Came here during Ocean Fest, everywhere else was packed. Great atmosphere, cheap drinks, and…read morefantastic food. Did not expect to get such high quality and carefully crafted food from what seems like a dive bar, but this was such a treat to discover!! Wonderful service and all around great experience! Great for a younger a crowd!

Newer bar with food. Great vibe and interesting menu…read more Highly recommend. Try the bologna sandwich.

We went on a Thursday afternoon...the bar was surrounded by ladies when we walked in and it got…read morereal quiet...I felt like we might have been interrupting something but we ordered our drinks and they started talking again. You can definitely tell that this is a locals bar. After our first drink the ladies started to talk to us and I started to really enjoy myself. The bartender was friendly and drinks were on par for what we'd paid the rest of the week. Not sure why I expected this bar to be bigger because I knew it was literally a trailer. But it was decorated hilariously and it was clean. I would have loved to return that night for karaoke but I must be getting old because when I heard it didn't start until 9pm, I knew that we'd have to do that another trip. We'll try again next year!

Divey little beach spot you love. Very fun. Easy service. Cool vibe. It's in a trailer. Im a fan…read moreand need to buy some merch

Great food, service at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere,…read moreshort wait to be seated. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Appetizers and entrees were great.

Our second visit to Fishmonger's was a great experience! Our server was Sebastian, and he was…read moreknowledgeable, super attentive, and had a great sense of humor. I had the same dish as last time, the crab-stuffed flounder, with peppers and onions and a tarragon sauce and it was absolutely fantastic. My husband had the burger with bacon jelly and aioli and it was cooked perfectly, the steak-style fries were excellent. Shout out to the roasted asparagus and the hush puppies with honey butter too, so so good. The rustic style interior and openness of the restaurant provide great atmosphere, and the location on the mainland in Surf City is worth the drive. We find opportunities to talk up this restaurant locally, and will be back again soon.

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

The night was great on Monday April 20th until the blonde bartender caught an attitude for some…read morereason I'm not sure of but anytime she is working I WILL NOT visit this establishment while she is working

A group of us came back for a reunion and decided to hit up Surf City. First night, we were the…read moreonly ones there actually spending money and trying to liven up the dead atmosphere. The place was a dump dirty floors, sad drinks, and the vibe of a gas station that sells alcohol. Night two, we came back to support it again, and one of our friends got kicked out while paying his bill no joke. The bouncer/owner/bartender, whoever it was, was a complete egotistical maniac, acted like he was auditioning for "World's Most Insecure Alpha" and decided to flex his power for absolutely no reason. He clearly just needed to feel like a big man before going home. Dude booted our whole group without explanation. Enjoy the empty bar, champ you earned it.

Cape Fear Customs held an event at the Salty Turtle the night I stopped in. The fundraiser was for…read morePaddle4Troops. The men from CFC were delightful as this was a beautiful night to host an event! They sold raffle tickets that ALL proceeds went to the charity! The service to grab a beer or wine was very good and the people we met were just as expected! Good local spot for a great event, we will definitely be back!

We are in town visiting family and once again, the Salty Turtle is still great, high quality beer!…read moreWe love that it's consistent and the staff of always so helpful and friendly. We will always be back for great beer!

Sandpiper Brewing Co is a welcome treat in Holly Ridge! For the locals, it's such a positive to…read morenot have to fight the bridge traffic to go out and enjoy yourself! Sandpiper is close to 17, so not far off the main road! The exterior of the building is crisp and modern with a super cute logo on the front entry. There are a few ways to enter the Brewing Co, as they boast a large deck that wraps from the front all the way around the side. The deck holds the most comfortable Adirondack chairs! There is room for the kids to play in the yard as well as the dogs to frolic about! Now that you're inside, you see the beautifully decorated space, with counter tops that look like the beach and ocean (see if you can find the shark tooth)! The interior space is roomy and you'll find some Sandpiper Brewing Co merchandise (if you're lucky!) It goes quick, as the owner, Ashley, tells me! Who wouldn't want to don the cutest logo for their favorite brewery, right?! The bathrooms are very well appointed with cloth, single use hand towels- what a great touch! Sandpiper Brewing Co has a great selection of hand crafted beers, along with their signature seltzer! Ashley will find something to your taste, or ask for a sample, everything is delicious! There is something for everyone, even juice boxes for the kids! You can bring our own snacks, but don't be surprised if a food truck is there, how convenient!

Such a cute hidden gem! The people inside are extremely friendly and pleasant. They have a great…read moreselection of drinks and the cutest outdoor seating are

Delicious food and banging drinks. Quick service. A must…read morevisit every time. Love it. More than awesome

I can't say much for the restaurant because we got carry out, but the pizza and jalapeño poppers…read morewere good! Love that the pizza crust is thin. We had some modifications and the restaurant was accommodating.

We decided to pop in based on that it was a cigar and beer shop. They sell some nice cigars and…read morehave several cooler doors with craft beer, etc for purchase, along with a small bar and some additional seating inside and out. They have a great draft craft beer selection and the bartender was super sweet and personable! Music was perfect as well. It's a small place but big on personality and we enjoyed the small town feel. My only complaint is that it looked open from the outside, no signs on and it's pretty easy to miss!

Good people, good beer, dog friendly, largest beer selection on the island, largest cigar…read moreselection, amazing music and a local favorite hangout!

Great place and great beer! There is tons of seating outdoors with enough space for your kids to…read morewalk around. The inside is so cozy- I could've stayed there all day! The beer is really great with a good size of selections for all (even juice boxes for the kiddos). I will definitely come back next time I am visiting. It's also nice that Rick's is right next door when you get hungry from all that beer.

Very cool place. Just off the light near the library. Got a local brew. Good place to meet a group.read more