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Food scene

We're foodies and all of these made the cut.
Try the spiced peach margarita! It's amazing. Favorite cocktail in Wilmington. The food is also super creative and delish.
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RUMCOW.
121 Grace St
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Try the spiced peach margarita! It's amazing. Favorite cocktail in Wilmington. The food is also super creative and delish.
This amazing restaurant is right next door and they have excellent food and drink! Go on Monday for 1/2 price bottles of wine and 1/2 price oysters.
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Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market St
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This amazing restaurant is right next door and they have excellent food and drink! Go on Monday for 1/2 price bottles of wine and 1/2 price oysters.
Amazing latin cuisine and excellent service. They don't take reservations and it's small, so definitely try to go at an off-hour. Order the Jala-Pina Rita - Pineapple, Lime, Passion Fruit and Jalapeno with a chili-salt rim - OMG!
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Savorez
402 Chestnut St
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Amazing latin cuisine and excellent service. They don't take reservations and it's small, so definitely try to go at an off-hour. Order the Jala-Pina Rita - Pineapple, Lime, Passion Fruit and Jalapeno with a chili-salt rim - OMG!
Go for the 1/2 price special menu daily from 5-7. Or go anytime really. So good and so fun!
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Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front St
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Go for the 1/2 price special menu daily from 5-7. Or go anytime really. So good and so fun!
Another restaurant just outside the front door that you have to try. Large portions and nice waitstaff. Always crowded.
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The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St
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Another restaurant just outside the front door that you have to try. Large portions and nice waitstaff. Always crowded.
the food rocks.
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Circa 1922
8 N Front St
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the food rocks.
Fun spot for brunch. The brunch rocks it!
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The Basics
319 N Front St
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Fun spot for brunch. The brunch rocks it!
Yummy mexican and good vibes. I love their nachos!
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Beer Barrio
34 N Front St
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Yummy mexican and good vibes. I love their nachos!
I would say this is one of the finer dining options in town.
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Manna
123 Princess St
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I would say this is one of the finer dining options in town.
Breakfast spot steps from the condo. Longtime Wilmington staple. The cheese grits were delish. Dive diner.
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The Dixie Grill
116 Market St
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Breakfast spot steps from the condo. Longtime Wilmington staple. The cheese grits were delish. Dive diner.
Currently closed and changing concept to chicken and oysters. Will reopen in 2023. Organic farmers and fishermen. Locally inspired southern cuisine. Can't go wrong here. Also excellent for brunch!
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Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle St
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Currently closed and changing concept to chicken and oysters. Will reopen in 2023. Organic farmers and fishermen. Locally inspired southern cuisine. Can't go wrong here. Also excellent for brunch!
Casual southern cuisine and the best fried chicken in town! Down by Chandlers Wharf. Nice water view from outside tables. They just added a fun beer garden between Water and Front Streets behind Chandlers Wharf. Lots of yard games and live music. Great vibes!
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Rooster & The Crow
225 S Water St
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Casual southern cuisine and the best fried chicken in town! Down by Chandlers Wharf. Nice water view from outside tables. They just added a fun beer garden between Water and Front Streets behind Chandlers Wharf. Lots of yard games and live music. Great vibes!
A must visit Wilmington classic.
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The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut St
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A must visit Wilmington classic.
Excellent italian just around the corner.
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Tarantelli's
102 S 2nd St
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Excellent italian just around the corner.
This is a cute little area to hit about a mile south of downtown. This restaurant has excellent pizza and pasta. Free delivery!
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield St
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This is a cute little area to hit about a mile south of downtown. This restaurant has excellent pizza and pasta. Free delivery!
Pizza joint right across the street. Solid pizza and open very late.
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Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market St
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Pizza joint right across the street. Solid pizza and open very late.
Super delish pizza! One block away. Not for eating there.
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I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front St
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Super delish pizza! One block away. Not for eating there.
We love love love this place! Excellent food, sometimes live music, beautiful and hip inside. Their flatbread is super crispy and amazing.
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Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd St
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We love love love this place! Excellent food, sometimes live music, beautiful and hip inside. Their flatbread is super crispy and amazing.
Amazing smoked wings!
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Rebellion NC
15 S Front St
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Amazing smoked wings!
Take a trip into the orient. Visit their lotus pond, enjoy company in one of their Thai huts, or just have a quiet dinner in the exquisite dining room. Ultimately, you'll enjoy the finest Thai-Vietnamese cuisine in a beautifully decorated environment.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
