The Bowery

This is what an old Honky Tonk should be. Great service, fun atmosphere and The Bounty Hunters put on an excellent show. Had so much fun! Didnt eat here but the beer was cold and the crowd was hot!!!

Stopped here on the way back to Charleston from Myrtle Beach. Nice looking location and nice atmosphere. It was a Sunday afternoon and not too crowded, yet the service was a little slow. Cant recommend the old fashioned. Food was delicious. I would definitely recommend. Stay away from the old fashioned drink.

We stopped here for lunch before heading home after our vacation but wish we would have came in before our last day! This place was awesome! ALL the workers were so friendly! We had the male waiter with white beard, don’t remember his name, but props to him, best service I’ve had in a long time! Place was clean, Food was great, affordable price! Will definitely return when we come back! 🩷

Legendary spot. Wish I could have come at night to see the band but lunch with my son was a great experience. Service was stellar, food was excellent, atmosphere was cool with all the historic photos everywhere. House beer quite good too. Loved it.

Our server was not very friendly. She spent more time behind the bar chatting than working. When we finished our meal we waited patiently trying to get her attention if she looked our way. Eventually another young waitress who was extremely busy had observed us sitting and asked if she could get us anything else. We asked for the bill and she started to ring us out when our waitress decided to help us. Had we had the young waitress who tried to help us from the start of our visit my rating would have been much different. We had observed how busy she was serving inside and outside of the establishment.

Bit pricey, but you get your moneys worth of fresh, delicious food. Left with my stomach bulging, more than satisfied (I ordered the 8th wonder. Cool name for a burger to be honest). Music is just as advertised. Also got billiards table in the back. Nice place

This place is awesome, tons of history. The walls are filled with photos throughout the years. You could look at them for hours. The house band is pretty good and will keep you entertained. A one of a kind place. They have all kinds of memorabilia you can purchase. Hats, shirts, stickers, ashtrays, belt buckles, pins, lighters, shot glasses, mugs, you name it and they probably have it.

Was a nice place to go have a few drinks and shoot some games of pool.

Shout out to Maddie who was such a doll! She reminded me of how fun it is to work at a bar & grill as I used to in the past. Her energy is wonderful and her personality is magnetic. I will definitely come back to eat the bacon burger and have just as good of a time as I did. Thanks again!

If I could give this place a 0 I would. I was surprised when we were walking the boardwalk to learn of this bar and its history with the band Alabama. We decided to go and have some lunch. My husband asked for a strawberry long island, and we ended up getting a drink with so much strawberry syrup in there, it was THICK and barely went through the straw.They only had the very front section open by the bar. It was very slow at the time and we asked if we could walk the back part just to see the cool memorabilia. They wouldnt let us do that. In fact, I didnt see one thing about the band Alabama in there- probably because it was all in the back.When we finally got our food, it was awful! Something as simple as french fries were soggy. It was the worst batch of deep fried potatoes I had ever seen in my life! I would never recommend this place to anyone, and Im half tempted to write to the band Alabama to tell them how terrible this place is and the representation behind them. I doubt the band will even see the letter, but If it were me, I would hate to have such a place backing my name.

The only positive was our server. He did his best to make our experience better, but the food was horrible. Waited an hour+ for 2 shrimp baskets, wings n a burger. Shrimp was deep fried so hard the shrimp was like shoe rubber. Wings were overcooked. Fresh cut fries were greasy, but I liked them. My friend did not.

I give service a 3 because one bartender was awesome and one looked like she’d never served a drink before lol but the vibes here are great!!! They were having karaoke or open mic or something and every one was great! Loved the servers I ran into going to the bathroom or whatever as well. Everyone looked happy to be there besides that one bartender. We will definitely be back in future trips!

