Our Favorite 19th Holes in the Home of American Golf

Among the things that we particularly enjoy around the Sandhills are a round of golf followed by an ice-cold brew.

This post celebrates some of the area’s most enticing spots – known as 19th holes in many golfing circles – to bend your elbow and enjoy our friendly cheer across the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area of North Carolina.

The Bell Tree Tavern

Southern Pines

Feel like you walked into an authentic, olden-day tavern. The name Bell Tree carries historical significance, too. As the story goes, thirsty travelers in search of a libation would ring a bell inside a hollowed tree to signal that they wanted a swig of moonshine. Moonshiners used this method as a way of avoiding capture. A wide variety of beer taps always flowing and a large menu adorned with tasty yet reasonably priced fare.

BHAWK

Southern Pines

Brad and Jess Halling founded BHAWK after a combined 49 years of service in the U.S. Army. Both born and raised in the Midwest, they’ve both long called the Fort Bragg, North Carolina area their home. Their Southern Pines, North Carolina distillery and BHAWK’s purpose-driven brands are a second calling.

Carolina Vista

Pinehurst

Carolina Vista Lounge is an expanded and completely renovated cocktail bar with a contemporary menu unlike any other at Pinehurst, offering guests a stylish and satisfying respite befitting its setting in the historic Carolina Hotel. Few Pinehurst venues more satisfyingly infuse the stylings of the area’s vintage past with the modern comfort and casual elegance that Pinehurst is today than the Pinehurst Resort’s newest outlet, the Carolina Vista Lounge.

Chapman’s Food & Spirits

Southern Pines

Established in 2016, Chapman’s describes itself as the “Chef Driven – American Fare build your own experience restaurant concept” derived from a friendship and business partnership between Kitty Hopkins and Chef Peter Hamm. A scrumptious menu, along with bottled and draft beer available in Chapman’s enticing bar area. In addition, they are adding a patio behind the building for more outdoors seating.

The Deuce

Pinehurst

The Deuce has been called the best 19th hole in golf and it would be hard to quibble when enjoying this veranda view overlooking Pinehurst No. 2’s famed finishing hole. A perfect place to cap off your round, the bar features nearly a dozen craft beers on tap, including North Carolina microbrews, as well as a variety of creative cocktails.

Drum & Quill Public House

Pinehurst

Proprietor Kevin Drum named his village establishment after his father, famous golf writer and Emmy-nominated broadcaster, Bob Drum. The “Quill” represents the golf writers’ secret weapon, the pen, which writes the words that turn stories into legend. The Drum & Quill is a perfect spot to enjoy good cheer with old friends or new, welcoming individuals, families and friends to cozy up with a pint and enjoy a bite to eat.

Dugan’s Pub

Pinehurst

A Village institution just a short walk from the resort, Dugan’s boasts the largest selection of import drafts and single malt scotches in Pinehurst. Restored by the current proprietors with a traditional Irish Pub upstairs, and a second pub located downstairs. Small, intimate space with nautical décor and regular live music.

Elliott’s on Linden

Pinehurst

Since debuting “EOL” in 2000, Owner/Chef Mark Elliott has also opened The Sly Fox in Southern Pines and he will showcase Quality Take Home Cuisine at Provisions in Pinehurst. EOL has a wide selection of beer and global wines, along with refined, imaginative dishes made with local ingredients and excellent service.

In-the-Rough Lounge

Southern Pines

One of several dining options at Pine Needles Lodge, the In-the-Rough-Lounge offers a laid-back setting and a hearty meal. Succulent seafood offerings and a nice selection of beer in a very comfortable pub atmosphere — crab cakes are a particular favorite. Perfect venue to enjoy a cold beverage and a bite to eat after your round at Pine Needles or Mid Pines.

Llama Pen Sports Bar & Grill

Southern Pines

Talamore Golf Resort’s fun 19th hole offers a wide section of beer and cocktails, outstanding cuisine and numerous flat-screen TVs in a comfortable setting overlooking The New Course’s gorgeous finishing hole. Also serves up a weekend breakfast bar featuring the best southern and traditional favorites, including the famed “Dollie Llama” waffle station with toppings galore.

