Where to begin? I didn't take a picture at Pool Bar Jim's but I'll paint you one. We came to this place on day 6 of our vacation and it was six days too late. Incredible service. Hot food. Delicious drinks (with sidecars). They cut our split wraps in half without us having to ask. Nice personal touches here. Also, I got The peanut butter cup drink and they put a peanut butter cup at the bottom as a little treat. 10/10 no notes. read more

Always a stop on my visits to HHI. Lively bar tenders, beautiful location, always fun. Servers are always friendly and accommodating. read more

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If you're not staying at the resort, you can enter the bar from the parking deck as I did, just follow the signs. I enjoyed my mudslide until the bee's got out of control. They also serve a full menu and the service is good. read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Mudslide - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

An oasis on the beach. No happy hour per se, but $11 frozen drinks are generous and the bartender gives a heavily pour... $5 extra will get you a floater... my margarita was a Cadillac with a Grand Marnier floater (frozen drinks come in 2 cups) Tried the chili cheese fries as a shareable appetizer, and it was remarkable even without the jalapeños. read more

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Stopped by for a cold beverage on a week night in October and was surprised to see how crowded it was! Always a good sign. Ordered the Lava Flow and drank it in record speed because it was so good! Wish I had time to go back before I had to leave read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Lava Flow - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Annual visit to pool bar Jim's for some smoothies and beach vibes. Fast and friendly service for some freshly made beach drinks. Hilton head staple that can't be beat read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Adult and kids drinks galore - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

I dropped by PBJ's after reading an article in a travel publication. Its located at the bottom of the Seacrest resort. This is a true dive bar poolside at a resort on the beach. Its cool how they have patches from around the globe (I believe), from military, law enforcement, fire departments, et al. My late father was in the Navy, so I was happy to see patches for the aircraft carriers Coral Sea and Enterprise. I also saw license plates fr other states giving a shout out to HH. The bartenders are cool. The only downside is the bar closes @ 8 pm. This is more of a day and late afternoon place to hit in HH. read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Bar - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great beach location to get a cold and/or frosty drink. Only take one star away because the prices are pretty high.

If you are looking for a place to eat, this is not it. The menu is very small and limited because it's a poolside bar. The ambience is energetic being flanked by two pools on the ocean and the drinks are strong. Fun place for a drink! read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Mojito - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Stop for a cocktail and the view! We loved all of our drinks perfect spot for happy hour. There's parking under the hotel and you can walk right up to the pool. Sit under the tiki bar or there's a few tables off near the beach. Make sure to come on a day with nice weather! PB cup was our favorite! read more

When you're at the beach, the majority of the time you don't need a top grade Manhattan or Old Fashioned to make you happy. You want to see the sand, hear the waves, feel the sun, and order up all the cheap drinks the bartender will send your way. Rum (cheap at that) and Coke, boozy slushies, and the occasional grouper sandwich or burger when you get hungry. Live music? Nope. Televisions with national sports playing? Nope. Updated decor to draw your attention? You know the answer. And you also don't care. You want to unwind wearing your flip flops, wet swimming trunks/bathing suit, and all. Maybe you'll doze off and get sunburnt on just your left side. Maybe you'll read a book that you paid .99 for at the local gas station. And maybe you'll contemplate the deep things of life and make a decision that changes your entire trajectory. But whatever you do while at Pool Bar Jim's, I know for sure you're going to leave there feeling really really good. read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Blackened Grouper sandwich - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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It's little outdoor frozen drink place. Very chill vibes, many people are in their swim suits and flip flops. When we went, it was a little busy, and there were bees flying around the "bar" area. One of the bartenders said they were doing the day prior. Be mindful of this. There's a lot of fresh fruits and sweets and it bees love this! We sat away from the bar and didn't have issues though. The drinks tasted so good! And there was even a smaller extra cup with more because our bartender made a lot. I don't think I tasted the alcohol in mine- so be mindful of this. It tasted good more than anything. read more

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Coolest place on Hilton head island. Bartenders/ maybe owner, might be one of the most nicest people in the business. If you Skip this place, you skipped Hilton head island read more

PBJs is an amazing place to relax & have some great food & drinks. The views are amazing as it's right on the ocean. There are plenty of seats & tables to choose from during off season. The grilled grouper sandwich is absolutely delicious & the drinks are fresh & wonderful. read more

