Hilton Head Tavern
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Where it is
Get directionsHilton Head Tavern is at 44 Shelter Cove Lane, in the Plaza at Shelter Cove, and it is built for a game on. It is the old Hickory Tavern under a new name, so if you knew it as Hickory Tavern, this is the place. Rows of TVs run the length of the room, there is a wall of arcade games, and the bar pours a long list of drinks. It is a sports bar first, and an easy one to bring kids to, which is why families and groups watching a game share the same room.
Hilton Head Tavern Menu
Hilton Head Tavern is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on American food, with moderate prices.
What to Order at Hilton Head Tavern
Burgers, wings and shrimp tacos are what reviewers name most. The boom boom shrimp, the blackened chicken sandwich and the salmon also get praise, and the spiked sweet tea has its own fans. Prices sit in the middle, and reviewers who came for the food and drink specials call the value good. On Wednesdays the bar runs tequila specials, with pours from $5.95, and the menu button above opens both the food menu and the Wednesday drink list. For that day’s happy hour, call (843) 342-6007.
Tables, Games and Game Days
The tavern is first come, first served. Seats at the bar go fast when a big game is on, and the dining room has room for families the rest of the time. Service can slow down on a busy night, so give it a little patience. Groups and private parties can call (843) 342-6007. It is open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 on Friday and Saturday.
Getting There
The tavern is in the Shelter Cove plaza with plenty of parking, close to the Shelter Cove Harbour waterfront. The rest of the district’s restaurants are on Shelter Cove restaurants, and other places to watch a game are on the Hilton Head sports bars page.
What diners say
Reviewers like the burgers, the wings and the shrimp tacos, the TVs for watching games and the arcade games for the kids, and they call the staff friendly and attentive and the food and drink specials good value. Speed is the complaint that turns up: service can be slow on a busy night. It is a relaxed, family-friendly sports bar, and the staff are what people remember.
Watch: Hilton Head Tavern: The Old Hickory Tavern at Shelter Cove
Hilton Head Tavern is the old Hickory Tavern under a new name, at 44 Shelter Cove Lane in the Plaza at Shelter Cove. It is built for a game on: rows of TVs run the length of the room, there is a wall of arcade games, and the bar pours a long list of drinks. It is a sports bar first, and an easy one to bring kids to, so families and groups watching a game share the same room.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Hilton Head Tavern take reservations?
It is a walk-in sports bar, so tables go first come, first served. For a large group or a private event, call (843) 342-6007.
What is Hilton Head Tavern known for?
Burgers, wings and shrimp tacos, a big wall of TVs for games, and arcade games for kids and adults.
Where is Hilton Head Tavern?
At 44 Shelter Cove Lane in the Plaza at Shelter Cove, in the middle of the island.
What are the hours at Hilton Head Tavern?
Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Does Hilton Head Tavern have a happy hour?
It runs drink specials, with tequila specials every Wednesday from $5.95 a pour. Happy hour times can change, so call (843) 342-6007 for that day’s deals.
Is Hilton Head Tavern the old Hickory Tavern?
Yes. Hilton Head Tavern is the former Hickory Tavern at 44 Shelter Cove Lane, under a new name. It is still a sports bar with a wall of TVs, and there is no longer a Hickory Tavern on Hilton Head.
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