Best dive bar on the East Coast- Bess is awesome!! great service and atmosphere. Love the fat…read morepelican

This bar is awesome just wish someone told me not to Wait in the freezer if you just want a regular…read morebeer. Best atmosphere ever

We made another visit here, this time for dinner, and with different friends who have not visited…read moreSouth Front Tavern before. It was great weather this night, so we opted for an outside table that was in total shade. Very comfortable. Our server came by for drink orders. We had no appetizers this visit and went right into entrees. We tried the Port City Burger, the Gnocchi with chicken, cilantro lime shrimp quesadillas and the salmon tacos. Everything was delicious. The only complaint I would have is that the Salmon Tacos was a bit small. The dish is two small tacos with a side of tortilla chips. There is no salsa, no pico de gallo, no slaw. I was actually sorry that I didn't get an appetizer. I was still a little hungry after I finished. We didn't want any of the dessert offered this time. Again, everything was great. Service, food, atmosphere, outside patio. Just my dish was a little less in size. I will keep that in mind next time we visit. I'm not sure something like this would be changed on the menu, but I still wanted to voice my opinion. Still a great place with a great menu and service. If the weather is good, opt for the patio. It is really nice sitting out there.

Came in for dinner at South Front Tavern with two colleagues who between them have nearly fifty…read moreyears of North Carolina under their belts. I'm the St. Louis visitor in the group, here to be educated on what Southern cooking is supposed to taste like. The verdict by the end of the night was mixed. The space itself is cute and clean, with an industrial-chic, open feel inside, but it gets very loud once it fills up, like hard to hear your side neighbor loud. We lucked into a set of club chairs in a corner away from the main dining area, which knocked the noise down enough that we could hear each other. Without that, I'm honestly not sure we would have stayed. The host didn't blink at seating us over there, and the wait staff throughout the night was friendly. Drinks were fine across the table. My grilled peach old fashioned was the only one I tried, and I was hoping for a sharper, smokier profile, what I got leaned peachy without much else going on. The clams my friend ordered had a little grit in them, so not perfectly cleaned, but the flavor was there. The six-hour baby back ribs was a great start, great sauce, not smothered, fall-off-the-bone tender, the kind of thing I'd come back for. I didn't get a photo because we tore into them too fast, which tells you most of what you need to know. After that, things got uneven. The pork empanadas are listed with an ancho chili jam, but no jam or sauce came with ours. The pastry was crisp and tasty, but the pork inside was under-seasoned, and we left a whole empanada on the plate. The crab cakes was the bigger letdown, my friend, who grew up in Maryland and knows what a crab cake should be, said hers tasted more like a flat, minced patty (possibly with fish filler) than actual crab. She didn't finish it. My gumbo ya-ya had chicken, shrimp, and andouille, but the sauce was thin and tomato-forward where I was hoping for, and a richer sauce. Spice was fine; the whole thing just landed middle-of-the-road. Desserts split the difference. The key lime crème brûlée was genuinely excellent, I'd order it again on its own. The North Carolina blueberry bread pudding was beautifully plated but a little dry in execution for use. We left half of it. One thing worth flagging: the restaurant closes at 8:30, and at 8:30 sharp, with us still finishing dessert, the music came on with the unmistakable "we're closed" energy, even though we'd arrived at 7 and no one else was wandering in late. It made the end of the meal feel rushed in a way that didn't match the otherwise warm service. 3.4 starts out of 5. To be fair: we didn't leave feeling the food was bad, just that we'd ordered into the weaker half of the menu. Our server highly recommended the skillet mac and cheese and the quesadillas, and the skillet cornbread looked great online - we just didn't pull the triggers. We have generous optimism a version of this meal that goes much better than ours did, and on a second visit I'd lean into those recommendations. For now, though, with friends in town and a list of places I haven't tried yet, I probably won't be steering people here for your one night in Wilmington. I'd come back to give it a fairer second shot if I lived here.

Really great pizza, fun atmosphere, tons of great beer choices, friendly and most importantly;…read moreknowledgeable staff! They offer wine too. Stopped in the other night on our way through the state and so glad we did! A gentleman (whom I believe was the owner), recommended the hand tossed pizza as they make the dough from scratch. Soooo good! It's wood fired so it's gonna get a little char on the bottom which makes it even more delicious! The gentleman we spoke with was also very knowledgeable about the beer offerings and helped guide us. They have a great little play area out front so they're very family friendly. I wish they had a place like this where I live. Can't recommend enough!

What a highly anticipated spot in Hampstead! We all have been watching the progress of this spot…read moregrow either just by driving by or on Facebook. I appreciated the thorough review from the first to review Yelper! So I'll get right to it. The parking had initially scared me until I arrived yesterday. There was a nice gentleman directing cars/trucks to spots or to overflow lots. Super helpful! The main bar is smack dab in the middle with Wilmywood on the one side and the stage and bottle shop on the other side. The building is like an old airplane hangar which is super cool. To get a beer or wine, be patient. It's a bustling bar and they'll get to you! I'm not a big beer drinker but I tried 2 on my friend's suggestion. We used the QR code to order from the food truck. We got the hand tossed because the kids would like it better. I wish I had brought some wipes or something because the napkins weren't enough to put your slice of pizza on and then wipe your hands or face. Good, flavorful pizza and they were quick!! Looking forward to going back!

