March Madness is one of America’s favorite sporting events and conveniently enough, it coincides with Myrtle Beach’s spring golf season. Whether you are an avid fan or a casual viewer, millions of people fill out NCAA Tournament brackets in hopes of winning a little money and a lot of bragging rights.
If you are in Myrtle Beach and want to watch March Madness, here are five of the best sports bars to enjoy the action.
— There are more than 50 TVs and an outdoor patio at Carolina Ale House. It’s short a ride from Myrtlewood, Grande Dunes and Pine Lakes in the heart of town. Whether you watch the games inside or out, your group won’t go wrong at Carolina Ale House.
— The Highway 501 corridor is full of great golf – hello Myrtle Beach National and Legends Resort – and if you are looking for a place to see if this year’s Cinderella can make a jump shot, go Handley’s. There is a TV at every table, and a covered and heated patio only adds to the fun.
— If you are playing along the North Strand, make it a point to stop at Hickory Tavern. The Carolinas-based chain is an ideal spot to take in all the action. There are TVs no matter which direction you look and the menu – highlighted by the chicken wings and an assortment of sauces – is as varied as it is good.
— Market Common is one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular night spots and King Street Grille (pictured above) is the place to go for a game. Every wall is lined with TVs and the Spanish Fly Burger, topped with sausage, seasonings, pepper jack cheese and jalapenos, is a must-order if you like food on the spicy side.
— It’s easy to think of Dave & Buster’s as a place to play video games, but it’s much more. There are TVs are everywhere, the food is pretty good, and ½ price cocktails and $2.50 pints make happy hour a winner, too. If your bracket blows up, D&B is at Broadway at the Beach, so you are just steps from something else to do.