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Varnish

2.3 (4 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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The Underfront

The Underfront

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The drink I got here, the pinkie pie, was super tasty and reminded me of strawberry milk. It was…read morevery expensive, but for a downtown nicer bar it was expected. The inside looks really nice and has lots of different fun seating, including couches and different chairs. It was pretty empty when I came, so there were lots of places to sit. The service is where I had a problem. We came in at 10:50 and were informed that last call was at 11, so we closed out our tabs. The place has it posted that they close at 12, so we anticipated having some time to sit there. However, around 11:15 the bouncer came around and told us we had to get out. I wasn't even done with my drink yet, so I finished it quickly and we left. The bartenders were very nice, but someone should have let us know they were closing early before just kicking us out while we were still working on our drinks.

The Underfront…read more Wilmington's destination for boutique cocktails and live music situated in the heart of downtown! Crafted from the ground up. You can tell they have a passion for mixology based on all their homemade ingredients which range from house smoked salts and spirits to fat washed whiskeys and infusions, savory gastriques, supple foams and creams, raw sugar syrups, confectionary treats and house made bitters and tinctures. *| Reposado New York Sour Casamigos Reposado, salted agave syrup. fresh lemon + lime. egg whites. red wine float. + a snow flake. *| Nouveau Carre The Clover rye whiskey. Courvoisier cognac. Cynar. Benedictine. Peychaud's bitters. flamed orange zest.

Dram Yard

Dram Yard

(194 reviews)

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I've been to the Dram Yard a few times for cocktails at the outdoor bar and have always loved the…read moredrinks and the atmosphere with the fire pits but hadn't eaten dinner until last night. The whole experience was perfect. We had to wait a few minutes for our table to be ready. It was such a minimal wait that I didn't think anything of it. Our waitress came over to our table, apologized, and said they'd be sending out their little gem salad and brussel sprouts. Both appetizers were plenty for four of us. The salad was romaine lettuce with fish roe and had a umami style to it that I really enjoyed. The Brussels were exceptional. I'm a big fan normally and these were by far some of the best I've had. For cocktails I tried the man of war and the ghost town which was complex and amazing. For dinner I tried the fish of the day, which were scallops from Maine with ancient grains and a small green salad. The scallops were rich tasting and succulent. My husband had the burger and said it was really good. The whole dining experience was exceptional. The servers were attentive yet knew how to pace our experience. We never felt rushed or imposed upon or forgotten. With all the restaurant choices in Wilmington, Dram Yard rises to the top.

Great spot for date night. They say the menu items are meant to share and come out as they're…read moreready, which felt a little awkward when our entree-ish items came out at different times. I had the chicken and dumplings, which was perfect for a chilly evening. Everything that our group ordered was great from the market fish to lamb and burger. I was disappointed there weren't any mocktails on the menu because I wasn't drinking, but the cocktails sounded good. atmosphere is upscale and modern. Looking forward to going back to try more!

Varnish - divebars - Updated May 2026

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