Great Irish Pub which has the feel and atmosphere of an authentic pub. The inside is small and get's crowded and still maintains good service. I've been several times over the years and glad it's still there as a consistent go to in downtown Wilmington . They have a nice selection of Irish beer and whiskeys at a decent price point. Service is friendly and engaging. read more

We are back and I still have nothing to say but amazing things about this bar. I highly recommend anyone who hasn't been overseas to Ireland to swing by. Our time in Ireland was nothing but amazing and to come to this bar bring lovely memories. Come taste and enjoy Ireland right here! The bartenders service is on par and very attentive. The ambiance is well what do you think? #Ireland e #BackAgain read more

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Best bar in Wilmington hands down. They have Jameson on tap, service is always amazing. Always busy, always sports on. Great dive bar. Warning: No food here, only drinks read more

I asked the simple question if they were showing the Ireland vs Wales Rugby match tomorrow and the woman was an absolute PILL. About it! This Irish pub would rather show the arsenal soccer match than the Irish Rugby! NOT my idea of an Irish pub! Thanks very much but I'll never frequent this pub. read more

I asked for a glass of water the bartender on shift said that was not possible and it was. $3 charge .. and a well gin is $7 i dont think bartenders should deny water. Water is known to slow down how fast your metabolism processes alcohol so ? Make that make sense ? If a bartender Denys you water do they care about your safety and well being ?? Think about that. Edit : this bartender yelled at a woman petiing a dog saying Don't come behind the bar ? The lady for real did not 1:44pm 8/12/24 (10 min after) read more

Good service and selection. Pretty typical Irish bar- just a little small but still cute! read more

Slainte Irish Pub - Inside bar - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This is a great, SMALL Irish pub. There are not many seats at all but it's just a fun place. You can people watch at one of the few seats at the window and order Irish car bombs. You can also bring your dogs inside. They have giant barrels of water for pets. read more

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Any time we are out on the town without our little one, we make it a point to stop in at Slainte Irish Pub. It is always such a fun spot with lots of good energy. It is a little cramped, however, the bartenders are always fast with their drinks and service. They also have all your traditional Irish beverages. I have not tried their food but honestly with the positive atmosphere and great customer service I feel it would indicate that it is also pretty good. read more

Slainte Irish Pub - a pint of green beer - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Liz is an amazing person and bartender if you come here definitely make sure she's behind the bar and give her all your money!!

I adore this hole in the wall, divey bar! I've been quite a few times over the years and of their 3 locations, this one is my favorite! It can become quite packed during peak house such as Saturday night, but its still a great spot to check out if you crave that divey feel like I often do. I stopped in Saturday afternoon around 3:00 for a quick drink. There were no seats available at the bar, so my friend and I grabbed a two top table nearby. We were able to get our drinks quickly. They have Jameson on tap and considering it is an Irish bar, why would you drink anything else?! Service is always friendly and prompt! read more

No creativity with their drinks whatsoever. The bartender that served us was extremely rude and failed to do her job. I can easily say that this is one of the worst bars I've ever been to. read more

Awesome staff, atmosphere, selection... reasonable prices and great service! Love the location and view of the nightlife - Definitely just became a repeat customer! read more

Slainte Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

yuck. talk about a bunch of degenerates. idk why we went into this bar...we waited 10 mins and the girl w/ the sleeve tattoo didn't even acknowledge us. She helped 2 others that came in after us and stood right by us and didn't even give us eye contact. just stay away. super low class! This is probably the worst service oriented place I have been to in Wilmington. read more

if I could give it a 1/2 star, I would. Recently in the Port City for a thing. We cruised around some shops and as we were walking by, heard the Avett Brothers on the juke box playing November Blue. Ben suggested we pop in and try a Guinness. We laid our Jacksons on the bar and the barkeep asked what we would like...a Guinness we all said. He walks over to the tap, then grabs a glass, then reaches over to the register and then starts a conversation with a patron. Five minutes later he walks over and asks what we'll have....a Guinness we all said. He walks back over to the patron and takes up the conversation again. We turned around and walked out....with our Jacksons read more

Small bar maybe ten stools. I counted eight taps - Bass, Harp, several more. Decent back bar with four levels of Jamison - from cheap to very expensive. Jukebox, mega touch game, two flat-screens behind the bar. Music is contemporary pop. I had a Bass which was good enough. They have bowls of snacks on the bar - only place I have seen that in Wilmington. Gal bartender was professional. Easy on the eyes. Not that I noticed. read more

Slainte Irish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Went into Slainte to try their fish and chips about a week ago and was not disappointed. Had Leah as our waitress, who was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Kept all of our drinks filled, was polite, and provided good conversation. Yummy food and great service. Overall great experience, especially during a pandemic, would 10/10 recommend this place to a friend. read more

A wonderful 'dive-bar' hole in the wall on Front Street that I went to the other day; reminiscent of some of the pubs I went to when overseas in the Navy, but without the miasma of unwashed bodies that frequently is found in such places (especially in the Winter). Maria reigns supreme at the bar and I was blown away that they had Jameson on tap! LARGE selection of whiskeys and quite a few beers (including some of the usual 'bottled water' from the popular brands that people call beer in this country). I will return! (with apologies to MacArthur). read more

Slainte Irish Pub - Do not believe the news reports. Nothing to see here. - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

What a fun place! The bartenders were so friendly, and engaging! The energy here carries through to the patrons! We had a couple of fun nights in here after we had dinner! read more

