Wilmington/ Wrightsville Beach Guest Guidebook
Coffee Shops/Cafes
Popular boutique coffee shops/cafes in the area with great atmosphere and even better beverages/snacks!
Great atmosphere for a coffee/lunch date or to get some work done! Must try their local coffee/teas and the loaded avocado toast!
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Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters
7409 Market StGreat atmosphere for a coffee/lunch date or to get some work done! Must try their local coffee/teas and the loaded avocado toast!
Their matcha latte with almond milk is one of my favs! You also have to try their Market Bowl Breakfast and Nutella French Toast!
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Drift Cafe Wrightsville Beach
114 Causeway DriveTheir matcha latte with almond milk is one of my favs! You also have to try their Market Bowl Breakfast and Nutella French Toast!
If you come to Wrightsville Beach, getting an acai bowl from SurfBerry is a MUST! Noah and I decided to partner with SurfBerry because we've tried many acai bowls from all over the world but nothing compares to SurfBerry! Our favorite bowl is the Mason Bowl (+layered granola & chocolate chips) to share! :)
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SurfBerry
222 Causeway DrIf you come to Wrightsville Beach, getting an acai bowl from SurfBerry is a MUST! Noah and I decided to partner with SurfBerry because we've tried many acai bowls from all over the world but nothing compares to SurfBerry! Our favorite bowl is the Mason Bowl (+layered granola & chocolate chips) to share! :)
The Adapt Juice Bar is conveniently located steps away from Wrightsville Beach. Instead of loading up on pizza/hot dogs, try their nutrient dense cold-pressed juices. Our favorite is the "Please Heal Me Now" juice.
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Adapt Kitchen and Juice Bar
32 N Lumina AveThe Adapt Juice Bar is conveniently located steps away from Wrightsville Beach. Instead of loading up on pizza/hot dogs, try their nutrient dense cold-pressed juices. Our favorite is the "Please Heal Me Now" juice.
SUNdays is a hub for all the local surf junkies in the area. My friends and I love this place for its beautiful location, pet-friendly environment, and amazing coffee! My favorite drink is the coconut caramel iced latte as well as a tall glass of sauvignon blanc on 1/2 priced wine Wednesday!
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SUNdays Surf Cafe
708 B S Lumina AveSUNdays is a hub for all the local surf junkies in the area. My friends and I love this place for its beautiful location, pet-friendly environment, and amazing coffee! My favorite drink is the coconut caramel iced latte as well as a tall glass of sauvignon blanc on 1/2 priced wine Wednesday!
The Workshop is steps away from the beach and offers great healthy snacks, smoothies, and coffee! My go-to's are an iced dirty chai latte and caprese sandwich!
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The Workshop
86 Waynick BlvdThe Workshop is steps away from the beach and offers great healthy snacks, smoothies, and coffee! My go-to's are an iced dirty chai latte and caprese sandwich!
Rentals
They've got it all: rentals, lessons, tours, sales, training and corporate team building on paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, etc. The best part is that they are conveniently located right off the Wrightsville Beach island!
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Wrightsville SUP
96 W Salisbury StThey've got it all: rentals, lessons, tours, sales, training and corporate team building on paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, etc. The best part is that they are conveniently located right off the Wrightsville Beach island!
If you've never done a fishing charter- this is the place to go! The experienced captains will take you out for the adventure of a lifetime- fishing for critters you've never seen in your life!
Deep Sea Express Fishing Charters
226 Seacrest DriveIf you've never done a fishing charter- this is the place to go! The experienced captains will take you out for the adventure of a lifetime- fishing for critters you've never seen in your life!
You haven't had fun until you've experienced the local islands off the intracoastal via jet ski. The Wrightsville Beach Jet Ski Rentals have years of experience and a great selection!
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Wrightsville Beach Jet Ski Rentals
1 Marina StYou haven't had fun until you've experienced the local islands off the intracoastal via jet ski. The Wrightsville Beach Jet Ski Rentals have years of experience and a great selection!
Not only does the South End Surf Shop have the coolest merchandise, but they also have a great selection of surf boards and surf board rentals! They're also conveniently located right across from Wrightsville Beach!
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South End Surf Shop
708 S Lumina AveNot only does the South End Surf Shop have the coolest merchandise, but they also have a great selection of surf boards and surf board rentals! They're also conveniently located right across from Wrightsville Beach!
Find this one-stop shop for all electric vehicle rentals, offering electric bikes and mobility electric wheelchair scooters in the heart of historic downtown. Their e-bikes can be rented on any hourly basis, two-hour, or full day. Mobility electric wheelchair scooters are offered for full day rentals. Whether you are looking to have some fun exploring Wilmington and its historic sites and beaches or just want to get around quickly and efficiently, they've got you covered! Guided tours are available year round. Check website for times and dates.
