Queen Elizabeth II at Christmas. Seen from Shallowbag Bay beside Poor Richard's in Manteo.Christmas is almost here and our Outer Banks roads are filling up with out of state license plates. Of course some of the families from outside the area staying in our homes are the homeowners who have made coming to the Outer Banks for the holidays a part of their annual traditions.
This year is a little bit different than other years with Christmas falling on Sunday. The last time that happened was 2005, and when it does fall on a Sunday, a lot of our visitors take advantage of the week that schools are out and spend a week with us.
With a little midwinter time on their hands, a lot of our visitors might be hoping for a night out and even though it's not summer, there are still things to do on the Outer Banks. Not quite as much as during the summer, but the sidewalks have not been rolled up.
Here's a quick—and certainly incomplete—list of places that feature live music year around. Be sure to check their schedules to see if something is on tap and who will be there.
Trio
MP 4.5 Bypass, Kitty Hawk, NC
252-261-0277
Huge wine selection, more than 30 beers on tap, wonderful cheese plates and sandwiches—there's a reason why Trio has become one of the favorite gathering places on the OuterBanks.
Roosters Southern Kitchen
MP 8.75 Bypass, Kill Devil Hills
252-441-4594
Great selection of bar drinks, very nice wine list and excellent food. The music is acoustic, a very nice, perfect for the atmosphere.
Kelly's Outer Banks Tavern
MP 10.5 Bypass, Nags Head
252-441-4116
The original Outer Banks nightspot. There is almost always something happening in the bar—live music, DJs and karaoke an open mic on Tuesdays. This is the place to go to dance the night away.
Poor Richards
303 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo
252-473-3333
On the waterfront in downtown Manteo, a great little bar with an almost college town feel when there's live music. It can get really tight in the bar sometimes, but the beer is reasonably priced and the sandwiches excellent.
