As a local who has the benefit of seeing everything our area offers for entertainment and night life, EClub is the best. I have been coming here for years. You will find a diverse crowd of various ages, social classes and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Everyone is welcome and you can dress casual or come in your wedding attire, as some have done to continue the party! They do get crowded in the summer and you will have to be patient to get a drink. The owners Matt and Ashley have always got something fun lined up every night of the week. Follow them on social media for updates. They have also been honored as an official Carolina Hurricanes bar and you can find most sports events available there besides the Canes. Dogs are always welcome and there's a food truck on site that offers fresh made pizza and hot dogs. For us locals, we celebrate our big moments here as a family and in our times of loss or need, they are quick to give a helping hand. read more

Horrible service. The head of security was extremely unprofessional and seemed more interested in asserting authority than providing a welcoming experience. Unfortunately, the entire situation left a very bad impression. I would not recommend supporting this bar. There are plenty of other places on the island with better service, friendlier employees, and a much more enjoyable atmosphere. Beware before choosing to spend your time and money here. read more

I went here last weekend and was harassed multiple times by security. I wasn't drinking as I was driving for my friends and I was asked to leave by the owner Matt because I "wasn't contributing to business and I am loitering". I believe the security guys name is Bill, he is very rude, and probably should get a real job. If I could give this review zero stars, I would. I'd rather go to any other place on the island. Please don't waste your time here. There's also a video going round of Bill assaulting somebody pulling them by their hair on the ground and dragging them into the ditch. read more

Great beach bar with great entertainment. Open year round. The Eclub does a lot for the local community. Always something going on. read more

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I have came here quite a few times to play pool. Love the $4 beers (Pernicious) and the free pool table. This place has live bands and I love the locals who play pool. You will have to compete with as teams by writing your name on the dry erase board and play as teams to win the table but it's a lot of fun. All the guys and gals are always so nice and have a good time playing pool, drinking and listening to the band. This is about my seventh time here and will return! read more

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This place is awesome!! Great vibes and great prices. Always have awesome live music going. Definitely the place to be in Emerald isle if you are looking for a good time! read more

Best place to go dance in the area by far. Drinks are at a great price too! Everyone is super nice and easy to talk to. Tho whole place is a vibe with all the signs and music. read more

Fun hole in the wall bar! The drinks were cheap too! Wish they had more games and things to do. But they had a DJ and a dance floor that seemed poppin! 21+ only and don't try to go in under age- they have a scanner and black lights they check your ID with! Great security in my book! read more

Way late on writing this review from this summer. Local owners that come down a few times a year. This place kills it and has so much character. It's the locals and tourists that make this place fun. Way cool. Don't change a thing. read more

I love the Emerald Club. For one, the club is located on beautiful Emerald Isle. It doesn't get much better than E.I.There's always great music (djs and live bands), dancing, cheap drinks, and really, REALLY fun people. I've been here numerous times to see Spare Change. Love 'em! It's a very small place and gets really cramped during the colder months, but the outdoor patio in the summertime is great! Plus, they have an additional bar outside so you don't have to wait and push your way through everyone when it's packed inside. My only complaint is the fact that they don't run the A/C, so it gets hot as hell inside and the bathrooms are really, really gross. So as long as you don't break the seal, you're OK! read more

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Yesss, Emerald Club - you've got my vote for best dive in Emerald Isle. From the crowded Saturday night pics, I'm not sure that's my jam, but my Thursday Music Bingo night was just perfect. What is Music Bingo you ask? Well, it's a Bingo game where you have a card of song titles and when the songs play you mark them on your card. Once you have a full line, you yell "ROCKS" which, if you're first, will net you $10 and unlimited pride. It's such a cute way to spend a Tuesday that's not your typical bar trivia. On Tuesdays, they also have $1 PBR, which means you can potentially profit from a night out. You can order as many as you like and the friendliest bartenders will chat with you like seasoned restaurant industry professionals. It feels very local, even if you're a tourist like me. read more

