Across North Carolina, of the 1,547 bars we list, 1,248 give a phone number, 15 publish opening hours and 670 have a website. No national chains here — every bar on this page is independent. By what they offer: 349 are lounges, 107 are dive bars, 100 are taverns.
Top 10 bars in North Carolina
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Asheville ClubAsheville
Mon-Thu 1pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12pm, Sun 10am-10pm
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2Bad Machines Esports BarCary
Wed-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm
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3Boone SaloonBoone
Mon-Sun 11:30am-2am
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4On TapMooresville
Mon-Sun 12pm-11pm
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5Starlight on 22ndCharlotte
Mon-Thu 6:30pm-11:30pm, Fri 6:30pm-12am, Sat 1pm-12am
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6The Fall LineZebulon
Mon 12pm-9pm, Tue 12pm-11pm, Wed 12pm-10pm, Thu 12pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 1pm-9pm
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7The Gathering PlaceChapel Hill
Tue 4pm-10pm, Wed-Thu 2pm-12am, Fri 2pm-2am, Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-10pm
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8riparianprovisioncoRaleigh
Tue-Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 1pm-9pm, Sat 12am-9pm, Sun 1pm-7pm
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9Georgie's BunkerAsheville
Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-12am, Sat-Sun 9am-12am
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10The IveyWilmington
Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single bar are listed further down this page.
- Charlotte231
- Raleigh132
- Wilmington76
- Greensboro69
- Durham57
- Asheville54
- Winston-Salem46
- Fayetteville42
- High Point22
- Jacksonville21
- Greenville19
- Burlington16
- Chapel Hill15
- Hickory15
- Mooresville15
- Rocky Mount15
- Cary14
- Carolina Beach13
- Monroe13
- New Bern13
- Concord12
- Gastonia12
- Lexington12
- Kill Devil Hills11
- Matthews11
- Salisbury11
- Cornelius10
- Goldsboro8
- Huntersville8
- Apex7
- Carrboro7
- Garner7
- Raeford7
- Sanford7
- Southern Pines7
- Clayton6
- Elizabeth City6
- Havelock6
- Kernersville6
- Kinston6
- Morehead City6
- Smithfield6
- Atlantic Beach5
- Beaufort5
- Brevard5
- Emerald Isle5
- Gibsonville5
- Hillsborough5
- Morrisville5
- Sneads Ferry5
- Statesville5
- Surf City5
- Weaverville5
- Asheboro4
- Benson4
- Black Mountain4
- Boone4
- Clemmons4
- Conover4
- Eden4
- Franklin4
- Graham4
- Henderson4
- Hendersonville4
- Lincolnton4
- Madison4
- Mt Airy4
- Murphy4
- Newton4
- Ocean Isle Beach4
- Pinehurst4
- Pineville4
- Rockingham4
- Shelby4
- Spring Lake4
- Thomasville4
- Waynesville4
- Wilson4
- Winterville4
- Wrightsville Beach4
- Ayden3
- Blowing Rock3
- Camp Lejeune3
- Corolla3
- Elon3
- Hamlet3
- Highlands3
- Holly Springs3
- Hubert3
- Indian Trail3
- Jamestown3
- Kannapolis3
- Kitty Hawk3
- Leland3
- Mebane3
- Morganton3
- Nags Head3
- Norlina3
- Rougemont3
- Roxboro3
- Selma3
- Southport3
- Spindale3
- Tabor City3
- Waxhaw3
- Zebulon3
- Ahoskie2
- Albemarle2
- Angier2
- Avon2
- Bahama2
- Bald Head Island2
- Banner Elk2
- Boiling Spring Lakes2
- Bryson City2
- China Grove2
- Chocowinity2
- Claremont2
- Connelly Springs2
- Creedmoor2
- Dallas2
- Davidson2
- Denver2
- Dunn2
- Edenton2
- Elkin2
- Franklinton2
- Fuquay Varina2
- Hope Mills2
- Iron Station2
- Knightdale2
- Laurel Springs2
- Laurinburg2
- Lillington2
- Lumberton2
- Maiden2
- Marion2
- Mc Leansville2
- Moyock2
- Mt Gilead2
- Nashville2
- Newport2
- North Wilkesboro2
- OAK RIDGE2
- Ocracoke2
- Oxford2
- Randleman2
- Reidsville2
- Rural Hall2
- Rutherfordton2
- Shallotte2
- Spring Hope2
- Stantonsburg2
- Stoneville2
- Sunset Beach2
- Swansboro2
- Tryon2
- Wake Forest2
- Washington2
- Wendell2
North Carolina, by feature
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Other towns in North Carolina
One bar each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Ronnie'sAndrews
75 Wilson St, Andrews, NC 28901
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Arapahoe ShoresArapahoe
511 Neuse Village Rd, Arapahoe, NC 28510-9747
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Dug Out Sports LoungeArchdale
11234 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263-3356
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Midway TavernArden
2634 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704-8527
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Mule Daze SaloonBarco
198 Shortcut Rd, Barco, NC 27917
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Crows Nest LandingBelmont
2311 South Point Rd, Belmont, NC 28012-7790
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Cape Fear Seafood Company - WaterfordBelville
143 Poole Rd Unit A, Belville, NC 28451
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Mill Town TavernBiscoe
111 S Main St, Biscoe, NC 27209
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The Jukebox BurnsvilleBurnsville
8 Town Square, Burnsville, NC 28714
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Beach at Cape Hatteras LighthouseBuxton
Buxton, NC
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Billy CoveCandler
Candler, NC
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The Current TavernCanton
339 Park St, Canton, NC 28716
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Swansboro WaterfrontCape Carteret
Cape Carteret, NC
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Luck's TavernCastle Hayne
6401 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
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Sharky's Bar & GrillCedar Island
3557 Cedar Island Rd, Cedar Island, NC 28520
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34 North BarCedar Point
1106 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point, NC 28584
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Strikes LoungeCherokee
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719-9761
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Charlie's Drunken Parrot BarCherryville
1362 Joyce Dr, Cherryville, NC 28021-3012
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$2 Bar and GrillClinton
360 Faison Hwy, Clinton, NC 28328-3606
