My coworker and I stopped in after work for drinks. We were greeted by Stephanie, the bartender…read morethere! We asked what their specialty drinks were and she suggested a margarita! We agreed and we asked about a jalapeño tequila and she offered us a great option to make us "skinny" margaritas! Never had one but was game to try! Well we both had 2 because they were delicious!! The venue is narrow and like the other Tinyz, everyone faces the bar! Cool concept! The TVs were playing everything from women's lacrosse to race cars. The beautiful woodwork in Tinyz was very luxurious and appealing! Since this is walking distance from my office, I may be there more times than not!!

This is a great little tavern with excellent service and a cool vibe. Hampstead has needed a…read morelocal's spot where people can congregate to enjoy a beverage, watch sports and just hang out.

Order 12 mixed flavors homemade hot and garlic parmesan. Came stuffed together. Save was good for…read morethe GP not over powering but lacking in flavor. The homemade hot was okay, for sure could have spiced it up for hot. No need for any dipping sauce if you want to taste the flavor. They have a cotton candy flavor will try next time.

Saw this right beside the pizza place we ate at the other day, and the menu had something for…read moreeveryone. Pretty typical sports bar. TVs, somewhat elevated bar food. Sweetie got crab dip and though it tasted good she wasn't thrilled with the texture (too finely minced?) But that was the only misstep. Shared spinach artichoke dip with my cousin, both liked it. Also shared an order of fried fish- again liked it. Good, tender fish, with a thin crispy batter nicely seasoned. Another cousin got a bowl of fisherman's chowder, as did I, and we both really liked it. Chock full of seafood. Her husband got a Philly cheesesteak and said it was excellent. Kid K got tenders and fries, all good. Plus a side Caesar salad which she liked (and I finished, again good.) And we got some cheese sticks, also good reviews all around. Service was great. Prices were decent. Mixed drinks and beers were good. It's handy- and open in the off season. With limited options, it's nice to find good ones. I'd come back.

picked up lunch for husband and me huge serving of flounder…read moresandwich....enough for 2 really yummy burger great seasoned ff crispy fried okra

The space is clean, has plenty of selections for burgers and other items. Drinks are yummy and…read morereasonably priced. I've never gotten a server here that wasn't a 10/10. Come here if you like good burgers. Get the peanut butter burger if you like peanut butter, you won't regret it!

One of my favorite bars downtown. It's a great place to go with a group of friends. It's casual and…read morewelcoming. On nice days they open the front windows so you can post up and people watch, or if you prefer to watch sports they have tons of TVs. They usually have a fresh batch of popcorn and on Sundays they have free hotdogs!

This place is a great place to hang with friends. I've been here five times, twice on pride bar…read morecrawls. It is a cool bar that draws an eclectic crowd. They have a variety of seating options, including some group-friend booths. On my last visit, I sat at the bar and ordered a flight of beer. Tony the bartender was very patient with my request for a flight of local beer with no IPAs or hoppy beers. He picked out: 2: Wrightsville Beach Orange Crush, 3. Waterline Kolsh, 4. Teaches Peaches, 1. Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst. I was familiar with the first three and loved them. I jokingly refer to Wrightsville Beach Orange Crush as creamsicle beer. It isn't too sweet, but the Orange flavor is quite strong. The Waterline Kolsh is light and very easy to drink. The Teaches Peaches is one of my favorites due to its light fruity flavor. The Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst was a wildcard in Tony's lineup. This sour was a refreshing way to mix up my beer tasting. My friend also got a flight and didn't like one of the beers he chose. Tony swapped it out for a different beer as soon as I told him and the new one was well-received. My favorite part of this visit was that Tony decided to bring me a sample of the 8. Firestone Walker Mind Haze, because it was a non-hoppy IPA and he thought I might like it. It wasn't my fave, but I really appreciated the opportunity to try something new. I snacked on free popcorn all during my visit. The popcorn machine is in the back. Also in the back are single-stall restrooms. Tavern Law has an A+ in my book because they have great local beer on tap and they are gay friendly.

We've been coming to the area for years and this place got decent reviews. We didn't expect much…read morebut were hopeful. The positives-seated right away! Not expecting that for how full the parking lot was or on a holiday week. The waitress was nice but super slow service. She didn't check back often and we had to look for her to get anything we needed or our bill. We started with fried pickles and cheese curds. Both were standard bar food and perfectly fine. No complaints. Most of our party got chicken wings, some boneless and some not, and fries. I ordered a burger and Mac and cheese. Chicken ok, fries ok, Mac n cheese meh. The burger felt more like a fast food joint, as they had to bring out mayo and mustard because they don't put it on for you. It ended up a sloppy mess. Lastly cocktails. We ordered some pretty basic mixed drinks and they were awful. Didn't finish. I would say the vibe is so casual that for the money, you're better off doing Ricks's or another pub on the island where service is better and it's more of a dining experience instead of fast food. Probably won't be back.