Stayed for hours to try and win the 500$ jackpot music bingo. Place was packed and after 56 songs they stopped playing because it had gone on too long & said it would carry onto next week. I had 4 spots left! SCAM! Was there on vacation and can't even go back next week to play... they just didn't wanna give out that 500$. Greedy E Club read more

Most fun bar in emerald isle!! Great dive bar, live music, cheap drinks...what more could you ask for. Frequented this fun bar while living on the island for the summer. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun time! read more

Went here with a group of friends last night for the 4th. Good music and good bar, but if you're a regular and have a problem with someone you can get them kicked out apparently. Watch out for drunk people and try not to piss anyone off because no matter if you're sober and just relaxing with people you'll be asked to leave. read more

I have been visiting Emerald Isle since I was an infant. Now that I am older my friends and I are not satisfied with simply sitting on the beach all day. We stumbled upon the Emerald Club with hesitation...perhaps for the cheesy "2001" in the title. HOWEVER, we had a BLAST! You can choose if you want to dance, hang by the bar, chill outside at a bar-top, or mingle. We enjoyed the versatility of the environment and the "pretty-cheap" drinks. We mostly stuck to beer ($3 bottle domestics) or the "Pirate Punch." Pirate punch is sweet and don't drink too much if you are not up for a nasty hangover. There were a mix of people there: Marines, bachelorette parties, locals, and young and old vacationers. We enjoyed the diversity of the crowd. Surprisingly, we really enjoyed the live music. David Dixon was really great (we actually go to school with his brother). We had such a good time on a Friday night that we went back again Saturday. So if you are looking for a little fun in the sleepy beach town of E.I., hit up the Emerald Club. read more

Oh Eclub.... You were so good to me that I went twice while I was at the beach. Its a mixed crowd but very nice and fun. There were no annoying drunks that I can remember and everyone pretty much kept to their own group. There was live music both nights that we went and also a DJ. Dance floor is small but most people just stand around watching lol. Bathroom is ridiculously small too for the crowd. They also have an outside tiki bar and stage with lots of seating. Cheap drinks and ~5 cover. read more

I always have a good time when I come here. They have a nice large patio area. Bartenders are super friendly. Band selection is really good. Everyone is just really nice here, great place to socialize. I would have given 5 stars, but the bar itself is REALLY small and going to the ladies room when its packed is often a pain. The layout is super inconvenient on a busy night. read more

Super hype and fun place to be. However, frozen drinks were beyond weak..this place is making a killing

Really fun place! Great music, indoor and outdoor areas. Pool, cornhole, TVs, decent bathroom, loved the live music. However, the drinks were kinda poorly made and I had to tell a bartender that their syrup was out for the soda and he got annoyed about it. I had three drinks and they all tasted not great. Didn't even finish two of those. Fun atmosphere, and def gets packed around 10 read more

Nice and clean place, but we went on a Friday night and it wasn't really happening. There was a band which was cool, but there was an older crowd. Guess we missed the memo about Friday nights being old school fridays, we came here after the yacht club and there was an older crowd there also. This place has an inside and outside, it's a nice place, but we'll probably try a Saturday night next time. Cover charge of $5 I think it was. read more

The club looked nice but advertised no cover then tried to charge a $1 membership fee. When we asked if we could get one shot they turned away 4 paying customers over a dollar. Then as we were leaving they said "those bitches walked away over a dollar." I'm sorry but no place is going to call me a "bitch" and get my business. I'll never go back!! read more

I have been visiting emerald isle since I was five. Since I was 21 I've been going to the emerald club. This is the classic great American bar. Good booze, good people. Dont go expecting fancy martinis wearing brooks brothers suits and high tension discussions about the dow jones. But do expect imperial cerveza, dancing with local ladies and shots with US Marines. By far the best bar on the island! read more

The Emerald Club is the best bar in E.I.! Their slogan is, "What Happens Here, We Talk About All Week" They get really great bands and the beergarden is really pleasant on a warm July night. $2 Bud Light special the night I was there. If you want to look like a local remeber to bring your own coozy to keep your beer cold. read more

