Must-see nightlife in Outer Banks

  • Trio

    Outer Banks

    This simple but stylish wine and craft-beer bar is a welcome respite from OBX's typical fare. Select from 24 wines (in the self-service tasting bar) or 24…

  • Zillie's Island Pantry

    Outer Banks

    Part gourmet-food shop (head here for beach picnic provisions), part wine store, Zillie's is one of the classiest spots for a glass of Argentine Malbec or…

  • Outer Banks Brewing Station

    Outer Banks

    This Kill Devil Hills microbrewery is powered by a 93ft wind turbine, the first such brewery in the USA. That means you'll be doing your part for global…

  • Magic Bean

    Outer Banks

    The antithesis of the slicker cafe experience on offer at Ocracoke Coffee, this colorful and artsy coffeehouse is open year-round and, according to born…

  • Duck's Cottage

    Outer Banks

    Set in a wooden building dating back to 1921, this atmospheric cubbyhole cafe and bookshop, formerly the Powder Ridge Gun Club, once had whalebones…

  • Charis Coffee Company

    Outer Banks

    In a sleek minimalist space with hardwood floors, grey soft furnishings and blackboard walls, this cafe is by far the coolest hangout spot in Manteo…

  • Ocracoke Coffee

    Outer Banks

    Locals and tourists converge at Ocracoke Coffee, home of the Grasshopper Latte (chocolate mint and toffee) and Island Smoothie (various flavored smoothies…

  • 1718 Brewing Ocracoke

    Outer Banks

    Opened in 2017, this is one of the best additions to the island. Try the locally crafted stout and IPA, and tour the microbrewery to see how it's made…

  • Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe

    Outer Banks

    Classic American pub vibe and home-brewed beers make this a solid place to grab a pint after a day of sightseeing. On rotating taps, varieties include the…

  • Juice Jar

    Outer Banks

    A healthy pick-me-up place serving smoothies, acai bowls and organic juices. Add nutritional shots like organic hemp, spirulina, maca, bee pollen or…

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