Downtown Wilmington Restaurants and Nightlife!
Nightlife
All of our recommended places for a night out on the town. All downtown and all within walking distance.
A buzzing local favorite. Stop by during the day to enjoy the patio for a drink or your favorite game on one of the many TVs. Come by later at night for a buzzing 20-30s crowd getting their night started.
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The Husk
31 S Front StA buzzing local favorite. Stop by during the day to enjoy the patio for a drink or your favorite game on one of the many TVs. Come by later at night for a buzzing 20-30s crowd getting their night started.
A local favorite, this basement bar will be one of the busiest places downtown. Popular for the 20-30s crowd.
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Growlers Tavern
21 N Front StA local favorite, this basement bar will be one of the busiest places downtown. Popular for the 20-30s crowd.
A bit off the beaten path, you HAVE to try the smoked old fashioned at WTF. Beautiful atmosphere, fun bartenders and incredible home made drinks.
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
111 Grace StA bit off the beaten path, you HAVE to try the smoked old fashioned at WTF. Beautiful atmosphere, fun bartenders and incredible home made drinks.
The closest thing downtown Wilmington has to a “speakeasy” this beautiful bar is located in the alley in between Port City Java and Front St Brewery. You know they are open only by the elephant sign hanging and lit up in the alley. Very good cocktails!
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Blind Elephant
21 N Front StThe closest thing downtown Wilmington has to a “speakeasy” this beautiful bar is located in the alley in between Port City Java and Front St Brewery. You know they are open only by the elephant sign hanging and lit up in the alley. Very good cocktails!
Goodfellas is the typical last destination for the young crowd. Had a few drinks already? Perfect, this is your spot. Head downstairs for a dance party or enjoy the patio upstairs, either way you’ll be one of many people closing this club down.
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Goodfellas Nitelife
122 Princess StGoodfellas is the typical last destination for the young crowd. Had a few drinks already? Perfect, this is your spot. Head downstairs for a dance party or enjoy the patio upstairs, either way you’ll be one of many people closing this club down.
Downtown Wilmington’s favorite Irish Pub! This tiny establishment will make you feel like family the moment you walk in. Enjoy a Guinness or a shot of Jamo with the owner, Misha.
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Slainte Irish Pub
7 N Front StDowntown Wilmington’s favorite Irish Pub! This tiny establishment will make you feel like family the moment you walk in. Enjoy a Guinness or a shot of Jamo with the owner, Misha.
This 3 story establishment has basically everything you need. On the ground floor find a restaurant and patio with live music, the second floor entertains karaoke (very busy), and the top floor has rooftop views and a DJ on the weekends.
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Reel Cafe
100 S Front StThis 3 story establishment has basically everything you need. On the ground floor find a restaurant and patio with live music, the second floor entertains karaoke (very busy), and the top floor has rooftop views and a DJ on the weekends.
Food scene
This little gem is a local favorite! The place isn’t much to look at and there isn’t much seating, but the tacos and burritos will ABSOLUTELY make up for that.
Capricho
215-A Princess StThis little gem is a local favorite! The place isn’t much to look at and there isn’t much seating, but the tacos and burritos will ABSOLUTELY make up for that.
The top dessert destination downtown. Almost always a line after dinner but it moves fast! Enjoy ice cream, fudge and more!
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Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StThe top dessert destination downtown. Almost always a line after dinner but it moves fast! Enjoy ice cream, fudge and more!
One of the best locations in downtown Wilmington for a fancier dinner. A rotating menu and delicious cocktails will have you wanting to go back!
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Manna
123 Princess StOne of the best locations in downtown Wilmington for a fancier dinner. A rotating menu and delicious cocktails will have you wanting to go back!
Quite possibly my favorite downtown restaurant. The vibes, sushi and sake are all top notch at this establishment. Definitely recommend making reservations if you have a group and don’t want to wait. (If you do end up waiting, put your name on the list and grab a drink downstairs at The Husk).
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Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StQuite possibly my favorite downtown restaurant. The vibes, sushi and sake are all top notch at this establishment. Definitely recommend making reservations if you have a group and don’t want to wait. (If you do end up waiting, put your name on the list and grab a drink downstairs at The Husk).
Wonderful dinner destination for some off-the-wall dishes like Elk and Lamb.
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Platypus & Gnome
7205 S Front StWonderful dinner destination for some off-the-wall dishes like Elk and Lamb.
Tugboat Tony's Bagel Cafe
106 N Water StGreat place to start your day with a quick bagel and coffee!
Feeling a bit hungover? In the mood for breakfast and a mimosa? We’ll meet you at Dixie Grill.
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The Dixie Grill
116 Market StFeeling a bit hungover? In the mood for breakfast and a mimosa? We’ll meet you at Dixie Grill.
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StFavorite coffee downtown!
Downtown’s newest restaurant. Seabird has been receiving quite the collection of raving reviews. Romantic setting and great food!
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Seabird
1 South Front StreetDowntown’s newest restaurant. Seabird has been receiving quite the collection of raving reviews. Romantic setting and great food!
Intimate dinner spot with couches and a lounge as well. Try the snail!
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Caprice bistro
10 Market StIntimate dinner spot with couches and a lounge as well. Try the snail!