Guidebook for Wilmington
Drinks & Nightlife
Industrial...yet intimate...don't miss the blue grass jam on Sunday evenings in the South Front District!
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StIndustrial...yet intimate...don't miss the blue grass jam on Sunday evenings in the South Front District!
Generous pours of fine wine, in an elegant Front Street location....cheers!
25 locals recommend
The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StGenerous pours of fine wine, in an elegant Front Street location....cheers!
Great local bar with outdoor seating on Burnt Mill Creek, right around the corner on Market Street.
14 locals recommend
Burnt Mill Creek Billiards & Wine Bar
2101 Market StGreat local bar with outdoor seating on Burnt Mill Creek, right around the corner on Market Street.
Luna Caffe
608 Castle StEclectic coffee shop in the Castle Arts District
Great microbrewery with intimate tasting room and food trucks, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
84 locals recommend
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StGreat microbrewery with intimate tasting room and food trucks, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Ironclad Brewery
115 N 2nd StMicrobrewery with loads of atmosphere.
Celebrate Blackbeard's legacy over a cold pint, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
60 locals recommend
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StCelebrate Blackbeard's legacy over a cold pint, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Trendy bottle shop with great atmosphere and live music, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
52 locals recommend
Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StTrendy bottle shop with great atmosphere and live music, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Wilmington Wine
701 Castle StCozy wine bar in the Castle Arts District!
Trendy wine bar with indoor and outdoor seating in the South Front district.
19 locals recommend
The Second Glass
1540 S 2nd StTrendy wine bar with indoor and outdoor seating in the South Front district.
Tipsy Goat Bottles & Taps
1930 Castle Hayne RdLaid back bottle shop close to your apartment.
Commanding riverfront view from 9th floor rooftop bar with food service.
58 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlCommanding riverfront view from 9th floor rooftop bar with food service.
Bill's Taproom
107 Market StGreat craft beer and bar menu!
Bottega Art & Wine
723 N 4th StFunky art, wine, music scene, in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyHuge brew list, great atmosphere, food trucks.
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StIntimate microbrewery in Historic Riverfront.
Taproom and distribution brewery in South Front District.
14 locals recommend
New Anthem Beer Project-Greenfield Street
110 Greenfield StTaproom and distribution brewery in South Front District.
Intimate indoor/outdoor wine/beer space in the trendy Cargo District, with craft burgers and sammies at the attached Mess Hall!
16 locals recommend
Alcove Beer Garden
348 Hutchison LnIntimate indoor/outdoor wine/beer space in the trendy Cargo District, with craft burgers and sammies at the attached Mess Hall!
Well-curated wine selection in the Cargo District!
8 locals recommend
Bottles Natural Wine & Craft Beer
615 South 15th StreetWell-curated wine selection in the Cargo District!
End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle StAmazing craft distillery in the Cargo District!
Trendy Asheville brewery's new location in the Soda Pop District!
28 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess StreetTrendy Asheville brewery's new location in the Soda Pop District!
When you say "Filler-Up" at this convenience store a block away, don't be surprised when you are offered a good selection of beer and wine!
filler' up pub
2403 Market StreetWhen you say "Filler-Up" at this convenience store a block away, don't be surprised when you are offered a good selection of beer and wine!
The Starling is a trendy wine and liquor bar in the popular Cargo District of Wilmington, where you can enjoy craft cocktails al fresco!
7 locals recommend
The Starling Bar
1612 Queen StreetThe Starling is a trendy wine and liquor bar in the popular Cargo District of Wilmington, where you can enjoy craft cocktails al fresco!
Food Scene
An Irish pub with great bar food...including a tasty breakfast menu...yum!
16 locals recommend
The Harp
1423 S 3rd StAn Irish pub with great bar food...including a tasty breakfast menu...yum!
Neuvo Southern cuisine in an elegant atmosphere....Charleston dining in the Port City.
73 locals recommend
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StNeuvo Southern cuisine in an elegant atmosphere....Charleston dining in the Port City.
Great local coffee, tea, smoothies, and baked delights...right around the corner on Market Street.
28 locals recommend
Port City Java
132 Racine DrGreat local coffee, tea, smoothies, and baked delights...right around the corner on Market Street.
Great Thai/Vietnamese fusion cuisine with charming atmosphere.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrGreat Thai/Vietnamese fusion cuisine with charming atmosphere.
Domino's Pizza
5001 East Oak Island DriveFast and filling....just a few blocks away.
Elizabeth's Pizza
4304 1/2 Market StGreat authentic Italian food for dine in or take out.
Folks Cafe
1201 Princess StFunky, local neighborhood coffee shop...good people.
Jester's Café
607 Castle StWonderful cozy diner in the Castle Street Antique District.
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StEclectic cuisine, great martinis, spectacular view.
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StExcellent microbrewery and restaurant.
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StFamous Southern Chef Vivian Howard goes Italian!