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Stouts and AlesCoats
30 S McKinley St, Coats, NC 27521
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Denton Social SpotDenton
54 E Peacock Ave, Denton, NC 27239
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Duck BoardwalkDuck
Duck, NC
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The Dawg HouseDudley
4033 Arrington Bridge Rd, Dudley, NC 28333
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Allisonville/ShopEfland
5205 W Ten Rd, Efland, NC 27243-9763
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K's LoungeEnfield
513 S McDaniel St, Enfield, NC 27823-1731
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604 Down on MainFarmville
3746 S Main St, Farmville, NC 27828-8546
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Little Creek TavernFletcher
1464 Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
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Mill Town BrewingForest City
123 Oak St Ext, Forest City, NC 28043
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Nco ClubFort Liberty
3606 Gruber Rd, Fort Liberty, NC 28310-8928
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Morgan Ridge VineyardsGold Hill
830 St Stephens Church Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071
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The Funkie Fishin ShackGrandy
seaward ct, Grandy, NC 27939
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The Lodge at Wrenwood Ct.Granite Quarry
1308 Wrenwood Ct, Granite Quarry, NC 28146-8685
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The County OpryGrantsboro
9874 NC-55, Grantsboro, NC 28529
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The Trophy RoomHalifax
18 King St, Halifax, NC 27839
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The LBC Bottle ShopHampstead
15670 US-17, Hampstead, NC 28443
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Clashy's LLCHarmony
2107 Sandy Springs Rd, Harmony, NC 28634
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Gus's Lakeside LoungeHenrico
Henrico, NC
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Hertford Bay TaphouseHertford
107 W Grubb St, Hertford, NC 27944
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3 Drinks Down Beverage Co.Hudson
145 Cedar Valley Rd, Hudson, NC 28638
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Ruby's BarJamesville
1234 Main St, Jamesville, NC 27846-9125
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Bar-FJulian
5637 Baptist Assembly Rd, Julian, NC 27283-9149
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Spotlight 308 LoungeKelford
3643 Govenor Rd. , Kelford, NC 27847
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Kiernan’s TavernKenansville
Kenansville, NC
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Quarter TopsKenly
9270 US-301, Kenly, NC 27542
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The Black RabbitKing
110 E Dalton Rd, King, NC 27021
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The Bar In KittrellKittrell
6763 Raleigh Rd, Kittrell, NC 27544-9777
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Bud & Joe's SandbarKure Beach
108 K Ave, Kure Beach, NC 28449-3613
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Noggin's TavernLa Grange
7799 US Highway 70 W, La Grange, NC 28551-8284
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Moose & Goose LoungeLake Lure
2771 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Sovereign Remedies ExchangeLeicester
Leicester, NC 28748
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Bob's BarLenoir
1113 Wildwood Rd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645-4509
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J Butlers Bar And GrillLewisville
5041 Styers Ferry Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023-9634
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Corner BarLiberty
253 S Greensboro St, Liberty, NC 27298
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J Bar D Ranch Littleton NcLittleton
3883 NC Highway 4, Littleton, NC 27850-7811
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Two Buck SaloonLocust
805 W Main St, Locust, NC 28097
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Flat Top BarLouisburg
1796 NC 98 Hwy W, Louisburg, NC 27549-7687
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The Porch, Love Valley, NCLove Valley
128 Henry Martin Trl, Love Valley, NC 28625-1251
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North Main Kava BarLowell
118 N Main St, Lowell, NC 28098
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The Bad Apple TavernLucama
302 US-301, Lucama, NC 27851
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Charles Inconceivable BarMacon
110 Sandpiper Dr, Macon, NC 27551-9191
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Brew Cue & BBQMaggie Valley
4438 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
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Shallow Bag Bay Club MarinaManteo
264 S US Hwy 64, Manteo, NC 27954-7000
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Mal'sMarshall
121 S Main St, Marshall, NC 28753
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The Mckee RanchMarvin
Marvin, NC
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Black Rose TavernMidway Park
175 Freedom Way, Midway Park, NC 28544
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Silo BarMill Spring
25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756-0269
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Jumpinoff Rock OverlookMillers Creek
, Millers Creek, NC 28629
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Bold Rock Mills River CideryMills River
72 School House Rd, Mills River, NC 28759
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Uncle WoodysMint Hill
8400 Fairview Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227-7667
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The FacilityMocksville
1216 Davie Academy Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028-8200
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Mona's LoungeMooresville, NC, US
138 Village View Dr, Mooresville, NC, US, NC 28117
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Happy HoursMount Airy
972 N Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mount Airy, NC 27030-2534
