10 Best Nightlife Experiences in Myrtle Beach

If you’re not sure where to go at night in Myrtle Beach, you can’t go wrong by heading out to Broadway at the Beach, a lively avenue jam-packed with bars, clubs, shops and restaurants. The long-running Wet Willie’s bar is a good place to start with some 20 daiquiri flavours to try. 

If the bar scene’s not your thing, then go to a movie or book a show at the Legends in Concert theatre. With nightly tribute concerts of music legends past and present, this might be your only chance to see Elvis, Elton and Aretha all in one evening.  

This dinner theatre gives you an all-sensory immersion into the adventurous life of a pirate. Arrive before the show to explore the pirate’s village and its realistic setting of pirate ships and a lagoon. Watch thrilling acrobatics, a mermaid show, swordfights and scenes of pirates battling to uncover lost treasure all while enjoying a hearty 4-course meal. 

Ticket prices start at about $49 with discounts for kids, with showtimes at 6pm nightly and a second show at 8.30pm on Saturdays. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available by request. 

This offshoot of the original New Orleans bar claims to serve the strongest daiquiris on the Strand. Try deadly-sounding frozen daiquiri mixes like 44 Magnum, Mudslide and 190 Octane at the self-service bar, then go for a $1 shot to chase it all down. Or get your sweet fix with a sharp kick by downing gummy bears soaked in Everclear. 

Drink specials are offered daily, with a generous happy “hour" that lasts from 4pm to 8pm. Every night the fun spills out to the outdoor patio, where you can sit and watch the wandering crowds on Broadway at the Beach. 

As one of the few craft breweries in Myrtle Beach, the Liberty offers a tempting choice of draught brews in a relaxed lakeside setting at Broadway at the Beach. Go for a sampler of 8 varieties or enjoy a full pint of one of their quirkily-named brews like Wheat the People or Honest I.P.Abe. 

Many choose to stay for dinner to enjoy Angus beef steak, prime rib or chicken wings to pair with the beer. It’s a family-friendly place with plenty of food items on the menu that appeal to all ages (for the beer, of course, you’ll need to be over 21).  

Murrells Inlet has earned a reputation as “a drinking town with a fishing problem”, and at least part of the blame for this must lie with the Dead Dog Saloon. One of a handful of bar-restaurants along the MarshWalk, the Dead Dog is a friendly hangout spot that’s apparently haunted by the ghost of Dudley the Dog – not to worry, no ghoulish dog-bites have ever been reported. 

Seafood is a must here, and you’ll also find a good selection of beer and cocktails to enjoy with the live music. Find a table out on the patio for a prime view of the fishing boats coming back to shore. Murrells Inlet is around 13 miles south of downtown Myrtle Beach

If you’re in the mood for some soul-stirring blues music and Southern-style cooking, the House of Blues is the place to go at night in Myrtle Beach. Go for some voodoo shrimp and jambalaya, washed down with a beer or margarita. The venue also hosts regular Murder Mystery dinner theatre nights, and on Sundays there’s a brunch with Gospel music – perfect for a soothing recovery from your big night out. 

This venue usually welcomes all ages, unless otherwise stated on your ticket, making it a popular family nightlife option. Check the schedule to see what big-name act might be playing in the concert hall during your visit – not only blues music but country and rock bands also play here.