All always goes well The Dive bar to Dive in Been going here for about 6 years My go to place after the beach Anytime for a cold one. Couldn't recommend enough read more

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The low down: Tacklebox Tavern is definitely a no-frills beach bar -- busy, casual, cheap beer, and CASH ONLY! It's a fun little spot with indoor and outdoor seating right off the beach if that's the atmosphere you're looking for. The place itself has a great laid-back beach-bar vibe however the attitude behind the bar just didn't quite match it. The 3 star rating is primarily based on that fact. We took a weekday trip to the beach at the end of July and were pleasantly surprised to find Tacklebox Tavern open late on a Sunday night and it was karaoke night too! The bar was fairly busy for a Sunday, with a fun mix of locals and travelers and an age range that seemed to go from early 20s all the way into the 60s. The crowd was friendly, the drinks were cheap, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed for a fun Sunday night at the beach! My biggest complaint was the service. The bartenders consistently seemed annoyed and irritated, and at times it felt like simply ordering a drink was an inconvenience to them. I completely understand that working behind a busy bar can be hectic, but the attitude was noticeable enough that it took away from an otherwise really enjoyable experience and was mentioned by multiple patrons. A little more friendliness behind the bar would have made this place a home run for us. read more

Tackle Box Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

This is a typical beach dive bar. It's small. It's cash only. It's hot. Prices are really good. The service is fine.

We visited off season, but the bar full of locals. No food except popcorn, there's a (loud) jukebox and a number of TVs, as well as some outdoor seating/smoking area. Cash only. Regardless of being the only tourists that night, we felt welcome. The beer is cheap and the bartender is fast. Very laid back. We'll be back. read more

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You can get food from next door at the Bait Box. Service was good. It's a dive bar that serves mostly locals but that's my kind of place. Everyone was super friendly and laid back. Drinks were a good price and we had a great time there. read more

Never felt more uncomfortable in a place. The bartender was rude and obnoxious. Two ladies that seemed like off duty employees, sat at the end of the bar making nasty remarks and laughing at other customers. All three of them, the bartender included, were cussing at a couple of patrons about the choice of football teams they supported, and told them to get the eff out of the bar. We couldn't drink our watered down plastic cup beverages fast enough to get out of there. They reminded me of the mean girls from high school that loved to make others feel like crap. I assume it's because they lack kindness and beauty....inside and out!!! For a place that seemed more catered to locals that don't mind being treated like garbage, the place should really be located off the main strip and in a back alley somewhere. If I wanted to be treated like that, I would have just gone to Dirty Dicks. At least there I would have gotten some decent food, better drinks, and been made fun of by much classier ladies!! read more

I frequent this place often. My go to place to enjoy the beers in the morning or evening. Good selection of beer, nice staff. Cash only, there is an ATM inside. Touch tunes to listen to music and food place next door connected by a catwalk. Definitely recommend! read more

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Poor customer service from the female with the saggy titties and really old crusty highlights in her hair. Literally yells in your face in front of everyone demanding a tip and slamming the tip jar. Would not recommend coming here if workers are going to have the type of attitude towards customers. read more

My wife and I had a great time the night we went here, stayed till they closed, would definitely recommend

I went here recently when I was on vacation in North Carolina. The bar is right by the beach, which is nice, but there are better places to go. Note that it's a cash-only bar, and they don't accept cards. They also don't serve food, but that didn't bother me as much as the attitude of the employees. I've worked in customer service, so I understand that people have bad days, but the staff's treatment of customers seemed uncalled for. This one blonde female bartender in particular was just really rude. All in all, I still had a great vacation. But yeah, I'm glad that I didn't waste too much time here. read more

Good time and solid spot. Came here on Christmas as it was the only bar open and playing the football games. Bartender was chill and efficient. Solid crowd of locals that made for good conversation. Drinks were fair priced and I had a good time far way from home. Thanks for having me! read more

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The bartender was very helpful and friendly. Nice selection of draft beers. Patrons were friendly too. Free popcorn, too.

