Really cute spot to get a drink. Friendly staff and a good amount of seating for how small it is.read more

Fanatic spot. Great view to watch the emergency vehicles at the battleship ....related/ not…read morerelated to the recent financial crimes. Only time will tell. Loved it will come again. Xo

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.

A pleasant evening was spent here after the bars and breweries in Wilmington downtown proper were…read morepacked. There was zero parking in downtown and I'm glad about that - this was pretty awesome. A definite family-friendly vibe here with some kids running about and others playing cornhole. At least a half-dozen dogs on leashes too. I left my wife seated outside while I popped in for beers. Hi-Wire Lager for me and a non-alcoholic ginger beer for my wife. Delicious and tasty and a fun spot to people watch because there are so many! Tip: Get the pizza first. It's made to order and takes 20+ minutes! [Review 1826 of 2024 - 3726 in North Carolina - 22848 overall]

We come here about once a quarter, its a great place to get beer and play or watch games, Get pizza…read morefrom next door which they will deliver to you at your table. We enjoy it and so will the entire family.

If you enjoy Wilmington Brewing Company then you need to head over to their newer brewery concept…read morein Downtown Wilmington. It is a huge space. The have beers from their other brewery on tap but we opted to try their beers. It was the sand dollar shoals czech lager for my husband and the reef runners west coast IPA for me. We both enjoyed them plus seeing the brewery cat. If you are looking to purchase a surf board they have stock and custom options available that you can watch them build. Cheers!

We all love Wilmington Brewery, right?? This is owned by the same couple, but it's in downtown…read more They serve different beer but have Tropical Lightening, of course! It's a huge space with a long bar and plenty of seats. The main area has tables and comfortable seating vignettes, they have a back area with more tables, and a small patio. They also serve cocktails! And, you can watch a surfboard shaper at work! Some would say Wilmington has enough breweries, but my family will say that we can never have enough of this fine brewer.

Located in the old New Anthem location, right on Dock Street in downtown. Nice draft beer…read moreselection, with some wine and cocktails on the menu for those in your party who don't want beer. That said, I would recommend the beer, since this is a brewery. Service was fine. You go to the bar to order your drinks. The building is cool with several different types of seating available. At the time I was there, they did sell some prepackaged bar type snacks, but no other food available. Note, since this is in the historic downtown area, you will need to find street, lot or garage parking, if you are driving in.

Very different vibe from New Anthem, but still enjoyable! Really reminds me of a brewery I'd find…read morein Portland haha. Lots of beers to choose from, as well as wine and a few cocktails. Laid back, friendly service. Street parking.

Finally! After many years, we made it back to Copper Penny! On our return trip from Southport we…read morestopped in downtown to grab a bite before heading home. We started walking around and my wonderful wife suggested Copper Penny. Absolutely! There was a short wait for a table, but we didn't mind. The inside is almost like we remember it. We did notice the menu is a lot smaller. The last time we dined here was around ten years ago. Definitely plenty of options. We went with the onion ring appetizer, Cobb salad, and the BBQ Burger. The atmosphere of Copper Penny is the same. Definitely missed this place. After a short wait our food was brought out. Everything was delicious. This is just an update, but we still love Copper Penny and will continue to return.

It's been a long time since I last visited the Copper Penny and it's because of my overwhelmingly…read morepositive previous experience with their food and service that I recommend it to my colleagues (who had never been to Wilmington)when we were considering a place for dinner. It was a little embarrassed after spending $192, on food and drinks for 4, with glasses still full of alcohol when we're were asked to leave. We were told that they are enforcing a 90 min in restaurant visit...to the point where they don't care if we had finished our beer/alcohol...clearly they just wanted us out. I've been to a lot of restaurants all over the world but this was the first time in my life that I was asked to leave...we weren't loitering we only wanted to finish our drinks before leaving...the person didn't look at our situation...was very black and white, "you've been here more than 90mins". Their food is good, they are as popular as ever but clearly not a place for people who want to chat and hang out...copper penny is a restaurant not a hangout spot...to me that's loud and clear. As someone who isn't in Wilmington often I rely on my previous experience as a stating point to my ( restaurant) choice. This experience was so jarring that I'll never recommend copper penny to anyone. The food is good but they really don't want or need non local business!

