Dead Dog Saloon

Dead Dog Saloon is the liveliest spot on the MarshWalk — a sprawling open-air bar and restaurant with live music most nights, cold beer, and a crowd that ranges from local shrimpers to vacationing families. The name comes from a local legend, and the vibe is exactly what you'd expect from a place that's been a Murrells Inlet staple for decades. The food is solid bar fare with some solid seafood options. The real draw is the atmosphere: water views, string lights, live bands, and the kind of easy coastal energy that's hard to find anywhere else.