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I really enjoyed Pool Bar Jim's! My only recommendation is that there should be an easier to find route for this bar. Going through the parking garage seemed a little uneasy and not ideal if you're coming from another nearby beach resort. I got the peanut butter cup drink and the bartenders were really kind in giving us the extra as a complimentary second drink. Views are great especially at sunset. Would recommend! read more

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Best frozen drinks you will ever had and the friendliest staff you can find. Don't the ocean behind the dunes in Hilton Head Island at Sea Coast Towers. read more

Hilton Head's hidden gem.. literally! It took us 30 minutes of walking in circles around the condo complex it was in, but on Avocet Road there are signs that lead you to the pool bar. You have to walk through the parking garage and to the complex's pool... it is there I swear!! There were two bars, one on the lower deck and the other on the high deck, but when we got there at 7 pm (they close at 8 pm), the higher deck was done serving for the night, so we sat at the lower deck. Mark the bartender was awesome and even gave me the leftovers of my mudslide so I got a two-in-1 deal lol, most of the bartenders I know throw the extras away, so I was very happy with this. The mudslide was great! Just what I was craving after a long, hot day at the beach. Because we got there an hour before they closed, we weren't able to try another drink, but we will definitely be back! read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Fun place to have lunch on the beach. Food was good. Service was a bit sketchy, but we weren't in a hurry. Dunes between the tables and the ocean but that's pretty much the case anywhere on Hilton Head. I enjoyed the "garbage burger". My wife said the blackened grouper was very good. Would definitely go there again. read more

Hidden behind the Sandy dunes in Hilton Head is an Awesome Tiki Speakeasy! All the bar tenders are great, If you are lucky to get Jim he is the master of the Tiki Rum drinks! The wings, Hamburger wrap and the Garbage Dog hit the spot! The service is amazing! read more

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My only regret this trip. I didn't buy the banana colada or a painkiller. I was already full from eating the garbage dog (first time, and it was good). Kids had milkshakes and they looked freaking amazing. Same server we have had in years past - it was like a family reunion. Saw Jim too, he turned 75 this year. You must stop here when in HHI. read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Garbage Dog - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

We had such high hopes for this spot but it was a major disappointment! Upon entering we were rudely spoken to by the parking attendants for the bar, who had a major attitude. I'd assume you'd want people to feel welcome! it's unfortunate this "pool bar" is beautiful but you can't even go in the pools unless you are staying at the hotel! Sorry Jim, I'm sure the drinks are good but we were turned off by the rude attendant and decided to take ourselves elsewhere. read more

Beach visit isn't complete without a stop at Pool bar Jim. So sad to learn about Jim's passing, but everything continues just the same with all the same workers that seemed to love the place as much as he did. Large drinks./smoothies made with that pool bar Jim's flare and you got more than you can drink! read more

Overpriced and water downed drinks. Ordered their Painkiller and it was nothing more than flavored and barely flavored at that, a frozen slushy. So disappointing. Don't mind the $15 price but come on, at least put some alcohol in it. And the pineapple wedge was the size of a quarter. I Also saw the bartender grab cut strawberries from the bar well and popping it into his mouth. The same ungloved hands he used to make the drinks. Poor attitudes and crappy drinks. Really believe they have taken their fame for granted. Strongly recommend avoiding and going somewhere else for a real drink. read more

Been coming to PBJ for 20+ years. Hidden gem. Kim passed away this year and will be deeply missed but the place is still in great hands. Service is top notch and food is pretty good but honestly, you come for the frozen drinks. Spectacular view of the ocean and pool area. Can't think of a better setting to have a cold beverage. Each drink comes in two glasses (one 16, one 8oz) so they are really easy to share. Love this place. Rest easy Jim, you are dearly missed. read more

PBJ is an institution and a must stop for us. Sit near the beach and enjoy the best drinks on the island. Don't miss the mojito, especially if Jim is tending bar! Also another personal fave the peanut butter chocolate drink BONUS: they have their own parking spaces. read more

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Great find, just off the beach. A little tricky to find from the road so just walk the beach :) Tasty real fruit daiquiris. Great view! read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Fries and blue - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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My parents have been coming here for years and rave about the drinks. What a gem! Just off the beach and tucked behind a condo building it is awesome!! Jim is a super nice guy and so are the other bartenders. I had the Mai tai on the rocks which was awesome! Not too sweet or syrupy - really just right on flavor. The Lava Flow was tasty and we also had a Chi Chi which really brought out the pina coloada flavors. You can't go wrong here...tasty drinks and beautiful views! This is a must visit on HHI! read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Mai Tai - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Best bar ever!!!! My go to order is the Painkiller on the rocks. The frozen drinks are so fun and yummy as well. All the bartenders and servers are super friendly and will make you feel welcome! The food is great too. The grouper sandwich is one of the better ones I've had. The vibes are great as it's right on the water front near the beach! read more

