Brewery & Bar

Blue Crab Tavern

A Colington Road bar and brewery pour in Kill Devil Hills, off the main Beach Road crowd

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$$$$Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Blue Crab Tavern sits on Colington Road in Kill Devil Hills, a short jog off the main Beach Road and Croatan Highway corridor and headed toward Colington Island — one of the quieter pockets of town, away from the thick of the Beach Road strip. Google categorizes it as a brewery and bar rather than a full-service restaurant, and it carries a budget-friendly price point, which lines up with a casual, drinks-and-bites kind of stop rather than a formal dinner destination.

Address: 1180 Colington Rd, Kill Devil Hills — off the main beach corridor, toward Colington
Listed as a brewery and bar, with an inexpensive ($) price range
A casual, low-key option rather than a sit-down dining destination

As with a lot of smaller bars and taverns on this end of the northern Outer Banks, hours can shift with the season, so it's worth a call to (252) 441-5919 or a check of the tavern's website before heading over — particularly outside of the Memorial Day-to-Labor Day peak, when some places trim their schedules or close certain days.

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Gerald Mazur

2 months ago

1980 called and asked for a credit card machine. It is a dive bar, so if you like that, this is your place. However, no snacks/food and does not take credit cards, cash only. Had both karaoke and trivia. Great place to have a cheap beer…bring cash. Note for the owner…I enjoy doing these reviews, part of which is to inform folks who may want to visit your business. Less and less people are carrying cash and you maybe limiting your customer base by not offering credit card or smart phone wallet options. Loved your place.

Brad Soldo

a year ago

No food just beer wine and souvenirs. Great little hole in the wall place with a great location to see the sun set. I rode my bike there each day I was in town.

Luis M (Lou M)

5 months ago

Small little dive bar, nice outdoor area but unfortunately a bit too cold to be outside to enjoy the views of the sound. Very inexpensive beer prices and still 50 cents for the pool table. Would definitely return on a nice day to sit outside and enjoy a beer.

William Newsome

2 years ago

Everything about the Crab is awesome. It’s a true beer bar, all beer is in the can, and the owner recycles the cans and tabs for charity. It’s been here forever and Miss Argie has run it herself from day one. Right on the sound, you can come by boat or vehicle. A local landmark in Colington that you have to visit to appreciate.

Mariam Hovhannisyan

a year ago

Wonderful, laid back place for a quick beer. The outdoor area in the back next to the dock is great to see a heron, meet some friendly local, and see a shooting star!! Definitely memorable!