We visited Surf City in mid October, as things were slowing down after the summer months. But there…read morewas nothing slow about the service here. It's prompt, friendly and attentive. I ordered the pork belly and cheese curds, as well as the smoked wings and mac & cheese (which I was so excited to eat that I forgot to snap a pic of, which RARELY happens). The meal was great. Amazing flavors that packed a punch. My only complaint is that it was really chilly in the restaurant for some reason, and I was shivering the entire time (even with my jacket) while eating my wings. I'll bring a beanie in the next time I come. :))

Basically the same at Fat Burgers, which is great! Lots of draft beer options, both local and…read moretypical (Coors light, yuengling, etc). A full bar with martinis, margaritas, wine, pitchers, buckets, and specials. Food is wings, burgers, sandwiches, apps, etc. Really chill place to go for some drinks and food. They have a few arcade games to play, as well as several TVs for sports games. Service is always friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a stop!

Came in for a takeout order. Ordered 8 wings and an order of chicken tender with fries. The tenders…read moreare burnt to a crisp, the fries are swimming in oil and as soggy as can be. They also shorted me 1 wing as I only received 7! I paid $38 dollars for this (including a $10 tip) and once again, Sneads Ferry never fails to disappoint! There isn't a decent restaurant within 100 miles of this place. Food purgatory.

We've lived in the area for about 6 years. Eat out fairly often. This restaurant by far has been…read morethe most consistent in the quality of the food, which is the best of all the restaurants in the topsail area. It is not fine dining and has the sports bar vibe. It is a relatively small place and I recommend going on non peak hours in season. If you are into oysters, they have a great selection of both local and regional on the half shell. If you prefer cooked, chargrilled or steamed is a good choice. While the menu has a great selection of seafood, the chalkboard specials features extremely fresh local catches which change daily. While there are several restaurants in and around the topsail area this is the only one where I have never been disappointed. If you go at peak hours during the vacation season expect to wait but it is worth it. You can't miss with any of the steamed shellfish offerings and if you prefer fried there batter is light and not overpowering. As a sports bar, they have a large selection of tap and bottled beers and a good mixology of liquor options which is only outdone in my opinion by Rick's in Sneads Ferry

Whenever a restaurant puts "market price" next to an item, I'm worried. But Dear Wife and I were in…read morethe low country and we wanted a low country boil. So that's what we got. I could've asked the price upfront (and usually do) but what the heck... we're on vacation. The server suggested we get a "double" and share it. OK. Sounds good. It came out quick. There was a TON of food for two of us. Shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn. It didn't have a lot of seasoning also on it, but - no problem - there was a rack with every hot sauce you'd ever need, plus salt, pepper and old bay. We both ate our fill and even left a few potatoes. The bill comes and it's less than $40. It might be the cheapest great meal I've had in a long time. Or maybe it's the "greatest cheap meal" I've had in a long time... I don't know. Bar ambiance, but pleasant enough for families. Mostly high tables. It all seemed very nice.

Best dive bar in the area, love the bartenders and the vibe. Great pool tables and great drinks.read more

If you're not a local or if you're young . Stay away !!!! My friend and I went out to play pool and…read morehave couple drinks . We each had one shot each and the bartender decided it was a good idea to cut us off . We were extremely disappointed because we just had 1 shot each. We are both bartender, my friend and I, and completely understand if the bartender decides cut us off but we literally had 1 shot ! I got really upset cause we really thought we found a place to hang out . Especially since are walking distance from our home. Literally 5 min walk from my home. We we're just going to get two shots each and after just a drink. Cause that's what we normally do. We are not the type to get shit faced. We just wanted to hang ... get a little buzz and play pool . But I'm guess since we are in our mid twenties and everyone else is in there were 50+ and knew the bartenders... they we're getting special treatment. I should also add, we definitely felt like we were getting treated different from everyone else. I don't know it's because we were two young females and didn't fit the "scene " . But we were causing no trouble. We were playing pool for an hour and we decided to get another shot AFTER ONE HOUR!! and that's when the bartender told us the the OTHER BARTENDER told her to cut us off. I even asked why? And her answer was " I don't know " I even told her " I've only had one shot an HOUR AGO" and she just looked at me and said nothing ... It be one thing , if we were being obscene or disrespectful.but nope ...... and all the other folks hanging out at the end of the bar looked like they should of been cut of ! They were being loud and slurring their words. And one of the guys kept sexually harassing us . But we did t care and ignored him. Si if you're old, you're golden. But if you're young... don't come here

Really like sitting in the outside area with my dog. When it's hot they have fans and when it's…read morecold they have fire pits.

Really chill place to stop and grab a beer (or wine or cocktails). Nice selection of local beers,…read morebut they also have a few from out of state (which I appreciate, since it's always fun trying beers from other areas). Parking is easy if it's not too busy, but can become tricky once the crowd picks up. Worth a stop for sure!