🎶 Beach Beats & Breezy Nights: Best Beach Bars with Live Music in North Myrtle Beach

In North Myrtle Beach, the music doesn’t stop when the sun goes down—it just changes tempo. From the soft drawl of acoustic guitars echoing across open decks to the bass lines thumping through beachfront dance floors, this town knows how to unwind with rhythm. These beach bars serve more than cold drinks and good food—they offer front-row seats to the sounds of the coast.

Whether you’re swaying to shag music, belting out classic rock, or tapping your toes to Celtic ballads, here’s where the night sings loudest in North Myrtle Beach.

🎷 Duck’s Night Life

📍 229 Main St, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 ducksatoceandrive.com

A North Myrtle Beach institution, Duck’s is where beach music lives and Carolina Shag dancing rules the floor. Their spacious venue hosts live bands all week, and the vibe inside is nothing short of electric. Come for the tunes, stay for the crowd—and don’t be surprised if you end up dancing with a local who’s been shagging since the ’70s.

🎶 OD Arcade & Lounge

📍 100 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 odarcade.com

Just a hop from the beach, OD Arcade delivers live bands, DJs, karaoke, and even line dancing nights. A wide-open dance floor and friendly bartenders keep things moving while locals and visitors groove to old-school beach hits and modern jams alike. Play some arcade games between sets or kick back with a frozen cocktail and soak in the scene.

🍀 Flynn’s Irish Tavern

📍 421 Main St, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 flynnsirishtavern.com

Set in a cozy former jailhouse, Flynn’s is the kind of place where the Guinness is poured right, the shepherd’s pie tastes like home, and the live Irish folk music fills your soul. On weekends, the laughter flows with the whiskey, and the small stage comes alive with traditional ballads and acoustic sets. Don’t miss their Sunday sessions—they feel like a bit of Ireland by the Carolina coast.

🌊 HOTO’s – Harold’s on the Ocean

📍 100 Main St, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 facebook.com/HOTOsNMB

Right on the oceanfront with waves crashing just below the deck, HOTO’s is the beating heart of beach day vibes turned night-out energy. Their stage hosts everything from reggae to cover bands, and the sea breeze mixes just right with a cold drink in hand. Grab a seat, wiggle your toes in the sand, and let the music roll in with the tide.

🏴‍☠️ The Spanish Galleon

📍 98 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 spanishgalleonnightclub.com

If Duck’s is where the shag was born, the Spanish Galleon is where it was raised. A legendary beach club for decades, this venue mixes classic soul, Motown, and beach music with modern flair. A polished dance floor, booming sound system, and a bar that never stops pouring—it’s a proper night out with salt in the air and rhythm in your bones.

🏖️ Sky Bar at Avista Resort

📍 300 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 avistaresort.com

With panoramic ocean views and live music that flows like the tide, Sky Bar delivers a more elevated coastal experience—literally. Located high above the beach, the open-air setting makes every performance feel intimate, whether it’s acoustic singer-songwriters or breezy island covers. Sip a cocktail while the horizon blushes at sunset and the guitars play into twilight.

🍸 Drunken Parrot Tiki Bar

📍 2051 Bridgeview Ct, North Myrtle Beach (near Barefoot Landing)
🔗 drunkenparrottikibar.com

Colorful, tropical, and bursting with energy, the Drunken Parrot is as fun as it sounds. This tiki bar pulls in a lively crowd with island-inspired décor, strong frozen drinks, and upbeat live bands that lean toward country, rock, and beachy singalongs. Come in flip-flops, bring your dancing feet, and don’t leave without trying the Parrot Punch.

🍀 Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

📍 1701 S Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 mollydarcy.com

Right on the oceanfront with a large beachfront patio, Molly Darcy’s mixes Irish pub energy with coastal relaxation. Inside, you’ll find dart boards and sports on the TVs. Outside, there’s often live music with a sea breeze twist—from acoustic beach covers to local rock and Irish ballads. A perfect place for a pint, a plate of bangers and mash, and a front-row seat to a South Carolina sunset.

🎤 Murphy’s Bar & Grill

📍 2000 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 murphysnmb.com

This local hangout delivers live music with no frills—just solid sound, strong drinks, and plenty of locals singing along. The schedule rotates with solo acts, duos, and bands playing everything from country to acoustic rock. Friendly staff, cold beer, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. It’s the kind of bar where the musicians might sit down and share a drink with you after the set.

🌅 Local on the Water

📍 1525 13th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach
🔗 localonthewater.com

With a wraparound deck overlooking the Intracoastal and fire pits that glow long after dark, Local on the Water offers a beautiful mix of live music and low-key luxury. The lineup changes nightly, but whether it’s acoustic beach tunes or upbeat full bands, the vibe is always just right. Pair that with a shrimp taco plate and a watermelon margarita, and you’ve got yourself the perfect evening.

North Myrtle Beach sings after sundown. Whether you’re chasing sunset soul, bluegrass on the breeze, or late-night beach jams, this town’s beach bars know how to deliver. Each one brings its own rhythm, its own flavor, and its own reason to raise a glass and stay a while.

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