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    Makai Brewing Company

    4.3 (64 reviews)
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    Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Jim R.

    On our way to Charleston and made a stop. Here is what we liked: * Bat seating. Just not a fan of breweries where you can sit at the bar. * Beertender while being from Ohio was a pretty chill dude. Knew his beer stuff and was friendly. * Several good beer choices. * The misses loved the gift shop. Think we bought just about everything. What could of been better- * Wr loved our visit. While they didn't have food you could bring food in from other places. There is a deli right next door and it appears they often have food trucks. Cool vibe little place- will stop every time we travel in the area

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    Rick D.

    We went in to have drinks and watch the Army Navy game which did not go my way but went my brother in laws way (If you know, you know). It is a very cool place with a Butcher sop right next door. If you dont mind being served by a Jarhead (Former Marine, Semper Fi Brother) this is a Great place to come and have a beer (and drinks for non-beer people) It was very busy and a lot of people had food, I am assuming it came from next door but when we walked through I did not see any food or areas to order. I Hope we do go back, I thought it was very relaxed and cool place.

    Love your beer tenders!

    Have been coming yearly for 3 years! Love staff and your beer! So happy dog friendly too! Our girls enjoyed it

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    Marva J.

    Nice local brewery that is laid back, dog friendly with good service provided by one server Sara who is outstanding . They have a variety of beer and it's pretty good . Prices are a little steep with close to $13 bucks for two 16oz. pints . Everything is pricey now and the quality and convenience is there . We had a seasonal winter brew which and a Mango blonde and both were good. There is a market next door where you can get a great sandwich and bring over . They do not serve food . They have outside area which is a plus. They have non alcohol options and wine. Support local and give them a try.

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    April L.

    Stopped in on our way back home from SC. I liked the name and Hawaiian theme. It's a very large place with a large bar and plenty of seating inside and out. I went with a flight with some bartender recommendations- Black ipa, West coast ipa, mango reef blonde ale and key lime gose! I liked them all. And they had a lot of different styles.

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    Jerry R.

    Stopped in yesterday on a roadtrip to give the beers a try and they definitely did not disappoint. They have a great selection on tap as well as to-go beers. Give the Fire Knife or Makai Life a try!

    Shauna R.

    Very fun brewery to visit while out in this area!! The flights were fun and delicious plus the theme is top notch here. They also have kombucha on draft and wine options. Our only wish was it was closer towards the beach so we could visit more often!

    Stephanie J.

    This brewery was fun, Makai means "toward the sea". My husband tried a pint of Glass Beach Amber Ale and I tried a flight of their beers: Kveik IPA, West Coast IPA, Lazy Daze Hazy IPA and Fire Knife IPA. The amber was good but I wasn't super impressed with the IPAs. You can sit inside or outside, seating outside is limited. Cans and crowlers are also available to purchase so that was a plus. Cheers!

    Craft beer flights with an Italian sub.
    Bill M.

    Synergy at its best - we brought in heroes from the NY Butcher next door, and ordered a few beers flights at Makai. They have a great selection, and the bartender helped us with our choices. No paper receipts, the bill comes on an iPad, we just added tip and clicked ok. Seating indoor was spaced apart, or you could sit outside. A great way to spend a Wednesday afternoon. And we got some hot sausage, fresh mozzarella and braciole for dinner (but that's another review).

    Makai Ka Puka Ana session IPA. 5.6%. Very nice.
    James D.

    Five stars for their beers...seriously...loved every beer I tried here. Minus a star because they don't serve food, though you can go next door and get yourself a sandwich if you want. Flights are 4 beers for 11 dollars. Totally impressed that they have only been open about 7 months and have a killer brew repertoire. Saying that, it's a total bummer that right now they are only doing 32 oz crowlers and they are 13 bucks!!!!! Ouch. Looking forward to the 13 dollar GROWLERS....where they at? I preferred their beers here to those at New South Brewing in Myrtle by a lot. Hawaiin theme thing here was fine though just seemed odd since owners aren't Hawaiin and it's nowhere near Hawaii...who cares though? Their beer is great. Strong and free WiFi, just like 'Merica. Open 7 days a week!!!!!!!

