice. Almost like hanging in someones rumpus room. There is a couch, a very cool bar and a few tables with an open floor. It was a slow night but felt right at home. I know the owner Cliff and promised to visit. Found a new hang out. A few video games. My bourbon was huge. This is a gem on HHI. read more

I will start this off with me and my wife were the only people in the bar who were not locals. Everyone in the bar was so welcoming and friendly. The bartender was awesome and the drink I had was great as well. They don't really have a food menu besides white castle cheeseburgers and corndogs, but honestly it just adds to the great atmosphere. I would definitely come to this bar again, I highly recommend it if you are in the area. read more

The only dive bar in Hilton Head! My husband and I had a blast. We were the only tourists there, but the locals made us feel at home. Our bartender Jake was super friendly and fun to chat with. Drinks were great and cheap! If you're looking for a low-key bar with fun people, this is it. We will definitely be back before the end of our trip. read more

This place is very welcoming and has a vibe of a "Cheers" bar. Everybody knows your name within minutes and music is great, bartenders awesome, owner drops in frequently, drinks are reasonable, and the service is quick and steady. it read more

Typically calling yourself "cool" means you're really "not cool" but Cool Cats Lounge is the exception to that rule. I came here following a night of boozing at a friends wedding as well as a couple drinks at the hotel. With a group of college friends all reuniting in one place, I'm pretty sure we could have had a blast in a cardboard box. A couple folks with us probably wouldn't have even noticed if we were in a cardboard box. Anyway, the staff was great with quick service even with our giant crowd. Sega on the TV if you're looking to kill some time, that is if you aren't busy jamin with the Dubstep DJ that happened to be there that night. This is a small place but made for a great dance party atmosphere. This is definitely a locals type of place and I will be back for sure on my next trip to Hilton Head. read more

The bartender tried to shaft me when I gave her a hundred for two drinks. Gave me 30.00 back. Huh? Had to negotiate my money back. DON'T GO HERE! It's a trap. Beware. Stay away. read more

Great place to grab a drink and laugh with friends. Considered a dive bar but by no means dirty or grimy. Friendly crowds always.

Apparently this bar only serves locals. We walked in to a grand total of 7 people at the bar with two people behind the bar. Almost 30 minutes later, we still were not even looked at by those running the bar. Instead, the bartenders stood and talked. We gave up and resorted to the restaurant two shop fronts down, where despite there being so many patrons we could barely reach the bar, we were served in 30 seconds. Dont waste your time if you aren't known by name here. read more

Clearly the place to be after clocking out judging from the constant flow of local food and beverage employees. Met a lot of attractive (some very), semi-young (some very), semi-professional locals with outgoing personalities... All were very willing to engage and make new friends with islanders and tourists alike. If you can appreciate good music and a fun crowd at a classic style dive bar with great pricing, video games, tvs, darts, cigarette and candy machines, surprisingly clean bathrooms, and a weekly Saturday night taco stand/DJ booth out in front, then I recommend making Cool Cats lounge a part of your plans. read more

Best dive bar on the island. Full of locals at happy hour. Great juke box, great bar tenders and fun people! And darts! Don't tell anyone about it, though. We want to keep the Ohio people out!! read more

This place is an awesome hang out to get away from the crowds. Awesome music video games darts cool staff and Jen was a great host behind the bar.Real drinks and great prices. Good for late nite Open till 2 read more

Awesome bar despite having no cats, instead they had a friendly bartender with a ponytail.

This is one of the coolest dive bars I've been in for a while. Great bartender and fun relaxed environment.

My new favorite local bar on the island. They get overflow from Low Country (2 hr wait) and make you not want to leave when your table is ready. Just nice staff and regulars. read more

Perfect dive bar. Tim was chatty and informative. Drinks were cheap. Music was good. Atmosphere was relaxed. Definitely the place locals go to drink. Cool all around. read more

This is a super cool hole in the wall bar.....that is loads of fun for our kids and grandkids as we wait for our table at Low Country Backyard. The owner is always accommodating to our herd. Thanks...and see you next year! read more

Best dive bar around!! Love the staff. Matt was awesome and we even got to meet the owner Michael. Great bar and late night atmosphere. Will definitely be back! read more

EZ start... My bro gave bartender a Hondo, she gave him change for a 20. Then argued about it and then she recognized he was right. I then put 20 in the poker machine and won 30, hit cash out. My bad... It zeroed out. She said the owner would call me if I left my number.... That sounds appealing. Shady place.... Order a beer and then get the hades out. Better yet... Don't go here at all. read more