This was the third bar and the most memorable bar I went to in the Haunted Pub Crawl. The tunnel…read moreentrance in Lula's , an underground and dark pub, was part of The Underground Railroad, where slaves escaped to gain freedom. The ghost story told in Lula's was my favorite ghost story in the pub crawl. I loved how the bar was small and cozy. Tiffany was our bartender and she made me a classic gin martini. She was the most memorable and nicest bartender I met that night. She took the time to chill the martini glass as well. I will definitely re-visit Lula's bar again. I liked how cozy it was and it was like a hidden gem among all the bars we went to in Wilmington.

This place is kind of hidden. It's basically in a basement in the back of a building…read more Quick Summary - Small bar, very intimate - Bartenders are very friendly and good at what they do - Prices for drinks are reasonable, especially compared to other places downtown - Cash and cards accepted - There is a small area outside to sit if you don't want to sit outside

Yes, it's a dive bar. Had the hamburger, not much flavor. Had a few (too many) gin & tonics. One…read moreof my G&Ts had a very slimy lime (was sick the next day), and there went the hamburger - revisit. Hubby had the tuna poke bowl over rice, he enjoyed it. Place has good vibes, but will never eat there, and will be more selective regarding slimy limes.

Gotta like the old pub type atmosphere. Space for chess boards and Liverpool football club…read morefollowers. We will be back

This bar had live entertainment and good service when we went here. We didn't spend a long time…read morehere yet we will definitely come back. The bathrooms was clean. We stayed here until our Lyft came to pick us up.

Featuring live music on a Sunday afternoon during football, Wilmington Distillery was a nice spot…read moreto enjoy some drinks made with local spirits. It clearly stated that you are supposed to order from the bar, so first sat down to look at the menu. The one bartender working was kind enough to stop by the table to let us know she was ready to help us. They allow simple complementary tastings so got a thimbleful of their whiskey and limoncello. Ordered a Von Moscow Mule ($10) and a Regulator Whiskey ($12). Good pour. My team wasn't playing, so wasn't really interested in what was on the TV (unlike most others in the bar). Instead, enjoyed the live music while sipping on our cocktails, and left once done. It was a good stay.

Really cool local spot. Very solid beer list. Service was great. I'd definitely be back.read more

What a great little dive bar spot! They even have a pool table and pinball machines…read more They have 15+ rotating beers taps to choose from, with most of them being local beers (local being North Carolina) which was great as I was visiting from out of state. The lady working that night was amazing. She knew all the regulars and even made us outsiders feel welcome and seen. She is a keeper and if I could transplant her to Oregon, I would! Hands down recommend this place for a beer and a spot to sit while you are walking around.

One of my favorite bars downtown. It's a great place to go with a group of friends. It's casual and…read morewelcoming. On nice days they open the front windows so you can post up and people watch, or if you prefer to watch sports they have tons of TVs. They usually have a fresh batch of popcorn and on Sundays they have free hotdogs!

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.

Wilmington's Cargo District is one of my new favorite areas to visit. There are so many unique…read moreshops and eateries you really can't go wrong. One of my favorites for pure ambiance and quality cocktails is The Starling. Wether you're looking to snag a stool at the bar to engage in conversations with strangers who quickly become friends or you're looking for a quieter ambiance where you can gaze at the stars - they've got something for everyone (they even have a rooftop patio which may be better when it's not 19 degrees ). Check out that beautiful table nestled in the window of the cargo shipping container. *| The Starling elijah craig bourbon - blanc vermouth - dates - honey - red wine *| Adults Are Talking espolon tequila - bell pepper aperol - amaro nonino - pink peppercorn - acidulated grapefruit

Very nice bar located in the Cargo District. The downstairs bar is actually a shipping container…read more It has small seating inside the bar, along with rooftop seating and a large outdoor seating area. Full bar with beer, wine and craft cocktails on the menu. No food. The rooftop seating is very cool but I noticed everyone else thought the same thing, which was why I couldn't get a seat up there. :-). Cool spot. Crowd is fairly diverse. Lots of Gen Xers like me, at least when I was there. Recommend.

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!

The family and I stopped by on a chilly Saturday afternoon for Gears and Beers, not a ton of cars…read morebut enough to get us out of the house. Large outdoor area, resident food truck. We walked inside and were immediately greeted by the bartender. I ordered the coffee and cream, my husband had the Irish red and our daughter had some grape juice lol. Which Jessica was so nice to offer her. We found a cozy corner with a couch and a couple chairs and our little one was thoroughly entertained with all the books and games. They brew their beer in house, along with a few THC drinks and a full bar, if beer isn't your thing. We can't wait to come back for one of their many events or just for a chill day/night out.

Stopped by for the Oktoberfest event . Found parking with no issue. Super crowded beautiful day for…read morethe event , wonderful German music and food . Purchased a ticket for a beer and checked out the food trucks. Decided on a pretzel and beer. The pretzel was from Croftons - it had the perfect amount of salt on it . Had the Oktoberfest beer - beautiful color , taste was smooth and well balanced - not harsh, no bitter aftertaste. Definitely worth it.