You can find a spot to grab a cocktail pretty much anywhere these days. But according to locals, what sets Wilmington’s coastal craft cocktail scene apart is its lack of big-city pretension, strong focus on creativity, fresh ingredients and unique locations - including killer waterfront views, intimate and rustic speakeasies and historic buildings. Immerse yourself in the bar scene known for its locales as much as its cocktails as you enjoy unique spots and drinks with a view.
"Cheers" to planning your brewcation to one of the fastest-growing craft beer hotspots in North Carolina. Wilmington was named one of “America’s Beeriest Beach Towns” and was listed among the top five places to experience a “beery, beachside getaway” by CraftBeer.com. From solar-powered brews to a ship-shaped bar and a brewery with a disc golf course, the area has a variety of unique breweries and local craft beer that will quench the taste buds of all types of beer drinkers. And, if you are planning a beer-based getaway, why not do it at the coast!
"Cheers” to your coastal vacation at our local wine bars and distilleries. Nosh on small plates and savor vino flavors from around the world at wine bars and shops in downtown’s historic district. Settle into a cozy wine bar a block from the Wilmington Riverwalk or head to an eclectic entertainment complex designed with re-purposed cargo containers. Kick back and sip on small-batch vodka, gin and rum cocktails at award-winning distillery lounges and tasting rooms, some offering tours. Whether you’re a Vinophile or craft cocktail connoisseur, discover the perfect place to enjoy a drink in Wilmington and Island Beaches.
Find a growing array of eclectic coffee houses, roasters and cafes ready to cater to your caffeine cravings, like a coffee shop combined with local shark-teeth jewelry or a surf shop with an upstairs coffee café overlooking the ocean.
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