Cold cold beer! Interesting decor, light coming n lots of windows, no longer the dice bar of Atlantic Beach Circle of the past. Very modernized. T-shirts for sale along with draft, canned, bottled beers, wine and a full bar. Music piping in, playing great songs that are reminiscent of the days when Molly Hatchet played the circle. The space is clean and welcoming, even to dogs. A wide assortment of ages and even a party van--not Stevie Levy, but a rowdy birthday crew. read more

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Atlantic Beach, North Carolina - The "Tackle Box Tavern" is a hand-off bar from "Tina" in Virginia Beach. Bar stools are back to work in NC, but the only bar stool happened to be next to the co-owner "Rich" (my pARTy Gods always gave a plan). "Rich" gave me an interesting insights into the design & construction of the "Tackle Box". The "Tackle Box" is a very nautical-themed ocean view bar with an emphasis on mermaids. It appears to be a friendly interactive bar with the usual beach characters. The bar is a CASH ONLY beer & liquor bar with option to order in food. Freedom has returned to NC, as all the bar stools are operational & the customers are maskless & walkin' about. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! 05.11.21 read more

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Awesome little beach side bar. Love the bartenders and the prices are great! I enjoy going in for a beer after a hot day in the beach. Everyone is pretty friendly and dogs are welcome. I love it!!!! read more

The tacklebox is one of those unique places that is so energetic, so eclectic and so much fun. Whenever we're down in the Atlantic Beach area we always have to stop at the tacklebox to grab a beer. It's such a unique place to experience in the characters that come in and out of, this place are well a story in themselves. Highly recommend tacklebox as a place to go to get some quick refreshments and a unique experience. read more

Great location. Fair prices. Good vibes. Cold drinks. Lots of locals. Great views. The bartender had the personality of a turnip. My drink was good so I'm not complaining. Both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Cash only. read more

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Crazy roided up asshole barbacks??? I don't normally make reviews but my friends and I were just sitting around a table when thirty minutes after what I think was a small joke about a case of beers, one of the employees walked up throwing us out. I can't stress enough how we weren't even touching the said case of beers or doing anything remotely inappropriate in a bar setting. We were here after a wedding and chilling calmly in the corner and the tacklebox employee rocked up with this crazy aggressive energy. If we had been 21 year old assholes aggressive with the staff from the jump rocking up to the establishment, I would understand and actually support our removal. But truly the staff member walked up to our group in the middle of a conversation about what type of uber to order home when he decided to order us out of the establishment?? My bud, I could barely stand on my feet, I don't think I need to haul your bargain price coors light away, king. Just truly weird aggressive behavior from one of the most mediocre establishments I've ever walked into. read more

Great for drinks and friendly people. Cash only though and very dog friendly! No food served but they are attached to a restaurant so very convenient. read more

A MUST FOR VACATION-ERS, AND LOCALS!!!! I came here last year for my honey moon, and the service was so/so, nothing to complain about, but I am BLOWN AWAY with how above and beyond the service was tonight. Just to start, Tackle Bock was taken out badly by hurricane Flo last year, and my God, talk about a come back. I am beyond impressed with Tina's service tonight. I just moved here from Denver, and this was the first place that I felt at home. It's been amazing. The place is packed, the music is outstanding, and Tina went above and beyond to make sure I felt at home, and even introduced me to the owner! THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN ANYWHERE! I FEEL LIKE IVE BEEN A REGULAR FOR TEN YEARS! Instead of ten minutes. Thank you Tina, and thank you for giving me hope about my new "home". I'll be back tomorrow!! read more

Tackle Box Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

So happy to revisit my favorite bar and see Brandon. Haven't been here since parking fees, but decided to suck it and go . It was like a visiting an old friend. Brandon was a great bartender and always smiling. What a gem. Will definitely be back sooner than later. Never know what you miss until you revisit. This place a 100 out 10. Best bar on the strand. Run don't walk. Especially if Brandon is there. read more

Definite local dive bar. Cash only. Fun spot for sure & convenient but it seems like they know people will come in no matter what, not the nicest service and they definitely cater to the locals. read more

I'd give Tackle Box Tavern 5 stars but that would mean I'm a true food critic so I'm staying at 4 stars so that's a big compliment. Solid food, solid drinks and solid service. I couldn't buy bait and tackle there so I was a little confused. Kidding......go check the TB out. Great option. I'll be back again as always ! read more

Love this little bar! It is the perfect spot right on the beach. An Atlantic Beach staple!