EZ Electric Bike & Scooter Tours and Rentals
Find this one-stop shop for all electric vehicle rentals, offering electric bikes and mobility electric wheelchair scooters in the heart of historic downtown. Their e-bikes can be rented on any hourly basis, two-hour, or full day. Mobility electric wheelchair scooters are offered for full day rentals. Whether you are looking to have some fun exploring Wilmington and its historic sites and beaches or just want to get around quickly and efficiently, they've got you covered! Guided tours are available year round. Check website for times and dates.
Amusement
This trampoline park includes 40 trampolines, 1 dodgeball court, 5 foam pits, a full professional ninja course, and various aerial obstacles. Great time to spend a rainy day with the kiddos!
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Flip N Fly - Wilmington Trampoline Park
830 Inspiration DrThis trampoline park includes 40 trampolines, 1 dodgeball court, 5 foam pits, a full professional ninja course, and various aerial obstacles. Great time to spend a rainy day with the kiddos!
Most people travel to this area specifically for Wrightsville Beach but if you are in town for any other reason you MUST check it out! The beautiful sunsets, blue water, and peaceful atmosphere is unlike any other!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrMost people travel to this area specifically for Wrightsville Beach but if you are in town for any other reason you MUST check it out! The beautiful sunsets, blue water, and peaceful atmosphere is unlike any other!
Relax and watch a movie at the Regal Mayfair & IMAX Movie Theater located at the Mayfaire shopping center. Also a great activity to do on a rainy day!
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Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrRelax and watch a movie at the Regal Mayfair & IMAX Movie Theater located at the Mayfaire shopping center. Also a great activity to do on a rainy day!
Jungle Rapids is a great place to bring the kids for some family fun. Jungle Rapids includes a waterpark, go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, arcade, and more!
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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrJungle Rapids is a great place to bring the kids for some family fun. Jungle Rapids includes a waterpark, go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, arcade, and more!
Explore the skies above the beautiful Wrightsville Beach waters while parasailing with the Wrightsville Parasailing Company. Several customers have said to seen whales off the coast in certain seasons!
Wrightsville Parasailing Co
1402 Airlie Rd Explore the skies above the beautiful Wrightsville Beach waters while parasailing with the Wrightsville Parasailing Company. Several customers have said to seen whales off the coast in certain seasons!
This escape room transports you from your reality where you and a team will have 60 minutes to find the clues, crack the codes, and solve the puzzles to complete the mission in time!
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The Exit Games | Кімната втечі
2 N Front StThis escape room transports you from your reality where you and a team will have 60 minutes to find the clues, crack the codes, and solve the puzzles to complete the mission in time!
Wilmington's largest escape game facility located in Historic Downtown has a new family friendly adventure starting every 30 minutes. All rooms are wheelchair accessible with private booking-- reservations are recommended, but you can walk-in with your group. You will have 60 minutes to enjoy one of several thrilling adventures. Communication and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to keep cool under pressure will be put to the test, but expect plenty of laughs along your journey. With 5,000 square feet of space this is perfect for groups, reunions, corporate team building, birthday parties, and bachelor or bachelorette Parties.
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The Breakout Room, LLC
130 N Front StWilmington's largest escape game facility located in Historic Downtown has a new family friendly adventure starting every 30 minutes. All rooms are wheelchair accessible with private booking-- reservations are recommended, but you can walk-in with your group. You will have 60 minutes to enjoy one of several thrilling adventures. Communication and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to keep cool under pressure will be put to the test, but expect plenty of laughs along your journey. With 5,000 square feet of space this is perfect for groups, reunions, corporate team building, birthday parties, and bachelor or bachelorette Parties.
Enjoy urban axe throwing, one of the hottest trends in indoor recreation, in all its rustic glory. This fun, competitively different sport involves hand eye coordination as you throw an axe down a lane towards a target. They also offer local craft beers, wine, sodas, seltzer, and fresh popcorn for the throwers and spectators to enjoy in their mountain cabin-themed lounge. A member of the World Axe Throwing League, they take safety seriously. Reservations suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
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Axes & Allies
1122 S 3rd StEnjoy urban axe throwing, one of the hottest trends in indoor recreation, in all its rustic glory. This fun, competitively different sport involves hand eye coordination as you throw an axe down a lane towards a target. They also offer local craft beers, wine, sodas, seltzer, and fresh popcorn for the throwers and spectators to enjoy in their mountain cabin-themed lounge. A member of the World Axe Throwing League, they take safety seriously. Reservations suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Bringing some of the best musical and theatrical entertainment from around the world to the area, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is one of the most magical settings, nestled in a basin of the Cape Fear River surrounded by hundred year old cypress trees, long leaf pines, and 180 degrees of water. This popular, recently renovated outdoor lakeside venue has added new concession and restroom buildings as well as new landscaping. This accessible outdoor venue’s capacity is 1,200 people and is available for rental through Live Nation.
