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    Bud & Joes SandBAR

    3.7 (26 reviews)
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    Open • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    1 year ago

    Beach dive in the best way. Bartender remembered us from 2019! Chill place for a few beers

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    4 years ago

    Nothing fancy but a really fun spot to enjoy a cold drink. Welcoming locals and fun trivia.

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    3 years ago

    Great dive bar! Noisy, loud, and reasonably priced beers...... Checks all of the boxes!

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    5 years ago

    Great dive bar atmosphere! Just what we love! Bartender was awesome, and customers were friendly. Definitely will be back. My kind of place!

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    5 years ago

    The customers were chill and fun but bartender on 10/20/2021 was a real b word dont bring your bad day to your job sorry

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    8 years ago

    Great dive bar. I had a decent, spicy Bloody Mary. Prices aren't bad. Service was fast even though it was busy. 12/10 would dive again.

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    13 years ago

    great place to get weird at. The locals buy YOU shots on THEIR birthday!!! Will return.. sporting a shocker sign

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    11 years ago

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    11 years ago

    Exactly what we wanted it to be. Bartender nice and helpful. Super small and cozy and divey.

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    10 years ago

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    14 years ago

    Just wanted to shoot some pool....local yocals at bar were unfriendly and rude. Dont waste vacation in this dive.

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    10 years ago

    Very friendly staff . Unpretentious atmosphere for fun. Young man who works behind the bar helping, Evan, is super nice and helpful.

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    “Everyone is friendly, no frills no food just atmosphere of a beach bar where you feel like a local.”

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    The Fat Pelican - Outdoor seating area

    The Fat Pelican

    4.6(197 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Cool experience! Think liquor store with an eclectic seating area both Janice and out…read more Located on main drag of beach town with paid parking only (even golf carts pay). This place is a vibe. All relaxation and good times only. The decor is great and will have you constantly finding new things to look at. It's for sure overstimulating in a good way. Comfortable seating outside where you have protection from the sun and cute lighting at night. You walk in and then go to a walk in cooler that has all the drink options. There's non alcoholic, beers galore, THC drinks (must be a big thing in NC), ciders, and some other canned concoctions. You grab what you want and head to the register. If you are staying and grab more than one, they have to hold it for you as your second round. You can only have one open drink per person. There is a $10 minimum on purchases. Once your drink is secured, you then find a spot to perch. There's indoor and outdoor options. It was rainy when we went and we were able to find a spot that was covered. This is a super chill place. Worth coming with a group or alone. You will be chilled! They do have bathrooms, merch, and some machines to play. Super nice employees too!!!

    One of the employees made a racist comment and assumption about my friend. I am posting this on her…read morebehalf. There were some major generalizations happening that were very uncalled for. I enjoyed the vibes of the place until she told me about the comment an employee made.

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    The Dive Food & Spirits

    The Dive Food & Spirits

    3.6(145 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    This is a local joint! Located in main area. Not sure about parking as we took an Uber. Originally…read morewas going to go to another place next to this, but our driver said this is the better place. He wasn't lying. Super chill vibes and there are lots of locals. Super casual. You seat yourself. There's a bar, booths, and high tops. Regardless of where you sit, you will be greeted by some terrific people. Service is amazing. So incredibly welcoming and friendly. It's like they have known you forever. They constantly check in to make sure all is good. We ordered a skinny marg (delicious and no marg mix - fresh squeezed juice), a cucumber/jalapeño tequila w/club, and a screwdriver that was in special. Check the specials as they have lots going on. Drinks were terrific. Ordered the wings and onion rings (wings and rings - not in menu but should be - just made it up as typing). Onion rings were good. Just basic frozen ones. But these wings - yes!!! You can tell why they won awards. Absolutely delicious. We ordered 12 and were able to get two sauce flavors. We got the garlic buffalo (get this) and the hot honey mustard (get these too). Seriously, delicious. Don't skip this place! It's pretty wonderful.

    Great experience overall! Kennedy was an awesome waiter--friendly, attentive, and made sure we were…read moretaken care of. The restaurant was very clean, the food came out hot, and the drinks were nice and cold. I had the boneless tenders with the Texas Pete honey drizzle, and they were excellent. The fried shrimp and mozzarella sticks were really good too. Portions were a little small for me, but the quality and flavor made up for it. Loved the laid-back beach vibe and family-friendly atmosphere. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by!

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    Bud & Joes SandBAR - bars - Updated October 2026

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