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    Lula's a Pub

    4.3 (37 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Dive Bars
    Closed 7:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Divey
    Juke Box
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Laura N.

    This is a bar I can see myself spending a lot of time in. It's small, it's dark, it's tough to find, and half of those who do find it decide it's "not their type of establishment" and head back up the damp, claustrophobic tunnel they braved to get down there in the first place. And for all of these reasons and more, I instantly loved it. This is a bar where you come to hide out, to talk shop with the bartender, to drink beers (or wells), to not be seen in the scene. An easy Wilmington favorite in my book.

    Becky F.

    We LOVED this place, how can you not enjoy a friendly bar in the basement of a haunted building?! The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly, and quite on top of things. It does get loud and a little crazy the later it gets, but that's a good thing! We'll go back every time we stay in Wilmington.

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    8 years ago

    Best local secret. It's under the Little Dipper. It's small but don't let that fool ya!

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    This is a great dive bar. You have to look for this bar to find it but it was a cool find. Very chill vibe and great place to hang.

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    13 years ago

    One of the very few downtown bars I'll go to. Great staff, great prices and a great hideaway spot.

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    Great hole-in-the-wall nightcap bar. Chill environment, good prices, good whisky selection with good pours, and great outdoor seating.

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    Their slogan is "If you can't find us, there's a reason..." It's located beneath the Little Dipper on the corner of Front Street and Orange Street.

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    Barbary Coast - I'm sorry, $1.50 for a PBR tallboy?? Yeah, I'll take a seat...

    Barbary Coast

    4.0(53 reviews)
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    So. Me and my wife. Has our party at k town. Great times. We have always been a fan of Barbary…read more For years. We come back. We're fine. The bouncer. Total ducking asshole she's that we're too intoxicated. We have loved this place. We have brought tons of people here. But let me tell goin. This guy really fucked it up. We were clearly sober. And he just insisted that we weren't. I must insist. We were. Just coming back to have a few drinks. But this guy made it a point. So. My birthday is coming up. I was plannning I having 22 peopleeet there. But now. That's all gone man. Tour asshoke door man has fucked it all up. We were completely sober. He just made shit uo. So guess what. Fuck tou guys. I loved this place. But your asshoke door man fucked it all up. I made Reiner's with your owner about f signs and all that. But your one employee fu led it all up. I will never come there agins. And it sucks. I love that bar. I'm sorry for all of this. But your one employee. Has rounds everything. Wrsonallh. The one guy that loves old beer sings and talked to too about all that shit. Fuck you. guys for how treated us us. . That was really fucked up. I thought we were friends man

    Great dive bar ! It's all you want in a dive bar, tall cold beer, loud jukebox, great people…read morewatching. Good bartender as well. Full bar and a few TV's and games . Very laid back, an institution on front street downtown Wilmington one of the oldest bars is it's claim . Take a break from the touristy bars, and shops and enjoy the local flavor.

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    The Harp

    The Harp

    3.8(154 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This place is under new ownership. The new outside paint job, wow, it's pretty bold! It reminds me…read moreof a Chinese restaurant with the bright red and yellow colors. The building certainly needed a paint job. Four of us had reservations and our table was ready when we arrived. We've eaten here several times in the past and were looking forward to a good dinner. The place was pretty full. We ordered drinks to start. Mine was missing for 7-8 minutes after the rest got theirs. Our waitress was apologetic. I ordered the Shepherd's pie, which was always my favorite there, and a side salad with blue cheese on the side. My husband ordered the fish and chips. One friend ordered the Irish fried chicken sandwich and a side salad, also with blue cheese dressing. Our other friend wanted a Caesar salad (but it's no longer on the menu) and soup of the day. The waitress said the chef was not making soup because it was hot outside. We scratched our heads at that comment. My friend ended up ordering the steak salad. While waiting, the waitress came out with a very small bowl of blue cheese dressing. Hmmm, was that for two of us to share? Three entrees came out, followed by one salad a few minutes later. The fried chicken sandwich and other salad didn't show up....for long time. The waitress could have brought the salad out. Something happened that the kitchen dropped the ball on his order. His finally came out after the three of us were just about done with our meal. His chicken breast was small. He had to ask for his blue cheese dressing and the waitress looked at the bowl that was in front of me with an expression that made us think we did have to share it. It was enough for one salad, not two. She did bring out some for him. My friends steak salad was served in a huge, deep bowl. The amount of salad could have fed all four of us. It was topped with the steak, which wasn't a big portion and on the dry side. I was disappointed with the Shepherd's pie. The mashed potatoes, thick dollops instead of the potatoes spread out in an even layer, were on the dry side, not creamy at all. The ground beef and vegetables were okay, just not a lot of flavor. My husband's fish and chips were very good. A big piece of battered fish! The fries were good too. It was probably the best meal of the night. The waitress gave a 10% discount to our friend who had to wait a long time for his meal. My husband and I also got a 10% discount, which was unnecessary. Honestly, our friend's meal should have been taken off the bill in its entirety. Then when we get the bill, there is some sort of surcharge, which the waitress couldn't explain was it was for. The staff should know, and it should be annotated on the menu. Be up front with your extra charges, don't make customers find out at the end of the meal. I even heard one person at the table next to us also question this surcharge. Overall, a disappointing dinner. There were too many negatives over positives. We did note that there were only two waitresses and if I remember correctly, ours was fairly new to the place. But what happened with the missing meal that took so long to get to the table? Will we come back? I'm not sure.

    The food was absolutely stunning. I ate at the Harp on St. Patty's day. Ordered Fish and Chips and…read morea mash potato, gravy, Brussels sprout and sausage dish! The food was a 10 out of 10 and the service was fast and fun. While, eating music was playing and people were laughing, ambiance 10 out of 10.

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