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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrBringing some of the best musical and theatrical entertainment from around the world to the area, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is one of the most magical settings, nestled in a basin of the Cape Fear River surrounded by hundred year old cypress trees, long leaf pines, and 180 degrees of water. This popular, recently renovated outdoor lakeside venue has added new concession and restroom buildings as well as new landscaping. This accessible outdoor venue’s capacity is 1,200 people and is available for rental through Live Nation.
The best combo: batting cages and brews! And for all you beer-haters out there- don't worry! They also sell seltzers and wine (my favorite)!
Stadium Batting Cages
5570 Oleander DrThe best combo: batting cages and brews! And for all you beer-haters out there- don't worry! They also sell seltzers and wine (my favorite)!
Breaktime Billiards is one of the largest poolhalls in North Carolina. They are open every day at 11am with 32 of the best-maintained pool tables in Wilmington. Daily drink specials, a full service restaurant and a great atmosphere make Breaktime a local favorite!
Breaktime Billiards
Breaktime Billiards is one of the largest poolhalls in North Carolina. They are open every day at 11am with 32 of the best-maintained pool tables in Wilmington. Daily drink specials, a full service restaurant and a great atmosphere make Breaktime a local favorite!
Enjoy golf rain or shine year-round in this 2,700 square-foot location offering four Full Swing Golf Simulators, numerous TVs and a large, full-service bar. You can play a full round of golf in about an hour, even when it’s raining or cold or dark outside. Tee times can be booked in advance online, and you can bring your own clubs, or choose from a complimentary demo set available at the facility. If your aren't into golf, there are other virtual options like Soccer Penalty and Free Kicks, Zombie Dodgeball and Carnival Games.
Club Golf Indoor
109 Pier Master PtEnjoy golf rain or shine year-round in this 2,700 square-foot location offering four Full Swing Golf Simulators, numerous TVs and a large, full-service bar. You can play a full round of golf in about an hour, even when it’s raining or cold or dark outside. Tee times can be booked in advance online, and you can bring your own clubs, or choose from a complimentary demo set available at the facility. If your aren't into golf, there are other virtual options like Soccer Penalty and Free Kicks, Zombie Dodgeball and Carnival Games.
Hoist a pint or three and celebrate Wilmington's dark history! This two and a half hour adventure will bring you to some of the city's most extraordinary pubs. Hear true ghostly and grizzly tales of murder, mayhem, love, lunacy, humor, debauchery and more! This tour has been featured on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, Learning & Travel Channels, Southern Living, MTV and Haunted TAPS. Their website has a video describing the tour. All guests MUST sign a Liability Waiver and Release Form prior to start of tour and be 21 years or older.
Haunted Pub Crawl
Hoist a pint or three and celebrate Wilmington's dark history! This two and a half hour adventure will bring you to some of the city's most extraordinary pubs. Hear true ghostly and grizzly tales of murder, mayhem, love, lunacy, humor, debauchery and more! This tour has been featured on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, Learning & Travel Channels, Southern Living, MTV and Haunted TAPS. Their website has a video describing the tour. All guests MUST sign a Liability Waiver and Release Form prior to start of tour and be 21 years or older.
Extending more than 1,200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Johnnie Mercers is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this is a year round "must visit" for everyone from walkers to anglers. Offering a tackle shop, seasonal snack bar and full bathrooms as well as a spectacular view, join them for special events like Fishing Tournaments, Bird Outings and Ocean Swims.
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Мол рибальства Джонні Мерсерса
23 E Salisbury StExtending more than 1,200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Johnnie Mercers is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this is a year round "must visit" for everyone from walkers to anglers. Offering a tackle shop, seasonal snack bar and full bathrooms as well as a spectacular view, join them for special events like Fishing Tournaments, Bird Outings and Ocean Swims.
Featuring four full-swing golf simulators equipped with images from 84 worldwide championship golf courses, this luxury indoor golf facility also offers exquisite wines, craft beer and cocktails, as well as full menu from Ledo's Pizza. In addition to the virtual golf course simulations, each station also offers 20 skills challenges that can be utilized by all skill levels. For the more avid golfer, the VIP Area (nearly 18 feet wide) has couches and video analysis capabilities. As a break from golf—there will also different virtual sport applications: soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, rugby, lacrosse, bocce ball, cricket, and even includes zombie dodgeball.
Rounds Golf & Lounge
6801 Parker Farm DrFeaturing four full-swing golf simulators equipped with images from 84 worldwide championship golf courses, this luxury indoor golf facility also offers exquisite wines, craft beer and cocktails, as well as full menu from Ledo's Pizza. In addition to the virtual golf course simulations, each station also offers 20 skills challenges that can be utilized by all skill levels. For the more avid golfer, the VIP Area (nearly 18 feet wide) has couches and video analysis capabilities. As a break from golf—there will also different virtual sport applications: soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, rugby, lacrosse, bocce ball, cricket, and even includes zombie dodgeball.
