Wilmington for Food and Fun!
Food scene
This restaurant is located directly below the property and features a fantastic Italian menu and a nice bar.
39 locals recommend
Tarantelli's
102 S 2nd StThis restaurant is located directly below the property and features a fantastic Italian menu and a nice bar.
A charming upstairs sushi and cocktail bar, located one block from The Tarrymore. A downtown favorite!
84 locals recommend
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StA charming upstairs sushi and cocktail bar, located one block from The Tarrymore. A downtown favorite!
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StThe best sweets shop in downtown Wilmington.
Home of the best pub food in downtown Wilmington. There’s often a wait, so get there early!
123 locals recommend
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StHome of the best pub food in downtown Wilmington. There’s often a wait, so get there early!
Our choice for best pizza in downtown Wilmington. Just two blocks north of the property.
46 locals recommend
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market StOur choice for best pizza in downtown Wilmington. Just two blocks north of the property.
A gourmet grilled cheese restaurant with a cocktail bar.
Enough said.
14 locals recommend
Crust Kitchen and Cocktails
124 Princess StA gourmet grilled cheese restaurant with a cocktail bar.
Enough said.
If you like Thai food with a flare of Chinese, this is the spot. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area that will make you think you’re actually Asia.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrIf you like Thai food with a flare of Chinese, this is the spot. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area that will make you think you’re actually Asia.
Our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. A few miles north of downtown, but the hospitality and menu variety is worth the drive.
6 locals recommend
Szechuan 132
419 S College RdOur favorite Chinese restaurant in town. A few miles north of downtown, but the hospitality and menu variety is worth the drive.
A restaurant and bar inspired by Wilmington’s rich film and tv history. Wonderful outdoor and rooftop seating options.
35 locals recommend
Reel Cafe
100 S Front StA restaurant and bar inspired by Wilmington’s rich film and tv history. Wonderful outdoor and rooftop seating options.
Riverfront Dining
One of Wilmington’s original riverfront restaurants, you’ll want to make a special trip just for their shrimp and cheese toast!
85 locals recommend
Elijah's
2 Ann StOne of Wilmington’s original riverfront restaurants, you’ll want to make a special trip just for their shrimp and cheese toast!
Elegant, upscale riverfront dining. Great steaks and local seafood options.
46 locals recommend
Pilot House Restaurant
2 Ann StElegant, upscale riverfront dining. Great steaks and local seafood options.
Fun, coastal inspired dishes with vegetarian and vegan options.
55 locals recommend
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StFun, coastal inspired dishes with vegetarian and vegan options.
A fun river barge-turned restaurant and bar. They often have live music and drink specials. Located two blocks
from The Tarrymore.
31 locals recommend
Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
106 S Water StA fun river barge-turned restaurant and bar. They often have live music and drink specials. Located two blocks
from The Tarrymore.
Bars and Breweries
A brewery just steps from the Tarrymore. Features a wonderful selection of local beers and spirits.
39 locals recommend
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StA brewery just steps from the Tarrymore. Features a wonderful selection of local beers and spirits.
A charming little bar just steps from The Tarrymore, with indoor and outdoor seating.
21 locals recommend
Duck & Dive Pub
114 Dock StA charming little bar just steps from The Tarrymore, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Downtown Wilmington’s original brewery. A wonderful food menu accompanies a wide selection of in-house brews. Suitable for families.
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StDowntown Wilmington’s original brewery. A wonderful food menu accompanies a wide selection of in-house brews. Suitable for families.
A small, underground pub that has been a Wilmington favorite for decades. Just a few blocks from the property.
13 locals recommend
Lula's
138 S Front StA small, underground pub that has been a Wilmington favorite for decades. Just a few blocks from the property.
Any weird beer or wine you can think of can be found here. Check out their Sunday “beer church.”
16 locals recommend
Cape Fear River Deck
Any weird beer or wine you can think of can be found here. Check out their Sunday “beer church.”
Sightseeing
Part of the wilmington riverfront since the 1960’s, the battleship offers daily tours and great views of downtown.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEPart of the wilmington riverfront since the 1960’s, the battleship offers daily tours and great views of downtown.
A great way to get an up-close and personal look at wildlife and natural beauty of the Cape Fear River. The boats are located approximately four blocks from the Tarrymore.
138 locals recommend
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkA great way to get an up-close and personal look at wildlife and natural beauty of the Cape Fear River. The boats are located approximately four blocks from the Tarrymore.
Movie Theaters
Wilmington’s most popular and largest movie theater, located near Wrightsville Beach.
44 locals recommend
Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrWilmington’s most popular and largest movie theater, located near Wrightsville Beach.
Wilmington’s newest movie theater, which often features new showings of classic films.
26 locals recommend
The Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster RdWilmington’s newest movie theater, which often features new showings of classic films.
Theaters
NC’s oldest theater company. Check their online schedule for show dates.
101 locals recommend
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StNC’s oldest theater company. Check their online schedule for show dates.
Wilmington’s newest theater and music venue. Check their online schedule for show dates and times.
41 locals recommend
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd StWilmington’s newest theater and music venue. Check their online schedule for show dates and times.
Museums
A moderately sized local museum featuring everything from Michael Jordan’s high school basketball uniform to ancient fossils.
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StA moderately sized local museum featuring everything from Michael Jordan’s high school basketball uniform to ancient fossils.
Located one block south of the Tarrymore, this museum is great for rainy days with young children.
64 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StLocated one block south of the Tarrymore, this museum is great for rainy days with young children.