Drove over 400 miles on my birthday and watching the house band was one of my things to do while there, I harassed from the time I entered, I went to an open table and sat for 15 minutes with no waiters acknowledging my presence, then security lady tapped me on the shoulder and said I needed to move because that table was unavailable. So I said no problem and headed to the bar for a draft, went to stand in a corner and then was told by the same security lady that I couldn’t stand there, so I went back to a table that had just opened up and sat down..then the waiter comes by and said I couldn’t sit there unless I ordered food because that’s how they make their money. So I ordered a burger that couldn’t have been cooked but maybe a min, completely raw but I ate it anyway. So after that I felt like I needed to stand up a second to stretch my legs mainly because I’m 6’5 and my legs go to sleep when sitting in those little chairs..as soon as I stood up the same security lady tapped me on my shoulder again and said I wasn’t allowed to stand there and I had to sit down or leave my table….relentless badgering ! So I decided to just leave and indicated to the security lady who was 10 feet away from me the entire time that she was the reason and she had ruined my night to which she replied “Good !!! I’m Glad!!!” … All I need to know about that place… never again!! If you a white male you may want to avoid this place and south Myrtle Beach as a whole, I feel it’s lost to us…

Hopping place on the Boardwalk. Good food and libations. The band, The Bounty Hunters, were good and didnt take any breaks at the same time, so music was flowing the whole time. Wait staff was fantastic and your glass never ran empty.

Nice atmosphere, and even though it says on the sign hot beer, bad food, and bad service. The food was great, had Randys bacon cheeseburger and theres nothing better than a real beef burger. Our waiters were great. Two people with two meals and a couple drinks was bout $50.

Me and my wife both 60 years old enjoying an evening there sitting where we were directed to sit were nearly assaulted and threatened with violence from an overzealous armed security guard I understand the night before a patron was punched in the face from someone working security there left several email detailing the occurrence not a peep from ownership so if that’s the kind of place you enjoy by all means have at it ,me a local and all the folks I hang with at the beach will take our year round business elsewhere contemplating a complaint to the city so at least it’s on record for the next time something happens there all he had to do was say hey this is reserved I know you have been here for a while we can seat you right over here thank you but that’s not how it went waiter was stunned other security personnel just shook their heads affraid to intervene on our behalf, if this was my establishment I came in a read this on Monday morning I would be furious and demand answers and I would Clean house, if you would like to reach me regarding this review check your in box but I doubt I will hear anything based on what I’ve seen up to this point,hold on to that video we may need that,and maybe explain to your lackey not everyone who comes in there is a drunken rowdy tourist, I’ve been counseled ,and we believe Deputy Fife has committed battery in the 3rd degree

Some of the service was amazing, but that doesnt mean everyone was pleasant. The good people made up for it. I enjoyed the House band. The bounty hunters I think their name was... regardless I went back 3 of my 6 night vacation to enjoy the music in a FUN low maintenance atmosphere. Idk, this place is just authenticly itself and as a dude from as far north as possible, it was cool. Shout-out to the band again, definitely a talented group of guys

If I could give negatives I would. We waited sooo long for our food (about 45 mins )It was only 3 of us my son started to get a tooth ache and so he had to leave to get some meds. The waiter very nice told me that there was a larger table they had to serve. However, I wasn’t born yesterday. The fries were over cooked and soggy meaning they sat for a while, the chicken sandwich was soo soggy and with fat. Meaning our food sat for a while. Meanwhile, another family that came 10 minutes after we did got their food fresh. It looked so good. I had to take the food to go, so I couldn’t thoroughly inspect. When I got to my hotel room that’s when I realized how bad my food was. Super salty for over $90.

My wife and I just wanted to listen to some music so we got there early and had a bite to eat good thing we did because the place filled up quick. Food was typical bar food but decent service was exceptional we would definitely go again

Dont go here unless you want to get ripped off. They felt it was OK to give themselves a 350% tip on my card. Twice. Ive been disputing charges for days. Never again will I go to this establishment. If you want to hear a good band go to Tin Roof or 3001, dont risk this place stealing from you.

Food was great and had a wonderful experience the first night went back last night the band was great and everything was excellent until the long haired bartender in the back bar ripped me off asked if I wanted a double tequila soda and charged me 32 for that and a double Long Island which is not possible also pored the Long Island from a bottle not made definitely a wonderful place but watch the shady bartender that will rip you off. Use the side bar with the mustachioed man he is honest and really nice.

Havent been to this place in 35+ years. Would come to the Bowery as a young teen with my dad when we would visit the area. Had a toast to my dads because I know he was with me. Looks like much has not changed since then, but thats exactly what makes it great. My buddy and I stayed and enjoyed some good country music. What a nice memory.

