What Ocean City Bars Offer the Best Nightlife?

There are so many things to do and see in Ocean Cty, Maryland. From the delicious local restaurants, excellent Ocean City shopping, and fun events and activities year-round, there’s no end to the fun! But if you’re looking to explore the nightlife and grab a refreshing drink while staying in one of our Ocean City, Maryland, Vacation Rentals, we’ve got you covered!

Here are a few of our favorite Ocean City, Maryland, bars you should check out during your next beach getaway!

Pickles Pub

Home of the Pickle Shot, Pickles Pub is the heart of downtown Ocean City. It’s open for lunch until the early hours of the morning. There is nightly entertainment and lots of TVs to watch sports. You can also challenge your friends to a game of pool. They specialize in pickle-based cocktails but have a wide variety of special drinks for everyone’s taste. Plus, they have burgers, tacos, pizza, and more if you’re looking for something to pair with your pickle drink.

Beach Barrels

Beach Barrels has one of the largest selections of local craft beers of all the Ocean City bars. Plan a night sampling a few of their drafts, or grab a few flights and sample a bunch! Don’t forget to order one of their famous hoagies during your night out or grab dinner and a beer to go, and bring it back to your Ocean City, Maryland, vacation rental to enjoy while you relax and unwind!

Cork Bar

The Cork Bar and Grill has been an Ocean City, Maryland Staple for over 50 years, and it’s one of the longest-operating bars in Ocean City, MD. They say they have the coldest beer in Ocean City, and nothing is better than a cold beer after a day of beach fun. Their food menu offers all of your favorite bar classics, like wings, tater tots, or cheesesteak sliders.

Purple Moose Saloon

Located right on the boardwalk and by tons of delicious Ocean City restaurants, the Purple Moose Saloon is the perfect spot for music lovers of all kinds. You might find EDM and reggaeton DJs one night and one of the best East Coast rock bands the next night. Their bar menu features a few signature drinks as well as frozen specialties like their Banana Daiquiri and Orange Cream frozen slushie. If you’re in the mood for some great drinks and even better music a stop at the Purple Moose Saloon should be at the top of your Ocean City checklist!

Shenanigan’s Irish Pub

Come to Shenanigans for a good time and great drinks. Their menu features a mix of specialty drinks, stouts, beers on tap and in bottles, ciders, and more. Bar fare is available for dinner, and there is even a children’s menu. They offer weekend entertainment as well. For great food, drink, and music, Shenanigan’s is the place to go to provide a taste of the Emerald Isle. It’s one of the bars in Ocean City, Maryland, this Irish spot is one you won’t want to miss.

Brass Balls Saloon

Friendly staff and fabulous drinks can be found at the Brass Balls Saloon. They are open for breakfast and brunch, plus they stay open all day and night during the summer. Their drink menu is filled with everything from tropical drinks and classics to signature ‘Summer Sippers’ and ice cream cocktails. Try their Biggest-Balls-Of-Them-All-Challenge-Meal. If you eat the whole thing, you get a souvenir T-shirt. Also, try some of their fan-favorite crab-covered waffle fries. You’ll be glad you did!

Where to Stay

If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay during your Ocean City getaway, look no further than BluVista! Our Ocean City, MD, vacation rentals are equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay and put you close to all of the area’s best attractions. Whether you’re looking for an Ocean City rental on the boardwalk or a beachfront vacation home that puts you right by the sand, we have the perfect spot for you. Find the best bayside and boardwalk rentals Ocean City, MD, offers, and start planning your Ocean City vacation today!