Restaurants

The Silver Dollar is a Carolina Beach institution located right on the boardwalk, offering a lively and casual atmosphere since 1957. This popular spot is known for its classic pub fare and seafood, but is most famous for its vibrant nightlife, featuring regular karaoke with a DJ and live entertainment. With a two-level layout, including a rooftop bar called "The Top Dollar," it's a perfect place to enjoy a drink, a meal, and some fun after a day on the beach

Beach Bum's Pizza Bar & Grill is a fun, casual, and highly popular pub located in North Topsail Beach, NC, known for its friendly, laid-back beach vibe and diverse menu that caters to all tastes. It specializes in handcrafted items, including their signature hand-tossed specialty pizzas (like BBQ Chicken and the "Hog Heaven"), large strombolis, and hand-pattied beef burgers. Other customer favorites include the Hot Crab Dip, fresh wings, and spicy shrimp tacos. As a full bar and grill, Beach Bum's offers a wide selection of 46 different beers (including 10 on tap) and creative cocktails. It serves breakfast (Thursday-Sunday), lunch, and dinner, and is a major entertainment hub, hosting live music, trivia nights, and karaoke. Critically, it is very pet-friendly, welcoming dogs at its outdoor seating.

Irish pub food & drink along with weekly trivia & karaoke nights in classic dark-wood tavern digs. There's a solid local crowd that comes out for Arsenal games!

Go from day to night at Reel Cafe, they are known for their vivacious night life scene and dining. Each floor offers a different experience from casual, to karaoke, to live music on their roof top. Enjoy dining in their restaurant, live music in their courtyard Oyster Bar, or for a view, the Rooftop Bar overlooking the Cape Fear River. They offer lunch, dinner and a late-night menu.