The Dixie Grill
116 Market StBest breakfast in the heart of Downtown!
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StIntimate dining with culinary expertise!
Luxurious Italian cuisine and wine list at reasonable prices!
14 locals recommend
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd StLuxurious Italian cuisine and wine list at reasonable prices!
Family-owned coffee shop and bakery with hand crafted biscotti, doughnuts, beignets and more!
13 locals recommend
Brooklyn Cafe
706 N 4th StFamily-owned coffee shop and bakery with hand crafted biscotti, doughnuts, beignets and more!
Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet & Sushi downtown
16 S Front StCozy sushi spot with affordable charm!
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StIntimate upscale sushi lounge.
Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front StRomantic fondue restaurant... best date night in town!
Marina Grill
18 Harnett StEclectic menu with magnificent river views.
South Beach Grill
100 S Lumina AveCreative local cuisine with awesome beach atmosphere.
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveBest oceanfront dining on the Cape Fear Coast!
Intimate Italian restaurant near Kure Beach Pier... locally-known for thick-cut gourmet pork chops.
109 locals recommend
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueIntimate Italian restaurant near Kure Beach Pier... locally-known for thick-cut gourmet pork chops.
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StTrendy coffee bar in Historic Downtown.
La Costa Mexican Restaurant
5622 Oleander DrAuthentic Mexican cuisine.
Molly Pitcher's American Grill
4001 Wrightsville AveGreat local bar/restaurant with creative drink and food menu!
Bodega
1222 S 3rd StCozy spot for beer, wine and take-n-bake meals.
Elijah's
2 Ann StAuthentic Cape Fear seafood, outdoor seating, great river views...
Manna
123 Princess StTrendy bar with craft cocktails and fine dining!
CheeseSmith
624 South 17th StreetGourmet grill cheese in the Cargo District... yum!
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison LnAwesome burgers in the Cargo District!
The Kitchen Sink
622 North 4th StreetGreat lunch menu in the Brooklyn Arts District!
three10
1022 North 4th StreetFine dining seafood in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Angus Grill
1001 North 4th StreetGourmet burgers and sammies in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Hand crafted ice cream in the Brooklyn Arts District!
38 locals recommend
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th StHand crafted ice cream in the Brooklyn Arts District!
Smoke on the Water
3704 Watercraft Ferry AveGreat eclectic dining with riverfront views!
Surfs Up Pizza & Arcade
2101 Market StreetGreat local pizza shop right around the corner!
Sightseeing
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdBattleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEMasonboro Island Reserve
613 Marvin K Moss LnExperience the history and natural wonders of the Cape Fear River on these guided water tours!
138 locals recommend
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkExperience the history and natural wonders of the Cape Fear River on these guided water tours!
Stroll the entire Wilmington Riverfront, from bridge to bridge on this scenic boardwalk with access to shops, restaurants and bars.
138 locals recommend
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkStroll the entire Wilmington Riverfront, from bridge to bridge on this scenic boardwalk with access to shops, restaurants and bars.
Wonderfully curated exhibits of the rich history in the Cape Fear Coast!
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StWonderfully curated exhibits of the rich history in the Cape Fear Coast!
Stroll the streets and alleys of the Historic Riverfront with a ghoulish guide!
34 locals recommend
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
8 Market StStroll the streets and alleys of the Historic Riverfront with a ghoulish guide!
Venus Flytraps are only indigenous to the Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, and you can walk through a free natural preserve including native pitcher plants and other carnivorous varieties!
16 locals recommend
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
3800 Canterbury RdVenus Flytraps are only indigenous to the Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, and you can walk through a free natural preserve including native pitcher plants and other carnivorous varieties!
Beautiful mature paths through maritime forest and manicured gardens, with a great summer outdoor concert series!
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdBeautiful mature paths through maritime forest and manicured gardens, with a great summer outdoor concert series!
Hiking trails through maritime forest, carnivorous plant bogs and historic dunes, with river access and public marina.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdHiking trails through maritime forest, carnivorous plant bogs and historic dunes, with river access and public marina.
Don't miss Britt's Donuts as you stroll along the sea oats and beachfront shops, bars and restaurants!
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthDon't miss Britt's Donuts as you stroll along the sea oats and beachfront shops, bars and restaurants!
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveGreat ocean views and fishing, with an attached gift shop.
Tour the remains of one of the last Confederate forts to fall in the Civil War.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd STour the remains of one of the last Confederate forts to fall in the Civil War.
Secluded beach area with ample parking to get away from the crowds.
69 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadSecluded beach area with ample parking to get away from the crowds.
Drive onto the scenic public ferry for the 30-minute ride to the quaint fishing village of Southport, NC!
80 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEDrive onto the scenic public ferry for the 30-minute ride to the quaint fishing village of Southport, NC!
Shopping
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StEclectic shopping in this historic riverfront marketplace.
The Ivy Cottage
3030 Market StEnormous consignment shop with well-priced finds.