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The scene | Magoo's Sports & Spirits, 3308 Waccamaw Blvd., Myrtle Beach, open 11 a.m. daily to until, 236-3303. The vibe | The new Magoo's (its former spot now reduced to a cleared lot on Oak Street in Myrtle Beach) is bigger, more refined and bears a masculine feel with dark wood tones, yet the soft lighting casts a warm ambience that appeals to the female counterpart.

Barhop: Magoo's

The new Magoo's is bigger, more refined and bears a masculine feel with dark wood tones, yet the soft lighting casts a warm ambience that appeals to the female counterpart.

Magoo's is famous for its dart nights and tournaments

California Dreaming Restaurant and Bar

2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, off U.S. 17 Bypass. 215-5255.

Dirty Don's Oyster Bar & Grill

408 21st Ave. N., 448-4881 Hours | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Thurs., Sun.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday The vibe | Fishing nets, which hang from the ceiling, are a big decorating motif in this campy, fisherman-flair joint. Faux Coney Island relics line the walls, while international and foreign-language maps, along with bits of netting, lay beneath the tables' plastic coverings. The crowd | A mix of families, barflies and 20-somethings sought refuge from scattered showers, packing the small venue. Skip the tie, but please wear a shirt. Food and drink | Come for the ``Cheap Drinks'' boasted on the sign outside, not for the food. Sandwiches average $7 and entrees are $13 to $19. The raw oysters and spinach dip were pleasant, but the other tastings were uninspired - and mostly fried. Draft beer _ Bud Light _ is $1.75 at happy hour (4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday). Bottles are $2.50 to $3, and mixed drinks range from $4.25 to $10, with a 50-cent discount at happy hour.

Scotty's Beach Bar

15 S. Ocean Blvd., Surfside Beach 238-4444 Hours | 11 a.m.-1 a.m., daily The vibe | The view from the outdoor deck is priceless, but this is no martini-drinking, cigar-smoking, high-brow spot. The drink | Many patrons drank beer straight out of the can, but my friend and I enjoyed the standard array of bar offerings: $3 Yeungling and Heineken bottles, $4.25 house gin and $5.75 Stoli Orange vodka. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. every day.

Overtime Sports Cafe

409 U.S. 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, 361-1514 Hours | 11 a.m.-2 a.m., daily The vibe | Overtime feels like an over-the-top man circus. There's sports memorabilia everywhere, not to mention an unbelievable amount of TV screens. If you're not a sports fan, you might want to pass this one by; if you're looking for a place to watch the big game, this should be right up your alley. Food and drink | You can get almost anything here, from seafood to Snickers pie to a bottle of Dom Perignon (seriously). We were hooked the minute we saw Blue Moon on the menu; some teriyaki and mild wings made the night even better. The sound | Sports commentary and Jock Jams.

Fat Tuesday's

1318 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, 444-3255 Hours | Noon-2 a.m., daily The vibe | The bar is located in Broadway at the Beach's Celebrity Square, a popular spot any time of year. Most of the bar's action is centered in its outdoor courtyard, which is an ideal spot for people-watching. Crowded with hard-drinking college types, seats were scarce. Burly doormen ensure no one walks out of the bar with a beverage. Food and drink | Offering slushies for the over-21 set, the menu mostly consists of frozen concoctions _ namely daiquiris of all flavors and strengths _ as well as margaritas. A range of imported and domestic beer is offered in bottles; the only thing on draft here is fruit-flavored. A small food menu is available, and features bar munchies like nachos and chicken fingers. The sound | Your basic party mix blend of rock, rap and a smattering of country.

Ape Hangers

The Vibe | Hours are 4 p.m. until 4 a.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. Sunday. Set up in an old flatiron-shaped building in the heart of Five Points, downtown Myrtle Beach, this space has some history and a great view. The tall ceilings and hardwood floors make for a pleasant atmosphere with a bar upstairs and a bar facing the huge windows for people-watching. The downstaris area was renovated and has a cozy second bar including a pool table and games. Parking may be tricy as it's behind the bar.