Backstreet Pub

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  No food, no credit cards so the bartender can keep throwing those IPAs right at ya. Right in the middle of the historic district, this converted bakery is a gem. The fireplace is stoking and there is an outside courtyard.  Locals flock here, so a little crowded on Friday nights.

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  Posted on 05.01.13 Bob B.

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  I have to say that the 5 stars are given totally because they let dogs in this bar. Coolest place in Beaufort, hands down!
  
  Hubs and I ventured in after the Vin de Mer Saturday during the Wine and Food weekend. This little place is such a cool pub! The bartender seemed like she had probably worked there forever and greeted us like we were a couple of locals. We snagged some IPAs and took in the atmosphere. It is dark, small, old looking, very Irish Pub-like, duh. Out back is a little tiny courtyard with stairs that go to a top area where a live band is usually playing in the evenings.
  
  Backstreet shares the building behind Clawson's and is a historic building and clearly looks that way. It's old, somewhat dingy but oh so very cool!

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  Posted on 04.30.12 Shannon A.

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  I lived for a year in Beaufort and this was my friends local hangout. The crowd is always really diverse and really friendly. You'll see yachters having drinks next to locals next to students. The bartenders are all super friendly, and you'll often see them hanging out here when they're not working. There's different specials each day of the week and frequent parties, special events, karaoke, and live music. Super laid back. Come as you are!

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  Posted on 04.18.12 Emily V.

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  Very nice, extremely pleasant pub. Walk up the street between Clawson's and the General Store from Beaufort Docks, turn left at the next street and there you are. Beer and wine only. Free nibbles on Friday. Lovely roaring fireplace during cold weather. A couple of friendly (begging) bar dogs. Mingle with locals and cruising sailors from around the globe.
  
  I stopped by for a glass of wine before dinner last night and had a local invite me to Easter dinner on Sunday. How nice is that? Apparently this is a "C'mon in, you're family, what's your name?" sort of place and they really mean it.
  
  The library upstairs is open to anyone and you can take what interests you. It's good form leave a book behind but not required. If you see something you like they want you to have it. I left ten books and took one so the karma should all work out.

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  Posted on 04.05.12 Dave S.

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  I walked into the Backstreet Pub on a random afternoon, with a little time on my hands, and I am so glad I did.
  
  It is said, "it's a what on the inside that counts." if that's true, then Backstreet is the real thing. Proprietor-bartender Liz was on hand for my first visit, and she helped to make my experience enjoyable, if not down-right exhilarating. I needed a good chat with some locals, about folklore and history. Backstreet is one of those genuine local bars where everyone interesting in town seems to swing by for a libation over the course of any given day. It's full of character (full of nautical paraphernalia and random "boating" objects) and characters too. I had a number of great conversations with amazing locals over the course of a couple of hours, and cold craft beers.
  
  Upon reflection, I thought Liz and the locals to be a quiet and unassuming group of intellectually-minded individuals. If you're looking for a GREAT local bar with craft beers and more, then get off the beaten path and wander into this Pub.
  
  This is no ordinary public house.....
  
  P.S. Check out the Live music on the weekends....

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  Posted on 07.12.11 Tor B.

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  Cash-only bar divided into two levels.  Interesting display of books and other interactive stuff strewn around.  A chess board.  Trivia cards.  I have been here twice (most recently on 1 July 2011) and have had a decent experience each time.  The atmosphere is laid back, but not oppressively so.  They serve a bunch of fancy beers that I can't stand, but they also serve good old Miller Lite and so forth.  Often there will be a band playing upstairs.  The acoustics aren't stellar, but a good time can be had.

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  Posted on 07.05.11 Matthew C.

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