Manteo Blacksmith shop is the blacksmith shop of Randy Hodges, located at the KDH Cooperative Gallery and Studios, which is an artist community in Kill Devil Hills. The work created at Manteo Blacksmith Shop is usually a combination of wrought iron and coal-fired forge and metal work produced by modern methods incorporating recycled materials. Randy has been creating unique home and garden art pieces since 1999. Custom sculpture and artwork pieces are available for home or business. Choose from artistic decor or utilitarian objects, all handmade and beautifully crafted.

Randy’s artwork falls into one of four categories: Iron Horseplay, Refined Railroad, Scrap Metal Menagerie and Old Tools Wine Accoutrements. Iron Horseplay ranges from practical wall hooks to horseshoes. Refined Railroad is a line of artwork made from reused railroad spikes, a great gift idea for any railroad fan. Scrap Metal Menagerie uses salvaged steel to create animal sculptures. Old Tools and Wine Accoutrements offers a unique line and wide assortment of wine racks and accessories. 

Randy also offers Blacksmith Instruction workshops through the KDH Cooperative. Spend an afternoon with Randy to learn the basics of blacksmithing in one day.

Contact Randy to view his blacksmith shop and create a custom order for an artful souvenir or gift from the Outer Banks.


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Kill Devil Hills
252-473-1709
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  • Monday10:00am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am-6:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am-6:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am-6:00pm
  • Friday10:00am-6:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am-6:00pm
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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by the peck, pound, and dozen, raw or steamed to perfection. Kicked back casual, down to earth friendly staff, and reasonable prices make Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar the all-time favorite of locals and travelers alike.

The idea wasn’t to set out and establish a new concept restaurant on the Outer Banks, but that’s exactly what Awful Arthur’s owner Jo Whitehead and her late husband, Jay, accomplished more than 35 years ago when they opened the area’s first authentic oyster bar.

 

Awful Arthur’s opened in May 1984 on the Outer Banks. “We embraced the concept of an authentic copper top bar with the idea of it being a major drawing card and it still is,” explains Whitehead. “I get oysters wherever they are local. We follow the warm waters.” 

 

Just across from the ocean, in Kill Devil Hills, oyster season is year-round at Awful Arthur’s. Diners can take a seat at the copper-topped bar to observe the staff shucking oysters, served raw or steamed, along with shrimp, crab legs and clams all steamed to perfection. 

 

It’s not just the raw bar that’s earned Awful Arthur’s both local and national recognition, including being named one of America’s greatest oyster bars by Coastal Living magazine. The restaurant is a seafood-lover’s paradise, offering the freshest catches available.