Nice refreshing frozen drinks after baking in the sun! We stopped by for a quick lunch and had the grouper sandwiches with fries. The fish was very fresh and the sandwich was very big. Messy to eat but very good. Very cool vibe and good music at PBJ. Tons of people and the bar was completely full, we grabbed a table near the pool. I tried the lava flow and my husband got the little cup that came with it. Delicious! Would come back again. read more

This place is amazing, we tried about every bar and grill on Hilton Head but this beats them all for drinks, and ambiance. It was a downpour when we found this place in late July 2024. We had to wait for the rain to break, run for it and then wait for someone to leave the bar before we could sit. All the way from Colorado and never have visited here before, It was during a squall and Hurricane, but it cleared right up. The drinks, Oreo and mudslide were awesome!!! We would have gone back but unfortunately, we found it the day before leaving, but we shall return in2025. Gordon and Linda read more

Seriously some of the best beach drinks I've ever had. We loved it so much we came back and made it our last stop before leaving Hilton Head. The people working there are very nice, too. Will definitely be looking forward to returning the next time we're in the area. read more

Fun spot for a frozen drink or two. The bar can be a bit crowded but the bartenders are 100% on top of everyone's orders.

Super chill with gorgeous views! Great staff and yummy drinks. Grab a bite or grab ur drink and head to beach

Overall fun atmosphere and you can tell they aim to please (children & adults alike)! Food (good burger) & drinks were decent but pretty sure our 'milkshakes' did not contain ice cream. Both of us who ordered chocolate shakes agreed that there was not enough chocolate flavor--a little disappointed. read more

Pool Bar Jim's - Peach kiwi daiquiri, spiked chocolate shake, virgin chocolate milkshake - Bars Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The onion rings were excellent. The fries weren't as good as in the past. We asked for them 'well done', but they were not. It's an outdoor pool bar beside the ocean, what more could you want? The service is normally great, but I think one of the guys was having an 'off' day. When we sat down, we were not even acknowledged. One guy was working. The other one was just standing around. I wasn't even sure he was even on duty. After a few minutes, I called out and asked if we could place an order. He didn't seem incredibly thrilled. We ordered well done fries and a couple of beers. The beer was cold, but the fries were a bit undercooked. When we re-ordered, we made sure to catch the attention of the other guy. No, I did not get names. Others seems to be immediately greeted. Maybe he just didn't like the color green. We were a little disappointed as we make sure to go to Poolbar Jim's whenever we are in Hilton Head. We also make a point of recommending it to others who go visit. we will go again, but will be sure to capture the attention of the guy who treated us so well. read more

Pool Bar Jim's is awesome. The frozen drinks are the way to go. The Peanut Butter cup is iconic. I personally had the Miami Vice which was very good. The staff is friendly and pleasant. We entered from the road and it was difficult/unenjoyable to walk through the parking lot to get to the bar. I recommend more signage. read more

We stayed at SeaCrest and ate and drank at Pool Bar Jim's multiple times. Frozen drinks were so good and the sidecar that comes with was a nice supprise. Had the grilled grouper sandwich twice and during our week stay. The service was excellent and eating and drinking at the pool was easy and relaxing! Really enjoyed it! read more

The best bar on the beach. We have visited the area several times and stopping here is a must. The pain killer is my favorite and the lava flow is the kids. They have a large selection of drinks with fresh fruit. The kids always enjoy the burgers, chicken tenders and fries. It gets busy but the staff work hard to make sure you have a great experience. read more

Daiquiris - do yourself a favor and go get one! It's like a buy one get half one free. They don't use a lot of sugar so you can actually taste the fruit. Perfect for a beach day! Also, their fried fish platter is delicious read more

We stopped a few times during our week at HHI for a mid afternoon libation. The service - excellent. The drinks - amazing. If you are looking for a refreshing drink, made with amazing fresh fruit, this is your place. Take a break from the sun and the heat - kick back and order your beverage of choice. I promise you, you will not regret it! read more