Awesome bar. Owners are super nice folks and the bands never seem to let you down. Does it get crowded? Yes, in the summer. But that's the fun of the place. Do your self a service and give it a shot. read more

First time at the emerald club last night and it was great!!! Awesome atmosphere, dogs are allowed which I love and Matt is fantastic! Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a fun time on the island! read more

Cool enough spot however I had an issue with a charge and the person I spoke to about it was unbelievably rude. I keep track of my spending and knew exactly how much my tab from the previous night was. After the charge went through it was 4 dollars more than what I had spent. When I called and explained, the guy I spoke to said "you're calling about 4 dollars?" And proceeded to hang up on me. Honestly blown away by that response. read more

Giant jenga, cornhole, karaoke, good cover bands, chill vibes and good people with good drinks and great prices! Best beach bar! Such nice people. Staff is super sweet and fun. Great for football season and all thru summer! Always something amazing here read more

Good drinks and bartenders. When youre drug through the parking lot by a bouncer over a verbal altercation who ran away when the cops came thats not good. The owner arrived and the cops spoke with me him and the other bouncers but he never had to come down to speak with them. This was after they "couldnt find" my card i had a tab on. Don't recommend if you dont live down there and think they need to be more careful who they choose for security. Was never given his name. Been coming down 33 years and this was the first time i had any issues. My leg 3 days later is still cut up and my knee is swollen. The chokehold and drag and slam back and forth is not a necessary way to physically remove anyone. That is assault. read more

This is a fun, casual, chill bar. There is usually a good bit of middle aged people that hang out here, but come summer time it's a great mix of everyone. It's a bit small and there are posts in the middle of the floor, but I always have a good time without spending a lot of money. I like to dance, so live bands are really my thing, but they have live bands often and I've seen a couple; awesome! Overall, it's a great place, and if you're staying on the island.... You can walk home :) read more

Always a good time. The locals are cool and the drinks are cheap. The DJ still plays music from 2001-2005 rather than 2012-2014. The live bands make up for this. Awesome in the summer because they have a live band indoors and a band outdoors. read more

The kind of bar Jimmy Buffett or Kenney Chesney would write a song about. Affectionately referred to by the locals as "The E-Club", The Emerald Club is the staple of Emerald Isle, NC for live music, a huge beer selection, fantastic people and fun times! Loaded with character and local charm, there's nothing superficial, pretentious or judgmental about it. Leave your fancy dress codes and bad attitudes at home. The Emerald Club is the definition of a true American Beach Bar. A winning recipe by management and their "local crew" staff, decade after decade, of combining great entertainment with that genuine sea side vibe you're looking for. They've avoided becoming the typical tourist trap/seasonal money grabbing hot spot which you find surrounding them, by remaining true to their roots and treating every patron that walks through their door like a best friend. If you're on the island and looking for a place to kick back, have a drink, dance to the music, enjoy the atmosphere, play some games and forget about life.. this is the place to be!! read more

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If you like tight quarters, tiny restrooms, watered down drinks, preppy yuppies and selective service this is the place for you! The indoor part will leave you gasping for breath! Don't you dare set your drink down or accept a drink from a "friendly local" if you are a semi attractive female or you will get roofied. read more

The bartenders are hot, and fun, and willing to accommodate your needs. The service is impeccable and the live music and DJ's are always amazing and willing to please the various varieties of crowds that wander in throughout the year read more

Place is a great atmosphere. The games outside are entertaining and fun to watch drunk people Fook up lmao. Cheap prices, friendly staff, also Thursday's are dollar PBR's so I recommend going there every Thursday. Also they offer a free shuttle back to your residence which is an amazing thing for a drunk person. Saving you from a DUI. Please tip the driver well as mine was friendly. read more

Great place to go best on island if you want to have fun make this first choice owner and staff are great

This place is a blast on Fri and Sat nights in the summer time. Crowd pleasing music and a dance/party atmosphere. The bathrooms are terrible, the place can get very hot inside, and the crowd sometimes can be overwhelming, but its a popular dive/party/beach bar -- so that comes with the territory. read more