Fat Harold's Beach Club
Type: Dance Club
10Best Says
South Carolina's state dance is alive and kicking at Fat Harold's, a legendary beach club that claims to be "Home of The Shag." Located on North Myrtle's famed Ocean Drive, the club looks like a big... Read More
South Carolina's state dance is alive and kicking at Fat Harold's, a legendary beach club that claims to be "Home of The Shag." Located on North Myrtle's famed Ocean Drive, the club looks like a big shack from the outside, but don't let appearances fool you. Inside, you'll find everybody from teens to Baby Boomers strutting their stuff on the hardwood dance floor sprinkled with saw dust and spilt beer. Crowds of all ages pack this place to celebrate the lifestyles of beach music and shag dancing, which dates back to the 1950s and '60s along this stretch of the Grand Strand.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Terry Massey
Myrtle Beach Local Expert
- Dance Clubs, Best Nightlife, Early Entertainment: "Don't know how to shag? No problem. Fat Harold's offers free lessons every Tuesday night."
- Best for Dance Clubs Because: Fat Harold and his namesake bar are both legendary in North Myrtle Beach.
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: This place has been called the birthplace of the shag, and the dance is definitely still alive and well at Fat Harold's.
- Best for Early Entertainment Because: Dancing continues late into the night, but the high number of old-timers who love to shag insures a nice early crowd.