Ponysaurus is a great spot overall. They have a large bar with tons of beer, wine, and liquor…read moreoptions. There are QR codes on every table to order food from your phone. The food is really good and reasonably priced. One pizza is perfect for 2 people to share. From the outside, it's easy to underestimate the space, but there's tons of seating indoors and a large courtyard in the back. Even when it's slammed, we've always been able to find a spot to hang out. They also have a fair amount of TVs around if you want to watch sports. Definitely recommend checking it out, especially if you have a larger group looking for food and drinks. ++=

I'm so sad that our Ponysaurus in Raleigh isn't like this place. It's a really cool spot! The…read moreexterior is a house so it's got a unique vibe to begin with. The interior is fun and reminds me of a moody old diner - think Nighthawks. The beer selection is great and they also have some great frozen cocktail selections too. I'm a huge sucker for frozen cocktails, especially when it's hot out, so I was very pleased. My friend and I ordered several piña coladas, delicious and refreshing! I was also super impressed with their outdoor seating area. There was lots of shade and a great selection of spots to sit at. The landscaping they had in that area was also nice and really added to the ambiance. It's a really great spot to check out on a nice day! Also all the staff we encountered were super nice and very attentive. All around great experience. I'll definitely be back again!

No food inside however food trucks are available outside for your convenience. The service was on…read morepar with being attentive . It wasn't very busy at the time, however as we sat at the bar it started to fill up with patrons. It's a local owned business so if you are in the area stop by.

My friend and I went to Eagle's Dare to see a 70's 80's band for free there. We made a donation at…read morethe door to get in. And there were vendors set up around the area. Not sure if that's the set up every weekend or if this particular night was an exception. There was a few corn hole boards for people to play on one side and the band was on the other side. There were a few spots to grab a drink, but we found a spot that sold "basic" beers and a moscato slushy which I thoroughly enjoyed! The band that played, played for at least an hour and a half without a break. We knew every song and sang and danced to the music. We had a good time!

We stopped in for a quick dinner. A very relaxed and casual atmosphere. The waitress was very…read morenice and helpful. The chips and salsa came out quickly and were fresh and hot. I ordered the chicken bowl and it was very filling with great portions. We also ordered a chicken quesadilla. Great spot for a quick and casual dinner.

Good place to eat if you're downtown and looking for a spot to sit down and eat decent food…read more To the owner of this establishment.....Your burritos aren't even top 10 in Wilmington. Please stop advertising that you have the best in NC. Also I have to pay for a second round of chips and salsa....guac is 14 dollars?? I have no reason to eat here again when there are better Mexican restaurants elsewhere!

I want so badly to love Pie Slayer, but every time I feel like I overpaid for an average slice of…read morepie. I do feel like they use quality ingredients and make everything by hand, but I've never had a pie that impressed me. In my last few visits I've gotten the caramel oatmeal cream pie, which I really like. It's chewy and not too sweet. A friend of mine loves their 'pop tart' style pastries, but I haven't tried one yet. Do NOT order coffee. We stopped in after dinner on a Saturday night and my husband ordered a coffee. It took several minutes, as a French press does, but I don't know what to call the drink he received. It was weak and there were grounds all in it. If I could make a suggestion, I would just switch to drip coffee. The pink French presses are cute but not worth the time. I'll keep trying it because I love dessert and I really want to find something that changes my mind!

Stopped here after dinner and there was so many great dessert options! It was so hard to choose!!…read moreThe person working behind the counter was so nice! We really enjoyed all the things we got. There were a few seats inside and outside. Will definitely be back the next time we're in town.