Best Outdoor Bars on the Outer Banks

Fish Heads Bar & Grill

Corolla Beer Garden

Located in Corolla, just a mile south of the 4x4 beach is the Corolla Beer Garden. This eclectic bar offers beer, wine, growlers, and snacks. You can find a shaded spot to relax under the trees to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, live music, and drinks.

Address: 1148 Ocean Trail, Corolla

Swells`a Duck Dive Bar

If you`re a fan of Swells`a Brewing in Kill Devil Hills, you are sure to love their newest bar in downtown Duck. Tucked behind the Scarborough Lane Shops, Duck Dive Bar has live music, wine, signature cocktails, and Swells`a beers, of course.

Address: 106 Scarborough Lane, Duck

Avalon Pier

While you may know Avalon Pier as a popular fishing spot, it also has two bars with incredible ocean views! This Kill Devil Hills hotspot is home to the Stonefish BeachBar, which is inside the pier, and High Tide, the upper-level covered bar. They offer beer along with a variety of other malt beverages and food options such as fish-n-chips, cheeseburgers, and more. Additional entertainment includes live music and arcade games inside the pier.

Address: 2111 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills

Art`s Place Bar & Grille

This colorful burger joint can easily be spotted on the beach road in Kitty Hawk, just a little bit south of East Eckner Street. Art`s Place also offers multiple bars; The Sway Bar is up top where you can watch the waves break on the shore, there is a large back patio, and there is an inside where you can sit down to eat. They serve beer, wine, and cocktails, and they are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy live music, ocean views, and a terrific atmosphere.

Address: 4624 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk

Fish Heads Bar & Grill

This oceanfront bar and grill can be found in south Nags Head on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier. With a wide selection of beers, wine, cocktails, and food, there`s something for everyone in your group to enjoy here. Fish Heads has a lively environment, live music, and a Happy Hour Shrimp (20-cent shrimp from 4-6 PM daily)!

Address: 8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head

Mimi`s Tiki Hut

This hidden gem is located on the dock of Pirate`s Cove in Manteo, beside Blue Water Grill and Raw Bar. This spot is a great place to relax, watch the charter boats return to the marina, and enjoy live entertainment. Mimi`s Tiki Hut has a wonderful selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and food. You and your group can order off the Blue Water menu. or just order drinks before heading inside to eat.

Address: 2000 Sailfish Drive, Manteo

The Wreck Tiki Bar

The Wreck Tiki Bar is located in Hatteras, adjacent to the ferry docks in the Hatteras Landing Marina. You can enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, and food while overlooking the marina. They have entertainment such as live music, trivia, karaoke, not to mention this is a great spot to catch the sunset! This is also a wonderful place to check out if you are staying at the Villas of Hatteras Landing, since it is within walking distance.

Address: 58848 Marina Way, Hatteras

Start planning your next getaway to the Outer Banks and get ready to kick back close by at these outdoor bars! 

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