The Rusty Nail

1310 S 5th Ave #6260, Wilmington
(910) 251-1888

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Brian Wanderlich

Hole in the wall. Dark,dirty,disgusting.

Shane Alan Wetzel

A merry Christmas of years past landed me in a moment with Sandy when she said unto thee,”welcome to the tribe! It was a fun, oh so fun, Christmas party 🎉 💃 🕺 🎄. Fore If you’re there or are debating, don’t be scared, it’s just Santa Claws strumming that guitar 🎸 I’ve sang my blues, and surely have paid my dues. To be welcomed, is why you may see me there 🍻

BLANE Gillespie

Great music every time

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Some Body

This is the dirtiest bar I have ever been to. The service was good, and the music was fun but it took 3 days to get the smell of this place out of my nose. I don't think they've ever mopped the floor or cleaned. The bathrooms were tiny and the toilets were broken. So dirty!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 4

Ray Philbrick

no AC..

Greta Rolland

Great unique bar with fantastic service from the owner, Sandy with her beautiful bar cat Etta James.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ellen Contente

The best rhythm & blues anywhere. Love the divey atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

David Williams

Unbelievable blues bar. Simply the perfect place to have some cold ones and chill listening to some of the most amazing blues I one of the coolest venues on the east coast. The whole atmosphere is purrrrfect. And what an owner! Sandy makes this place a living room for listening………to incredible art. Thank you….and much love to the Rusty Nail family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angie Franke

Love Sunday Funday at the Rusty Nail. We were in search of a great band and we found it. Have not missed Sunday since June 2024. Great atmosphere and great people. Love the Rhythm Bones. Thank you Sandy for a fun time.

Atmosphere: 5

Sonia Shultz

Awesome place, definitely a dive bar, but that's what we like!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Sharai Huestis

They had live swing music from 7-10pm the day I went. We had so much fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Antoniela Castellar Arrieta

Wanting to listen to some live music while visiting Wilmington, after some searching, this place came up. It was such a surprise, the good vibes, the performance was amazing...Selwyn Birchwood !!! We enjoyed and felt every beat 🤩

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

skylar walter

i don’t drink, so i don’t frequent bars. but my friends invited me to Tuesday Blues Night and it was a great time! free to drop in and listen, even if you don’t drink. definitely a cool energy seeing strangers and friends come together to perform for fun!

Matthew Gilbert

If you want a blues dive bar, you can't beat Rusty Nail!

Mark Fallon

Tin roof rusted and lots of love. Great talent at open mic on Tuesday's and Sunday's blues house band incredible(bring ear plugs). Legit 5 star dive bar with garden back area where they could serve high tea. Has parking lot(s) and easy street parking. Beer is cold. Bathrooms clean enough.

Atmosphere: 5

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