Drinks

Find a cozy, casual dog friendly brewpub in the heart of historic downtown in a former stable and livery. The second location of the family owned NC Oden Brewing Company, discover a variety of robust brews including amber, gose, wheat, imperial stout and more. Non beer offerings include rotating…

Savor speed of sound coffee and cocktails served in historic downtown dog friendly charm starting with a morning coffee bar followed by afternoon into evenings filled with diverse craft cocktails, espresso martini flights, cozy courtyard firepit self made s'mores using housemade marshmallows…

Take flight without leaving the ground, morning or night, at Concorde Espresso Bar's newest location in Porter's Neck. The interior has been transformed to a first-class experience with airplane windows that showcase a beautiful sunset take-off and landing filmed right here in Wilmington. This…

In the evenings, the woman-owned Perwink transforms into Free: A Mocktails & Moon Mylk Bar, a cozy, softly lit haven dedicated to coziness, communal gathering, and connection. Come and savor thoughtfully crafted beverages made without alcohol, yet full of inventive flavors, aromatics, and…

Celebrating the coastal favorites of delicious craft beer and custom surfboards! Discover one of the most unique additions to the burgeoning craft beer scene steps from the storied Riverwalk in historic downtown. The creative concept of mixing surfboard shaping with craft brewing comes from the…

Satisfy your caffeine, craft cocktail and vinyl cravings at this Hi-Fi Coffee & Cocktail Bar steps from historic downtown in the Soda Pop District. Discover a unique experience based on the Japanese listening bar, an audiophiles haven. Their morning coffee bar transitions to an afternoon into…

Enjoy Wilmington's only Bottleshop serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is where Pittsburghese food is served with a Southern drawl. Choose from over 140 brews, organized by state from East to West Coast, that you can enjoy alongside a hearty Pennsylvania-style breakfast or sandwich served…

Enjoy a diverse sampling of handcrafted ales, located underneath the storied Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in a huge refurbished 1940s warehouse. Their six tasty flagship brews span the taste/color spectrum of beer in addition to inventive seasonal and special releases. Within walking distance of…

Enjoy Bowstring, a live music venue, event space, and neighborhood bar and kitchen. Join them for special events like nationally touring live music, fun trivia nights, or book the space for private events. Savor sips of delicious craft beer or cocktails as well as mid-century charbroiled burgers…

Find fun and excitement near historic downtown in the trendy Soda Pop District. This huge pet-friendly taproom includes two outdoor beer gardens with picnic tables, and an expansive tap bar in a space that originally served as a car dealership. The large bar features twenty-one taps of Hi-Wire…

Hollywood East Brewseum, where hops meets Hollywood. Grab a brew, a salty snack, and browse the variety of film props on display throughout the grounds. This tap-room is completely themed out with nods to film, from brew names like, "The Sour I Turned Pretty" to "Yeast Bound and Down", dozens of…

Wilmington's original restaurant and brewery started in 1995, Front Street Brewery, offers delicious appetizers, lunch, dinner and weekend late night menus with craft beer at a great price, with their menu reaching beyond normal pub fare including a great kids menu. Their third floor was recently…

Find this family friendly super sports taproom with a fun and games focus a short drive from historic downtown in the fascinating Cargo District. Sports oriented televisions and games are placed throughout the rooms including a wall of different choices so you can watch all the games at once…

The Bend is the perfect spot for visitors to feel like the ultimate local. Experience good food, good drinks, and a good time all in one place with regular live music, market pop-ups, and shuffleboard competitions. Grab a cold local beer from Parlour House and grab a delicious sandwich from Middle…

Serving only the best coffees, espressos, all types of coffee drinks, including a full cocktail bar served all day long, Bespoke offers quiet solitude in bustling historic downtown. Relax and stay a while, grab an espresso to enjoy inside or on their streetside patio. In the mood for something…

Periwink Boutique & Coffee Bar is a woman-owned business that puts woman-owned at the forefront of everything they source. From their coffee being roasted by a local female roaster, KALDI, to their espresso beans that are grown by women farmers in South America. They create delicious and…