16. Magoo’S Sports And Spirits
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 946-6683
Address: 905 Oak St.
Description: Magoo’s is one of the only dart bars to have sprouted up along the Grand Strand. View one of 12 televisions; head to the back room, chalk up a cue stick, and shoot some pool. Electronic and steel-tip darts are at the front end of the bar.Under the category of “fine food,” Magoo’s menu ranges from fabulous burgers to juicy steaks. Their wings have been voted Best on the Beach for several years. Wings for 15 cents and half-price appetizers are the special on Sunday and Monday. Take it from us, it’s absolutely delicious! Magoo’s is open Mon through Fri from 4 p.m. until the last sports fan leaves and Sat and Sun until 2 a.m. During football season, the doors open earlier.
17. Murphy’S Law Sports Bar
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 448-6021
Address: 405 South Kings Hwy.
Description: Patrons of Murphy’s Law, a tried and true sports bar, enjoy two pool tables—positioned in the middle of the tables and chairs—electronic darts, and golf, as well as 25 television sets. Murphy’s sells draft beer during happy hour for $1 a glass.The sandwiches at Murphy’s are popular fare and monstrous in their proportions. The “50-yard” steak sandwich will stuff you; the “100-yard” version requires a friend to help you. Raw bar selections include oysters, clams, steamed shrimp, and crab legs. Chicken wings are a hit here, too. Try them. Murphy’s Law is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. It is closed for two weeks during the Christmas holiday season.
18. Shamrock’S Sports Bar & Grill
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 448-2532
Address: 2510 North Kings Hwy.
Description: Shamrock’s Sports Bar & Grill has 20 beers on tap, and 20-ounce pints guarantee no one goes thirsty. Miller’s Highlife comes at the very reasonable price of $6 per pitcher all the time! This club is also noted for a late-night Munchie Special. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. from Mon through Fri, everything on the well-loved Munchie Menu is half price. Popular choices include buffalo wings and chili skins, mouthwatering nachos, and other fried favorites. The oysters Rockefeller are some of the best on the Strand. The menu also offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and specialty plates. They have 11 big-screen TVs, satellite, and cable, so you’re not likely to miss any sporting event. Shamrock’s is open Mon through Wed from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. and Thurs through Sun from noon until 2 a.m.
19. Bummz On The Beach
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 916-9111
Address: 2002 North Ocean Blvd.
Description: Bummz has been riding high as the only beachfront garden cafe in Myrtle Beach for more than a couple of years. They pride themselves on atmosphere, and rightfully so. From the finely crafted Georgia pine interior to the expansive beach patio, Bummz offers an unforgettable experience for every beach night, regardless of particulars. Bummz delivers live music on a nightly basis (seasonal) and offers a full menu with excellent specials. Check out karaoke on Wed and Sat evening from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m.
20. Harry The Hats
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Description: This friendly neighborhood bar and grill is located in the Arcadian Dunes Condo Complex on Lake Arrowhead Road in the popular Shore Drive area. A sports and beach bar, Harry’s has an outdoor deck, a game room, and 20 televisions to watch your favorite game. Karaoke gets rolling at 8 p.m. every Tues, Fri, and Sat night.
21. Ugly Mug Bar & Grill
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 448-3110
Address: 1108 Third Ave. S.
Description: Formerly Warren’s Restaurant & Lounge, Ugly Mug Bar & Grill is about as local-yokel as it gets, with karaoke in full swing every night 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This is a serious singing venue that showcases a mind-boggling number of terrific singers regularly. Ugly Mug offers burgers, wings, and seafood baskets as well as steaks, ribs, and salads. There are $2 drink specials seven days a week.
22. Carmike Briarcliffe 12
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 272-6277
Description: The Carmike Briarcliffe is one of only two movie houses along the Grand Strand housed in a shopping mall. The first show of the day is just $5.50; after that, all matinees before 5:30 p.m. are $6.50 a seat every day. In the evening, adults ages 12 to 59 pay $8.50 to see a show; children ages 3 to 11 pay $6.50 all the time; and seniors 60 years or older pay $5.75 per ticket.
23. Broadway Cinema 16
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 445-1616
Description: Another Carmike Cinema, Broadway is the largest cineplex of its kind in South Carolina and sits amid the hustle and bustle of a shopping and entertainment complex. Eight of the “plexes” here are auditoriums that guarantee unsurpassed viewing and sound quality. Matinee seats are sold for $6.50 per person except for the last matinee of the day, which is a bargain $5.50. Regular prices are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 11 and younger and those 59 years of age or older.
24. Cinemark At Myrtle Beach
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Address: 2100 Coastal Grand Circle
Description: All nine of the theaters at Cinemark feature stadium seating and digital surround sound. Matinees are considered to be any show before 6 p.m. The first matinee is only $4.50, while the others are $5.75. For regular shows adults pay $8; children under 11 and seniors pay $5.75.
25. Grand 14 At Market Common
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 282-0550
Address: 4002 DeVille St.
Description: These new high-tech theaters were voted Best of the Beach in 2008. Located in Market Commons, the Grand 14 theaters offer bargains of $4.50 for the first matinee showing and $6 for matinees following. Regular pricing is $8.25 for adults, $5.75 for kids, and $5.50 for seniors. Students and members of the military pay $7.
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
27. Regal Inlet Square 12 Cinemas
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 651-5500
Description: At Inlet Square you can enjoy 12 screens equipped with Digital Theater Sound (DTS). Admission for adults is $8. Those 60 years of age or older and kids ages 3 to 11 can buy tickets for $6, while the military and students pay $7. All matinees before 6 p.m. are $6 a seat. Combo specials usually apply here, giving a price break on popcorn, drinks, and candy.
28. Dick’S Last Resort
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 272-7794
Description: Dick’s encourages cigar puffing, albeit preferably in the bar area. In true Dick’s style, a spokesperson declared, “There’s something wrong with a person who can’t enjoy the smell of a good cigar.”
29. Blarney Stone’S Pub & Cigar Bar
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 626-6644
Description: This is Myrtle Beach’s only authentic Irish pub. As such, the joint focuses on pint beer and ales from the British Isles. On the mezzanine level, an upscale cigar and martini bar features more than 50 varieties of martinis, nearly three dozen wines and champagnes, and almost as many cigar selections. In season Blarney Stone features nightly entertainment from Thursday through Saturday. As it should be, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th of each month. Happy hour runs from 4 until 7 p.m. On weeknights Blarney Stone’s is open from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. On weekend evenings, hours are 4 p.m. until 2 a.m.
30. Collectors Cafe And Gallery
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (843) 449-9370
Address: 7726 North Kings Hwy.
Description: Collectors Cafe normally carries more upscale brands, including Davidoff. At Collectors you can savor a cigar in the bar and lounge areas, where they also shake or stir a list of martinis—even chocolate flavored. The art on display is an added benefit.