19 Best Bars near Topsail Beach

“First time at Larry’s and they definitely did NOT disappoint…from the appetizers to deserts. So many outstanding choices on the menu that there is something for everyone. If you can’t find something you like… you need to not go out to eat. The atmosphere is relaxed family oriented. The servers were fantastic and friendly. We tried many of the menu items and they were all fantastic. Make sure you leave room for dessert. We will most definitely be back again and again.“

“We chose to eat here based on their amazing reviews and the variety on the menu. We got there as soon as they opened and was greeted immediately by the attentive staff. They were patient while we looked over the menu to decide what we wanted.I went with the special, which was the “Not so Cajun shrimp” over rice with a green beans. I'm so glad I did because it did not disappoint! It was loaded with flavor from the sauce to the rice to the green beans.Highly recommend!!“

“Amazing oysters! The best around. Also the family who owns and runs N. sea oyster co is amazing. 1000/10“

“We just moved here and my husband and I were looking for a bar near our house. The venue was awesome. Live music,...Sublime covers..so good though! Food truck was awesome and crowd was. 30s 40s. Drinks discounted for ems and fire fighters. But affordable even without the discount. People were friendly and welcoming. Come here.... seriously. It was fun!“

“We visit Leaf and Barrel often and love the ever changing selection of drafts on tap. We especially appreciate the BARtenders who are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the beers they serve. We really love that they treat everyone who walks through the door like family. Speaking of family, Leaf and Barrel is a family friendly BAR, who welcome well behaved children. We were recently (Saturday 6/3/23) enjoying a beer at the BAR and a Trash Plate from Port City Plates (Delicious BTW). While the BARtenders were great and the food was fantastic, the outrageous behavior of a few children who's parents thought it was ok to allow them to yell, scream, jump on couches, bang on EVERYTHING, scratch records on the record player (yes I said record player which is another reason to come out and enjoy some classic vinyl) and ultimately make everyone's Saturday afternoon much less enjoyable. Thankfully the Bartender politely asked the adults to please have the children keep their voices down. Well... that should have been a clue that your children are disrupting the BAR. However, instead of taking the hint, the "adults" were offended that they were requested to have their child act like civilized human beings. They promptly paid their less than impressive tab and left...but not before leaving a 1 star review on Yelp! I'm not the one who usually leaves reviews. Some places are fantastic and for that, I go back and spend my hard earned dollars. Other places are just not worth my dollar or my time to leave a review...and therefore I speak with my dollars go elsewhere. However, when I hear that someone has left a poor review because they were asked to have their children act appropriately at the BAR... I felt the need to post my first Yelp review. Leaf and Barrel, as I stated previously, welcomes everyone to come out and enjoy a great selection of local beers or some classic cocktails, some live music or nostalgic vinyl, and some of the areas best food trucks. it's worth a trip whether your a local to Hampstead or just visiting the area. If you have kids, BRING EM, just ask them to bring their best BAR behavior!“

“This bar is cute…the music ? they play in the evenings sounds good. We enjoyed it every night as we stayed in the Vacasa rental right next to the bar! The drinks we got today were delish…We got the “TIT” and my daughter got a “trailer trash”….they were both tasty!“

“Good place to just grab a quick beer after the beach.. good beer selection. Didn’t have the pizza but it looked good! It’s a very small place. And the bartender was definitely an angry elf. Think he had a bad day but it was carrying into his serving skills.“

“Moved here about 7 yrs ago. Dales won my respect from the first visit. Hope is an amazing bartender and person, hang on to someone l Iike that..they bring the candor needed in a business to create loyalty just by bringing a smiling face to work no matter what they have going on. Thank you to Dales and Hope for making me feel at home everytime I pop in there for a short visit.“

“Its a great bar with friendly and attentive bartenders, it's spacious, has 4 nice pool tables and a fun pool tournament on Monday nights. Parking in the front and plenty in the back. Friendly folks to hang out with while drinking a cold beer.“

“Five stars because it hit the spot! Exactly what I was looking for on a Friday evening. Jacqueline of all trades, Kelly took care of me. She was behind the bar, taking my order, getting my food, checking with the cook, making sure I was okay! Awesome job. I was really hoping to find a nice fried platter of seafood not too far off the beaten path from Surf City and Hula's was it! Busy this evening because of March Madness (I guess - maybe it's always this busy). 20 or 30 folks there enjoying one another's company, along with the drinks and food. Don't come expecting anything newly renovated, but it was perfect for what I was looking for on a cool Friday night in March. I'm going tomorrow to try their burger - I hear that's great, as well!“

“Stopped for dinner last min and the atmosphere was great our server was amazing…the food on the other hand was overpriced we thought and I don’t recommend getting the crap cakes as the ones I got had no lump crab and were small and dry. Our server noticed I was not eating them and right away asked If I would like something different which was very nice. I’m here to say I do recommend the shrimp and grits they were delicious with a hint of spiceWe also got the crab shrimp linguine that was good and the fried shrimp was delicious. I wouldn’t recommend the lobster bisque as It was very runny and no pieces of lobster, but the crab dip we got as a appetizer also deliciousBut on all it was a great experience“

“What an awesome experience! First time in, sat at the bar was welcomed by " Whiskey" ( Jillian)---she is awesome and a great personality! The food was delicious! The beer on tap was awesome too! They have a separate menu each day with specials! I am definitely going back!“

“This is our favorite place to eat on the island. Chips, salsa, guac, cheese dip and margs are fresh and delicious. Menu has so many options and the food always tastes out of this world. It is not your average joe mexican place, it is well well above average.“

“Live our lil home away from home between the fact they are the biggest club on the island they are ALWAYS having fun things going on plus APA pool league on Tuesday nights dancing and bands on weekends. Arcade down stairs for the kids. I definitely say check them out!“

“Cool local place with impressive Mexican food! I also enjoy the margaritas. It's nothing much as for ambiance, it's a typical beach bar. You order at the bar and food can take a while but it's worth it. There are pool tables and darts to keep you entertained“

“This waterfront restaurant has seating inside and outside. The outside seating has a nice view of the water. We appreciated being able to bring our dog to sit quietly at our feet at our table outside. We started with the Bam Bam Shrimp. It was a very large portion of large shrimp in a nice sauce. For our meals we ordered grilled and broiled seafood. The scallops and flouder were large portions and fresh and delicious. The cole slaw and fries were good, too. Server was attentive.“

“Outstanding service and product! Well worth the money and time to get there!“

“Took my 97 year old father-in-law on Wednesday around 4. We both got the shrimp basket and it was more than either of us could finish. Very reasonable, the staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Great view of the marsh and lots of birds to watch while you eat.“

“Went for Sunday brunch…Staff provided excellent, attentive service and were asked multiple times if we needed anything. Good food at reasonable price!!“