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Tap into your favorite brew at Hilton Head Island Brewing Company.
Grab a drink with coworkers or spend the afternoon with friends at any of these exceptional happy hour spots. Enjoy welcoming atmospheres, assorted menus and, of course, delicious cocktails.
Hilton Head Brewing Company
What it's known for: Happy hour is just one of the enticing things about Hilton Head Brewing Company. Try one of their many locally sourced brews and grab a bite from a menu that boasts everything from handcrafted burgers to tacos and wings to pizza. We're sure you won't leave hungry.
Style: Casual, local, lunch, dinner Address: 7-C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island Phone: (843) 715-3251
Tiki Hut
What it's known for: Enjoy live music and refreshing cocktails as you relax on the beach at Tiki Hut. Two different acts, ranging from rock to funk, perform at this beachfront oasis every day of the year.
Style: Casual, beachfront, lunch, dinner Address: 1 S. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island Phone: (843) 785-5126
Southern Barrel Brewing Company brews their own beer in-house.
Southern Barrel Brewing Co.
What it's known for:Southern Barrel Brewing Co. features a bar and a beer garden as well as tavern restaurant, which offers a seasonal menu. Enjoy your next happy hour with beers that have been aged in whiskey, wine and rum barrels for a tasty blend.
What it's known for: From sweet to salty to spicy, Holy Tequila has a dish to suit every palate. Voted as Hilton Head's Best Mexican Restaurant, Holy Tequila is also applauded for its exciting nightlife and expansive drink menu which includes their famous margaritas.
Style: Casual, Mexican/American fare, lunch, dinner Address: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island Phone: (843) 681-8226
Captain Woody's Bar & Grill
What it's known for: Whether it's on the outside deck or at the inside bar, Captain Woody's is an ideal destination for cocktail hour. Enjoy delicious seafood and live entertainment in a casual and inviting atmosphere.
Style: Southern, seafood, casual, brunch, lunch, dinner Address: 6 Target Road, Hilton Head Island Phone: (843) 757-6222
Black Marlin's Hurricane Bar offers amazing blended drinks on the water.
Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar
What it's known for: If you're looking for drinks with a view, Black Marlin's Hurricane Bar is the place for you. Grab a stool at the bar, which rests on the site of Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head's oldest marina.
Style: Seafood, waterfront, indoor/outdoor, lunch, dinner Address: 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island Phone: (843) 785-4950
Big Bamboo Cafe
What it's known for:Big Bamboo Café is only a few steps from Hilton Head's beach and makes for the perfect happy hour destination. With live music, daily happy hour specials and a fantastic view, what's not to love?
Style: Coastal, casual, happy-hour, lunch, dinner Address: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island Phone: (843) 686-3443
Discover writers share all of the places, activities and adventure that South Carolina has to offer. Read more from some of South Carolina’s locals and discover what’s happening in the Palmetto State.