Decent spot for a pint. Nice selection and friendly staff. Next time I roll through New Bern, I'll…read morehave to pop in again. Minus .5 stars because the main bar has a bit of a strange layout.

Nice spot downtown to sit and have a beer or glass of wine and watch the world go by outside the…read morefront window. The bartenders are always friendly. They have plenty of window and bar seating. They also have picnic tables outside to sit at. The fact that they are dog friendly is an extra bonus for us. I love the fact that if they don't have a draft beer I like, they always have a well stocked cooler of single cans to choose from. They also have a large selection of wine and beer to buy and take home.

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!

Been a customer here for a few years... always a great place for a cold beer, wine, or a…read morecocktail...and great food from Amelia's next door. And now that Coach - the best bartender in SE North Carolina is there - it's even better. Great selection of craft beers!

Great little gem of a pub. Keith our bartender was very helpful. The man has an encyclopedic…read moreknowledge about beer. I had glass of Cabernet and it was quite good. Not your typical cheap house red. I recommend you try this place when you want a drink and conversation.

Such a fun hang out spot! Came with my sister and some of her coworkers on a Wednesday night for…read moresome drinks and arcade games and had a blast with many laughs. The beer and cider selection is outstanding and it's so fun to try as many as you like. You pour!!! It's like a self-serve frozen yogurt place for brewed beverages. You get an aluminum mug you keep and a wrist band that tracks your pouring for the bill. As you pour, you see how much that drink costs and how much you have spent so far. Different selections have different prices. The band will allow up to 48 oz to be dispensed before you have to check in with the bartender to reactivate the band. My sister and I shared a band. You tap the band and then can pour as little or as much as you want in your mug. I tried eight different selections, just pouring an ounce or two for each. Flavor adventure! There's also wine on tap up on the top floor. The upstairs seating by the wine bar is better for conversation (less noise than downstairs). They also have beer bottles and cans in a cooler alongside some juice and pop (soda/coke) options. They also have the largest bar in Shalotte with many spirits. On top of all of this, there's darts, old school Pac Man and other vintage games, pinball, skee ball, basketball, and a claw machine. They cost money, but you can pay with your smart watch or phone's credit card function or with bills. Ping pong is free and has good space around it for a lively game. If you're hungry, you can order from Smoked or Wing and Fish Company which are both next door and will deliver your food to The Pour House. We had a great time. This place is worth checking out.

This place blows. Went there and the bar tender was terrible and rude. I ordered drinks anyway…read moreincluding the way overpriced beer and some food from next door too. The food was not even close to being any kiind of good (fish and chips) even the tarter sauce was bad. The beer was flat and the bartender was as cold as Sunday morning in bangor maine. Dropped about $150 in an hour and a half. Terrible experience and would never waste my money there again -0 stars

Food was good and hot. Service was fast as well. Love the environment. Love the band that was…read moresinging and everyone around. I will be coming bk when I visit again

Service was friendly, but slow. The selection of food options was mediocre. The fryer was obviously…read morenot at the correct temp or was overloaded, because the fries and onion rings were heavy with grease. I'll give them another visit and I'm hopeful that it's a better experience.

We absolutely love Tap and Cellar!! The choice of beers is exceptional. Go to enjoy a beer or a…read morefood truck on certain days. Trivia and Bingo too! Great local place to hang out!

Southport Tap and Cellar is always a good option if you're looking for a unique beer or cider…read more Right now, they have the NoDa Cheerwine Ale that I am absolutely obsessed with. They're located right there on the main drag as you enter Southport which is great for a pit stop on the way in or on the way out of town. The service is walk up which keeps it super casual and fun. I have been here 3 or 4 times and there has never been a food truck when I've been but they have awesome snacks available behind the bar. For just $1 a cup, you can get goldfish, animal crackers, pretzels, and those delicious little peanut butter filled pretzels. I wish the outdoor area was more interesting but that's my only complaint.

Beth...our server . Very attentive and knowledgeable I had…read morea Pilsner and the wife had a Something Irish Red Beet salad was delicious. Chicken waffles with hot spicy honey were delicious...I was surprised it came with a large amount of butter but it was easy to just push to the side. Other than not thinking about butter our whole experience was terrific

Really enjoyed my dinner here recently! We stopped in after a long day without knowing they were…read moreabout to close, but staff was accommodating and served us without rushing. I really enjoyed their cider, which they have a wide selection of! Their POG cider was my favorite and very refreshing. The cauliflower app was well cooked and I enjoyed my burger. I had plenty to take home. I saw they have live music, which I hope to be back for.