American Fish Company — Restaurant in Southport

Came here for a quick drink and view of the sunset. The place might be a little tucked away, especially amongst all the other water side restaurants and bars in the area, but this one isn't worth missing! You'll need to pay a 2 dollar "membership fee" that gets you access for the year to skirt around some rules for serving booze. The bartender and the rest of the staff were nothing but pleasant. Although we weren't there long, their boozy hot drinks on a cool night were not only delicious but warming in just the right way. I got the cinnamon hot chocolate (with whipped cream on top of course) and I easily could have had a dozen of them if I wasn't careful! Would love to come back in warmer weather and really get to enjoy the outdoor scenery with a refreshing drink in hand. Plenty of parking available nearby in the...

The (Old) American Fish Company is an outstanding bar with great drinks and a friendly & competent staff. The decades-old facility is wooden, weathered & well-worn, which gives it it's rustic charm. As an old pier structure, it sits directly over the Intracoastal Waterway. Patrons, the several times I've been, have always been friendly - both the locals & tourists alike. Beautiful & impressive views: you can actually see both the oldest NC lighthouse and the most recently built . . . from the same spot! The spot has a good-time pub atmosphere and the sunsets there are breathtaking. Part of the movie "Safe Haven" was filmed there. Yes, quite possibly the "Coolest Bar...

American Fish Co. is such a fun and scenic spot in Southport! The views over the water are absolutely stunning—especially at sunset—and the live music while we were there made the whole evening even better.

My daughter and her husband really enjoyed the drinks (they said the cocktails were fantastic!), and even though I’m not much of a drinker myself, I loved the atmosphere and the relaxing coastal vibe.

It’s a great place to bring visitors or just unwind after a long day. Definitely one of...