Beach Tavern (BT)
413 w fort macon road, +1-252-247-4466. right near the center of town, is a bar and restaurant that is an ab tradtion. it attracts all kinds of folks, from locals to tourists, and features pool tables and liquor. cash only, but there is an atm.
Patches
208 west dr, +1-252-726-5393. located on the atlantic beach circle; events include weekly pool and dart tournaments, video games and more.
If you want to mix your own drinks, there's an ABC store at 101 Cedar Lane, +1-252-726-3221, open M-Sa. Otherwise, you can check out one of the local nightspots:
Channel Marker
Atlantic beach causeway, +1-252-247-2344, (http://www.thechannelmark...). just on the island side of the bridge, this popular nightspot an ordinary restaurant during the day has a waterfront bar and a large deck overlooking bogue sound.
Golden Margaritas Night Club
Causeway shopping center, +1-252-247-7766, (http://www.goldenmargarit...). m-sa 4pm-2am. pool tables, video games, world poker tournament on thursdays, karaoke on fridays and live entertainment on the weekends.
Planet Red
1104 w fort macon rd, +1-252-240-2224. dance floor, popular with the younger crowd.
Playtime Sports Grill
1010 w fort macon rd, +1-252-727-4901. full menu, 7 pool tables, 12 tv screens, video games. bike night on fridays with drink and food specials, door prizes, biking apparel and accessories, and more.