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Fermental Beer & Wine

4.6 (62 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Katie T.

Great outdoor patio area with lots of tables and an area for a band to set up for live music. Good selection of bottles and cans from NC breweries and beyond. Parking is pretty limited with about 6 spots directly in front; otherwise you'll need to park on the street. They had about 8 drafts on tap, but wish they'd had more singles available of the four packs they had for sale so you could try one before spending $20.

Eryn R.

Love love this venue. If you're from Wilmington you know this beloved business has changed locations over the years. This was my first time at the new location and I was pretty excited to see the owner Steve still roaming around. He's looking a little gray but still wonderful as always. Wednesday night is free wine tasting so I met an old coworker who lives in the neighborhood and apparently is a regular. I was surprised to like all the wines on the tasting menu even though I typically only drink red wine. They also have 4 large coolers of wine and beer for purchase and a rotating food trucks. I think my favorite part is the family vibes. My friend brought her kid and made fast friends with another little one. Everyone was welcome and the energy was contagious.

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Rob H.

This place is a treasure in Wilmington. Laid back vibe and plenty if good booze. Best part it's in walking distance of my house. Wall to wall craft beer and wine. There is someone for everyone here just have to take your time and explore. It's like a library filled with amazing books. All of the booze they offer can be purchase and drank on site or taken home. They offer regular food trucks and live music outside with plenty of seating. Inside is a small bar that frequently showcase smaller breweries, wine slushees and once a bacon infuser!! Despite what you may have heard in the news this place is a must visit and I'll gladly continue to support this business because it would be a huge loss to lose Fermental.

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Kate R.

10/10 we loved the jazz trio that was actually not a jazz trio at all. a quartet to be precise. this place brings about great ideas, great place to scheme. shout out to myles.

John B.

I'm definitely a fan of Fermental. They have plenty of options for drinks and beers I had never heard of before, albeit some come with a hefty price tag. The inside space gets fairly tight. The mix and match fridges are placed right at one of the room entries, so it's difficult to not be in someone else's way. The outside is nice though and offers that vibe that you're at a party in your friend's backyard.

Jennifer O.

Huge selection of craft beer, and wine! Nice sour selection as well which always seals the deal! Handful of beers on tap at the mini bar. Fri-Sun you can expect local food trucks & live musicians in the beer garden. You'll often see people with their friends, dogs, and children outside. Great atmosphere!!

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Great layout, awesome service, great brews! Very pup friendly as well. Super outdoor area!

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the staff is amazing, selection is too. Staff here are soooooo strong, nice music and just a vibe

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This place is the best! Stellar customer service and great rotation of beer on tap. And music every weekend.

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went there for a bike ride meeting and the brew was awesome after a bike ride

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Here for a NourishNC fundraiser. Fermental is always a great spot to hang and listen to live music of any genre.

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Great local spot for craft beer and wine. Frequently has food trucks and live musicians to spice up the atmosphere.

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7 years ago

I can't stay away. Best variety of beer and wine. Most often has delicious local food trucks and good live music. Always mellow.

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They continue to impress. I always leave here with a positive experience.

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4.7(80 reviews)
0.1 mi
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This place is a fantastic example of how to take history, character, and craftsmanship and blend…read morethem into a genuinely memorable experience. The building alone is worth the visit. Housed inside a restored 1947 Quonset hut -- those curved steel structures originally designed for WWII -- the space manages to feel both industrial and welcoming at the same time. Inside, the high arched ceiling, natural light, plants, and comfortable leather seating create a relaxed lounge atmosphere that feels intentional rather than trendy. Outside, the patio area with string lights and open-air seating gives you a second completely different vibe, perfect for enjoying North Carolina sunshine. The cocktails absolutely delivered. The Brown Butter Old Fashioned is a standout. Brown butter-washed bourbon adds a subtle nutty richness that rounds off the edges of the whiskey beautifully, while the cinnamon bitters and maple bring warmth without turning the drink into dessert. It's creative but still respects the classic Old Fashioned structure -- which is exactly how a riff on a traditional cocktail should be done. The Limoncello Tonic was bright, refreshing, and crisp -- a perfect counterpoint. House-made limoncello with tonic and citrus notes makes for an easy-drinking, sunny cocktail that feels light but still flavorful. Ideal patio drink. Service and presentation appear polished, and the fact that they distill many of their own spirits in-house adds authenticity you don't always get at cocktail lounges. There's also something admirable about adaptive reuse like this. Taking a mid-century industrial structure and turning it into a modern social space is a reminder that good design doesn't have to erase history -- it can build on it. Overall: Excellent atmosphere, thoughtfully crafted drinks, unique historic setting, and a relaxed but upscale vibe. A place that feels both local and special at the same time. A special shout-out to Abigail, the bar back, who had a fantastic system for handling the crowd. Instead of everyone clustering around the bar trying to figure out where the line started or ended, she encouraged us to grab a seat and brought the drinks out when they were ready. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and organized, and it's the kind of thoughtful service detail that really stands out. Kudos Abigail!

