Cafe & Bakery

Wild Horse Inn Bar & Cafe

A laid-back Ocean Trail bar and cafe named for Corolla's wild mustangs

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Wild Horse Inn Bar & Cafe sits along Ocean Trail in Corolla, offering a relaxed lounge-and-cafe setup for anyone looking to refuel without leaving beach mode behind. The name nods to the wild Spanish mustangs that roam the northern end of this barrier island, a fitting touch for a spot planted in horse country.

The bar and cafe run Tuesday through Saturday, with Monday and Sunday dark. Weekday hours lean toward late morning through dinner, making it workable for a lunch stop or an easy dinner after a day on the sand. Saturday hours can shift seasonally, so it's worth a call ahead if you're timing a visit around the weekend.

It's a $$, casual spot with a full bar and a menu built for the after-beach crowd rather than a special-occasion night out — the kind of place you duck into in flip-flops. Its spot on Ocean Trail puts it within easy reach of Corolla's historic district, so it works well as a stop before or after visiting the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Whalehead Club.

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Phyllis Cole

2 months ago

Fabulous tea party for a group of friends. The decor and settings were so lovely and the tea sandwiches and treats were delightful. Thanks for a unique Corolla experience. Highly recommend!

Katheryn Haley

3 months ago

The best gluten free bread I’ve ever had! I went two days in a row because it was that good. Hospitality was amazing as well as the service. Staff was very attentive with our gluten and dairy allergies. We will be back!

Brandon Phillips

a year ago

We had an amazing time at the Wild Horse Inn. Great atmosphere and Bella was an awesome waitress (specially for putting up with our shenanigans) I wasn’t let down by the Duck Duck Jeep ,and rumor is true Mikey makes the best Old Fashioned I’ve ever drank. Great job everyone! We hope to see ya all next year on our Annual Corolla Crawl!

David D

a year ago

We didn’t stay at the Inn, but did come for lunch one day and for live music and drinks another evening. This place is really chill offering a nice menu of options, fully stocked bar, good beers on tap, and wonderful service. The live music tonight was really good and the outdoor space was perfect. We’ve been coming to the OBX for many years, this will definitely be a regular spot for us now.

Shannon ONeal

2 years ago

What a great location and vibe! We had a group of 12 and the staff (the lovely family who own the inn:) was attentive, welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The food was fabulous!! We played corn hole while we sipped our cocktails and listened to the guitarist. Insider tip: Mikey makes the best Old Fashioned on the island.