Located near UNCW this 37,000 square feet of family fun features 24 lanes of bowling, 29 pool tables, two bars and a Grill serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Players also can electronically order waiter-delivery of food right to their lanes. You will also find the only IBPSIA Certified Pro Shop in Southeastern North Carolina. Join them for special events like Friday and Saturday Rock and Bowl Nights featuring Music Videos, and Professional Bowling Tournaments.
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10 Pin Alley
127 S College RdLocated near UNCW this 37,000 square feet of family fun features 24 lanes of bowling, 29 pool tables, two bars and a Grill serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Players also can electronically order waiter-delivery of food right to their lanes. You will also find the only IBPSIA Certified Pro Shop in Southeastern North Carolina. Join them for special events like Friday and Saturday Rock and Bowl Nights featuring Music Videos, and Professional Bowling Tournaments.
Wilmington's only full-time comedy club, The Dead Crow Comedy Room, offers year round laughter in a unique, intimate atmosphere showcasing nationally and internationally acclaimed live comedy in historic downtown. The showroom now shares space with Lush Lounge & Garden Bar, featuring a spacious and elegant indoor bar, as well as an inviting outdoor beer garden, This is the perfect hide-away to grab a drink and a snack from one of the regularly hosted food trucks. Special Offerings: Annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Open Mic and Improv Night.
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Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd StWilmington's only full-time comedy club, The Dead Crow Comedy Room, offers year round laughter in a unique, intimate atmosphere showcasing nationally and internationally acclaimed live comedy in historic downtown. The showroom now shares space with Lush Lounge & Garden Bar, featuring a spacious and elegant indoor bar, as well as an inviting outdoor beer garden, This is the perfect hide-away to grab a drink and a snack from one of the regularly hosted food trucks. Special Offerings: Annual Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Open Mic and Improv Night.
Popular Restaurants
Other restaurants that do not fit the "Waterfront", "Upscale", or "Breakfast/Lunch" restaurant categories.
Enjoy some of the best old fashioned favorites from the grille. Eat inside or on the patio and enjoy tasty affordable sandwiches and salads in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. P.T.'s Grille serves up the freshest, highest quality ingredients - using Certified Angus burgers and other meats that are never frozen, French fries that are fresh-cut daily and each cup of lemonade is individually fresh-squeezed.
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P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
3852 S 17th StEnjoy some of the best old fashioned favorites from the grille. Eat inside or on the patio and enjoy tasty affordable sandwiches and salads in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. P.T.'s Grille serves up the freshest, highest quality ingredients - using Certified Angus burgers and other meats that are never frozen, French fries that are fresh-cut daily and each cup of lemonade is individually fresh-squeezed.
Enjoy the tastes of Panama in Wilmington near Wrightsville Beach. This cozy Latin-American restaurant houses a bar made of reclaimed wood straight from Panama, deli counter for easy ordering, and charming outside courtyard. They are named for a dish made with a unique cooking style of chopped fish in acidic juices that "cook" the meat rather than using a hot pan. Can't decide which Ceviche dish to order? Try the El Quatro ceviche sampler with four types. This fun restaurant was featured in Season 28 of Guy Fiori’s television show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Enjoy special dishes like arroz con pollo, ropas Viejas and more.
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Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveEnjoy the tastes of Panama in Wilmington near Wrightsville Beach. This cozy Latin-American restaurant houses a bar made of reclaimed wood straight from Panama, deli counter for easy ordering, and charming outside courtyard. They are named for a dish made with a unique cooking style of chopped fish in acidic juices that "cook" the meat rather than using a hot pan. Can't decide which Ceviche dish to order? Try the El Quatro ceviche sampler with four types. This fun restaurant was featured in Season 28 of Guy Fiori’s television show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Enjoy special dishes like arroz con pollo, ropas Viejas and more.