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The Dog PoundMt Holly
22 Bite My Butt St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
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Spiders PlaceNew London
2628 Blaine Rd, New London, NC 28127-6642
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Inlet 790 GrillNorth Topsail Beach
790 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
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Lori's LoungeNorwood
136 Collins Ave, Norwood, NC 28128-7640
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Beatlejuce at the BeachOak Island
2806 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465-6023
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Round Knob LodgeOld Fort
2345 Mill Creek Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
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The Goodman Rd Bar and GRILL ATV ShopPelham
762 Goodman Rd, Pelham, NC 27311-8653
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WOW CaféPembroke
1 University Rd Pembroke University, Pembroke, NC 28372
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Smokey's BarPikeville
915 Perkins Rd, Pikeville, NC 27863-9367
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19th Hole Bar and GrillPilot Mountain
450 Club House Dr, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041-8469
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Maple tree LoungePine Hall
Pine Hall, NC
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Rock House Ruritan ClubPinnacle
NC 268 Hwy , Pinnacle, NC 27043
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C and C BAR Byumn, NcPittsboro
1234, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Still CluckinProvidence
11175 NC-86, Providence, NC 27315
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Truth Bar & LoungeRed Springs
114 S Main St, Red Springs, NC 28377
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Happy Day's TavernRichfield
1005 Richfield Rd, Richfield, NC 28137
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Manna Cafe & GrillRichlands
181 Batchelor Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
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Hanks SportsroomRoanoke Rapids
801 Rapids St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-2410
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Tail Of The DragonRobbinsville
3094 Santeetlah Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771-7820
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The Thirsty SquirrelRockwell
8238 Gold Hill Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138-7754
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Main Street TavernRolesville
411 S Main St #9664, Rolesville, NC 27571
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Tap's SportsbarScotland Neck
920 Main St, Scotland Neck, NC 27874-1230
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Billy Bob's Bar & GrillSeven Springs
8136 NC Highway 55 W, Seven Springs, NC 28578
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Horsefeathers RoadhouseSherrills Ford
3746 Mount Pleasant Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
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LIVE BAR in Snow HillSnow Hill
258 Hwy 13 S, Snow Hill, NC 28580-8399
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Gene's Early TimesStokesdale
9105 US-158, Stokesdale, NC 27357
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Sugar Mountain Last Run LoungeSugar Mountain
512 580 Slope Vw Rd, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
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Village Beverage CoSummerfield
1015 North Carolina Hwy 150 Ste A, Summerfield, NC 27358
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Charlie Brown's TavernSupply
2511 Seashore Rd SW, Supply, NC 28462
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Mountain Hookah LoungeSylva
1526 E Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-5813
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Melanie's PlaceTarboro
1203 W Northern Blvd, Tarboro, NC 27886
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The Pack House K&STimberlake
485 Welch-Whitfield Rd, Timberlake, NC 27583-9501
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Craig's PlaceTroutman
230 Old Murdock Rd, Troutman, NC 28166-9655
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Uwharrie StablesTroy
4084 NC Highway 109 N, Troy, NC 27371
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High PeakValdese
Valdese, NC
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Marsha's Patio BarVale
Vale, NC
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1889 TaphouseWalnut Cove
310 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
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Obx MarinaWanchese
Wanchese, NC
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Top Dog CaféWaves
25202 North Carolina 12, Waves, NC 27982
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Marzano's Martini BarWeddington
429 Lochaven Rd, Weddington, NC 28173-9304
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The Buzz Beer & Wine Co.Wesley Chapel
5943 Weddington Rd, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104
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Red Dog Bar & BistroWest Jefferson
203 E 1st St, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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GrandBoy's Fox PenWhitakers
505 Adcock Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891
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Madison LoungeWhiteville
607 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC 28472
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Fatbacks Bar & Game RoomWilliamston
1100 Dan Peele Rd, Williamston, NC 27892
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Layali Cafe and Hookah LoungeWillow Spring
2115 NC 42 Hwy, Willow Spring, NC 27592
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Hammerhead's Oyster BarWindsor
117 N King St, Windsor, NC 27983-6864
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Diamond Lounge Club OnyxWoodland
449 Griffintown Rd, Woodland, NC 27897
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Burnt BarrelYoungsville
135 W Main St, Youngsville, NC 27596