Anyone who knows anything about Folly beach understands that less is often more when spending time near the ocean. Less clothes, less clouds and less worries in turn do more for the soul. This might just be why Folly Beach has, for a long time, maintained a love for a good dive bar. The epitome of a place where less is more and only the essentials are provided. Warm food, cold drinks, and good people is all one needs and coincidently what you’ll find at one of Folly Beach’s crown jewels.

Take a right off Center street onto West Cooper Ave and you will find Surf Bar. A favorite of locals and visitors alike, Surf Bar remains a must visit for anyone on Folly Beach. With a no nonsense menu, a world famous Pain Killer and live music four nights a week, Surf Bar provides everything one needs to escape reality. Only steps from the beach, this dive is the perfect place to unwind after a day in the ocean and open nightly until 2am, the perfect stop for a nightcap. So swing by, kick back and enjoy some music because at Surf Bar every day is paradise.