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Take a trip into the orient. Visit their lotus pond, enjoy company in one of their Thai huts, or just have a quiet dinner in the exquisite dining room. Ultimately, you'll enjoy the finest Thai-Vietnamese cuisine in a beautifully decorated environment.
Dine or have a cocktail basically over the ocean. Go for the views!
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Oceanic
703 S Lumina Ave
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Dine or have a cocktail basically over the ocean. Go for the views!
Seriously excellent Chinese food! Delivery was a bit expensive but worth it!
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Szechuan 132
419 S College Rd
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Seriously excellent Chinese food! Delivery was a bit expensive but worth it!
Just opened and already a favorite. They serve amazing coffee and food. Primarily seafood but their steak is amazing too.
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Seabird
1 South Front Street
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Just opened and already a favorite. They serve amazing coffee and food. Primarily seafood but their steak is amazing too.
Go on Sunday for a dockside cocktail. It’s right on the water and hoppin.
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Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie Rd
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Go on Sunday for a dockside cocktail. It’s right on the water and hoppin.
Take a long stroll down the riverwalk to marina grill. The outside seating and view of the marina is beautiful.
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Marina Grill
18 Harnett St
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Take a long stroll down the riverwalk to marina grill. The outside seating and view of the marina is beautiful.
Consistently good and beautiful views on outside waterfront decks.
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The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie Rd
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Consistently good and beautiful views on outside waterfront decks.
Amazing vegan food and hard kombucha. So good really!
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Panacea Brewing Company
4107 Oleander Dr
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Amazing vegan food and hard kombucha. So good really!
South front area is cool. Get nachos and head to satellite for a beer.
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Block Taco
120 Greenfield St
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South front area is cool. Get nachos and head to satellite for a beer.
If u go to Carolina beach or beyond stop by here for lunch and cocktails. Fun outside garden setting.
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Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park Blvd
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If u go to Carolina beach or beyond stop by here for lunch and cocktails. Fun outside garden setting.
Go for the view. Waterside dining! Sunday’s during summer 4-8 live music.
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Bluewater Grill
4 Marina St
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Go for the view. Waterside dining! Sunday’s during summer 4-8 live music.
So good! Best brussels sprouts dish in town hands down! Great vibe!
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True Blue Butcher and Barrel
110 Greenfield Street
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So good! Best brussels sprouts dish in town hands down! Great vibe!
In the cargo district so def go to check out the container homes and the other cool things this area has to offer.
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CheeseSmith
624 South 17th Street
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In the cargo district so def go to check out the container homes and the other cool things this area has to offer.
New to the Wilmington dining scene. Lovely dog friendly porch. Excellent food!
three10
1022 North 4th Street
New to the Wilmington dining scene. Lovely dog friendly porch. Excellent food!
Pizza delivery - just call and order. Everyone was talking about it and I wondered could it really be that good? Yes, yes it is!
Wheelz Pizza
2323 South 17th Street
Pizza delivery - just call and order. Everyone was talking about it and I wondered could it really be that good? Yes, yes it is!
OMG! Excellent Pizza Napoletana. Next to Hi-Wire Brewing. Casual dining or pick it up.
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Cugino Forno Wilmington
1020 Princess Street
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OMG! Excellent Pizza Napoletana. Next to Hi-Wire Brewing. Casual dining or pick it up.
Vegan restaurant that I still want to try. Worth exploring.
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The Green House Restaurant
1427 Military Cutoff Road
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Vegan restaurant that I still want to try. Worth exploring.
Have heard amazing things. Try the lobster. Special occasion.
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Catch
6623 Market St
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Have heard amazing things. Try the lobster. Special occasion.
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The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff Rd
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Opened back up. Local favorite. Dram Yard is the very cool restaurant at Arrive boutique hotel. The bar is also fantastic and the gazebo bar is a must go for cocktails. The manager will light a firepit for you anytime and bring you cocktails even if the gazebo bar is not open.
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Dram Yard
101 S 2nd St
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Opened back up. Local favorite. Dram Yard is the very cool restaurant at Arrive boutique hotel. The bar is also fantastic and the gazebo bar is a must go for cocktails. The manager will light a firepit for you anytime and bring you cocktails even if the gazebo bar is not open.
Everyone says you have to go. I haven't yet. If you are at the beach do it.
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N
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Everyone says you have to go. I haven't yet. If you are at the beach do it.
Everyone says this is the best sushi in town. I still need to go.
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Genki Sushi
4724 New Centre Drive
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Everyone says this is the best sushi in town. I still need to go.
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The Kitchen Sink
622 North 4th Street
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Coffee

