Outer Banks bars and entertainment options are as prevalent as the people who frequent them. The Outer Banks has some really fun bars where you can let loose and turn up! You can dance the night away in some (and maybe even witness some dance moves you didn't know your friends or family members had in them), sip a perfectly concocted martini in a grown-up setting in another or join your friends for a raucous good time at a sports bar. Outer Banks entertainment at area restaurants -- the nighttime variety -- runs the gamut from live local bands, DJs and acoustic singers to nationally known acts and karaoke. Trivia Nights are popular in several as are Ladies Nights. There's even one restaurant that holds Teen Nights so that that age group gets to have their time in the nightlife scene -- strictly supervised, of course. As much as Outer Banks restaurants have become known for their high quality menu offerings, those that offer a bar scene have also earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Many Outer Banks bars employ true mixologists -- not just someone who throws drinks together at a fast clip. And many of the Outer Banks bars also serve late-night menus. Here's a hint from a local: If you're staying out late at a bar having a great time, make sure that experience continues by taking a cab home. The Outer Banks has a plethora of them, and they often hang out outside popular nightspots. Our Outer Banks police officers are very diligent about stopping people who could be over the limit (and, by the way, we thank them for that!), so don't push your luck. Also, don't expect to pull the wool over the guys at the door by trying to use a fake ID at any bars and entertainment spots. The bouncers around these parts have seen it all -- this is, after all, a very popular vacation spot!
Outer Banks Restaurants by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Restaurants by Category
The Back Porch is one of the island's great restaurants, providing a consistently pleasant dining experience. Their open-air screened porch dining room...read more
Barefoot Bernie’s is a fun, family-friendly restaurant that's open year round for lunch and dinner. They pride themselves on offering big portions at...read more
Beach Road Bottle Shop is a beer and wine tasting room offering craft beer on tap, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Stop in to stock the cooler or the beach...read more
One of the few restaurants and bars on the Outer Banks oceanfront, Beachcombers Tiki Hut offers the ultimate coastal refreshment experience. Under the grass...read more
For more than 20 years the Blue Crab Tavern has offered a taste of authentic island life. Stop by this soundside pub full of local color and tucked away on...read more
The Blue Point established Duck as an Outer Banks dining destination when it opened in 1989 and has since put the tiny town on the foodie map. The
...read moreBoardwok South brings something for the adventurous palates of Hatteras Island. Boardwok offers delicious Asian-style entrees from the wok, incorporating...read more
Run by Hatteras Island’s native Oden family, The Breakwater at Oden’s Dock offers the village’s most upscale atmosphere for dinner and a long-standing...read more
A new venture from the founders of the popular lifestyle brand Hattiebuilt, Cape Cork & Bottle is Hatteras Island’s first bottle shop and beer and wine...read more
Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill & Pupuseria is famous on the Outer Banks for its coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, flavors from around the world and award-...read more
This open-air restaurant overlooking the sound is a fabulous place to enjoy a great sunset view, Tex-Mex food and drinks for lunch and dinner. Gather around...read more