Slainte Irish Pub - Fun Guinness sign inside the pub! - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Loved the close, small feel of this pub. It is an excellent place to enjoy a brew with friends. I had a Guinness and I can say it was one of the best Guiness I have ever had. I will definitely return and will be making this a regular spot! read more

Yeah.. really wanted to like this "pub" but it seems to be a downtown tourist/local bar not worthy of the pub nomenclature. Nothing like have the music turned downed because it's not top forty. Good selection of scotch and whiskey... Beers on tap.. but not worth the time... Just a trendy bar in a tourist area.... read more

I've been there a few times and for some reason, it's always where I have the most fun in town. I might have suffered amnesia some nights but my friends where happy to refresh my memories, and pictures never lie. I think the vibe is great because many locals go there too. they have a nice beer selection and of course traditional Irish beverages. Of course, like all many nice spots, i would avoid crowded hours. Staff is lovely read more

*MUST VISIT* I'm on the road 200 plus nights a week and Slainte hands down was one of the best bars I've been to!! Amazing staff (Brandy and Felicia) they were both super friendly and welcoming and made me feel like a regular. The customer were all friendly and treated me like I was a local. I highly recommend this place and I will be returning every time I'm in town!! LETS GO REDSOX!!! read more

Nice atmosphere and I hear it gets packed wall to wall on some nights, which is hard to imagine since the bar is incredibly tiny. But, on the night we were there, it wasn't packed. We sat at the bar and ordered our drinks, got them right away and ate the crackers the bartender placed in front of us. I was happily tipsy when I left to go next door for dinner. It really is a cute little Irish bar. read more

I like Slainte, even though I can't pronounce it worth a damn. It is a little place, with the scariest door man I have seen in a while. It is an Irish pub, with a typically good beer selection. The downside is that it's expensive as crap. They don't mess around with the prices. read more

Very small bar, but very friendly and the fastest service in town. We just went for drinks. Supposedly it's an Irish bar, but doesn't really have that feel. Good for a quick drink, but not great for a big group. read more

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Great night of whiskey tasting. Thanks to Brandy all the whiskey choices were A+. We had 5 different whiskey sand agreed with her reviews 100%. What a fun environment with a great bartender. read more

Slainte Irish Pub - Great place! - Pubs Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Loved this place so much we bought the t-shirt. We had a couple of beers. The bartender we had was fantastic. She was super friendly and helped us figure out our next stop. The place was clean and the bathrooms were decent. We would go back right now if we could! Loved it! read more

For a dive Irish bar this is a good one. Bartender even knew how to pour a Guinness!! In North Carolina...who knew! After dinner, a great place to grab a beer. Friendly people, easy to strike up a conversation and get your drink on. read more

An Irish pub with an Irish style of food on menu. Great burger,fish & chips. Appetizer Cannonballs was excellent! House-made Guinness gravy is tasty(brought some home)! Very nice beer selections. Worth checking this place out!! read more

Stood at the bar for 15 minutes with cash in hand while short brunette bartender proceeds to chat with friends and serve people she knows who came in after us. Walked out without getting a drink. First and last time I'll go there. read more

This place is in the running for "worst jukebox in town," rivaled only by Lula's who really ought to know better than to let themselves run in this race. At least you expect these idiots here to be devoid of musical taste. You know what else is awful? Having your card charged multiple times and being told "I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH ALL THIS" when you tell the attractive female bartender who has no bartending or people skills whatsoever that she just ran your card three times. SLAINTE! read more

First time in Wilmington for the week and was reccomended to go to slainte for a pricey yet decent drink. It's literally a 5 minute walk from my office. I walked by on a Thursday night and it seemed empty and quiet, something I thought would be a decent end to the night. was first turned away because I had an out of state drivers licenses. I produced my credit card with my name on it, my student id as well as my current form of insurance. I was then told it was actually because his boss didn't like what I was wearing. Which several other people in the bar had very similar clothing on. He said he was sorry which I really had a hard time believing. I'll probably go into the office tomorrow and tell everyone about this experience. Anyways, definitely a one star in my book. read more

ahhhh, the Irish bar. No matter where you go, they are always the same. Which is why I love going to them. This place was no exception. Decent prices, decent selection. Lots of TV's all over the place and a bathroom door that locks. Everything is coming up Milhouse! read more

Smithwick's on tap. That's all you need. Friendly staff. Clean restroom. Great location.

This is a drinker's bar. $5 for a 20 oz beer or a $6 Irish whiskey. Prettiest bartenders in town.

This place is always packed when I try to go. Maybe that's why I despise it. Most people are ok with a crowded bar but this place gets overly crowded where you can barely even move. There really isn't anything I think is good or special about this place. read more

This place is great. Perfectly poured pints of Guinness and a HUGE Irish whiskey selection ranging from Collins to Midleton. Staff is great and the crowd that is there seems to be mostly regulars and service industry but they are welcoming. Been there several times and day or night have been well taken care of. If going there check out their Jameson Masters Club and ask about some of the stories with it...they were entertaining. Night can be a little packed because of its small size but it is well worth it. read more

Great little spot for a beer, good music, good service...possibly a tad bit overpriced ($5 for a pint of a somewhat local beer on tap seemed a bit high to me) but I will definitely be back! read more

A great place to have a drink and get some good conversation! Great service!! Love this place!! Nice place to hang inside or outside!

Awesome bar! Took my cousin from out of town there for her 21st birthday. Chris the bartender treated us VERY well! He was an awesome guy and we all had a blast for a Sunday night. I will defiantly be returning to this place soon! read more