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    Michael G.

    I've driven past this spot dozens of times but today decided to stop and check out the action plenty of seating inside with a great atmosphere and friendly people on the cusp of their 4 year anniversary you could feel the excitement in the air very beachy vibe with plenty of beers to choose from I had the red ale with my Ruben and picked up a cozy for my tall boys down the road my lover had the mango blonde that she said was over the moon things could get interesting tonight hit up the deli next door then come on over for a pint you won't be sorry

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    I have sampled the beer at Sunset Beach when we have our concert during the summer and it's awesome!

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    We loved the beer selection and games for our daughters while we enjoyed lunch from the deli next door.

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    Awesome local beer next door to a great deli and market. Check calendar to see if there's music or food trucks.

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    Nice, casual atmosphere with a good selection of craft beer. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning soon.

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    Great spot! A must stop if you are in the area. Solid beer selection, great swag and friendly staff.

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    Beers have great flavor, and happens to be right beside a good deli. Sit outside with a great tasting beer and sandwich from the deli.

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    Tidal Creek Brewhouse - Lunch special - Cup of the soup of the day (Beef Broccoli) and Pulled Pork sandwich & Drip Coffee Flight

    Tidal Creek Brewhouse

    4.3(243 reviews)
    33.7 mi
    •$$

    Located less than 4 miles from the airport, this place is great place to grab a bite or a drink…read morebefore or after your flight. My husband and I were starving and saw an ad while picking up our car. I didn't even know that this was on the other direction but it was nearby so we stopped and had some food. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. I had a spritz of sorts and my husband had a beer. I ordered fish and chips and it was delicious. The fish batter was very flavorful and the fish was huge and seasoned well. The chips (aka fries) were also well seasoned. My husband enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich as well. The restaurant had several tables inside. They keep everything clean and organized but the menus were slightly sticky. Could be the fact that they serve beer. Still, the experience was great and we left happy with full bellies.

    Brewhouse indeed! Add a well rounded restaurant and plentiful seating in ,out and all around! Our…read moresearch on the map for coffee late on a Friday night lead is here. Although It took a minute to adjust to the menus and seating/delivery system (no servers), we soon realized it works like a well oiled machine. The coffee needed to cool so I took the time to taste some of the "other" brews and got a hit with their dark lager. This is a uniquely full, smooth, yet hardy version that is absolutely fantastic! Run, don't walk to try this one! You can probably guess which one I took home from the to-go cooler! My husband got a dessert coffe cake a well. It looked home made and came with ice and whipped cream. Our next visit could include some of the tasty looking nosh coming out of the kitchen: fish and chips, burgers, and crab cakes are a few weeks noticed. If you want it all...come to Tidal Creek!

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    Tidal Creek Brewhouse - Inside at the bar area

    Inside at the bar area

    Tidal Creek Brewhouse - She crab soup

    She crab soup

    Tidal Creek Brewhouse

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    Twelve 33 Distillery - Tasting Tray with liquor

