Great spot to grab a day drink when visiting the Wilmington Historic District. Dude tending bar was very 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!! read more

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Such a cute little spot! It has all the vibes of a speak easy with dark colorings, wood top, low level 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. read more

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They have a chai espresso martini that's my favorite in town! Great selection of liquor and beer. The upstairs is a cool space to hang with a bigger group. read more

Great little craft cocktail bar w a super friendly bartender. We walked in as they were opening and heard 'does anyone like old fashioned's? My husband does and he enjoyed a free drink based on a photo shoot they were doing, but we ordered a few more cocktails between the 4 of us while there, and the bartender even picked out one for me, based on the basics I usually enjoy- he did a great job! We will be back! read more

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My husband and I stopped by for a quick drink. This is a cute little bar that focuses on doing drinks well, and it shows. We were impressed by how friendly the bartenders were...and willing to improvise! We got an old fashioned, which is a staple and was very good. A classic and balanced just right with flavors. The bartender improvised a delicious sangria for me. It wasn't on the official menu, but he was game. Love that! This little spot is in a great location with a friendly, accommodating team at the bar. It makes for a great break when you're walking the riverfront. read more

The wife and I decided to pop in and, I have to say it was an off day, not a huge crowd and I can see how it would become maniacal, if it was full, and it was loud just with a few boisterous people at the end of the bar, but it has an upstairs that is perfect. If it is full I would say avoid it, tight, noisy, and long waits are what I see in my crystal ball. Worth checking out though and on this night it was not crowded, no waiting and the bourbon was wonderful. read more

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Whoa let's just sit down chill and have mixologists drinks that are just darn good! Best in town! I'm thirsty even writing this review for one of their whiskey cocktails! My husband and I went for Halloween dressed as Game Of Thrones and won a prize Whoohooo! Just amazing professional friendly staff here! As you can see in the pictures there an abundance of whiskey , bourbon and all. I asked the bartender to come up with me a spicy cocktail and lo and behold he nailed it! Best freaking cocktail I've had yet! So, we'll be back! Thanks staff and management for an amazing evening it was awesome! read more

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Ask and you shall receive! We were just in New Bern at a very cool genuine cocktail bar and wishing one were here. Well, here it is! Amazing service, beautiful place, and an astonishing amount of liquor! Tell the bartender your spirit of choice and they will create you a cocktail as you've never had! Thank you for opening here! You will see us often! I appreciate that they have the alcohol content for each drink on the menu. They also offer mocktails, wine and beer. read more

Can always count on a very good cocktail along with excellent service. Thursday evening was no different, wife and I in during a slow night and had the benefit of Blake behind the bar. Blake is professional, personable and it turns out, fortunately for us, an educator of alcohol. Blake took the time to highlight cocktail ingredients and the bars collaborative effort in coming up with new cocktails. Informative and appreciated. Stand out cocktails and best of house service easy makes this an easy establishment to highlight to others. read more

Great selection of cocktails and always good. Bartenders are friendly. Excellent liquor section (also has beer and wine) if want to order sometime different from their menu, but menu has unique drinks. I try to stop when in area. read more

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Meghan and Eli are amazing behind the bar. We stopped by while we were waiting for a table across the street and had DELICIOIS old fashioned. We ate dinner and returned for an aperitif. I sampled the Lofty Velvet - so delicious. If you are in the neighborhood - stop by for a drink. The extensive liquor selection is amazing. Service is excellent and drinks are amazing! read more

One of the best bourbon cocktails I've ever had! A must have at Dram and Draught, if you're into bourbons. read more

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We have been to the Greensboro location and this one definitely does not disappoint either! Tried their new summer cocktails and they are fabulous. Beautiful bar! read more

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Great new cocktail bar downtown. Reasonable prices and a variety of all kinds of beverage options. Still new so they aren't super busy but there is plenty of seating even if it fills up. Creative cocktails that aren't too showy. A great spot to begin or end the night. read more