Since its beginning in 2001, Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill has been a locals favorite. Just like that famous surf break, you can find Cali-style flavors fueling your spirit of adventure and search for that special out of the way beach spot. Available on Saturday and Sunday: six breakfast burritos: rancheros, chicken, chorizo, sausage, bacon and veggie. Each are made with the same Baja-fresh and are served with homemade picante and salsa. Not to be missed for the over 21 crowd are their many tasty flavors of margaritas! "(Tower 7 is) My favorite place in North Carolina. Thanks for feeding me perfect tacos for six years!" -Sophia Bush "One Tree Hill"
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Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveSince its beginning in 2001, Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill has been a locals favorite. Just like that famous surf break, you can find Cali-style flavors fueling your spirit of adventure and search for that special out of the way beach spot. Available on Saturday and Sunday: six breakfast burritos: rancheros, chicken, chorizo, sausage, bacon and veggie. Each are made with the same Baja-fresh and are served with homemade picante and salsa. Not to be missed for the over 21 crowd are their many tasty flavors of margaritas! "(Tower 7 is) My favorite place in North Carolina. Thanks for feeding me perfect tacos for six years!" -Sophia Bush "One Tree Hill"
Named after celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe, Poe's Tavern, best known for an excellent craft brew selection and a menu full of burger options, is found just east of the Intracoastal Waterway on south Harbor Island. Always tasty but often unexpected, choose to dine inside or outside on either the dog friendly covered patio or under the umbrellas. Many Poe's of burgers and salads feature unusual ingredients, such as crab cakes, shrimp, pimento cheese and guacamole. The menu includes a changing special "Burger of the Day," and highlights local NC craft brew varieties in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
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Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrNamed after celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe, Poe's Tavern, best known for an excellent craft brew selection and a menu full of burger options, is found just east of the Intracoastal Waterway on south Harbor Island. Always tasty but often unexpected, choose to dine inside or outside on either the dog friendly covered patio or under the umbrellas. Many Poe's of burgers and salads feature unusual ingredients, such as crab cakes, shrimp, pimento cheese and guacamole. The menu includes a changing special "Burger of the Day," and highlights local NC craft brew varieties in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
Named for the powerful Roman god of the sea, this iconic restaurant has been welcoming Wrightsville Beach diners since 1947. The area's oldest restaurant offers an menu with favorites like the short rib, shrimp and grits, and crispy tuna. The dining interior has been recently remodeled and expanded, while the Pirate Bar retains its original cozy charm and also serves a full menu.
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King Neptune Restaurant
11 N Lumina AveNamed for the powerful Roman god of the sea, this iconic restaurant has been welcoming Wrightsville Beach diners since 1947. The area's oldest restaurant offers an menu with favorites like the short rib, shrimp and grits, and crispy tuna. The dining interior has been recently remodeled and expanded, while the Pirate Bar retains its original cozy charm and also serves a full menu.
Come aboard Wilmington's only floating Bar & Grill to enjoy lunch, dinner, and late into the night right off of the Riverwalk at the foot of Dock Street. Enjoy seasonal Carolina casual calabash baskets, salads and appetizers paired with your favorite libations including several selections of froze (frozen rose). Their dog friendly covered area becomes enclosed during chillier months. This is a great place to meet your friends and enjoy the spectacular riverfront sunsets and live music.
Across the Riverwalk from Anne Bonny's enjoy locally made ice cream and more at the seasonal Lazy Jack's Ice Cream Shack. They even have a dog friendly peanut butter ice cream.
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Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
106 S Water StCome aboard Wilmington's only floating Bar & Grill to enjoy lunch, dinner, and late into the night right off of the Riverwalk at the foot of Dock Street. Enjoy seasonal Carolina casual calabash baskets, salads and appetizers paired with your favorite libations including several selections of froze (frozen rose). Their dog friendly covered area becomes enclosed during chillier months. This is a great place to meet your friends and enjoy the spectacular riverfront sunsets and live music.
Across the Riverwalk from Anne Bonny's enjoy locally made ice cream and more at the seasonal Lazy Jack's Ice Cream Shack. They even have a dog friendly peanut butter ice cream.
Featured in the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate, find CheeseSmith's menu with perfect, creative gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and delicious complements in the Cargo District. Their rotating selections always have something fresh and inventive with sides like garlic Parmesan french fries, watermelon with flaky lime salt, delicious desserts as well as Sunday Brunch items. Beginning as a food truck, they realized a restaurant was going to be necessary to handle the crowds that followed them to every location. Come enjoy some great food, fixed with care by great people.
CheeseSmith
Featured in the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate, find CheeseSmith's menu with perfect, creative gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and delicious complements in the Cargo District. Their rotating selections always have something fresh and inventive with sides like garlic Parmesan french fries, watermelon with flaky lime salt, delicious desserts as well as Sunday Brunch items. Beginning as a food truck, they realized a restaurant was going to be necessary to handle the crowds that followed them to every location. Come enjoy some great food, fixed with care by great people.
Waterfront Restaurants
With unbeatable sunset and waterfront views, The Fish House Grill has been a landmark on the water for decades focusing on great food, a casual atmosphere, and outdoor dining. Enjoy everything from fresh grilled tuna sandwiches, Po’boys and fried shrimp baskets to Seafood Platters on their dog friendly waterfront patio as boats glide down the Intercoastal Waterway toward Wrightsville Beach.
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Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie RdWith unbeatable sunset and waterfront views, The Fish House Grill has been a landmark on the water for decades focusing on great food, a casual atmosphere, and outdoor dining. Enjoy everything from fresh grilled tuna sandwiches, Po’boys and fried shrimp baskets to Seafood Platters on their dog friendly waterfront patio as boats glide down the Intercoastal Waterway toward Wrightsville Beach.
