Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

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

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

He Said: A bar on this side of the island? Yes please. This is a great spot where you can sit at…read morethe bar, sit at some tables, or sit with your toes in the sand. Good selection of beers and I'm pretty sure they had liquors. We're staying nearer by next time to take advantage of this great spot. She Said: We don't stay at this end of the island very often, but we'll need to remedy that going forward because Tiki Bar is a Topsail treasure. Now that I've found it, it'll be impossible to stay away when we visit family here! Potty Points: 3/5 - functional and clean for what it is. You're not here for luxury potties.

I love the Tike Bar at North End. Such a cool island vibe. It's at the end of beach where you…read morecan't imagine anything being. Bartenders are really nice and bloody Mary's are great! You fell like a local when you go there. Clean bathrooms and an inside/outside area. They have games and even karaoke on Thursdays.

Excellent burgers and salads. Bopping place! The staff is very friendly. Great kids platters. The…read moreonly complaint that I do have is that their rolls suck. Your hamburger roll basically turns to mush it's so thin. They need a thicker firmer roll.

Very fun atmosphere to watch sports and listen to live music.. Great bartenders and the wings are…read moregreat.

Rick's is Rick's. Always busy, sometimes have a wait, sometimes don't. But it's a solid choice…read moreevery time we come to the beach. Service is always good, some meals better than others but we never leave hungry or disappointed! They have an extensive menu and we started with the boneless chicken bites and Jalapeño cheese skewers, both of which are amazing every time we visit. For dinner we branched out this time and got snow crab legs, salads, a chicken sandwich, and a lobster pasta which came with an entire lobster! Keeping in mind it IS bar food, but everything was good and no one walked away hungry. Cocktails were also fantastic. There is a reason we always stop in and it's because they are consistent with great service! Kudos

Okay this is an easy one! Our 1st night in Jacksonville, NC…read morecouldn't have started any better. This is the areas Pittsburg Steeler watering hole, we each ordered something different and everything was tasty, hot, and perfectly prepared. On the menu are Carolina crab cakes, real Carolina crab cakes. Not those store bought machine produced cardboard type hockey pucks you find in the frozen food isle in Hyvee. My cakes were perfect, fresh and the ramalade sauce to die for. Sweet spicy with a little heat. We will return

Had an INCREDIBLE experience here. The shrimp tacos were delicious, the cookie skillet was to die…read morefor, the atmosphere was GORGEOUS, and our server was so so sweet. We have babies, and I wasn't sure how that would fit the vibe, but it went very smoothly and everyone was very gracious to us!!! I highly recommend if you're in the area- we will definitely be coming back!!

The food is ok, the service is great and the location is almost perfect…read more This is a pool deck and stage area, lots of cement and terraced levels fenced off from the pool but this also blocks the ocean and beach views. All the cement makes it a bit loud but also hot because it soaks in the heat and radiates it back out all day. This is fine in the cooler months or if you have pool access as a guest. There is an inside dining room too but why use that when its so much nicer outside? The food was good, not great, and like most tourist areas a bit over priced for the quality. I'm not saying it wan't good because everything we tried we liked. Only it was nothing to get too excited about for the higher prices. Honestly you're paying for the view and the nice outdoor seating. Note: The closer parking lots are for condo/hotel guests only and they will tow you away. If you're just coming to the restaurant you must park across the street. When we went there was plenty of of available parking but it was a very hot day in the high 90s and high humidity so by the time I parked and walked over I was already sweaty and uncomfortable. On a normal day it would be no big deal for me, but if your with people who cannot climb a steep driveway or do a long walk then I would drop them off at the front door and then go park.

Complete and utter vibes. Colder weather means outdoor heaters and tented off space to still be…read moreable to "sit outside" but you're warm. Great staff and even greater fun crowd of people. Sat down and had great conversation. Love it in the summer even more open night sky in the warm weather. Great spot would recommend.

Serving the nearby military base mainly. Indifferent to vacationers to the point of almost ignoring…read moreus. Outside and inside bars; however the door between the two bars is left open making it just as hot inside as out. Long strips of fly paper hanging around in an attempt to keep flies from sitting on glasses. Couple pool tables that have seen drink spills and aren't balanced correctly. We went twice (once at night and then during the day to give it a second chance) and each time we were served but over charged and treated like they could do without our business. Looking for a dive bar with more character and friendlier staff with some semblance of A/C then go to The Trailer Bar or Oasis Bar, avoid this place. It thinks too highly of itself.

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.