We're coffee people. These are all unique coffee shops within a few blocks of the condo. I would try them all!
There are many spots to get coffee nearby. We really liked their coffee. It's a darker roast and excellent. Don't get me started on the baked goods. The cinnamon bun was the size of your head. Definitely worth a visit.
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Wake N Bake Donuts - Wilmington
114 Princess St
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There are many spots to get coffee nearby. We really liked their coffee. It's a darker roast and excellent. Don't get me started on the baked goods. The cinnamon bun was the size of your head. Definitely worth a visit.
Just around the block is another spot for your morning joe. We love this place!
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess St
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Just around the block is another spot for your morning joe. We love this place!
Another coffee joint.
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Java Dog Coffee House
303 N Front St
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Another coffee joint.
Friendly service and just around the corner on Front St.
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24 South Coffee House
24 S Front St
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Friendly service and just around the corner on Front St.
I suggest trying all of the local coffee houses and picking the one with the best brew for you!
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Port City Java
21-A N Front St
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I suggest trying all of the local coffee houses and picking the one with the best brew for you!
Another new coffee spot nearby!
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Cheeky Monkey Coffee
124 S Front St
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Another new coffee spot nearby!
Featuring counter culture coffee. Steps outside condo
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Seabird
1 South Front Street
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Featuring counter culture coffee. Steps outside condo
Drift - many locations
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Drift Cafe Wrightsville Beach
114 Causeway Drive
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Drift - many locations
Atmosphere coffee and kale bowl or tacos! I have yet to try this place.
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Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters
7409 Market St
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Atmosphere coffee and kale bowl or tacos! I have yet to try this place.

Ice Cream

Every time you walk by Kilwin's, the smell of fresh waffle cone will rock your world. While I'm no fan of lines, I suggest going at an off hour and definitely trying your favorite flavor. It's worth the calories.
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Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market St
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Every time you walk by Kilwin's, the smell of fresh waffle cone will rock your world. While I'm no fan of lines, I suggest going at an off hour and definitely trying your favorite flavor. It's worth the calories.
Excellent alternative to Kilwin's - especially when there is a line down the block.
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Gelarto
18 S Water St
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Excellent alternative to Kilwin's - especially when there is a line down the block.
Alternative to Kliwin's on the other side of town.
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Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th St
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Alternative to Kliwin's on the other side of town.

Brewery

Local Breweries that you can walk to make me happy. Def check these out! Go on a beer bar crawl!
Just around the block, cool vibe, good beer, go! Great sours!
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New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock St
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Just around the block, cool vibe, good beer, go! Great sours!
Another cool brewery a few blocks away. They do a lot of events so it's not always open to the public, but when they are it's definitely worth checking out.
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Ironclad Brewery
115 N 2nd St
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Another cool brewery a few blocks away. They do a lot of events so it's not always open to the public, but when they are it's definitely worth checking out.
Just another cool brewery to get a flight. Hit it when you are going to Savorez. It's over that way. Live music and food trucks.
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Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut St
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Just another cool brewery to get a flight. Hit it when you are going to Savorez. It's over that way. Live music and food trucks.
Also known for their food. Go to happy hour from 4-6 or after 10PM and get the 1/2 price apps - especially the onion rings. The best in town. Always a good happy hour beer special too!
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Front Street Brewery
9 N Front St
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Also known for their food. Go to happy hour from 4-6 or after 10PM and get the 1/2 price apps - especially the onion rings. The best in town. Always a good happy hour beer special too!
Another local brewery to hit during your crawl!
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Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th St
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Another local brewery to hit during your crawl!
Fun inside and out. Take a tour and play some games.
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Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry St
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Fun inside and out. Take a tour and play some games.
Fun games like ping pong and soccer pool. Cool vibe. Food truck in lot.
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Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess Street
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Fun games like ping pong and soccer pool. Cool vibe. Food truck in lot.