A favorite place to gather since 1976, this waterfront seafood and steakhouse offers an outdoor patio directly overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway providing one of the few truly waterfront dining experiences. Their cozy interior dining room has large bay windows showcasing a panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway and iconic Wrightsville Beach bascule bridge. Featured prominently in both movies and television shows, the sunsets are spectacular. You can also Dock and Dine at their marina for a splendid evening.
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Bridge Tender Marina
1418 Airlie RdA favorite place to gather since 1976, this waterfront seafood and steakhouse offers an outdoor patio directly overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway providing one of the few truly waterfront dining experiences. Their cozy interior dining room has large bay windows showcasing a panoramic view of the Intracoastal Waterway and iconic Wrightsville Beach bascule bridge. Featured prominently in both movies and television shows, the sunsets are spectacular. You can also Dock and Dine at their marina for a splendid evening.
A Carolina tradition for more than 30 years, Dockside has been synonymous with great food and a casual, relaxed, atmosphere. Perched on the water's edge of the IntraCoastal Waterway near Wrightsville Beach, the flagship location showcases the local region's natural flavors and features. From the island setting to the beach style and coastal Carolina attitude, Dockside blends their own unique, friendly and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy live music on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons through Labor Day. Come experience the ambiance that caused this restaurant to frequently be used as a filming location.
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Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdA Carolina tradition for more than 30 years, Dockside has been synonymous with great food and a casual, relaxed, atmosphere. Perched on the water's edge of the IntraCoastal Waterway near Wrightsville Beach, the flagship location showcases the local region's natural flavors and features. From the island setting to the beach style and coastal Carolina attitude, Dockside blends their own unique, friendly and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy live music on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons through Labor Day. Come experience the ambiance that caused this restaurant to frequently be used as a filming location.
Discover this lively Marina restaurant and bar that offers craveable, modern American food served in a high energy atmosphere—just a few minutes walk away from the Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Enjoy fantastic river views from their covered patio, or their roomy climate-controlled inside dining area. Their extensive list of tap beers (over 25), wine and kombucha tea combined with craft cocktails help make this the perfect place for friends, family and business associates to meet for lunch, Sunday Brunch, dinner, happy hour, and all sorts of gatherings. You can even come by boat to dock at Port City Marina while you dine. Special Events: Outdoor Live Music.
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Marina Grill
18 Harnett StDiscover this lively Marina restaurant and bar that offers craveable, modern American food served in a high energy atmosphere—just a few minutes walk away from the Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Enjoy fantastic river views from their covered patio, or their roomy climate-controlled inside dining area. Their extensive list of tap beers (over 25), wine and kombucha tea combined with craft cocktails help make this the perfect place for friends, family and business associates to meet for lunch, Sunday Brunch, dinner, happy hour, and all sorts of gatherings. You can even come by boat to dock at Port City Marina while you dine. Special Events: Outdoor Live Music.
Host your special event at one of North Carolina's best waterfront locations, Bluewater Waterfront Grill. Whether you are having an intimate gathering for 10 or a bash for 300, their attention to detail and unmatched views will ensure you and your party walk away with memories to last a lifetime. They have adaptable spaces with breathtaking views to accommodate all styles and sizes of events. View a virtual tour of their facilities on their website. They are proud to host business functions, fundraisers, galas, family reunions, anniversary parties, or any reason to celebrate.
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Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StHost your special event at one of North Carolina's best waterfront locations, Bluewater Waterfront Grill. Whether you are having an intimate gathering for 10 or a bash for 300, their attention to detail and unmatched views will ensure you and your party walk away with memories to last a lifetime. They have adaptable spaces with breathtaking views to accommodate all styles and sizes of events. View a virtual tour of their facilities on their website. They are proud to host business functions, fundraisers, galas, family reunions, anniversary parties, or any reason to celebrate.
Surrounded by scenic ocean views, the Oceanic makes every meal a celebration with Coastal-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails that make memories you will always treasure. Locals and visitors alike flock to enjoy seafood, land-lover and kids menu choices complemented with striking ocean views. Serving lunch, dinner and brunch, this is Wrightsville Beach's only restaurant directly on the beach with seasonal covered dining on the Crystal Pier.
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Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveSurrounded by scenic ocean views, the Oceanic makes every meal a celebration with Coastal-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails that make memories you will always treasure. Locals and visitors alike flock to enjoy seafood, land-lover and kids menu choices complemented with striking ocean views. Serving lunch, dinner and brunch, this is Wrightsville Beach's only restaurant directly on the beach with seasonal covered dining on the Crystal Pier.
