Looking for a fun spot for the summer? No need for an international trip — these American swim-up bars let you get your drinks without even getting out of the pool. There are spots across numerous states, ranging from warm weather destinations to cooler locales. Many have a 21+ age requirement, like other bars, but a few cater to families with kids. You’ll have to show ID to partake in the stronger stuff, but even younger swimmers can sip on the perfect mocktail or soda while lounging in the pool.
You can find plenty of swim-up bars located in resorts and hotels. This isn’t surprising, since vacation is the perfect time to spend your days cooling off in the pool with a beverage in hand. Some are only available for overnight guests, although a few offer day passes as well. If you really want to splurge, reserve a nearby cabana so that you can lie in the shade when you’re done in the pool. All with refills right at hand, of course.
Pool Side Bar & Grill: North Myrtle Beach, SC
You can get a cocktail or lunch at the Pool Side Bar & Grill, a swim-up bar at North Beach Resort and Villas in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The entire pool complex is Caribbean-themed, so it’s easy to relax with a tropical cocktail while listening to the soothing sounds of beachy music. There are also all of the essentials you’d expect from a fully-stocked bar, so you can go with a classic Old Fashioned or gin and tonic instead. Enjoy your drink at the bar, or paddle back to one of the in-pool tables with submerged seats to set up shop. If you really want to dry off, you can also take your drink to the poolside seating areas and loungers.
The bar opens at 10 a.m. each day for resort guests. You have to pay for your beverage or snack order, but swimming in the pool to check things out is free. This bar is seasonal, so don’t expect it to be open during the winter months. Of course, a big part of Myrtle Beach shuts down when the weather gets cooler, and if you’re visiting during the off season, it’s a good chance to try the spa, steakhouse, or pizza restaurant, all located inside at the resort…