If you love Salty Turtle, you'll love The Cove even more!…read more The Cove is a cocktail bar/event space that is owned by Salty Turtle. They carry a few of their beers to serve as well as wine and liquor. Ever wish you were having a cocktail at Salty Turtle while your partner was enjoying a beer? Well now you can! Hit up the cove and you can have the best of both worlds with no one compromising. The Cove is a "club" so you'll need to sign up for a membership at the bar before you can enjoy some drinks, but don't worry it's free to join! We enjoy coming here on Wednesday nights to play trivia with friends that is hosted by Meeser Eddie. My favorite drink to sip on when coming here is probably the spicy margarita. It's not on the printed menu, but you ask and your wish shall be granted!On Wednesdays they also offer $15 bottles of Prosecco. Yes you read that right $15 for a BOTTLE of Prosecco. Nothing beats coming to play trivia with friends and sharing a great bottle together. The staff here is always so friendly, it's clean, the service is fast & the cove itself provides excellent vibes. We love the cove & salty turtle so the hardest decision is usually choosing which one to go to... and sometimes we just hit up both!!

My friend and I went in here on a whim when we had a ladies night at Salty Turtle. Prior to this,…read moreI thought this was only an event space. Which it is but it is also open a few days a week, one of which being on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm for trivia. The place is smaller but very cozy. The decor inside is super cute and the drinks are great. We got a tequila drink that looked beautiful and tasted very good. They also have beer and wine. Super cool place to check out and really excited for an upcoming event I am going to at their location too!

Fun little divey bar! The drinks here were good and it's a super unique place. Really loved seeing…read moreall the fun decor. Service was great as well.

I went in and the bartender Riley would not serve my daughter due to some high school drama with…read moremy daughter's HS boyfriend who also bartended , they are 29 now. We were not able to enjoy ourselves we had to leave. Please let this go , my daughter and I have been customers for many years . This is not right it's bullying

Amazing vibes and beer. There were two DJs playing that night, DJ Sotipop and J-Smooth. Both played…read morefantastic house music. The entire venue was popping.

Stopped by WTF in Wilmington. Very cool place with a great vibe. Plenty of comfortable seating, TVs…read moreeverywhere, pool table, and even more space upstairs. Service was excellent and the location is perfect if you're out downtown. Drinks were a mixed bag. The smoked Old Fashioned looked good but wasn't anything special. My Kiss of Fire had a nice spicy kick at first, but it watered down really quickly, probably from the ice, so it didn't hold up the way I hoped. Overall though, it's a cool spot with great service and a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Wilmington.

Incredibly unique cocktails made by professional bartenders in a welcoming, cozy environment…read more Membership is $5. This is probably not your kind of place if you want a Bud Lite (no offense to Bud Lite).

The Blind Elephant is a very cool little speakeasy tucked away down an alley in downtown…read moreWilmington. Great atmosphere, cozy and quiet seating, and just an all-around neat place to spend some time. The doorman was also extremely friendly and welcoming. There is a $5 membership fee to join, which we didn't mind. I ordered one of their specialty cocktails from the menu and it was very good. My wife ordered a Cosmo, however, and unfortunately hers was a completely different story. Instead of a traditional Cosmo, it was made with a very heavy amount of lime juice. It was cloudy, extremely lime-forward, and simply wasn't what she ordered or expected. She didn't even finish it. This is one of my pet peeves with cocktails: if someone orders a standard drink--a Cosmo, margarita, etc.--make the standard drink unless they ask for something different. A bartender's personal flair can be great in a house specialty, but it shouldn't automatically be added to a classic cocktail. When the bartender noticed she hadn't finished it, he said, "You should have told me." Fair enough--but once we explained that she didn't like the drink, we were still charged for it. That was disappointing. What makes it more frustrating is that my wife had been here previously and another bartender made her Cosmo perfectly, which is one reason we came back. Overall, the Blind Elephant has a lot going for it. The atmosphere is terrific, my specialty cocktail was excellent, and we really like the concept. We're three-times-and-you're-out people, so we'll give it another shot or two. Hopefully next time Martha gets the Cosmo she remembers, because we'd really like to have a reason to keep coming back. For now: 3 stars.

