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    Banter

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    KIra B.

    If I could give Banter 10 out of 5 stars I would. My boyfriend and I were in town for the holiday weekend and we spent several hours just enjoying drinks and relaxing. The bartender, Trent, was very attentive and a great bartender. We will definitely be back when we are in town. If you are looking for a small, relaxing, and cozy place this is absolutely for you!

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    Charlene C.

    I love how urban looking it looks inside with the unfinished brick walls. I love the corner where the steel chairs are hanging on the wall, reminds me of Spain. I also liked that the music wasn't that loud so I could actually have a conversation without having to yell. There is not much seating inside but there is outdoor seating in the back and in the front. It didn't look like there was any street parking so we parked at the Market Street parking garage. It used to offer the first 90 minutes for free, but now it's only the first 30 minutes for free. The prices are not that expensive, the first hour is a dollar. My partner got the banter bullet, and I got a mocktail they made on a whim. My partner wasn't that impressed with the banter bullet but I didn't think it was that bad. You can definitely taste the bourbon. Mocktail was good, a sweet, grapefruit flavor. This is a nice chill spot to hang out for couples or friends.

    Daniel F.

    The beautiful cocktail bar is a must a must visit. With delicious craft cocktails, wonderful ambiance and location banter is a must visit in wilmington My wife and Discovered this place on accident as we were walking by. It almost looked closed when we walked by, however it is in the lowest level of a historic building. The bartenders were wonderful and had great reccomendations. The 2 bartenders had created several cocktails that were on the menue. Im not sure the name of the cocktail the bartender made for me but it was delicions smooth and balanced. This is a must try

    Ophelia B.

    Love The Banter, one of the newest bars in Wilmington, and having a conversation with one of the owners of where the name of the bar was derived from and the bunny symbol of the bar. Glen & Amy own this unique & fascinating bar with dark wood & antique furniture with a large stone fireplace you would expect in an English cottage. The cocktails are eclectic and exotic to the taste buds. I loved my savory salt & pepper martini and the bar conversations. Even on a dead night for bars, the night life in Banter got crowded quick. Definitely a go see bar in Wilmington especially for a whimsical & delicious cocktail and conversation. Looking forward to visiting this place again!

    Great bartender! Very informative! Quaint atmosphere. Highly recommend. Cozy extra rooms to drink in!

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    Robert B.

    Love the new addition to Wilmington! Nice and comfortable for chilling with friends and family. The staff are amazing and the drinks are delicious. I totally recommend.

    Guinness! On tap.

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    Happened to find this place strolling through the historic district and wow! Not only gorgeous but the drinks are incredible !

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    2 years ago

    Cozy bar with craft cocktails! Made some good memories with good friends and good company! Coming back here my next visit to Wilmington!

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    A very cool atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommend!

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    3 years ago

    Cool place to hang out and have a great cocktail. Loads of atmosphere and wonderful service. We had a great time.

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    3 years ago

    A great addition to Wilmington. Went Saturday and Sunday for day drinking. Once with friends, once solo, and enjoyed both visits. Cheers!

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    “There were several rooms to scope out and the lighting and furniture truly was romantic and cozy.”

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    This place is a great place to hang with friends. I've been here five times, twice on pride bar…read morecrawls. It is a cool bar that draws an eclectic crowd. They have a variety of seating options, including some group-friend booths. On my last visit, I sat at the bar and ordered a flight of beer. Tony the bartender was very patient with my request for a flight of local beer with no IPAs or hoppy beers. He picked out: 2: Wrightsville Beach Orange Crush, 3. Waterline Kolsh, 4. Teaches Peaches, 1. Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst. I was familiar with the first three and loved them. I jokingly refer to Wrightsville Beach Orange Crush as creamsicle beer. It isn't too sweet, but the Orange flavor is quite strong. The Waterline Kolsh is light and very easy to drink. The Teaches Peaches is one of my favorites due to its light fruity flavor. The Watermelon Dragon Fruit Burst was a wildcard in Tony's lineup. This sour was a refreshing way to mix up my beer tasting. My friend also got a flight and didn't like one of the beers he chose. Tony swapped it out for a different beer as soon as I told him and the new one was well-received. My favorite part of this visit was that Tony decided to bring me a sample of the 8. Firestone Walker Mind Haze, because it was a non-hoppy IPA and he thought I might like it. It wasn't my fave, but I really appreciated the opportunity to try something new. I snacked on free popcorn all during my visit. The popcorn machine is in the back. Also in the back are single-stall restrooms. Tavern Law has an A+ in my book because they have great local beer on tap and they are gay friendly.

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