The Starling Bar

1612 Queen St, Wilmington
(910) 465-6409

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CJ T

Definitely would recommend, drinks were good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elena Hutch

I was so excited to try this bar, but I was disappointed when we got there an hour and a half early on a Saturday night only to find out they were beginning to do last call and we’re closing at 10 PM (the closing hours were posted as 11 PM on Google and Google maps). I was also disappointed to find out that the cocktail bar was rather limited in drinks that they could make. Bar staples like cranberry were missing as well as popular liquor choices. It’s perfectly alright if a bar wants to close earlier, but you need to update it online or let people know immediately when they enter that you’re closing earlier than usual or as posted. However, closing at 10 PM on a Saturday night is it’s pretty unheard of. Service quality was low, compared to other cocktail bars in the area, and it was clear that the bartenders were trying to get people to leave as soon as possible, and did not want to be operating the bar any longer. I can just imagine how frustrating it might be if people were to show up at 10:15 or 10:30 only to show up to a closed bar. As far as drink quality, interesting and creative ingredient choices, but the execution was hit or miss. The highlight was the fire pit upstairs we had to start ourselves.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 2

Justin Williamson

Fun spot... caught some music and a drink out in the courtyard. Nice times

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Paul

Great place to grab a drink!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sue Boros

Quaint wine and cocktails bar. Stopped in on the EOD Treasure Map.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 4

Thomas Watkins

Waiting for a drink is painful. No flow to anything about the bar. Drinks are weak.
Maybe have servers or another bar outside. Ran out of glass and served in plastic. I won't be going back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Shae

Carly was so friendly and fun. Definitely a cool place to chill.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Karen Gill

Great cocktail stop in the Cargo District!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Keith Davis

No food served. Great place, lively atmosphere in the bar area. Big patio. And and upstairs space you can disappear to if you want a little more cozy space or play a few games.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Rob Whitney

Love the Vibe!
We had great service and great drinks.
Will be back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Devinn Geeson

I paid almost $30 for two drinks--

Which I'm totally fine with--Comfortable with the price of a bourbon drink... Based on a few of my favorite places around town... I was charged two dollars for a cherry to go in my old-fashioned

Which is typically part of the recipe

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mark Easley

Cool little container bar. Enjoyed the house punch and roof seating.

k k2

Great selection of whiskeys
The cocktail list is amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Catherine W.

Its so cute! We even ordered pizza from Salita & a grill cheese from Cheesesmith. We ordered and then walked over to get it and had a few more drinks while we ate.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Bryan Case

Stopped in for an afternoon cocktail in the shipping district. The entire block was made with shipping containers. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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