    Twelve 33 Distillery

    4.7(155 reviews)
    12.3 mi
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    Twelve 33 Distiller is a gem, a delight, a treat and worth visiting. My wife and I did the VIP…read moretour and it was amazing - very well led by SAM who spoke well on how they make their spirits as he showed us around, helping us pick spirits for our sampling and leading us through the equipment then to the "secret" Speakeasy. We loved our time at Twelve 33, enjoying our visit with SAM and KEVIN, the food, the spirits and the general feeling of joy persistent throughout the facility. Highly recommend you work in time to visit! TOUR $29 per person gets you a very personalized tour with an employee - in our case, that employee was SAM TICE who we learned is the Assistant Distiller and Operations Manager so he definitely knows his stuff! On the tour, you start by picking your spirits that will be on your tasting flight. Yeah, it seems weird to pick them up front but then while you're on the tour in the back, their staff is pouring all your spirits so they are ready for you when you're done - very efficient! And don't worry, your guide will assist you in selecting spirits and there's a very descriptive menu to help you out as well. SPIRITS The spirits I tried were excellent and my wife enjoyed hers as well, starting with their Intemperance Vodka that both of us got and fell in love with. And that's saying something! We are both Belvedere fans as our number one vodka of choice, and it's a Rye vodka so normally we're not in on the corn/wheat types but this vodka was smooth, delightful and fun enough that we purchased 2 bottles on our way out. Beyond that, our tastes went different directions as I loaded up on whiskeys and my wife went the tequila and cream liquor route. My favorite was the Triple Oaked whisky which I also procured a bottle of as we exited SPEAKEASY Such a fun surprise - at the end of the tour, you open their speakeasy by uttering the password, and step back into time with early 1900's decor and music, plus your tasting flight waiting with water and pretzels for you to enjoy. They give you time to taste and also select a cocktail (included in the tour) from their menu which they bring to you to imbibe in this fun room! FOOD We only tried one item from their Small Bites menu - a flatbread - but it was awesome. Very interesting flatbread as it was smaller than I think we expected but the ingredients were perfectly balanced and appropriately sized - we had the BBQ Chicken pizza with BBQ sauce, roasted chicken, purple onion and 3 cheese blend. It was cute and the perfect amount of food for a snack before we moved on to dinner closer to our hotel. STAFF Besides SAM who gave us the tour, we met KEVIN OSBORN, the founder/owner/head distiller who swung by to say hello and chat for a moment. He was very nice and it was great of him to drop by. We had servers and other staff that were equally friendly and welcoming - a warm, enthusiastic group of people that all seem to truly love working at Twelve 33 Distillery, and it made our visit even better

    Founded in 2017, the Twelve 33 Distillery (named after the month when prohibition ended) was the…read morefirst distillery to open in Horry County (both Myrtle Beach and Little River are located in it). It has a wide variety of different spirits, and has a strongly recommended tasting tour. My wife and I took advantage of our free time near Myrtle Beach during a hotel change-over, making (and paying for) the reservation on-line. Both of us really loved it, and really appreciated how the uncrowded time let us slowly enjoy every part of the tour, especially the tasting(s) at the end. The tour costs $29 per person, paid at the time of reservation. The distillery's bar opened at the same time as our tour (around 1 pm). It is located in a newer strip mall, right off of highway 17, with a dunkin donuts is in the same building. There was plenty of free outdoor parking in front. It's a beautiful space inside, with plenty of open seating and high unfinished ceilings. We were the only two on the tour, and Eric was our guide. We started by writing the 6 chosen spirits for the later tasting. My wife chose - Intemperance vodka - Carolina Peach Vodka - Crusader Spiced Rum - Tipsy Joe Coffee Cream Liqueur - two others while I chose - Blueberry Vodka - Arethusa Single Barrel Rum - Big Six Double Oak Bourbon - Big Six Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey - Traigh Mhor American Single Malt Whiskey - Rocco Loco American Agave We then went on our tour, in the industrial area of the building. The actual space where the magic happens doesn't require much walking to see all of it. So it depends a lot on the tour guide to keep the spirit going: to entertain and hopefully do a little (in our case a lot) of education. Eric was great at all of it, and we even got to meet the owner (Kevin), who was working the floor. I had done a little studying for a previous distillery review, so what Eric taught us confirmed a lot. Two things of note were the two large vessels , nicknamed 'Bonnie' for the mash tun (where the grains are cooked) and 'Clyde' for the copper still. We then moved to the custom-built hidden speakeasy, where a secret password needed to be whispered to the lion head guarding the room (the secret word is related to Prohibition, like a lot of things here). Once we entered, our flights were ready and included 3 cream liquors as well. Eric then switched over to become our bartender/waiter, bringing water and pretzels, and offering suggestion and answers. He made it clear that we could take our time. Once we were done with the samples, we got to choose a full size cocktail (normally $13). We got a 'Never Trust a Ginger' (peach vodka, OJ, simple syrup, lime, basil, and ginger beer) and 'Eddie the Swinia' (bourbon, agave, lemon juice, cherry bitters). Both were excellent, eminently drinkable. We were having a really good time, admiring the atmosphere of the speakeasy. After we finished our drinks, we ordered 3 of the popular spirits to bring back home: Doc Scoflaw ($69.95), Carolina Peach Vodka ($29.95), and Big Six Double Oak ($59.95). Ten percent was taken off because we took the tour. The tax here was 8% (definitely a lot more palatable then the 21% charged in some places). We stayed a little bit longer to admire the room, and then left...remarking how nice everyone was, and hoping that future spirit tours would be as gratifying as this one.