Located on the Main Level of the newly renovated Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort, experience fine coastal-American cuisine and craft cocktails served in casual elegance. Their seasonal menu includes choices like quinoa-egg veggie bowl, turkey club, shrimp tacos, and a variety of seafood — crab cakes, mussels, shrimp and grits. Offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, enjoy seasonal outdoor seating under umbrellas on the ocean-view Terrace.
Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington E-Wrightsville Beach
1706 N Lumina AveLocated on the Main Level of the newly renovated Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort, experience fine coastal-American cuisine and craft cocktails served in casual elegance. Their seasonal menu includes choices like quinoa-egg veggie bowl, turkey club, shrimp tacos, and a variety of seafood — crab cakes, mussels, shrimp and grits. Offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, enjoy seasonal outdoor seating under umbrellas on the ocean-view Terrace.
Popular Bars/Breweries
Other bars that do not fit the "Beach Bar", "Downtown Bar", or "Craft Cocktail Bar" description.
Seven Mile Post is a locally owned neighborhood bar in Ogden, North Carolina (right near our Coastal Cabin Airbnb). Seven Mile Post has a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff, incredible bartenders, 12 draft beers, 70+ canned beers, alcoholic slushees, seasonal cocktails including hot coca and so much more! Spend your time relaxing on the front porch in one of their new rocking chairs, listening to live music on their back patio, eating delicious food from The Xtra Mile or play a friendly game of Pool, Skee-ball, Foosball, Darts, Shuffleboard, or Golden Tee!
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Seven Mile Post
7219 Market StSeven Mile Post is a locally owned neighborhood bar in Ogden, North Carolina (right near our Coastal Cabin Airbnb). Seven Mile Post has a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff, incredible bartenders, 12 draft beers, 70+ canned beers, alcoholic slushees, seasonal cocktails including hot coca and so much more! Spend your time relaxing on the front porch in one of their new rocking chairs, listening to live music on their back patio, eating delicious food from The Xtra Mile or play a friendly game of Pool, Skee-ball, Foosball, Darts, Shuffleboard, or Golden Tee!
Nestled under a spreading oak tree, Wrightsville Beach Brewery offers craft beer and great food - especially fresh, local seafood - in their brewpub and beer garden. Located just off Bradley Creek Waterway, the brewpub serves lunch, brunch and dinner with a children's menu. Enjoy dining inside or seasonal outdoor dining. Join them for special events like Live Music, Yoga, Oystoberfest, and Cask Tapping to learn all about the alchemy that goes on in the barrel brew house. They have recently launched a Gluten Free IPA. Come see why Our State Magazine honored them among "6 Breweries with Meals that Rival Their Beers".
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Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrNestled under a spreading oak tree, Wrightsville Beach Brewery offers craft beer and great food - especially fresh, local seafood - in their brewpub and beer garden. Located just off Bradley Creek Waterway, the brewpub serves lunch, brunch and dinner with a children's menu. Enjoy dining inside or seasonal outdoor dining. Join them for special events like Live Music, Yoga, Oystoberfest, and Cask Tapping to learn all about the alchemy that goes on in the barrel brew house. They have recently launched a Gluten Free IPA. Come see why Our State Magazine honored them among "6 Breweries with Meals that Rival Their Beers".
Enjoy Waterline, located under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, in a 1940's preserved warehouse that gives their dog friendly taproom a rustic and historic atmosphere. Within walking distance of Historic Downtown, they offer tours and tastings with the staff describing their brewing and renovation of this historic building. Play family-friendly outside games like corn hole or stroll through the adjacent dog friendly Art Factory Gallery (open taproom hours with a Wine Bar). Everyday find delicious organic munchies like hummus and chips, and Special Events find Yoga, Farmers Markets, Food Trucks, Wine Tasting, Live Music and of course Octoberfest. Please visit their Website and Social Media for the latest updates.
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Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StEnjoy Waterline, located under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, in a 1940's preserved warehouse that gives their dog friendly taproom a rustic and historic atmosphere. Within walking distance of Historic Downtown, they offer tours and tastings with the staff describing their brewing and renovation of this historic building. Play family-friendly outside games like corn hole or stroll through the adjacent dog friendly Art Factory Gallery (open taproom hours with a Wine Bar). Everyday find delicious organic munchies like hummus and chips, and Special Events find Yoga, Farmers Markets, Food Trucks, Wine Tasting, Live Music and of course Octoberfest. Please visit their Website and Social Media for the latest updates.
Discover curated libations served with creative cookery at Wrightsville Beach's first taproom, owned by local Flying Machine Brewery. Offering distinctly local coastal cuisine as well as a full bar including 10 rotating taps of Flying Machine beer, their coastal modern menu changes with the season and relies on local farmers and fisheries for their seasonal best. Choose to dine inside or on one of their two dog-friendly patios. A beer lovers dream, the menu varies from handhelds, burgers, oysters, fresh seafood, salads and more. Sunday features a special Brunch Only menu with select Blue Grass Brunch.
