Beaver Creek Commons and Beaver Creek Crossings are where west Apex shops, eats and goes to the movies – and then asks where to get a proper drink. Here are the best bars near Beaver Creek Commons, ranked, with drive times from the shopping centre.
At a glance
- Aqua Vitae (~5 min) – craft cocktails, whiskey library, live jazz.
- The Backyard Bar (~5 min, US-64) – pool, bands, food trucks.
- Southern Peak Brewery (~8 min) – beer and pizza.
- The Dugout Tavern & Grill (~10 min) – sports bar.
- The Local Apex (~10 min) – beer bar.
- Chain restaurant bars in the Commons – convenient, but you know what you are getting.
1. Aqua Vitae
Five minutes from the Commons on Lawnview Lane, Aqua Vitae is the after-dinner or after-movie upgrade: a dim gold-and-green lounge with handcrafted cocktails, a whiskey library, wine and Champagne by the glass, a full zero-proof menu and small plates. Regular live jazz nights. Reserve a table or browse the menu.
2. The Backyard Bar
Just along US-64 – casual, with a pool table, weekend bands and food trucks.
3. Southern Peak Brewery Taproom & Pizzeria
House beer and pizza on Richardson Road, about eight minutes away. Family-friendly.
4. The Dugout Tavern & Grill
The nearby sports bar for game day.
5. The Local Apex
A small neighbourhood beer bar with food trucks on Old US 1.
6. Restaurant bars inside the Commons
The chain restaurants around Beaver Creek have bars and happy hours; convenient after shopping, if not memorable.
Movie-and-drinks night, sorted
Catch the film at Beaver Creek, then five minutes to Aqua Vitae for a cocktail and a late plate. Open seven days: Monday to Wednesday 4–11 pm, Thursday 4 pm–midnight, Friday and Saturday noon–midnight, Sunday noon–11 pm.
FAQ
What is the closest cocktail bar to Beaver Creek Commons?
Aqua Vitae, 2701 Lawnview Ln Suite 108 – about five minutes by car.
Are there bars within walking distance of Beaver Creek?
The restaurant bars inside the Commons are walkable; the independent bars above are a short drive.