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Searching for the “best rum bar near me”? Royal James Rummery in historic Southport, North Carolina, answers that call with coastal charm and crafty pours. Set in a restored 1890 storefront steps from the Cape Fear River, our intimate, wood‑paneled tavern serves rare single‑estate rums, signature tiki cocktails, and local craft beer alongside gourmet sliders, wings, and shareable charcuterie. Guests relax by the brick hearth, catch live music, or join pirate‑lore talks and hands‑on rum classes—blending education with a splash of adventure. Come raise a glass! Visit us and toast!!
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Address: 109 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Phone: (910) 363-4783
Website: https://www.royaljames.pub/
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Reviews
J. Sheets
Saturday night in the off season, pretty quiet and relaxed. Not busy, but just enough people. Bulliet Old Fashions were the drink of choice, and were made well enough. Upstairs pool tables for a few games, good seating at the bar and nice roll up window for people watching on the street. Good vibes all around. Def be back.
… moreTony
Stopped in recently and had a great experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the staff are friendly, and the food and drinks were excellent. It’s the kind of place where you can grab a good meal, have a few drinks, and actually enjoy the vibe — definitely worth checking out.
… moreZach Attack
We decided to stop here just for drinks. The hostess and waitress were great. The waitress was polite and on point and helped make recommendations for our kids a virgin daiquiri. My wife and I both had a painkiller and they were fantastic. The kids loved their strawberry daiquiri that they shared. Next time we will have dinner and drinks here! We look forward to coming back.
… moreHilary Meehan
Wow, the Caribbean Mango bowl is excellent!! Yum! I got half rice, half romaine with ranch dressing. Wonderful toppings, everything fresh, great price! Great to have a fresh & different salad downtown.
I’ve had the pulled pork nachos – they are a LOT!! Good & large dish & heavier than this fresh bowl (obviously, perhaps )
… moreI’ve had the pulled pork nachos – they are a LOT!! Good & large dish & heavier than this fresh bowl (obviously, perhaps )
Amy S.
We popped in for a drink on a rainy afternoon.
Classic, well-priced, and excellent rum drinks.
We will go back for sure on that alone!
Our waitress and the hostess were both very nice.
Also, the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. We may have to head back to Southport to try the food menu. *Simply had made other plans already*
… moreClassic, well-priced, and excellent rum drinks.
We will go back for sure on that alone!
Our waitress and the hostess were both very nice.
Also, the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. We may have to head back to Southport to try the food menu. *Simply had made other plans already*
Heather Greer
My husband & I absolutely loved the food & drinks!! My husband had the Royal Cuban (I didn’t get a photo) & I had Caribbean mango chicken, so delicious!! Staff & management was superb!! We will forever be a reoccurring customer when we visit Southport!!
… moreT Gillenwater
Luckily, my wife and I were invited for private party to celebrate a new Rum and Tequila bar opening in downtown Southport.
The Royal James Rummery
All I can say is WOW!
Not only do they have a huge selection of Tequila and Rum the food is incredible.
Visitors if your looking for a super cool spot for a great drink and learn some Southport history this is your place.
If you’re a local you’ll see some familiar faces.
Stop in and say hello to the bartenders Asa, Lizzy or Riley. The margaritas and dark and stormy were perfect.
… moreThe Royal James Rummery
All I can say is WOW!
Not only do they have a huge selection of Tequila and Rum the food is incredible.
Visitors if your looking for a super cool spot for a great drink and learn some Southport history this is your place.
If you’re a local you’ll see some familiar faces.
Stop in and say hello to the bartenders Asa, Lizzy or Riley. The margaritas and dark and stormy were perfect.
Alli Kirsch
I have never left a bad review in my life. I usually give restaurants the benefit of the doubt, especially as a waitress/bartender myself. However, my mom, two sisters, and I stopped in here tonight because we saw the “cocktails to go” sign.
The bartender or waitress (I’m not sure which, as she didn’t introduce herself; she had brown wavy hair and a nose piercing) asked what we wanted, and I told her we saw the cocktails-to-go sign. Right away, she caught an attitude, telling us that “what we do outside her bar is our responsibility,” as if it were our first time drinking. She also said we all had to be 21, even though we are all 22 years old or older, as if we didn’t know the drinking age in the United States.
It would have been one thing if this had been explained kindly, or if we had come in being disrespectful or causing a scene—but we didn’t. Her attitude and demeanor toward us were rude. She made it seem like she was irritated to have us as a table, even though we arrived around 5:45, well before closing.
To make matters worse, as we were leaving, the hostess was laughing, which felt extremely unprofessional and disrespectful.
Unfortunately, we had a bad experience. Maybe we just got stuck with a nasty waitress or bartender who happened to ruin our time, but we will not recommend this place to anyone, and we will not be back.
… moreThe bartender or waitress (I’m not sure which, as she didn’t introduce herself; she had brown wavy hair and a nose piercing) asked what we wanted, and I told her we saw the cocktails-to-go sign. Right away, she caught an attitude, telling us that “what we do outside her bar is our responsibility,” as if it were our first time drinking. She also said we all had to be 21, even though we are all 22 years old or older, as if we didn’t know the drinking age in the United States.
It would have been one thing if this had been explained kindly, or if we had come in being disrespectful or causing a scene—but we didn’t. Her attitude and demeanor toward us were rude. She made it seem like she was irritated to have us as a table, even though we arrived around 5:45, well before closing.
To make matters worse, as we were leaving, the hostess was laughing, which felt extremely unprofessional and disrespectful.
Unfortunately, we had a bad experience. Maybe we just got stuck with a nasty waitress or bartender who happened to ruin our time, but we will not recommend this place to anyone, and we will not be back.
Ashley Kirsch
Terrible experience… the waitress/bartender was sooo nasty towards my family and I. We didnt try the food or anything, we got turned off by the whole experience and left before we could; thankfully we didnt, it seems we would have wasted our money. We will remember to read the reviews before going into a new place! Very disappointing.
… moreMartha Sikora
Coolest little place. Owner was there sharing the history of the building. Great drinks. Hummus plate was fresh and delicious. Asa (bartender) was super fun and polite. Highly recommend!
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