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    Twelve 33 Distillery - Diablo Blanco

    Diablo Blanco

    Twelve 33 Distillery - Tasting Trays for 2

    Tasting Trays for 2

    Twelve 33 Distillery - The Rocco Loco Blanco release with Rocco's signature!!

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    The Rocco Loco Blanco release with Rocco's signature!!

    Brunswick Beer and Cider - Belville Blonde at the bar

    Brunswick Beer and Cider

    4.3(107 reviews)
    29.1 mi
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    Delicious grilled cheese on sour dough bread. Believe it or not the vegetables were amazing! El…read moreDente and fresh. My husband's Italian sub was good and he loved the fries - a little different than the usual. We are here on a holiday weekend on Friday at 4:00. It is very cool inside with ac and lots of people are sitting on the covered porch out back. There is a little pond adjacent. I can hear myself talk and my husband even though people are at the bar cheering for the USA Soccer Team. I like it here. It is reasonably priced. People greeted us as we walked in, even holding the door. We'll be back when we drive through again.

    We met a friend at Brunswick Beer & Cider for lunch after hearing good things about it. I had…read moreespecially heard about the lavender lemonade, so of course I had to try one! It was really good and definitely much better fresh at the brewery than the canned version I had previously picked up at Total Wine. For food, we tried two Smashburgers -- one with beer-battered fries and one with onion rings -- as well as the fried chicken sandwich with curly fries. Everything was very tasty. The burgers came out great, the onion rings were especially delicious, and the fries were all good. We also tried the strawberry lemonade cider, which was really enjoyable. Our waiter, Will, was very nice and took good care of us. The biggest downside was how long it took for our food to come out, especially for a lunch visit. It was a noticeably long wait. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and might come back, but since it's a bit of a drive for us, there are quite a few places closer to home that offer a better value and are a little more convenient.

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    Brunswick Beer and Cider - Everlasting Darkness Dirty Blonde Ale (5.7% ABV)

    Everlasting Darkness Dirty Blonde Ale (5.7% ABV)

    Brunswick Beer and Cider - Brunswick Lite Cream Ale (5.7% ABV)

    Brunswick Lite Cream Ale (5.7% ABV)

    Brunswick Beer and Cider - Dessert

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    Dessert

    Hi-Wire Brewing - Front Bier Garden

    Hi-Wire Brewing

    4.6(72 reviews)
    35.8 mi
    •$$
    Free parking
    Pet friendly

    Full liqour bar, great craft beer selection and slushies. Table tennis, pool and a few arcade…read moregames. Great for kids and also dogs. Parking is free but lot can get full quick during peak times!! Staff super friendly.

    We come here when we have family in town (which is very often), However tonight is the last time I…read morewill be going there. A man and his friend we're sitting at a table and they had two black terrier dogs with them. My daughter was skipping by the table (to get to our table) where they were sitting and the two dogs lunge at her from under the table and bites her on the leg. I bring her outside while my husband gives the dog owner a few words. One of the workers came out to check on us, brought ice and tissues and proceeded to tell us that we "needed to keep a tight leash on our children". Um what? The worker made it known to me that they "were regulars" and know them. I don't see how that makes it okay for two dogs to attack someone relevant. I go inside to confront the man and ask for his number just in case my daughter has severe injuries from the bite, he was extremely rude and didnt have a care in the world about what happened or if my daughter was okay. Hi Wire, is this a place for pets to sit inside with their owners or a place for people to eat, drink and play games? Sure felt very un family friendly.

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    Hi-Wire Brewing - Leashed dogs are welcome in the taproom

    Leashed dogs are welcome in the taproom

    Hi-Wire Brewing - Great for parties up to 8 guests.

    Great for parties up to 8 guests.

    Hi-Wire Brewing - Back Bier Garden

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