We found this place when we were walking on the boardwalk at MB. Absolutely loved their sign that says hot beer, lousy food, bad service. They have a great outdoor patio which was pet friendly so it was a perfect spot to hang out with our boys. Our waiter, Ishmael, was super friendly, loved chatting with the customers, was great with the dogs and made us feel so welcome. The wings were juicy & tender. We would go back there on another trip to MB.

This kid has got it going on!! He’s so talented!! Great time!!

Food and service were totally bad. Lol. Russell greeted me as I walked in and proceeded to make sure I had everything I needed. I ordered the Cream Cheese Jalepeno poppers for an appetizer and they were as good as they get. The N.J. Drunken Trooper Cheesesteak was a treat!! Glad I stopped in!!

THIS IS A MUST VISIT FOR EVERYONE WHO VISITS MYRTLE BEACH!Located right off the beach the restaurant/ pub has a live band performing even on weekdays! Great beers, must try the in-house Bowery beer, not many options for IPA, not much for variety for vegan/veg food though you eat fries and nachos! Dylan was excellent at accommodating us!This place has a vibe for all age groups!Cheers!

I wouldve given a five star overall review,but $100(not including tip) for Totinos pizza rolls,a single hamburger,and 2 rounds of drinks,was kind of steep for a dive bar....burger was good,as was the service,just the pricing left a little something to be desired...

Amazing place!! Live music Monday-Saturday and the house band is incredible! Their house beer is light, great price and tastes wonderful! The staff were incredible and very welcoming. Theyre on top of everything, making sure youre always satisfied with the experience.

Music was good. The food was super overpriced and greasy. $15 gross fried fish basket. Cigarette machine ate my credit card. Wont probably be back, as there is great live music all over town and decent food.

Ordered jalapeños poppers and it had about 5 small pieces. Took a very long time for our food to come. I ordered chicken fingers, which were more chicken nuggets size, and by the time they brought my food, they were already cold. Fries were saggy and very oily. Waitress asked how food was, and I was honest with her, so she got her manager to get it off the bill. Still paid almost $70 (not including to) for 2 draft beers, a Randy Bacon Cheeseburger, and a Hillbilly Philly Cheese stake.

Love coming here when we are in town, fried pickles are delicious and love listening to Bounty Hunters

My waitress was the best. Food was tasty. It just takes a little minute to cook even when it slow. The wait was nice as well since we sat on the patio and enjoyed the breeze. My son ordered one of everything on the kids menu. It was ok since it was our mini vacation.

2 beers prior and food at another bar for several hours. Last night at Myrtle beach. Ubered to Bowery per recommendation fro local. Was not allowed to enter due to side stepping trying to hook purse. VERY VERY disappointed and wasted $25 on Uber ride. Sucked!!!!Just trying to have a good night. Seem too strick!

Anthony gave us THE BEST service all night. We were a large group and he was friendly, attentive and gave us the incredible experience. Thanks for a perfect night! - the pink bachelorette party

Food was good, but the live music is what earns this place its stars! Phenomenal atmosphere. Great location. The servers on the music side were so attentive.

Marissa was the best bartender I ever had. She treated me with so much respect, was assertive and super kind. Shes also so cute! She made me feel so comfortable. I love her!

The amount of confederate flags should have instantly told us to walk out. The atmosphere was nonexistent other than confederacy vibes. The guy wasn’t very nice and they were over priced. The peach on the beach also tasted strait like sour mix.

This place should definitely be on your list if your looking for a great beach bar to go and visit while in Myrtle, especially if the Bounty Hunters are playing that night. They played every song so well and they take requests in exchange for whatever amount of cash you have to offer. I had a great time. The drinks are great and the food is decent for being bar food. Will definitely be there anytime I’m in the area.

One of the few places you can smoke cigars, cigarettes or vape. Staff is very arrentive to your needs. The burger was perfect however, the fresh cut fries were a bit soggy but edible. Will continue to visit during vacation every time.

