I loved this place! The vibe and ambience was so awesome! It is literally exactly what it says it…read moreis - a bar and a lounge. With 3 sofas I believe, sofa chairs, a great sized bar area and a gd size patio space in the back with a huge big screen TV and games, though we did not go out there. We sat at the bar and had a very enjoyable time with gd music. I wish I had taken more pics, but I will post what I did take.

Wandered into this place because it just looked inviting and we could hear live music. Lots of…read morepeople had their very well mannered pups. The beer on tap was on point. We will be back and bring our pup and some friends next time.

This is an awesome place to catch live music in Wilmington. The outdoor layout and arena style…read moreseating is awesome - way better than other venues. It's a much more intimate experience than you get out of the larger stadiums. It's too small to pull in big artists, but I've caught a few of my childhood favorites playing here. Food and drink selections leave something to be desired, but as another reviewer stated: it's really easy to sneak in your preference.

I've been to a lot of music venues around the country and this one takes the cake. Outdoor venue…read morethat's not too big and not too small. Totally chill vibes. At the show, I went to, there were food trucks on site, and beer and nonalcoholic drinks for sale by the venue. Plenty of places to stand and to sit. Smoker section on stage right near the lake which caters to those who do that, but also is out of the way for people who don't. Bathrooms on site that were generally clean the entire night. Showing tickets and getting through security was easy and quick. Parking is available on site and apparently some people even tailgate for some shows. Such a great spot and I cannot wait to buy more tickets to concerts that are going to be playing here. Only sorry I waited so long!

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

Pierre Bunsusan was amazing, a Great Story teller and a man who becomes his guitar when playing,…read morejust amazing and to do it at TED'S is icing on the cake. Beautiful venue, the only downside it seems like they keep forcing more chairs into the fix and it makes it difficult to get up, go to the bathroom, get another drink etc, other than that I highly recommend it and get there early do not be ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE that waits till the last second, seating is already tight and now you want to bring your P\part of 4 in and try to find seating. I Love this place and foresee one day they will have to move to accommodate but right now it is a great place to hear GREAT MUSIC!

Is it possible to be hugged by a building? If it is, I think Ted's accomplished that. I went here…read moreto see one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Wes Collins. An NC native I've been listening to since before I left California. Teds is a cozy and unassuming venue. I almost walked past it because it looks just like a cute little house. Inside the venue is seating for 50 people or slightly more. I got adopted by a group I spoke to outside and chose a seat right in the middle. The acoustics were perfect and the the show was excellent. I felt like I should have paid at least 3x as much as I did. This is my new favorite small venue.

The Rusty Nail is fast becoming my home away from home. Not unlike the famous Cheers, a place…read morewhere everybody knows your name, and they're awfully glad you came. I go for the Sunday afternoon Blues Band with a pot luck. Bring a little something to eat and to share. Also the Tuesday Blues Jam where local musicians come to let it all hang out. Then on Thursday night Karaoke featuring locally famous K.J., D.J. Damo, and some really great singers. Then, of course there's Saloon Keeper, Sandy, who, by herself, makes the trip worthwhile. Go, tell 'em Bill sent you. Bill Tarpenning

This is the perfect example of a dive bar. Place is very popular. Especially when they have live…read moremusic. I was there for a Reggae band. It was jammed packed. Very diverse crowd. The bar is primarily bottled beer and hard liquor. Don't come here expecting craft cocktails and draft beer. There is normally a cover for the music. The band playing when I was here as pretty good. No wait service so expect to fight for a drink at the bar. Just wave them down and place your order. Drink prices are very reasonable. They have some private parking. Get there early if you want a parking spot and a seat inside.

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.

Cocktails and live music were awesome but music was SO loud!!! The band and singer were really…read moreexceptional so my friend and I were happy to sit and listen to them while we enjoyed our cocktails, but had to leave after one drink because we couldn't hear a word each other said, even in the upstairs area (as far as we could get from the music). My espresso martini was delicious but a little pricey. If I were looking to sit by myself and listen to music, this would be a great spot - just not ideal for the start to a night out with friends due to the noise level. I wish there were a more secluded area we could choose to sit in to hear each other.

Nice facility for a show in good weather. Lawn is well maintained and plenty big for the Black Keys…read moreshow we attended. Rental lawn chairs are available and you can bring your own as long as they meet the venue specs. It's right along the river and sound system for this show was spot on. Throw in that Wilmington is a cool, pretty walkable, town with good places to eat and drink and it all adds up to five stars.

The entrance process is disorganized. Mostly security staff yelling at you to get in different…read moreline. The entrance is too small for the capacity of this venue. There are no raised projection screens for lawn seats. Unless you have a seat you won't see the stage or performance. If it rains there are no covered areas. It's really disappointing. I used to work at a large amphitheater and Live Oak is simply missing the mark.

This is a wonderful speakeasy, which means food is not available. The bartenders are exceptionally…read morewell trained, and will mix some wonderful and original cocktails. The decor and feel of the location are wonderful Wednesday and Thursday nights. They have live piano. I have never seen it crowded. This may be because there is a five dollar annual membership fee.

Overpriced and underwhelming…read more But incredibly effective marketing. I fell for it, so I have to credit them with that. Nicely decorated interior. They were mostly kind but I should've turned away at the cover charge, and lack of prices for regular cocktails. I was shocked to see a $21 charge for a whiskey sour that had Buffalo Trace.

It was a Sunday night and the bartender was extremely rude. Worked about as slow as he could, had…read moreno personality, and tried as hard as possible to do as little as possible. We just wanted a bottled beer. Do better bro.

Bartender was unfriendly and rude when I tried to order 2 bottled beers. The atmosphere of the…read moreplace was really cool but it was honestly ruined by the poor attitude of the bartender.

Great dive bar with great bartenders and music! Love it here. Love their missile shots (order one…read moretrust me)

One of my favorite bars downtown! Pour house feels like home to me, some great bartenders work…read morethere.