| Courtney’s Beach and Shag Club | Crows Nest Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach Causeway | Caters to Shaggers and Beach Music. Open to members and guests. All ABC Permits. Weekly Shag Lessons | 247-7766 |
| Frank and Clara’s Restaurant and Lounge | Mile Post 11 Salter Path | Live entertainment in the upstairs lounge | 247-2788 |
| Memories | Mile Post 2, Ft. Macon Road | A nightspot for Beach Music and Shagging | 240-7424 |
| Ramada Inn | Salter Path Rd. Pine Knoll Shores |
All ABC permits. Ocassional Live music. | 247-4155 |
| Skipper’s Cove Restaurant and Nightclub | Mile Post 2, Ft. Macon Road Atlantic Beach |
Live entertainment with dinner, Dance Floor | 726-3023 |
| Beach Tavern | 413 W. Fort Macon | all ABC permits, video games | 247-4466 |
| Capt. Rick's | 426 E. Fort Macon | 726-0669 | |
| Cutty Sark Lounge, Ramada Inn | 511 Salter Path Dr | in the Ramada Inn, Pine Knoll Shores | 247-4155 |
| Golden Margaritas | AB Causeway | 247-7766 | |
| Our Place | on the Boardwalk, AB | 727-4901 | |
| Someplace Else Tavern | on the Boardwalk, AB | 726-2491 | |
| Planet Red | 1104 W. Fort Macon | dance floor | 240-2224 |
| Patches Club | 208 West Drive | 726-5393 |
| Backstreet Pub | 124 Middle Lane, Behind Clawson’s next door to Aqua | Open all year. A local's favorite off Front Street. Cold beer, fine wine and decent conversation. Wednesday is "Hoot Nite" | 728-7108 |
| Cool Fish Bar and Grill | 1644 Live Oak St. / Hwy 70 East | Drink specials, live entertainment, karaoke | 728-3335 |
| The Dock House | 500 Front Street. | All ABC Permits. Serving Lunch and Dinner. Entertainment 7 nights a week during the season. | 728-4506. |
| The Handlebar | 303 West Beaufort Rd | 504-2317 | |
| Royal James Cafe | 117 Turner Street | Beer and wine, pool tables | 728-4573 |
| Captain Russell's Lounge | 3002 Bridges St. | Opens at 5.00 pm and has all ABC Permits. A game area and pool tables. Entertainment on some weekends | 726-3205 |
| Midnight Rodeo | Hwy 70 West | Western Night Club & Saloon | 222-0111 |
| Diamond City Party Cruise | 405 Evans Street | scenic cruises and dinner cruises | 728-2527 or (866) 230-BOAT |
| Punky's Sports Bar | 325 Mangrove Drive | Emerald Isle | 354-6622 |
| The Pavilion | 1106 hwy 58 | Swansboro | 393-2339 |
| Emerald Club Tropical Beach Bar | 8102 Emerald Drive | Emerald Isle | 354-2929 |