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
Colington Pizza is a friendly, locally owned neighborhood restaurant on Colington Island. They offer homemade pizzas, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and...read more
Corolla Beer Garden comes alive in the afternoon and evenings with live music and fun times. The outdoor hangout offers more than 50 varieties of bottled...read more
Dinky’s name stems from the fact that the folks at the Village Marina call their small marina “the best little dink marina in town.” This is a cozy, 68-seat...read more
From the trusted crew that brought you Wave Pizza Cafe in Duck comes eventide, a casual spot for beverages and bites by the water. From sparkling wine to...read more
A good place to gather your friends, Fishbones has a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that will have you lingering over a beer long after you’ve
...read moreFood Dudes is a place that really is all about the food. With years of experience working in the best local kitchens, the Food Dudes are big on preparing...read more
New in 2023, Frisco Bay Coastal Gril is open for lunch and dinner daily. They serve a big menu with something for everyone, from shareables and...read more
Fuji is a Japanese steakhouse where hibachi cooks prepare authentic Japanese food right in front of you. The meals are...read more
Perched above Kitty Hawk Kites in Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe, Good Winds Restaurant is the perfect day
With two locations, one in Duck and one in Kitty Hawk, this bottle shop offers one of the widest selections of craft beer on the Outer Banks. Each store has...read more