That was the best Burger and Fies .The art work on thewalls and brick wall on the opposed side …read more and Great staff .Owner came out and meet us and told us about the art work .Fun and fabulous food 5 out of 5 stars .

My husband had visited this place numerous times and sent me pictures of his fancy cocktails so…read morewhen I was in town I wanted to go. It's a tiny little place, about the size and shape of a train car. When we walked in the bar was packed three deep. There was a street festival going on outside and the bartender was absolutely slammed with people ordering drinks and beers to go. Because of that all the drinks were being served in Red Solo cups -- so much for my pretty cocktail. Oh well, I'll just have to go back! I ordered the Bucked in Mexico and it was absolutely delicious. So good. The atmosphere was great -- lots of friendly people, music fitting to a saloon and a nice little outdoor area.

Great spot to grab a day drink when visiting the Wilmington Historic District. Dude tending bar was…read morevery friendly. Great selection of spirits and beers. Bar smells awesome and the outdoor seating is great if you're bringing the doggos like we did. Love this place!!

Such a cute little spot! It has all the vibes of a speak easy with dark colorings, wood top, low…read morelevel lighting.. and a selection you will never grow tired of as well as on tap beer options. They have a rotating menu which includes seasonal drinks and staff favorites. They also have a few nibbles you can order but it's not a very big selection. The bar keep was very friendly and upbeat for a Sunday afternoon. Totally would go back when in town again and recommend it to people that visit Wilmington.

Stumbled on the Twisted Pecan during a road trip, had never heard of it or Whiteville, for that…read morematter. Cute interior with different decor including sofa and upholstered chairs at some of the tables. Heather served us promptly and our food arrived very quickly, but we know it was made to order--with the open space over the walls we could hear our fries going! We both had burgers--actually, smash burgers--although they were different preparations, and they were both GREAT! Really good flavor, assembled as requested, a tomato slice that reached every edge of the bun, all those details that added up to a perfect surprise stop. Yummy!

The smash burger was not cooked completely and there was a hair in my cup. The drinks are ok but…read moredefinitely eat before you go.

Let me start by saying I met the kindest gentleman and his son working that day they were both…read morefriendly and helpful and great conversation. Atmosphere perfect for a quick drink or even social gathering . Ended up making sure to get a bottle of vodka to go even.

The ambiance is nice and low key here. The drinks are amazing! They usually do a different drink…read moremenu for the seasons. They also distill and bottle their vodka right here in Kinston! Make sure to request Social House vodka at the bars around here. With a blind taste test between Social House and Tito's, SH usually wins! They offer up the location for business meetings and any other gatherings you might have, like company parties or a non profit event. Highly recommend everyone go by to see how beautiful the tasting room/bar area is! They do not serve food but sometimes has a food truck.

The food is excellent, the drinks might be the best in town, and the staff is very friendly. We are…read morevisiting and couldn't help visiting each and every night we stayed in town.

Staying across the street we thought this would be an easy place for dinner. Good reviews proved…read morecorrect. Bartender was fun and attentive (it was quiet being just out of season). Food was really good. Got the impression there's someone in the kitchen that's very good at their job. Had ribs and brisket and would recommend.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Fish House. The service was excellent and the food was hot,…read morefresh and delicious. My husband had the choose 3 - shrimp, flounder and clam strips. I had the shrimp burger with fries. The plate was overflowing with shrimp. We'll be back!

If you are looking for the classic frozen pre-breaded drop it in the fryer seafood, this place is…read morenot for you. The Fish House in Whiteville NC is the real deal. I watched them take a flounder fillet that was sitting on ice in a cooler and bread it along with some shrimp that I had ordered. In a few minutes, I had some the best fried seafood I had ever eaten. I honestly can't think of any better fried seafood I have had. There have been some places that come close, but you can get world-class fried seafood in Whiteville NC if you know where to find it. It's a little hard to find as it is not on the main drag and the signage is lacking. Make sure you bring cash as they do not take credit/debit card. I think if they did, they would do a better business as their prices are moderate. They are a little more expensive than the places that take it out of the freezer and drop it in the fryer. Another reviewer noted poor customer service. I have been there about a half a dozen times, and they have provided me, and the other customers I observed, with fantastic, friendly, customer service. I am not questioning the other reviewer's experience, but I don't think it's the norm by any means.