I went in and the bartender Riley would not serve my daughter due to some high school drama with…read moremy daughter's HS boyfriend who also bartended , they are 29 now. We were not able to enjoy ourselves we had to leave. Please let this go , my daughter and I have been customers for many years . This is not right it's bullying

Fun little divey bar! The drinks here were good and it's a super unique place. Really loved seeing…read moreall the fun decor. Service was great as well.

Incredibly unique cocktails made by professional bartenders in a welcoming, cozy environment…read more Membership is $5. This is probably not your kind of place if you want a Bud Lite (no offense to Bud Lite).

The Blind Elephant is a very cool little speakeasy tucked away down an alley in downtown…read moreWilmington. Great atmosphere, cozy and quiet seating, and just an all-around neat place to spend some time. The doorman was also extremely friendly and welcoming. There is a $5 membership fee to join, which we didn't mind. I ordered one of their specialty cocktails from the menu and it was very good. My wife ordered a Cosmo, however, and unfortunately hers was a completely different story. Instead of a traditional Cosmo, it was made with a very heavy amount of lime juice. It was cloudy, extremely lime-forward, and simply wasn't what she ordered or expected. She didn't even finish it. This is one of my pet peeves with cocktails: if someone orders a standard drink--a Cosmo, margarita, etc.--make the standard drink unless they ask for something different. A bartender's personal flair can be great in a house specialty, but it shouldn't automatically be added to a classic cocktail. When the bartender noticed she hadn't finished it, he said, "You should have told me." Fair enough--but once we explained that she didn't like the drink, we were still charged for it. That was disappointing. What makes it more frustrating is that my wife had been here previously and another bartender made her Cosmo perfectly, which is one reason we came back. Overall, the Blind Elephant has a lot going for it. The atmosphere is terrific, my specialty cocktail was excellent, and we really like the concept. We're three-times-and-you're-out people, so we'll give it another shot or two. Hopefully next time Martha gets the Cosmo she remembers, because we'd really like to have a reason to keep coming back. For now: 3 stars.

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

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

John is one of the best bartenders we have had in a very long time. The area around the bar is…read moregreat, really pretty, but John makes it fun. Tell him your order and then do yourself a favor and let him have creative license and you will not regret. This man is going places, he is an artist!

My husband and I decided to stop into the gazebo bar for some drinks before a celebration dinner…read more The bar wasn't busy at the time we visited & the bartender was extremely nice! He offered us the dealer's choice beverage which happened to be like a blueberry gin based drink- it was super delicious. The fact that it was only $10 was even better! My husband went with a bourbon based drink off the menu- he was also a fan. The prices are decent here & we will definitely be back to check it out. The areas around the bar with the fire pits seem like a relaxing place to unwind after dinner. The vibes are quiet and relaxing even though it's right in the hustle and bustle of downtown. We even have a wedding in October to attend that we may plan to stay over night here for.

Kate was amazing and super helpful with building our drinks. Loved how nice and pretty they came,…read moreand so flavorful! The interior is very cozy, loved how nice and warm it is while you're hanging out.

Favorite bar in Wilmington hands down. I love the vibe of this place. It actually reminded me of…read morewhen I used to live in Savannah. The establishment is in a historic 1842 building. Just lovely. The decor was right up my alley. It feels elevated and charming but laid back. The drinks here were amazing and the staff really knew their stuff. They could whip up a drink for you based on ingredient or mood. I love a place that offers that kind of service. We spent quite a bit of time here but I would've loved to stay for longer. Next time I'm in Wilmington I'll be hitting this place up again.

Such a fun bar! It's set up like a speakeasy and it was a great place to go for a few cocktails…read moreafter dinner! The bartenders are all amazing especially the guy with the finer beard we didn't catch his name but he was amazing! I do however have a pic of him! The cocktails here are delicious, I loved the pretty petty princess and the something daddy! I also tried a melon drink made with gin and even though I don't like gin it was delicious! My friends got the bananas in pajamas drink and it was so tasty! We also got the special 5$ slutty meemaw shots and they were so good that I don't remember as much after that! The atmosphere was so fun, everyone in there seemed so happy and they played a great collection of musics from the 90s and 2000s, do yourself a favor and check this place!

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.

Amazing vibes and beer. There were two DJs playing that night, DJ Sotipop and J-Smooth. Both played…read morefantastic house music. The entire venue was popping.

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.

Last week my family held an event on the second floor here. The staff at the bar and that brought…read moreout food worked hard! I had a couple of tasty cocktails such as an old fashioned and an orange-based liqueur cocktail. The food was also very tasty. The sliders, Mac and cheese, fries, and pretty much everything else was fresh and well made. The bar has a great ambiance for a party. Pretty much any drink is makable here with tons of options. You can also catch a sports game here pretty easily with all the TVs. This place has a great staff, good food, and fun vibe. Definitely worth you checking out.

Rebellion is a great spot not only to watch a game but enjoy some great food and drinks. Very warm…read moreand welcoming atmosphere, dimly lit, nice bar area and tons of open seating. My wife and I went there when they had some of their burgers specials and to watch a game. They're veteran owned, have a ton of bourbon and a nice craft beer selection. I opted for the 1836 burger. Was a double patty with tomato, arugula, white American cheese and thousand island dressing served on a nice sesame bun. Tremendous burger, highly recommend. My wife took in some wings which she liked, did wish they were a little crunchier. Nice spot to take in downtown for food and a game, I'd return!

Pour was the first bar I ever stumbled into in Wilmington, and it's been a go-to ever since. I…read moredon't like reviewing my "hole in the wall" hangout spots, too often but this one deserves some immediate "press." The staff are great, super enthusiastic and have tons of patience. There are more regulars here than I've seen at any other bar in town. They really work hard to get involved in the community, support our troops and veterans, and welcome any soul of any kind that walks in their doors. It's the people that make this bar what it is, and what it is is your classic military, neighborhood dive bar. Pour House is located on the main street downtown, on the corner of Market and Front St. It's a basement pub with little seating and not the cleanest restrooms you'll ever experience. You come for the quality conversation and good drinks. They do watch parties, participate in downtown bar crawls, holiday parties, sex toy bingo, and much more. Check their social media for upcoming events! Drink wise, they have local beers on tap from Edward Teach, Wilmington Brewing Co, New Anthem and more. They have all your general bar drinks, whiskey coke, gin and tonic, bloody marys, etc. All the locals rave about their cold brew coffee shots! I haven't had those but I have had the Orange Creamsicle shots and they're out of this world good. Checkout the specials board, they know what they're doing and come up with cool new stuff often. Real cool local gem, not a place for the family though!

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

Great friendly place! I lost my wallet and they let me pay with Venmo(not recommended, but I…read moreappreciate their. Great complimentary popcorn. I look forward to returning.

One of my favorite bars downtown. It's a great place to go with a group of friends. It's casual and…read morewelcoming. On nice days they open the front windows so you can post up and people watch, or if you prefer to watch sports they have tons of TVs. They usually have a fresh batch of popcorn and on Sundays they have free hotdogs!