After Dark
Neon Waves
About Neon Waves
Neon Waves is a welcoming bar at 734 1st Ave SW in Hickory, NC 28602, offering a comfortable and inviting setting for guests who want to unwind, socialize, and enjoy a memorable night out.
With a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere, the bar provides a friendly place to connect with friends, relax over a drink, or stop in after shopping. Seating and table service add convenience, while the welcoming environment helps make each visit feel easy and enjoyable.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, and delivery, with reservations accepted for added planning convenience. Neon Waves offers a broad selection of beer, cocktails, spirits, wine, and other alcoholic beverages, along with food for those looking to make an evening of their visit.
Highlights include fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, bar games, and karaoke, with dancing available for guests who want to add more energy to their night. Restroom facilities are also available.
Neon Waves is designed to make visiting simple and accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Customers rate the bar 4.50 out of 5 based on 211 reviews, while another listing reports a 4.40-star rating from 4 reviews, reflecting positive feedback from guests.
Conveniently located in NC 28602, Neon Waves is a local destination for quality service, a comfortable atmosphere, drinks, food, and a variety of ways to enjoy time with others. For more information or to plan a visit, call +1 828-838-1700.
Live Music
Top DJs and live acts
Craft Cocktails
Premium drink menu
VIP Service
Exclusive experiences
Events
Themed nights weekly
The Experience
Your Night Awaits
Premium Bar
Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.
Dance Floor
State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.
VIP Lounge
Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.
About Us
Where Nights Come Alive
Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.
The Vibe
See what awaits you tonight
What People Say
Reviews from our guests
Quinton Johnston
year agoI go almost every weekend. It's my go to bar, it's a small family owned bar.
Christopher Hernandez
5 years agoI am now a member here love the music and the people overall all a great place to drink and wind down from a long work week its member only. If you know a member you can be there guest
Trisha Whisnant
4 years agoI went there for my 42nd birthday with my best friend Jacqueline and we had the best time ever! Definitely worth a trip back guy in the front who did the logistics was very polite and professional
Amber Robinson
4 years agoPool, dancing, karaoke and yummy drinks. The bartenders are polite and fun even when they are slammed. Which is a skill in itself. The bathrooms are clean. there is security at the door. All in all good clean, safe fun.
Amanda B.
6 years agoNeon Waves is a great bar 🍸 but not just that. They've got a great dance floor and kerioki you just can't beat. Plus a good sized outdoor seating area and pool tables AND games to entertain. Neon Waves is the place to be, in my opinion. Truly something for everyone. …
Tabbetha Wiley
3 years agoNeon Waves is my favorite place to go on the weekends! If you are looking for a place that has Karoke, Music, and affordable drinks, I highly recommend you check the place out! The membership there is $5 for the whole year or $2 dollars for one night! The owners are amazing people and Staff is Super friendly as well!
Piper Richardson
year agoOne big happy family! Everyone is fabulous and the staff, bartenders are extraordinary! DJ Taco is the best, Karaoke is always fun. I recommend Neon Waves for everyone.
Donna r
2 years agoThey have karaoke every night they are open, and they owners also fix food to eat nice place Update review. Elaborate: The place is hopping on Saturday nights. Friday pulls a good crowd as well. Owner and staff are sociable and friendly and feel like family. When they visit our club, never do they come empty-handed. Check them out.
John Moses
year agoAwesome bar. It's a family there. Karaoke all the time. Super supportive crowd. Friendly people. I didn't know anybody there at first and quickly made new contacts/ friends! Thanks for the good time neon wave!
Sherry L Pendergrass
year agoAbsolutely a great place great people, if you like karaoke this is the place to be !! Sweet friendly staff and the owner Brenda and her husband are the sweetest most down to earth people I so glad we stopped in and got to know them You will have an awesome time please stop by and check them out!!! They even have drawings at the end of the night where you could win a prize, great atmosphere they have pool tables as well . Nice and clean restrooms always stocked and Clean. theme night is on Wednesdays. Give them a try. I’m sure you’ll love him.!!!! They are stuck with me now 😊 !!! I can’t speak highly enough of them awesome place!!!’
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Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Neon Waves
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Neon Waves
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 6 PM-12 AM
- Wednesday: 6 PM-1 AM
- Thursday: 6 PM-1 AM
- Friday: 6 PM-2 AM
- Saturday: 6 PM-2 AM
Neon Waves is located at 734 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602, NC 28602, United States.
You can reach Neon Waves by calling +1 828-838-1700.
Neon Waves has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 211 customer reviews.
Neon Waves features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Neon Waves features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Delivery.
Neon Waves features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Karaoke.
Neon Waves features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Food, Spirits, Wine.
Neon Waves features the following dining options: Seating, Table service.
Neon Waves features the following amenities: Restroom.
Neon Waves features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Neon Waves features the following crowd: Groups.
Neon Waves features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Neon Waves features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Neon Waves features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Find Us
Ready to experience the best night out? We're waiting for you.
Location
734 1st Ave SW, HickoryPhone
+1 828-838-1700Hours
Make a Reservation
VIP tables, group bookings, and private events. Get in touch.