This place is a fixture at MB. I hit up this joint with my family every time we go to the beach. The most awesome thing about this visit was how the wait staff would not only check up on their table, but even the ones nearby. Top notch staff! Food was great. Cant go wrong with the 8th Wonder. It is huge but worth every bite. NJ Drunkin Trooper Cheesesteak is a great option especially if you want a steak sandwich but dont like green peppers. Wings are crispy with no breading. Buffalo sauce is not very hot so everyone could enjoy them regardless of your heat index. Fries are hand cut and the kids are huge fans of the chicken sandwich and tenders. Top that off with a pitcher or two of their Bowery Beer on draft and youre good to go! Very cool place to sit outside. You can view the ocean, volleyball courts, or people watch. The long picnic tables easily accommodated a group of six.

I love Alabama but the server that greeted us at the door was rude and not friendly at all we asked to sit inside due to a storm that was coming and the nasty look we got for asking that we just left and went to another restaurant, definitely had better service last year not sure what happened in a years time 🤷🏻‍♀️

I Dont Drink At All So Im Not Much Of A Bar Person But The Rumors Are True ......This Is The Place To Be. Friendly Environment & Fantastic Music. This Is A Very Talented Group Of Musicians & I Am So Glad I Went .

Such a great historical experience. The band is rocking, and the atmosphere is fun. The house beer is nice and refreshing. Try the deep fried pizza rolls! It’s always a must to stop in here and see the band by the beach.

We ate here for a late lunch today. Its a cozy restraunt and bar. It has a positive and lively environment. Staff were great. Now lets talk about the food. Price wise, it is a great value. We ordered Chuckys chicken sandwich with fries and ultimate big daddy cheeseburger with fries. Their fries are probably the best fries Ive ever had. It is a similar case with the cheeseburger, superb cheeseburger. Everyone should definitely check this place out.

1 tequila 2 tequila 3 tequila = a night in jail and a headache and a hassle when visiting the iconic dive bar in Myrtle beach known as the Bowery. Not a place where you can drink and have fun without worrying about the police scoping you out and wanting to take you to jail, as your leaving this establishment while walking down the sidewalk, back to the truck, even if your being responsible and have a sober driver.

I would pass…the food was not good. I got a burger, my kids got wings and a chicken sandwich, no one enjoyed their food. Service was great, though.

Band was great, didnt eat so I cant tell you bout food, hadnt been here in over ten years since my last visit, missed the mugs of beer only that made it unique for nostalgia purposes, now, reading other reviews, if youre woke walking up in here, complaining belly aching whining, did you think it was a martini bar in NYC, this bar isnt hurting anyone or doing anything wrong, if you dont want to go here dont go, its ok if you dont like the bar, the vibe, or the scene, there are bars that are not my cup of tea either,and to the Bowery, keep your tradition, what got you here, a Southern honky tonk throw down some beers and damn good music, keep doing your thing for the people that love it

This place is a real rustic gem. Cool live music, a lot of drunk, cheerful people. You smoke, drink, listen to music and no one bothers you.

I came here late night on 4/17. I wanted to bring in my birthday (4/18) with a few shots! The main reason for coming was because it was fairly close to my hotel. They check your ID at the door before you come in. It was a little about midnight but it was definitely chaotic, in my option. One side was the bar and the other side was the restaurant area, i suppose. I went on the bar side to wait on more people. When I finally decided to order, I did so at the bar. Their alcohol selection is not the best, especially for someone who can only have certain alcohols (low carb). They had no circoc and no flavored sky, as an example. The bartender seemed to be in a rush. He was an older guy. It was hard getting his attention as well. Luckily, I’m just here visiting and don’t mind really bar hopping. I ended up meeting my cousin at Tin Roof down the street. I had been there yesterday. I would recommend them over this place. It’s more space and better vibes.

This review is exclusively about Aaaaaanthony the server. We had such fun with him! He took great care of my group of 14 girls at our bachlorette outing. He was friendly, helpful and made sure to bring us waters and refills on the dance floor. He really hooked it up for us and made our bride’s night. Thanks Aaaanthony! Catch ya on the Jersey Shore sometime!

