Nightlife

Here is the scoop on the nightlife along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Many of our local restaurants stay open late during the summer months with live entertainment, events, and much more. The following restaurants are places you can enjoy yourself after hours; grab a few drinks, and relax while having fun on your OBX vacation.

Metropolis

Metropolis is a new hot spot on the Outer Banks, located in Corolla, NC (in the Ocean Club Centre). It has a urban adult atmosphere, and stays open until 2 a.m ONLY during the summer. If you happen to be interested in a light dinner before jumping into the fun, they have a Spanish dining style called Tapas which is unfamiliar to most Americans. Metropolis brings the city to the beach, and offers over 80 hand crafted martinis, 20 single molt scotches, and an upscale wine list. Contact 252.453.6167 for more information.

Outer Banks Brewing Station

The Brewing Station is open every night of the week giving the Outer Banks a fun exciting feel for the night life lovers. Featuring live music in its very festive setting of a bar throughout the whole summer. They live by "Innovative Brewing, and Environmental Consciousness", and an interesting fact about the Brewing Station is that they were the FIRST wind powered brewery. Calendar of events updated on their website, and they are located at milepost 8.5 in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Contact 252.449.2739 for more information.

Kelly's Tavern

Kelly's is not only a OBX visitor place to be, but also a local favorite. They offer live music throughout the season for you to enjoy while hanging out in the tavern which you can find on the calendar of events on their website. Awesome drink specials like the Ol' Hurricane, Riptide, and Wet N Wild, good bands, and light dinner bites if you happen to be hungry. Kelly's Tavern is located at milepost 10.5 in Nags Head, NC. Contact 252.441.4116 for more information.

Longboards

Longboards is the only bar open with a full menu until 1 a.m. They have nightly entertainment, occasional lady nights, and an awesome deck to hang out on. If you are in the Kitty Hawk area make sure to stop and check it out for a great time. They are located at milepost 4 in Kitty Hawk, NC. Contact 252.261.7377 for more information.