Folly Beach SC Area Bars and Clubs

A few nearby bars on James Island have been included in our list of Folly Beach bars.  You can probably walk to any of the bars and nightclubs actually on Folly Island.  If you choose a James Island bar, you will need to get a ride or drive (please be safe) for about 5-10 minutes up Center Street, which turns into Folly Road on James Island.

11 Center Street
Barrier Island Surf Shop
Buffalo South
The Charleston Oasis Bar & Grill
Rolling Thunder Roadhouse Cafe (formerly The Folly Pelican)
Frankie Biggs Sports Grill
Oceanside Pool Bar & Riptide in Holiday Inn
Planet Follywood
Pour House
Sand Dollar Social Club
Snapper Jacks
Sun Dog

If you own a bar or one of the clubs in the Folly Beach SC area and you would like to have your establishment priority listed in this section please contact us.

11 Center Street

A nice little "tapas" place with a huge selection of wine and import beers on the first floor that you can take upstairs to drink with tasty Mediterranean & other appetizers served in the open air dining on the second floor.  If it's not reserved for a wedding party, check out the cozy back patio with romantic chiminea, fireplace and vine woven trellis above.  Pricing is a little high compared to most Folly Beach bars and restaurants, but not too bad for an upscale wine and gourmet bar.

11 Center Street, Folly Beach
(843) 588-9898

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Barrier Island Surf Shop

Such a cool surf shop hang out.  It's Folly's first surfer bar.  You can drink beer or wine while shooting the breeze with local surfers.  The Barrier Island Surf Shop is just across the bridge from Folly Island.  Look for the big blue cut out surfer sign.

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Buffalo South

Wings, burgers, ribs, bratwursts and fish are the staple foods in this authentic Buffalo, New York wing joint.  You'll feel comfortable rolling up your sleeves and digging into a basket of wings and tall beer at this casual bar.  Buffalo South is easily 5 minutes away from downtown Folly Beach.

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The Charleston Oasis Bar and Grill

It's definitely a favorite spot for the locals who affectionately refer to it as "The O". Food here is excellent. The chef is an up-and-coming talent with a unique, zesty menu. The Oasis is a lot of fun once it gets filled up with a tipsy crowd on karaoke night.  Despite its large size and multiple pool tables, the Oasis is a casual southern beach area bar that could be considered a hole in the wall.  Good live bands at the Oasis are hit or miss.  The best nights to go are Tuesday and Saturday after midnight.  You'll find it 12 minutes from Folly Beach, just past La Hacienda.

Front of House / Business
(864) 266-4725

Kitchen
(843) 696-0949

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Frankie Biggs Sports Grill

Stuck in the middle of a strip mall, 7 minutes up Folly Road (Center Street), Biggs is a surprisingly big sports bar with upscale bar food.  More TVs than you can count show the current games.  Plus there is a lively weekly lineup including DJs, karaoke, trivia and live local music.

Go away from the ocean on Center St (turns into Folly Rd).  After Wal-Mart, look for a strip mall on the left.

1175 Folly Road, James Island
(843) 225-4030

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Oceanside Pool Bar and Riptide at the Holiday Inn

Exactly what you think of when someone says island bar.  Its just a little hut with tables sprinkled around it.  You'll find it in front of the Holiday Inn, by the pool overlooking the beach. If you are at the beach, don't worry about attire, just walk right up in your bare feet and order a drink.  As long as its not in a glass container, you can take alcohol back out on the beach.  It's only open during the warm seasons and get crowded on hot days.  The indoor bar, called Riptide is open year round, but not late-night.

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Planet Follywood

Tacky, yet creative theme for a traditional Folly Beach Pub.  The first thing you'll notice is the portraits of old movie stars painted all around the outside.  The theme is carried throughout, even in the food.  Speaking of the food, they've got excellent juicy burgers.  Kind of quiet, yet it's a good place to watch a big game.

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The Pour House

Of all the Folly Beach area bars, this one is furthest from Folly, yet made our list because it's an outstanding music venue.  Its not a huge place, but the acoustics are always great, and it manages to attract quality musicians.  The atmosphere is warm and highly populated with hippies and jazz lovers.

Go away from the ocean on Center St (turns into Folly Rd).  Turn left (at McDonalds) on Maybank Hwy.  Look for the sign on the left with EL BOHIO and The Pour House.  It will take you a good 15-20 minutes from Folly Beach.

1977 Maybank Hwy, James Island
(843) 571-4343

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Sand Dollar Social Club

Members and guests of members only, yet this private club only costs a dollar to join.  Once inside you will find the oddest mixture of friendly bikers, tourists, college students, hippies and interesting characters.  They don't take plastic so make sure you bring some cash.  But at least the drinks are cheap.  You are sure to have an interesting experience in this very raw yet friendly Folly Beach bar.

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Rolling Thunder Roadhouse Cafe (formerly The Folly Pelican)

It's kind of a dive, but not a hole in the wall.  The Pelican fits in pretty well as a typical Folly Beach bar... super casual, fun, easy going and a favorite place for the local beach folks to party.  Pool tables, jukebox, a handful of TVs and video games, plus karaoke and live local bands provide distraction while you enjoy cheap drink specials inside or on the deck.

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Snapper Jack's

Two level sports bar full of twenty somethings and well priced, good sushi 3 days a week.  The top level bar is partially open air and full of college students and beach loving people.  The lower level bar has pool tables and ping pong.  There are satellite TVs everywhere.  Snapper Jack's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The fried grouper is really good.  This is a fun place to go and socialize.

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Sundog Bar and Grill

Karaoke and live music keeps this place kickin'. 3 pool tables and steel tipped darts give you something to do while socializing.  The food is better than average... burgers, wings, shrimp & grits, sandwiches, margaritas and a lot of interesting appetizers.  The atmosphere is casual and hip. Its a spacious place that draws a young, eclectic crowd. 

Go away from the ocean on Center St (turns into Folly Rd).  You'll find it in the shopping center on the corner of Fort Johnson and Folly Road.  It's next to Gold's Gym, behind Applebees.

1291 Folly Rd, James Island
(843) 762-3002

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