Play a few games.
We have multiple pool tables upstairs right here in downtown Southport.
Downtown Southport | North Carolina
Island spirit.
Carolina coast.
Come see us for Caribbean-inspired food, rum, tequila, cocktails, local drafts, pool upstairs and a relaxed night in downtown Southport.
Today11 AM-10 PM
Kitchen11 AM - 10 PM
UpstairsPool, events and private gatherings
Find Us109 E Moore St | Southport
A little island spirit on the Carolina coast
From our kitchen
We make food worth coming downtown for.
We serve bowls, shareables, sandwiches and Caribbean-influenced flavors for lunch, dinner or something to split with a round.
Rum | tequila | cocktails | beer
Our bar leans tropical.
Rum and tequila are at the center of our bar. We also pour tropical cocktails, local and familiar drafts, wine and non-alcoholic drinks.
RumTequilaTropical CocktailsDraft BeerZero-Proof
Tonight and next
There is usually a reason to stay awhile.
We host tastings, live music, upstairs gatherings and other nights that give you one more reason to hang out downtown.
Events at Royal James
See what we have coming up.
Our event calendar is where we post the public nights we have on deck.
View Our EventsOur upstairs
Pool, parties and room to stay awhile.
Head upstairs for pool, or talk with us about using our second floor for your group.
Bring your group.
Birthdays, company nights, wedding weekend gatherings and more all fit upstairs.
Make it yours.
We can help with food, drinks and flexible setups for the room.
What our guests tell us
Fresh food. Good drinks. Easygoing Southport.
We appreciate every person who takes the time to tell others about us.
★★★★★
“Very charming spot in the heart of Southport. Good spirits & great food with an island vibe. There are pool tables upstairs too!”
Google review★★★★★
“The Caribbean Mango bowl is excellent… everything fresh, great price!”
Google review★★★★★
“The turkey burnt ends and rice are my favorite thing in the world… The hot ham & cheese sandwich… is so good too.”
DoorDash reviewSave room for one more stop
Ice cream is literally next door.
Celtic Creamery Southport is at 105 E Moore Street, right beside us. They make small-batch ice cream on-site with authentic Irish recipes.
Plan a Southport AfternoonHow we would spend it
Waterfront, Royal James, then ice cream.
Take a waterfront walk, stop in with us for food and drinks, then finish next door with a cone.