Talamore

Maxie’s Grill & Pub

Pinehurst

Maxie’s Grill & Pub where everyone has a name & “Laughs are on the House”! Great pub food and draft selections. All sports all the time. Dine in, carry out & delivery. Located in Pinehurst.

Mr. B’s Pub

Pinehurst

Once run by Donald Ross, the famed Pine Crest Inn has been owned and managed by the Barrett Family for more than six decades. Mr. B’s Pub is named after the family patriarch. Located just off the lobby, this watering hole is a local favorite and has been voted America’s best 19th hole. The memorabilia in the bar and lobby are worth a stop-in, as are the front-porch rocking chairs and cozy ambience.

Pine Crest Inn

O’Donnell’s Pub

Southern Pines

Visit and relax with one of the craft beers or fine spirits offered at this welcoming pub known to its regulars as simply, “OD’s.” The “home of the proper pint” and “one of the least expensive pours in town” also features one of the most inviting outside patio areas to enjoy on a sunny day. Other fun weekly events include Trivia Tuesday and Live Band Karaoke.

Pik N’ Pig

Carthage

Cars and planes taxi up for cold beer and hickory-smoked BBQ at this home-style joint attached to a small airport. Sit outside watching planes land and takeoff. Pik N’ Pig cooks their “Q” with hickory and natural hardwood charcoal — three generations of love, sweat and tears, all on one delicious plate. Cash only.

Pinehurst Brewing Company

Pinehurst

One of the area’s newest offerings is located just a short walk from Pinehurst Resort & Country Club on the site of the long-ago shuttered Village Power House. Now, instead of turbines and generators, the building features a 10-barrel microbrewery, PBC. An observation platform overlooking the brew house is a focal point of the taproom, while a bar, a beer garden and an all-seasons patio complement the dining room.

Pop’s Lounge

Southern Pines

A casual setting at the Mid Pines Inn and an ideal place for lunch after a round, a mid-day snack or drinks with friends after work. During the spring and summer, enjoy a cold beer and Dixie Chicken Club on the newly designed patio, bar or dining area under the umbrellas overlooking the iconic finishing hole of the renowned Donald Ross Mid Pines golf course.

Railhouse Brewery

Aberdeen

Founded by military veterans, Railhouse is a very clean venue with a friendly staff and festive atmosphere for family and friends. The reasonably priced beer is tasty, service is fast, the pretzels with the beer cheese are perfect and the fried cheese curds rule … a double order is recommended.

Red's Corner

Southern Pines

Red’s Corner is a beer garden and food truck park with a two-acre outdoor green space neatly organized to provide utilities and amenities enabling up to 6 food trucks to remain on a permanent, semi-permanent, or daily basis.

The taproom, an inviting Carolina cottage situated at the entrance of the property, features a classic “southern porch” where people can sit in the shade under fans and sip cold beer, wine, and other popular drinks as they relax awaiting their food.

The Sly Fox Pub

Southern Pines

This gastro pub’s on-tap selection of local, national, international, and limited time-only, small batch craft brews is hard to top — and why would anyone want to try? Impressive collection of brews complements the innovative, classic pub fare: simple, honest and straightforward, derived from quality ingredients with minimal fuss.

Southern Pines Growler Company

Southern Pines

Moore County’s first single-purpose growler fill station provides a dedicated place where fresh craft beer is sold in a distinctive package, at a competitive price and in an environmentally friendly way. SPGC emphasizes the finest craft beers from North Carolina’s own breweries, along with a mix of highly rated national and international beers. Constantly updating offerings to bring you the finest selection of craft beer available. Very dog friendly, another big plus.

CORK Wine and Cocktail Bar

Southern Pines

NEW in 2025! CORK is perfect for golfers looking for quality crafted cocktails after a good 36 holes. Named after County Cork in Ireland, the speakeasy-like atmosphere has a hidden entrance down a narrow alley, and opens into a beautifully restored 110-year old brick theater building. Settle in and choose from a wide variety of cocktails or from the deep wine & beer list on tap.

Learn where to find great mocktails near Pinehurst’s legendary courses here!

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