Bars

This place is like cheers. Everyone knows your name. Super friendly joint to watch sports. Lots of TVs and some fun games like giant jenga. One stop shop for tasting every local brewery that Wilmington has to offer. They don't offer a food menu but they have popcorn and often provide food like wings for free. They also have trivia night on Tuesday's at 8PM. Really fun place to go!
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Tavern Law 1832
106 N 2nd St
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This place is like cheers. Everyone knows your name. Super friendly joint to watch sports. Lots of TVs and some fun games like giant jenga. One stop shop for tasting every local brewery that Wilmington has to offer. They don't offer a food menu but they have popcorn and often provide food like wings for free. They also have trivia night on Tuesday's at 8PM. Really fun place to go!
It's a bit hidden down a dark alley but has a very cool vibe and they have mules on tap. You have to become a member for $1 per year. Totally worth that huge investment!
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Blind Elephant
21 N Front St
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It's a bit hidden down a dark alley but has a very cool vibe and they have mules on tap. You have to become a member for $1 per year. Totally worth that huge investment!
Go to The Rooftop at sunset. Just do it. It's not hoppin' at sunset but the views are amazing!
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Go to The Rooftop at sunset. Just do it. It's not hoppin' at sunset but the views are amazing!
Go for 1/2 price burgers on Monday and $3 beer or on Wednesday for 8 wings for $7! Fun place just around the corner for a drink.
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Rebellion NC
15 S Front St
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Go for 1/2 price burgers on Monday and $3 beer or on Wednesday for 8 wings for $7! Fun place just around the corner for a drink.
Lots of live music, a patio bar, and a rooftop bar. It's pretty loud on the weekends.
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Reel Cafe
100 S Front St
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Lots of live music, a patio bar, and a rooftop bar. It's pretty loud on the weekends.
Seems touristy but it's a fun spot for a beer or cocktail RIGHT on the water. It's almost as if you are on a boat. Go for happy hour or sunset. They also have live music at night.
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Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
106 S Water St
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Seems touristy but it's a fun spot for a beer or cocktail RIGHT on the water. It's almost as if you are on a boat. Go for happy hour or sunset. They also have live music at night.
Tues $1 tacos, Wed $6.66 burger, Thurs 1/2 price wings. We actually had a really good salad there too.
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Hell's Kitchen
118 Princess St
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Tues $1 tacos, Wed $6.66 burger, Thurs 1/2 price wings. We actually had a really good salad there too.
1/2 price charcuterie on Wed
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The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front St
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1/2 price charcuterie on Wed
Taste of the Olvie & Vine has cheese boards and great wine. Stop by for a glass and bring a bottle home! Go on Thursday for 1/2 price tapas menu!
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Taste the Olive & Vine
242 Princess St
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Taste of the Olvie & Vine has cheese boards and great wine. Stop by for a glass and bring a bottle home! Go on Thursday for 1/2 price tapas menu!
If you are looking for a basement dive bar with locals, head across the street and down the stairs.
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The Husk
31 S Front St
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If you are looking for a basement dive bar with locals, head across the street and down the stairs.
Great local dive bar with an interesting crowd. Oldest bar in Wilmington.
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Barbary Coast
116 S Front St
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Great local dive bar with an interesting crowd. Oldest bar in Wilmington.
Get your 80s 90s dance party ON at coglins. Great music and fun dance floor!
Coglin’s Wilmington
206 Market St
Get your 80s 90s dance party ON at coglins. Great music and fun dance floor!
Check out the container district. So cool!
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Alcove Beer Garden
348 Hutchison Ln
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Check out the container district. So cool!
Block taco is just outside and you can bring it in. Live music sometimes and corn hole. Fun outside area
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St
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Block taco is just outside and you can bring it in. Live music sometimes and corn hole. Fun outside area
Cute and delicious spot to hit after your walk on the beach at Johnny Mercers Fishing Pier.
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Shark Bar and Kitchen
13 E Salisbury St
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Cute and delicious spot to hit after your walk on the beach at Johnny Mercers Fishing Pier.
Cool vibes in brooklyn arts district. Live music sometimes. Food truck out back. Worth hitting.
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Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th St
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Cool vibes in brooklyn arts district. Live music sometimes. Food truck out back. Worth hitting.
Live comedy and an amazing beer garden. Go for one or both!
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Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd St
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Live comedy and an amazing beer garden. Go for one or both!
I really want to go here. Tiki adventure club. Maybe a live performance or just go for a cocktail.
The Sorrow Drowner
19 South 10th Street
I really want to go here. Tiki adventure club. Maybe a live performance or just go for a cocktail.

