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Best Golden Isles Happy Hour You Can Enjoy with Kids
You know the feeling when the mood is just right, and it's past lunch but not quite dinner yet? Some people call it the golden hour. Some locals call it Golden Isles happy hour. Either one is good with us!
Several restaurants and bars in the Golden Isles are perfect for grabbing a drink and snack with kids in tow. The locations listed are casual enough with outdoor seating that a hollering child isn’t going to shut the place down, or they have lawn games and just enough space that the kids have a little room to be kids (because, let’s be real, they’re not always going to sit nicely). This list does not reference happy hour discounts or specials, just location options during the "happy hour" timeframe.
St. Simons Island Happy Hours
Porch
549 Ocean Blvd
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-5168
Authentic Nashville fried chicken joint with something to offer everyone, including Frosé (Frosé is half off on Fridays!)! They offer outdoor seating with lawn games for kids.
Fiddlers
410 Arnold Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-771-8481
Beverages taste better when you have a great view of the marsh, and Fiddlers delivers. Grab a drink and check out the lawn games while you wait for a seat. The lawn if perfect for letting little ones run around.
Weber's Growler Factory
115 Longview Plaza
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-1777
Serving pints and flights to drink on-premise and growlers of over 40 types of fresh craft beer to-go, many of which are brewed in Georgia. Inside is rather small, but there are a few tables outside, and on certain evenings, a vendor serves hot dogs.
Gnats Landing
310 Redfern Village
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-7378
Seafood, sandwiches & southern fare is served in a laid-back, island-themed locale with live music, a bar, and a recently updated outdoor patio.
Southern Soul - The Channel Marker Bar
2020 Demere Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-7685
A former gas station is now a bustling, award-winning Southern BBQ joint serving oak-smoked meat & other specialties. Their outdoor tiki bar, The Channel Marker Bar, isn’t too busy during the week to take the kids and enjoy a beverage and a bite.
Mellow Mushroom
440 Kings Way
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-291-9108
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas. They have a deck out back that’s built around an amazing Live Oak that’s perfect for happy hour with little ones.
La Plancha
3600 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-434-6100
La Plancha serves homemade Mexican dishes, specialty margaritas, and other Latin American favorites, including those from Chef Dave's Colombian family recipes. Get the Mexican Street Corn. They have outdoor seating with a small area for the kids to play.
Wolf Island Oyster Co.
260 Retreat Village
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-955-7331
A relaxed, coastal eatery featuring surf 'n' turf entrees & a raw bar. We do happy hour on the marsh-front deck – it's gorgeous at sunset and the kids love looking out over the marsh.
Golden Isles Olive Oil Company
1609 Frederica Rd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-602-9736
This is one of our favorite places to order a glass of wine, but they also have a small beer selection. Their new location has an amazing patio for al fresco happy hours.
Barrier Island Brewing
1226 Ocean Blvd.
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-268-2774
Serving in-house brews and featured guest craft beers on tap, you can't go wrong with enjoying the indoor bar or the outdoor beer garden and having a bite to eat.
Bubba Garcia's
200 Redfern Village
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-634-0073
Bubba's serves up Tex-Mex fare, wings & margaritas in a fun & lively environment. Enjoy a cocktail on their kid-friendly porch before strolling and shopping in Red Fern Village.
Brunswick Happy Hours
Silver Bluff Brewing
1325 Newcastle St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-275-7024
A brewery, beer garden, and taproom featuring award-winning beers, Silver Bluff is family-friendly - check out their outdoor area complete with lawn games. While there isn't an onsite restaurant, they host food trucks throughout the week – check out their calendar before you go.
Tipsy McSway's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
1414 Newcastle St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-267-9991
Fun, lighthearted, and a little funky, Tipsy McSway's is excellent for a family lunch or an evening out with friends (especially during Brunswick’s First Fridays). Featuring classic American food with an attitude, check their events calendar for live music.
Jekyll Island Happy Hours
The Wharf
371 Riverview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-635-3612
Located on Jekyll Club’s property and right on the water, it features open-air dining and is a great place to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand.
Tortuga Jacks
201 N Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-342-2600
Enjoy Mexican fare under an oceanfront giant tiki. Tortuga Jacks is located on the ocean, across from Jekyll’s playground and mini golf. Enjoy live music on the pet-friendly patio.
We hope to see you out and about at a Golden Isles happy hour. Cheers!
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