7 of the Best Locally Owned Sports Bars in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has a fantastic lineup of genuinely local, independently owned sports bars packed with personality, big-screen TVs, and menus that go well beyond standard bar food. Here are some local favorites worth planting your barstool at.

Calli Baker’s Firehouse Bar & Grill

What started as Calli Baker’s Roadhouse in a North Myrtle Beach shopping plaza in the early 1990s became Calli Baker’s Firehouse in 2005, when active-duty firemen Heath Scurfield and Jack Montgomery bought the place and rebranded it in honor of their profession. Now sole-owned by Captain Scurfield at its 6,400-square-foot Lake Arrowhead location, it’s packed with police, fire, and EMS memorabilia and features five garage doors that open right up for perfect football-weather watching.

Handley’s Pub & Grub

Family-owned since opening in Carolina Forest back in 2004, Handley’s has become a genuine sports bar staple thanks to a huge beer selection and English pub classics with a unique local twist. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot that’s built its following one Sunday at a time.

Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar

A locally owned restaurant with locations in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, Dagwood’s leans hard into its sports-bar identity — especially at its Surfside Beach location, which skips the deli-combo format entirely in favor of an all-sports-bar experience with a serious wall of TVs.

Backyard Sports Bar & Grill

Locally and family owned, Backyard has built a reputation as a go-to spot for groups and families who want a fun, lively atmosphere without sacrificing good food. Between the wide sauce selection on its wings and the frequent live music, it’s earned its spot as a local favorite well beyond just game days.

Lad’s Sports Bar and Grill

The newest name on this list, Lad’s opened along U.S. 17 near Myrtle Beach State Park in early 2026, founded by local food-service veterans Brooke Morello and Brian Hagerty. This Irish-twist sports bar serves bangers and mash and fish and chips alongside 11 TVs and four dart boards, with plans for dart leagues and a proper St. Patrick’s Day blowout.

Lucky’s Sports Pub & Grill

Tucked into Conway, Lucky’s is a laid-back, no-frills local gem known for its welcoming atmosphere, classic bar food, and billiards. It’s proof that a great sports bar doesn’t need to be flashy — just consistent.

Pine Lakes Tavern

Formerly the longtime locals’ hangout Droopy’s, Pine Lakes Tavern has become one of the originals of the Myrtle Beach sports bar scene, known for its house-made pimento cheese, crab dip, and a daily-changing menu built around fresh ingredients from its own kitchen.

The Bottom Line

From Calli Baker’s firefighter-honoring backstory to Lad’s brand-new Irish twist, the Grand Strand’s independently owned sports bars bring genuine local character and personality to game day — all while keeping your dollars in the local community.