I got punched in the face here by another customer. Not sure why. 2 stars cuz it's close to my house

If you wonder what heaven looks like for anyone that has Salt Life sticker on their car, it's either being buried next to Jimmy Buffet or Tackle Box Tavern. Honestly this place is a Margaritaville Meca. GREAT drink specials, a fantastic local karaoke scene and everything you could want coming to get a serious buzz on vacation. Free popcorn, sexy baby boomers and heavy pours. Everything that you come to a North Carolina beach town for. Happy to come again. Except I'll get an Uber next time read more

Hottest bartenders I've ever seen. Blonde one and brown brunette, are DOPE!! With that said, this is the BEST PLACE TO GO ON VACATION!!!!! read more

Tackle Box Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

3/10. Love the beach scene and the great music but the staff was terrible. The girl working tonight was absolutely miserable and didn't even make me want to stay and enjoy myself. She looked angry all night... other people were also complaining about her aggressive attitude. I hope management is aware of this girl and maybe they can find her a job in the back of house. read more

Perhaps this review is biased by a post wedding-reception buzz, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Tavern -- it is exactly what I'd picture a dive bar on the beach to be: a no-frills interior festooned with beach trinkets and glitzy twinkle lights, plenty of 90s music on the Jukebox, cornhole (in the sand!!!) out back, a super chill patio, and strong, inexpensive drinks served in plastic cups. The bartender was super friendly (well, okay, as a Northerner, I found everyone here to be abnormally friendly, but I think that's just me) and Marines composed at least 2/3 of the clientele. It was like a (way) less pretentious Waikiki. My sister and I stopped in for post-wedding drinks on our walk home, and had a blast. If I ever find myself back in Atlantic Beach, I'll definitely be back here. read more

Tackle Box Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Love coming to the tackle box on the weekends with my friends. Never had a bad time. Always fun with great music and a good atmosphere. read more

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Stopped in Thursday early after a beach walk, Great Friendly crowd, Awesome Barmaid Ali, 4 or 5 beers later only out about 20 bucks unlike the nite before, this frigg'n Place Rocks! Going back Sunday for something, can't remember what, but me and my Little will be there! 6 Stars!!! read more

My son and I decided to take a trip to the beach yesterday. This business establishment is one that we would pass by. Walking towards us was a Hispanic family who reached this building first. As they walked by some customers (all caucasian) began to yell out to them speaking in Spanish in a mockingly way. As my 5 yr old son and I approached one of the men yelled at me, "Bring your ass here Serena Williams" as the customers laughed!! At not one point did any staff member try to correct this problem. That is a BIG problem. He kept at it until we were far enough not to hear it. Had my son not been with me, I would have definitely walked into that establishment and gave them a piece of my mind. read more

Food was great I've only been once. Had problems with their phones to place take out. Had to go and place order and wait

This is a members bar but welcome outsiders???Not sure I understood that part. They scan your license and charge a dollar. Okay? It is definitely a dive. The waitresses were Okay they definitely take care of their regular customers without realizing that vacationers would probably tip more if they were friendlier. My drinks were weak but when my friend ordered they were much stronger, not sure what that was about might be because I am not blond/blue eyed? We actually visited a few times and thought it was funny to hang out at. No food, cash only. And there was a DJ that plays whatever you want as long as he had it. The outside is small and sandy and filled with lots of locals. Definitely recommend it for a place to hang and have drinks if you can get past the old, no AC, redneck vibe. read more

Overall I was underwhelmed. I would only go back because of its convenient location near the beach and because of the TVs. This place has a lot of untapped potential. Pros: The building is perfect, it reminds me of a beach/fisherman's cabin. Their are plenty of TVs to catch a game. The patio is comfortable and has a nice view of the beach. Prices are reasonable. Smokers seem to stay outside on the back patio. Bathrooms are clean. Cons: Cash only. They have no food at all. This might as well be a beer bar, they do not use quality ingredients to make drinks and they are served in disposable cups. Indeterminate: I've been twice. The first time the service was quick but not pleasant... maybe the bartender wasn't having a very good day. The second time the bartender was very nice and also fast. So service is hit or miss. read more

Located in the circle in Atlantic Beach, NC. A great bar with great service. It tends to get busy late night (which is a good thing), has two porches and a sanded area with picnic tables and chairs to lounge in. Bar is all cash but they have an atm inside for convenience. The bartenders are attentive and friendly and run great drink specials. This bar is a must go to when in the area. read more

place was amazing! Def my favorite bar in the area now. Just one of those townie hole in the walls but on the beach, everybody was genuinely nice and loving life. Decorations are great, back yard area had like a back bar and activities like cornhole! Drinks were ridiculously cheap. Had the bar dog! Just love it that would be my spot if I lived down here!!! read more

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Poor service ! Poor hospitality! I am surprised they are even able to keep their business going! Especially when they treat locals the way they do ! Someone should report them to the BBB ! read more

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Rude management. They treat customers like shit even if you spend big and tip big. Toxic culture of a pretentious staff stems from poorly trained management with a complete lack of decorum. read more

Hands down one of the best bars I have ever been to! Cash only and everyone was very welcoming especially not being a local!