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This place is cute! I came here with my mom, dad and some of my mom's friends on a weeknight and we had a great time. Their liquor selection is solid with some classics, local options, and new-to-me selections. We shared cocktails and tried a couple random rums. Service is friendly and patient with those who have a hard time deciding or have questions. I personally prefer service where they aren't constantly checking in on you and this was just that. Coming from NYC I was a little surprised by the pricing - it's pretty similar - but liked it all the same and would definitely come back. read more

Fantastic fall menu! Sweet, spicy and oh so comforting. There's a little something for every taste bud craving. The place is clean, 2 gender neutral restrooms, upstairs and downstairs with some outdoor seating. They embrace the art of cocktail making it! Tried "hey pumpkin" but it was incredibly sweet, took off the whipped cream, and still too sweet for me. Opted for the Darjeeling, muccchhh more up my alley. The balance of smoky mezcal with the spice and earthinesss. Highly recommend! read more

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Went here last night and ordered my standard - a gin and tonic. Fanciest one I've had but so delightful. Presentation was amazing. They had 3 people working behind the bar and they stayed busy, but not busy enough to not still be personable. Seating is tight downstairs, but they do have an upper lounge area. Vibe was great. Great selection of bourbon. Definitely worth it. read more

20 minutes for a drink? And had to remind the bartender for what we ordered? How would that make you feel. The kicker - my tab had a CC Convenience Fee, and I paid in cash. I get it - as a small business a negative review could be impactful, however do better. And the choice of music - not very tasteful playing slanders. read more

Really great drinks and the service They can be very creative when it comes to their cocktail

Great spot for craft cocktails with a easy-going vibe. Our bartender was very nice and offered great drink suggestions. read more

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Amazing service and amazingly creativity menu! All drinks were delicious and had a variety of flavors to offer! Great first experience! Ambiance was sophisticated but fun! read more

Blake was an amazing mixologist! It was beautiful to watch our drinks being made and the taste of our drinks were amazing. We'll done. read more

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Great new bar downtown! The menu has something for everyone but you can also tell them you're preferred spirit and they'll create a custom cocktail for you. I like how the % ABV is written next to each drink. I've never seen that featured on a cocktail menu. If you're with a group theres a lounge upstairs with comfortable seating and a tv. Definitely worth checking this place out next time you're downtown. read more

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My husband, friend and I stopped here on Saturday 4/29 for a drink before exploring Wilmington. Well, we finally made it out of the place for a quick taco before returning. Shri was our bartender/mixologist and he was wonderful. He made some beautiful drinks for us and even mixed a couple things he thought we would like - even non alcoholic drinks. The bathrooms were really nice and clean too. Sadly, it was Shri's last day before he moved to Charlotte. Excellent morning and afternoon! read more

Awesome place to get a drink and hang out. We go often and always have awesome cocktails and service. Lexi and Emily are 2 of the best. They always have great recommendations if you can't decide what to try next. read more

Drinks were AMAZING and Bartenders were nice/welcoming! Definitely recommend and look forward to going back next time we are visiting Wilmington! read more

We decided to pop over to Dram & Draught on New Years Eve, before we headed to an event. It is right off of Front Street and when you walk in, you immediately have this speakeasy, industrial vibe that I am all for. They were just starting to set up for a band, and the bar was not overly packed at this point, but that soon changed as the hour went on. We went to the bar to order our drinks and were met with very knowledgeable and friendly bartenders. My husband had gotten an old fashion and saw that they had a special house bourbon and inquired about it. Come to find out they buy a barrel of (I believe Elijah Craig) and that is their special house Bourbon and he loved it. They also have a really impressive Bourbon selection and other liquors behind the bar. I ended up getting a mocktail that was like an espresso martini and was cute and got me hyped for the festivities of the night. We ended up taking our beverages to the second floor which had couches, chairs, tables, and a large TV that some people were watching a football game on. You also had a nice view of the street below. Overall a really nice hangout spot! read more