Howard's Pub on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina

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Howard's Pub on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina The Howard's Pub crew welcomes you to our little corner of paradise. We're open for lunch and dinner from early Spring through late Fall.

Casual, Fun and Friendly. The Pub caters to everyone; from anglers to honeymooners, locals and visitors, the young and old. Families and large groups are always welcome. The Pub is a great place to bring the aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and all your friends or simply enjoy it by yourself. The dress is comfortable and very casual. Kids have their own menu with meals served on take home Frisbees. The Pub has a libations list including bottled craft beers and domestics plus 12 drafts, wine and specialty cocktails. Fun loving and casual, Howard’s Pub is open every day from mid-March to sometime in late fall for lunch and dinner. The Pub is where you often find the locals catching up on island business as well as visitors stopping in from all over the world. The expansive menu offers fresh local seafood; including the island’s only raw bar, char grilled steaks and fish, juicy burgers, salads and sandwiches. The Pub serves the same menu all day long so you can accommodate your appetite with a wide array of offerings. The french fries are hand-cut from choice Idaho potatoes; and our chowder and other soups are made each day from our own recipes.) The décor is eclectic with college pennants, licenses plates from all over the country and a vast collection of neon lights. Televisions are located throughout the restaurant for your viewing pleasure. In addition to the main dining room there is a large screened porch with ceiling fans and an expansive wooden bar. Enjoy relaxing on the sky deck with your favorite beverage while taking in the island views. Howard’s Tower offers an enclosed view of the island and a quieter place to sit with friends. The Pub gift shop offers a wide selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and Pub memorabilia. So come see us, sit back, relax and slip back into what we call the “Ocracoma”!

Consider this your sign to catch the ferry to Ocracoke this October.Cooler weather, fewer crowds, and an island full of ...
10/09/2026

Consider this your sign to catch the ferry to Ocracoke this October.

Cooler weather, fewer crowds, and an island full of reasons to stay a little longer. Fall looks good down here.

A few dates worth making the trip for:

Oct. 10 | Working Watermen’s Festival
Oct. 10 | Aaron Caswell Band at Howard’s Pub, 9 PM
Oct. 24 | Ocracoke Witches Paddle
Oct. 30–31 | Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree

Come for the island events, stay for another round at Howard’s.

Your fall plans just got better.

Howard’s Pub will be featuring the Aaron Caswell band this Saturday night, October 10 at 9 PM. Come on out and enjoy som...
10/09/2026

Howard’s Pub will be featuring the Aaron Caswell band this Saturday night, October 10 at 9 PM. Come on out and enjoy some good food, drink, and entertainment while staying dry at Howard’s Pub. Hope to see you all there.

Howard’s Pub will be closing at 4 PM today to decorate for Halloween. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be bac...
10/05/2026

Howard’s Pub will be closing at 4 PM today to decorate for Halloween. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be back open from 11 AM to 9 PM the rest of the week.

10/02/2026

October called. It said you don’t have to work tomorrow🍊😏

Orange Crush in hand, fewer crowds, cooler nights, and nowhere you need to be. Fall on Ocracoke just hits different.

Happy October from Howard’s Pub. Come waste a little time with us.

Howard’s Pub will still be featuring live entertainment by the 3 Man Mystery Band this evening, Saturday, September 26 s...
09/26/2026

Howard’s Pub will still be featuring live entertainment by the 3 Man Mystery Band this evening, Saturday, September 26 starting at 9 PM! 

Due to the extremely high tide around the island Howard’s Pub has decided to close for the day Friday, September 25th. W...
09/25/2026

Due to the extremely high tide around the island Howard’s Pub has decided to close for the day Friday, September 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience but out of abundance of caution for staff and customers, everyone should stay off the roads. Have a great day! 

Howard’s Pub will be featuring The 3-Man Mystery Band this Saturday, September 26 starting at 9 PM till midnight.
09/23/2026

Howard’s Pub will be featuring The 3-Man Mystery Band this Saturday, September 26 starting at 9 PM till midnight.

09/22/2026

Everybody needs a “yes” friend🍹🦪🍺🎣

Say yes to the Ocracoke trip. See you at Howard’s.

Sunday on Ocracoke, the Howard’s way🦪🍺Roll in off the beach, grab a cold one, order your favorite, and stay awhile. Sand...
09/13/2026

Sunday on Ocracoke, the Howard’s way🦪🍺

Roll in off the beach, grab a cold one, order your favorite, and stay awhile. Sandy feet welcome, island time encouraged.

Just another good Sunday on the island at Howard’s Pub.

No calls, no emails. Just this🌊🍺🍹🎣
09/13/2026

No calls, no emails. Just this🌊🍺🍹🎣

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1175 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke, NC
27960

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