Come here for craft cocktails!! This is a gorgeous, new, cozy space for cocktails. They have…read morerotating food outside and make it a mission to showcase local Wilmington artists' work inside the building. They have free distillery tours during the week which gives insight into the building and distilling process. At the end you are able to try their liquors and canned cocktails. This is a must do! They have space inside to site snd a large patio outside. The parking lot is easy to park in with parking on the street if needed. Their gift shop is filled with candles, tshirts, bar tools, and their liquors to buy. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable!

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Old fashioned with their new rye whiskey!

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Smoked Old Fashioned with logo-stamped ice

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4.3(3 reviews)
1.7 mi

Arrived around 530pm and was able to find close street parking (free). A lot of people were already…read morethere with their dogs and kids, so all of the limited nine bench tables were filled up. They also had one long bench seating lined up on one side, close to the bench tables. Sitting there made it a little awkward to be in such close proximity to the people on the bench tables. Small Pole table trays were available too if you don't mind standing. There's plenty of open space, so hopefully in the future they can add more seating. It may be a good idea to bring your own seats and side table if you want to do extra work. Four food trucks were lined up on one side: Rude Bwoys, Italian Ice, Gusty Peruano, and another one. There was a short line for Gusty Peruano. The pager they gave us notified us when the food was ready, took less than 15 minutes. Food was great, although expensive. The Smashburger was delicious, but the fries were on the softer side. Causa a la Limeña was good too. We didn't get drinks since there was an extremely long line, but when we initially arrived, there was no line. So if that happens to you, take advantage of that while you can. The DJ was starting to set up right when we were leaving. There were some cornhole boards. Didn't see any bathrooms or porta potties. Gusty Peruano made it worth it to visit, otherwise, not sure if I would be back.

I am excited to see this idea coming to life! It just opened like week ago but I hope it will grow…read moreand help bloom the community it surrounds. The staff is so nice.. they said they are working thru new opening stuff but getting feel that this will be big! It's a Wednesday and only one food truck was here but had big flavors! The green light food truck was there.. it says VP it's various tastes of any foods! Lots of cultural flavors.. tacos empanadas, steak skewers and a wide variety of things.. we just came grab small bite and support this cool location . We got empanadas and they were big full of meats and had a dipping sauce that's similar to yum yum but even yummier!! There's cargo containers made into a restroom and ones a bar with chow town merchandise! So cute! I hope it does well and I'm sure weekends are so much bigger than weekdays.. be aware parking is prob the big flaw I. This plan but I'm sure moving forward that will be addressed.. go check them out

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Chow Town - The yellow place is the "full bar"

The yellow place is the "full bar"

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5.0(5 reviews)
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Once again Pour Taproom has been a wonderful experience. More than enough beer to sample from…read morehither and yon. The local local located upstairs is all yes yes yes. The selection downstairs and in the vault is ever changing and always worthy. I like that there are always a proper selection of Spurs and gose available for the sampling. Delicious stouts, imperials, porters, the dark things that make my heart sing. The atmosphere and design are stunning. Wonderful use of space, existing materials, and repurposed materials. The tap room is great - the behind the scenes view is even better!! On to the food! Flat breads so crisp and flaVorful. The pretzels! Can not stop raving about those pretzels and beer cheese dip!! Thanks to Lenzie for setting up a great event! Thanks Brian for the tour! We'll be back again and again! For the next 10 Years!

You know, ti gets kind of boring to laud Lenzie's efforts as Yelpbassador for Wilmington, but she…read moreagain demonstrated why she is a rock star with the New Cheer event at a glorious place. I arrived a bit early (so what else is new?) and had an opportunity to speak with the owner and hear his plans for expanding his business. The selection of beers was amazing; being a fan of Darth Vader and the dark side, I discovered a Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout that was heavenly; I tried a few others (light and dark), but always came back to this beauty. They have a real nice selection of wines as well in the vault (place was once a bank) and the food was great. Really nice pretzels (reminiscent of some I had in Germany at a beer garden many years ago) with delicious cheese dip. Salsa (not as spicy as I normally like, but quite good) and different kinds of flat bread. All yummy, all which made me thirsty so I had to get more beer (why I used Lyft to get there and get home). Looking forward to a long relationship with this place. Y'all should try it out.

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