Shopping

Tons of cute boutiques in a unique setting.
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The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front St
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Tons of cute boutiques in a unique setting.
Just a block away and it’s sort of like 7-11. Has everything u need.
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Village Market Grocery
26 S 2nd St
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Just a block away and it’s sort of like 7-11. Has everything u need.
This is on water street a few blocks away and is a small grocery store. They have everything!
DGX
250 N Water St
This is on water street a few blocks away and is a small grocery store. They have everything!
This is over the bridge towards the battleship. It’s like a general store meets farmers market meets fish market. Oysters shrimp and crab. Tons of fish. Veggies and fruit. Snacks cheese ice cream and dessert. Everything you need for a special dinner in.
Eagle Island Seafood
2500 US-421
This is over the bridge towards the battleship. It’s like a general store meets farmers market meets fish market. Oysters shrimp and crab. Tons of fish. Veggies and fruit. Snacks cheese ice cream and dessert. Everything you need for a special dinner in.
Super cute high end boutiques for clothing, home, and shoes. A few places to eat also.
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Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood Rd
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Super cute high end boutiques for clothing, home, and shoes. A few places to eat also.
Whole Foods is a few miles a way but they deliver free if you have Amazon prime for orders over $35.
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Whole Foods Market
3804 Oleander Dr
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Whole Foods is a few miles a way but they deliver free if you have Amazon prime for orders over $35.
A few miles away just past Whole Foods. Perfect for snacks or anything food!
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Trader Joe's
1437 S College Rd
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A few miles away just past Whole Foods. Perfect for snacks or anything food!
Vinyl!
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Gravity Records
612 Castle St
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Vinyl!
Books and more books!
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Old Books on Front Street
249 N Front St
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Books and more books!
Shop!
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Edge of Urge
18 Market St
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Shop!
My friend Katherine owns this shop. Vinyl and clothing and accessories!
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Modern Legend
130 N Front St
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My friend Katherine owns this shop. Vinyl and clothing and accessories!
Small carries a lot of Organic, good food and salad bar, also good for healthier grab and go options. Smoothies and Juice drinks.
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Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander Dr
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Small carries a lot of Organic, good food and salad bar, also good for healthier grab and go options. Smoothies and Juice drinks.
Carries a lot of Organic and has good food bar.
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Lovey's Natural Foods & Cafe
1319 Military Cutoff Rd
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Carries a lot of Organic and has good food bar.
Saigon Market International Groceries
831 S Kerr Ave
La Huerta Fresh Produce
830 S Kerr Ave

Sightseeing

This is so gorgeous, especially at sunset! I was stunned. Worth the drive.
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
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This is so gorgeous, especially at sunset! I was stunned. Worth the drive.
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
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Free parking and easy beach access!
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Kure Beach
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Free parking and easy beach access!
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Carolina Beach
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Jazz in the garden on the 2nd thurs of the month at 6pm. $20 at the door
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Bellamy Mansion
503 Market St
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Jazz in the garden on the 2nd thurs of the month at 6pm. $20 at the door
Take a riverboat tour! I thought the southern route was more interesting.
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Cape Fear Spice Merchants
20 Market St
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Take a riverboat tour! I thought the southern route was more interesting.
Go at sunset or go for a walk each way. It’s currently under construction but just walk around that
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
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Go at sunset or go for a walk each way. It’s currently under construction but just walk around that
I haven’t done it yet but I want to. It looks like a lot of fun. Great for a celebration. The brew boat also looks fun.
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Wilmington Trolley
15 S Water St
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I haven’t done it yet but I want to. It looks like a lot of fun. Great for a celebration. The brew boat also looks fun.
I finally went here and it's amazing and beautiful. Would def recommend!
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Izityalo ze-Airlie
300 Airlie Rd
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I finally went here and it's amazing and beautiful. Would def recommend!
Carolina Beach, if you have 4 wheel drive you can drive on the beach. Local tip, to avoid crowds we love to go around 3-4:00 and pack food and drinks to have dinner and sit on the beach and watch sunset.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr
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Carolina Beach, if you have 4 wheel drive you can drive on the beach. Local tip, to avoid crowds we love to go around 3-4:00 and pack food and drinks to have dinner and sit on the beach and watch sunset.