I recently visited The Bowery at Myrtle Beach and had a mixed experience. While I didnt try the food, I encountered an issue with my tab that left me dissatisfied. It appeared that my bill included charges for more drinks than I actually ordered, and when I brought this to the attention of the staff, they seemed unconcerned and unapologetic. This lack of responsiveness was disappointing and something to be aware of when visiting.Apart from this issue, the overall experience at The Bowery was average. The atmosphere was enjoyable, and the ambiance had a certain charm. However, the service was lacking in attentiveness, with slow response times and minimal engagement from the staff.Given my limited experience, I recommend caution when visiting The Bowery. While it may have its appeal in terms of atmosphere, the lack of responsiveness regarding billing concerns and the average service make it difficult to provide a wholehearted recommendation. Its advisable to be vigilant about your tab and manage your expectations accordingly.

State-of-the-art burger ( I prefer more undercooked meat, but miss to ask for it-excuse to turn back!) , very well cooked fries and onion rings, excellent dressings. The beers are very good, with a good assortment of local breweries. People can smoke inside, without smell discomfort for others

Great bartender. Havent been here in years. Great staple of the community. Band was playing later. Duffys was busy next door. They have pool tables and souvenirs.

5 star 5 star 5 star. Bartenders are very chill. Charlene is a great manager as well, thanks for taking care of us this weekend!

“Hot Beer, Lousy Food, Bad Service” With a slogan like this you won’t be disappointed because your expectations should be well in check when you walk through the door! The food: nothing to see here… adequate to stave off hunger is all. Lots of stuff on the wall to look at, two pool tables and lots of 🍺 on draft and special drinks. Good beach spot to rest your bum and watch some volley ball! If you’re and Alabama fan you can brush elbows with folks who still remember they were once called Wild Country! Bottom line? Go for a drink and gawk at the memorabilia.

This place was so laid back... old school bar atmosphere. Service and food was amazing.

This place was great! Good food good drinks great atmosphere and amazing staff!!!

Hellooo!!! Visiting from miami beach we stopped by for happy hour. They offer crazy $2 beer in a small plastic cup.We had onion rings and fried breaded shrimp with french fries. Onions were very oily and the fries were just bad.Hope yall are doing well!!!

Wow, what can I say about The Bowery? Its the 8th wonder of the world! The house beer is an excellent drinking beer, the atmosphere is unparalleled and the bar/wait staff are second to none. If you go to Myrtle Beach, you have to stop here.

We love coming here to people watch and enjoy the outdoors and the ocean views. The atmosphere of the outside dining area is great. The food is good. I wouldnt rate anything as my favorite but I havent tried everything yet either. My husband and I usually get burgers and I decided to try the nachos this trip. If I ordered then again I wouldnt upgrade and just stick with the nacho cheese and chips version. The lettuce, tomato and onion werent necessary. My husband loves the 5 alarm burger and he always adds chili. Its pricey for what you get but you are paying for the location so we like to play tourists and venture over now and again.

Bar food so 🤷🏻‍♀️ but the staff was fun and the vibe was great!

Excellent! Wish we had more time to spend at the Bowery... Cheap drinks, great food, bartenders were EXCELLENT as well!

Very welcoming & friendly staff. Cozy, inexpensive, casual, & rustic...my kinda restaurant/bar! Cheesesteak & fries were perfect & both hot. We were given free tickets from waitress for country/rock live band that would arrive later. We werent able to attend but a nice gift & a great promotion idea.

A must visit places on the boardwalk of Myrtle Beach. Live country music in open concept seating keeps your spirit alive.All should try their own Bowery beer, pilsner style in my opinion. $5.Prices are below the Myrtle Beach while the atmosphere is priceless.

Cool bar with a great staff. Good happy hour deals. The burgers were top notch. Just what I needed after a month of seafood.

Great Vibe. The burger was awesome! Friendly Staff. The place was packed with a very good Band.

Had an absolutely wonderful time with my family, enjoying some great entertainment

The Bowery house band in the 70’s was the Country band Alabama. They have a long unique history in Myrtle Beach. The service and the food was a 10.

Went here on Saturday night. The food is your typical bar food. They have a small menue and beer selection. All we got was onion rings and burgers. Ths food was ok but not great. Prices were good for the location. The waitress and staff was friendly, helpful and professional. Service was fast and accurate.