Pool Bar Jim’s is the thatched-roof tiki bar at the Sea Crest, 10 North Forest Beach Drive, with the dunes and the ocean right behind it. The bar dates to 1993, when bartender Jim Lisenby proposed a poolside bar to the resort that stood here, and it has been part of the Forest Beach scene ever since. Guests staying at the Sea Crest and people from the surrounding beach blocks both settle in at the tables on the deck.

What to Drink and Eat at Pool Bar Jim’s

The frozen drinks are the specialty: reviewers rave about the mojitos, pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris and margaritas, made with fresh fruit. On the food side, the grouper sandwich gets the most mentions, along with wings, wraps and a wrap that regulars compare to a Big Mac. Menu buttons above open the food and drink menus. The bar also sells its own towels, tumblers and old blenders if you want a souvenir.

Hours and Crowds

The operator lists the bar as open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the kitchen serving 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It does not take reservations. On sunny afternoons and holiday weekends every seat can be taken, but reviewers say the bartenders keep the line for drinks moving and the wait is short. It is a good sunset-adjacent stop before dinner, though the bar closes early in the evening.

Getting There

Pool Bar Jim’s is behind the Sea Crest at 10 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pool Bar Jim’s hours?

The bar’s website lists it open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the kitchen open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Does Pool Bar Jim’s take reservations?

No. Seating is first come, first served, and drinks are ordered at the bar.

Where is Pool Bar Jim’s?

At the Sea Crest, 10 North Forest Beach Drive, close to the beach on the Forest Beach side of Hilton Head.

What is Pool Bar Jim’s known for?

Frozen drinks made with fresh fruit, such as mojitos and pina coladas, and a grouper sandwich, in a tiki bar beside the beach.

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