Bars & Nightlife
Best Myrtle Beach Bars for Draft Beer on Tap
There’s just something about a draft beer that makes it better than the rest. Ice cold, frosty mug, bubbles floating to the surface and disappearing into the frothy layer of head. Doesn’t get much better.
Almost every bar on the Grand Strand offers a handful of beers on tap, but only a handful of bars are draft specialists, offering a wide selection of craft brews, microbrews and domestic drinks. For those who prefer premium beers from a keg rather than a bottle, here are a few hot spots to enjoy a cold one on tap:
Voodoo Brew Pub
1318 Celebrity Circle Unit CS8, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Voodoo Brew Pub is one of the newest additions to Broadway at the Beach and is quickly making a name for itself as one of the best places to go for a draft beer in Myrtle Beach. This veteran-owned pub has over 20 beers on tap, including seltzers, sour ales, IPAs, stouts, and more. Stop in from 4-7 for happy hour and enjoy $2 off select beers. You can also join them on Tuesday nights for trivia or Thursday nights for Jukebox Bingo.
Tin Roof
1410 Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Tin Roof is a restaurant/bar/concert venue combination that has become a favorite amongst locals and visitors over the past few years. Visitors at Tin Roof have a choice from 16 draft beer selections, which they may enjoy while taking in beautiful oceanfront views from the rooftop bar! Of course, the food menu at Tin Roof is made to pair with your beverage of choice, featuring “Better than Bar Food” selections like wings, nachos, tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and comforts such as Nashville Hot Chicken, Candy Pig Mac & Cheese, Fish Fry, Chicken N Waffles, and more.
Atlas Tap House
1004 Chester St., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
With their slogan Craft Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ,” it’s no wonder that Atlas Tap House in downtown Myrtle Beach landed a spot on our list. This quaint bar is great to catch live music, but also just to stop by and grab a drink or two with friends. Atlas Tap House has at least 30 beers on tap, including IPAs, stouts, ales; anything that appeals to craft beer lovers. After a round or two of your favorite brew, be sure to order something off of the menu here. Afterall, Atlas Tap House serves up tasty eats like Mozzarella Risotto Balls, Pork Belly Nuggets, Asian BBQ sandwich, Falafel tacos, and many other unique dishes.
American Tap House
1320 Celebrity Cir #199, Myrtle BEach, SC 29577
American Tap House is quickly making a name for itself as a fine American Gastropub. In addition to chef-crafted dishes such as the Roasted Herb Pork sandwich, the Manhattan Burger (burger topped with thinly sliced beef pastrami, homemade slaw, and Thousand Island Dressing on the side), Filet Medallions, Chicken and Waffles, and Shrimp & Grits. On tap, American Tap House boasts 40 local and regional craft taps to cater to all beer enthusiasts.
Bully’s Pub
4868 Hwy 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Bully’s Pub serves up more than 32 different beers on tap and even more from the bottle. It is frequented by beer snobs and casual consumers alike. It’s a great place to take a break from a day of shopping at Barefoot Resort and enjoy a cold one inside the wood bar or on the back deck overlooking the lake. Bully’s also features excellent happy-hour specials on beer from 4 to 7 p.m. daily.
Bumstead’s Pub
400 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Located next door to famous sandwich-shop Dagwood’s, Bumstead’s brings in a strong local contingent looking to wash down the world’s problems. Bumstead’s offers more than 150 different beers, 14 of them on tap. Regulars can take part in Bumstead’s Beer Around the World” club in which patrons can try a consume long checklist of beers to qualify for prizes. It’s one of those clubs that’s fun even if you fail to qualify for it.
Gordon Biersch
3060 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Gordon Biersch capitalized on the microbrewery/restaurant fad years ago and has become somewhat a macrobrew with locations across the country and a brewing headquarters in California. But it became a national chain for a reason; the range of German beers made in America are popular because they are good, from the Hefeweizen, Maibock and Czech Style Pilsner to its seasonal SummerBrau, WinterBock and FestBier for the fall.
Handley's Pub & Grub
3873 Renee Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Handley’s is designed as a true English pub, and as such offers more than 70 beers from all over the world. But the most popular picks are from among its 14 beers on tap, including the standards plus hard-to-find Abita’s Purple Haze and Magic Hat #9 and Howl. Handley’s also specializes in some refreshing brew mixes, like a Black & Tan (Guiness and Bass), Half & Half (Guiness and Harp) and Shakebite (Harp with Woodchuck Cider).
Liberty Tap Room
7651 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Liberty brings back the tradition of handcrafted beers by brewing their own batches in-house. The unique blends include Liberty Lager, Unfiltered Wheat, Rockets Red Ale, Nut Brown Ale and other homemade concoctions that feature a fresh taste that can only be found at a brewery. Liberty also offers a wide variety of brand brews in a bottle, but you’ll want to try the good stuff pouring from the large vats.
Pine Lakes Tavern
While Pine Lakes Tavern is considered a local hangout, vacationers who stumble across this casual bar and eatery end up coming back for more. This non-smoking sports bar has at least 15 beers on tap at all times, including a wide variety of craft brews. Patrons at Pine Lakes Tavern will enjoy live entertainment on select evenings, shuffleboard, darts, as well as a full menu featuring homemade appetizers and entrees.
The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill
201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
As one of the top spots for live music and entertainment in the area, its no surprise that The Boathouse has quite the selection of draft beers. Locals and vacationers hang out at The Boathouse for fun events like Free Show Friday and the Sunday Concert Series. Cool shows and awesome beers aren’t the only things bringing people to this spot; The Boathouse’s menu features a long list of tasty items like the Avocado & Chicken Egg Rolls, Chicken Bog Balls, Open Faced Meatloaf Sandwich, Duck BLT, baskets, steaks, seafood, burgers, and much more!