Flying Machine Oyster Bar
Discover curated libations served with creative cookery at Wrightsville Beach's first taproom, owned by local Flying Machine Brewery. Offering distinctly local coastal cuisine as well as a full bar including 10 rotating taps of Flying Machine beer, their coastal modern menu changes with the season and relies on local farmers and fisheries for their seasonal best. Choose to dine inside or on one of their two dog-friendly patios. A beer lovers dream, the menu varies from handhelds, burgers, oysters, fresh seafood, salads and more. Sunday features a special Brunch Only menu with select Blue Grass Brunch.
Conveniently located just before the bridge to Wrightsville Beach, Waterman's Brewing Company offers a rotating selection of craft brews including their flagship Abundant Sunshine IPA, ciders, as well as lunch, weekend brunch, dinner and more featuring seafood selections and traditional pub favorites. The restaurant is built around the brewery and brewery tours need to be scheduled in advance to make sure the Brewer is available to answer questions. Enjoy your meal inside or outside on their dog friendly patio. Join them for special events include live music, movies and more.
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Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlConveniently located just before the bridge to Wrightsville Beach, Waterman's Brewing Company offers a rotating selection of craft brews including their flagship Abundant Sunshine IPA, ciders, as well as lunch, weekend brunch, dinner and more featuring seafood selections and traditional pub favorites. The restaurant is built around the brewery and brewery tours need to be scheduled in advance to make sure the Brewer is available to answer questions. Enjoy your meal inside or outside on their dog friendly patio. Join them for special events include live music, movies and more.
Beach Bars
Jimmy's has been THE hangout for Wrightsville Beach. This is the go to spot for live music with amazing local and regional bands/musicians. Friendly atmosphere, great staff and cold drinks seven days a week. Stop by and meet Kruiser (black lab mascot).
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Jimmy's
5 N Lumina AveJimmy's has been THE hangout for Wrightsville Beach. This is the go to spot for live music with amazing local and regional bands/musicians. Friendly atmosphere, great staff and cold drinks seven days a week. Stop by and meet Kruiser (black lab mascot).
Red Dogs is a night club located above Jimmy's on the Wrightsville Beach strip. The club is open on the weekends Thursday-Saturday 11pm-2am.
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Red Dogs
7 N Lumina AveRed Dogs is a night club located above Jimmy's on the Wrightsville Beach strip. The club is open on the weekends Thursday-Saturday 11pm-2am.
Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this is the perfect place to get a quick bite of pub favorites for lunch, dinner and late night-- they even have a Kid's Menu. Several large screen televisions ensure that you do not miss any sports action. Either dine inside, eat on the covered patio or take your order to go for more sand and surf time. Their full Pub Menu is served until 9:00 p.m., and then they offer a Late Night Menu until closing.
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Jerry Allen's Sports Bar
38 N Lumina AveLocated in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this is the perfect place to get a quick bite of pub favorites for lunch, dinner and late night-- they even have a Kid's Menu. Several large screen televisions ensure that you do not miss any sports action. Either dine inside, eat on the covered patio or take your order to go for more sand and surf time. Their full Pub Menu is served until 9:00 p.m., and then they offer a Late Night Menu until closing.
Equal parts dive bar and beach bar - this is a great spot to drop in for a drink. It's a bar utterly without pretense. You walk in and you immediately know you're in a welcoming watering hole. Enjoy their casual vibe either inside or outside on their dog-friendly patio.
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Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina AveEqual parts dive bar and beach bar - this is a great spot to drop in for a drink. It's a bar utterly without pretense. You walk in and you immediately know you're in a welcoming watering hole. Enjoy their casual vibe either inside or outside on their dog-friendly patio.
Providing late night ambience with high energy atmosphere, their sharable plates include many of the contemporary Southern comfort food dishes that have made them a hometown favorite since 2004. Choose from entrees ranging from a gourmet burger to deliciously fresh seafood. This is the perfect choice to satisfy your late night cravings for fried pickles and bayou gator bites.
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22 North
22 N Lumina AveProviding late night ambience with high energy atmosphere, their sharable plates include many of the contemporary Southern comfort food dishes that have made them a hometown favorite since 2004. Choose from entrees ranging from a gourmet burger to deliciously fresh seafood. This is the perfect choice to satisfy your late night cravings for fried pickles and bayou gator bites.
This historic Wrightsville Beach bar has been a popular live music venue since 1955. Friendly faces, salty air, ice cold beer, awesome cocktails and great live music of all genres from awesome touring bands to intriguing local musicians all combine to make a great evening.
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The Palm Room
11 E Salisbury StThis historic Wrightsville Beach bar has been a popular live music venue since 1955. Friendly faces, salty air, ice cold beer, awesome cocktails and great live music of all genres from awesome touring bands to intriguing local musicians all combine to make a great evening.