Blue Crab Tavern

Great place!!! Bring cash they do have an ATM. Beer and wine only!!! Enjoy the night at blue crab tavern!!!

Alright this is quite the dive bar! Cheap drinks! Decked in Christmas decor! Friendly staff - Argie never takes a day off. Can't hype this place up enough! They host local bands and have events weekly - def recommend checking this bar out

Growing up here, I never expected to but I now LOVE the Blue Crab. It has become my favorite bar on the beach with the coldest beer, the most beautiful sunsets and the friendliest crowd of regulars. Cash only and no food so be sure to come prepared and bring a couple of extra dollars for the juke box! Colington Pizza delivers! Come with respect for the bar rules and you will be treated with respect in return.

My favorite bar on the island!! The owner is so much fun to be around, all the locals are amazing and so friendly! Always guaranteed to have some good laughs, good views, and good cold beer! Perfect homey little dive bar! Heads up...it's cash only and only beer, wine and seltzers...no food and no liquor, but perfect atmosphere!

From reading the reviews, it is clear that you either get it or you don't about this place. The most recent 5 star review summed it up very nicely. It's a cool dive bar that is not for up tight people. Argie (r-gee) the owner has a heart of gold and is a fascinating lady. If you go, just chill and take it all in. Take cash and a good sense of humor. Argie and The Blue Crab Tavern was the bright spot of our first trip to OBX. Much better than other places on the beach that came highly rated.

They don't serve food past peanuts. They are across the street from a trailor park. No beer on tap just bottles and cans.Dive bar of dive bars

5 Star Dive Bar. Not for kids or uptight people. Wonderfully old school beer only bar. No food, no tabs and no frills. Just cold, reasonably priced beer. Fun place to hang out and meet some colorful locals. And they don't take American Express. ( or any card for that matter).

No frills, local dive bar. One bartender was working with several regulars at the bar. After I got her attention, I was able to place my order. The drinks are cheap! I ordered a yuengling, a white claw and a glass of white wine (individual bottle) all for less than $15! The inside is a bit dated and dark, head outside if it's nice. The view and seats along the water are much better! CASH ONLY!

Best bar on the beach. Classic small dive bar, cold beer, juke box, pool table, beautiful back porch for sunsets. The owner is an incredible older Greek woman who is an perfect example of hard working entrepreneurial spirit. Some of my favorite memories since I've lived here are at the Blue Crab with Argie and the amazing cast of regulars who hangout there. It's a small beach, come and see for yourself, you will not regret it

Walked inside and bartender immediately started giving us a hard time for "not being able to park". Asked what she meant and she said we were too close to her car.We were confused because we did not touch anyones car. She was very rude. Ended up leaving and going elsewhere.Edit 1/2023: It's crazy to me that the bartender (owner) continues to harass us for leaving negative reviews months later and keeps playing a victim card like my husband walked in and cussed at her for no reason. Here's the thing- we started getting yelled at the second we walked in the door and got yelled at for several minutes until we finally figured out it was because of parking. Classless and aggressive owner. Move on.