39 Best Bars near Wrightsville Beach

“Best place in Wilmington on a Tuesday night!! Great price alc, legend Dj with a dance floor and stage. Have a bunch of bar games but most are crammed to close together in the back. Always had a good time and it’s a minute walk to the beach.“

“Love this place , good food and good service“

“I've been going here for a long time, and always enjoy the visit. They have great food (and weekly specials), a large drink selection (even more specials), and plenty of TV's to catch the games. There's also a covered patio out front, great for people-watching.“

“Very cool down to earth beach bar. Plus pet friendly bar for your pet to hangout as well.“

“Great food and a friendly atmosphere! You have to stop when in the Wrightsville Beach Wilmington area!“

“Great pizza, great ambiance!“

“Delicious fried chicken tacos and brownies with ice cream. Highly recommended stop in Wrightsville Beach with friendly staff and great service!🍹“

“we had the pleasure of eating at Junction 421 this evening for a pre-Valentines dinner date I had the steak with mashed potatoes, asparagus, spears, and crab meat and topped with a delicious Bernese sauce . Michael had shrimp and grits and we had a nice, romantic dinner. Evan was our server and he treated us like we were VIPs. Highly recommend this restaurant is so close to our home.“

“Good service and food from JD“

“Chill atmosphere , great bands , FREE pool. Anybody and everybody that has good vibes and genuinely wants to have a great time this place is for you. Happy vibes only!“

“Really love the aesthetic design and the drinks were phenomenal. The bartender was so knowledgeable and really took time to educate us and steer us in the direction. We went on a Friday night after dinner around 7:30. They were setting up for a house music DJ which we couldn't stay for. The music while we were there was a little too sleepy and there were only 2 other patrons, which was surprising considering how great the place and drinks were. Not a high energy place, next time we'll bring a chill group of friends with us and come a little later. Maybe we just hit it up at the wrong time.“

“One of our very 1st customers! Just an awesome vibe, and killer hot sauce collection. Great craft draft selection!“

“This place was so much fun. The whole family had a blast.“

“Awesome place. Owner is great. Bartender friendly. First time there. Outdoor space is amazing. Dog friendly which is very important to me. Clean. Invited friends to join us. First time too. They loved it. I will become a regular. If I could give more than 5 stars, they would get them.“

“My first nighr there was interesting...loved the vibe.“

“Absolutely love this place ! Great people !“

“Great bar nestled right in the midtown community. We live in the Forrest hills area and it's right down the street. They have a great wine selection and the ladies room is beautiful! Never seen a bar restroom as nice! Tons of televisions and has pool tables. Staff was very attentive and sweet. recommend“

“THE NASHVILLE NIGHTS BAND was amazing!!! Best band yet that I’ve seen there. Your drinks are a little pricy but great music!“

“Visited 8/16/25, Greenville, NC. The food was excellent.. hot, fresh, and flavorful. Our waitress, Ramsie K, was excellent. Speed of service was excellent. We will definitely visit again.“

“Awesome food and great prices.“

“Small little dive bar that you would never find if you were actually trying to look for it. My GPS randomly took me there but I almost left the parking lot when I pulled up front until I realized it was on the other side of the building not facing the road. Was only a couple people in there and I didn't stay too long because I was tired but the bartender was really cool and it was a nice little place that I would visit often if I live in the area. If you want something with a couple pool tables and a few dart boards with no frills and a true dive this would be the place!“

“Great place to grab a drink. Very welcoming and comfortable. Extremely clean. Has a neighborhood pub vibe mixed with sports bar. Becky is a super friendly and attentive bartender. And you can order food from Boardwalk Pizza next door (another awesome place) and they'll bring it over to you.“

“We were hesitant to try this place due to some of the reviews. I’m so glad we decided to give them a go. We ordered the Brie pastry as an appetizer along with espresso martinis. For our entrees we ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken pot pie. Truly amazing. The waitress was attentive and the atmosphere was great. We will be back.“

“Paco is the man the other staff is great as well. Great evening spot me and my boys stop in the other night they pizza, NFL,cold beer and jello shots not to mention darts, pool and a kick ass jukebox. Appreciate what you guys and gals do ! Thank you.“

“What an amazing first experience we had tonight! My wife and I live in Myrtle Beach, but our child lives here. We are staying at their place watching their pets while they are away. This place has been on our to try list for a while now and we finally had the opportunity. What an incredible experience! The food was outstanding! The flavor was on point and the servings were huge! My wife and I each had an amazing pasta dish and split the largest piece of coconut cake we have ever seen. Now, you would think after all that I just wrote that would be the best part of our experience, but it wasn’t! The absolute best part was one of the kindest people we have ever met, Bella! Let me tell you the meaning of her name fits in so many ways! She was absolutely incredible! So kind! So caring! I honestly could go on and on! She made my mine and my wife’s evening such a memorable night.“

“Great bar food & atmosphere!“

“Best luncheon Best service Best venue & ambiance Best price Best dining experience“

“We were there June 13-25. Absolutely enjoyed every bite of my meal last night!!!! Server Lila was excellent!! Plan to visit again !!!!“

“Lived in the area for almost a year and did not know the restaurant was there. I had discovered it as I passed by and decided to try it. was not disappointed fast seating on a Saturday night excellent service by Amber and very good food. several staff checked on me during the visit. Restaurant was clean and inviting. Will be there more often.“

“Such great tasting pizza and great service!“

“my hubby and I love Amy's burrito barn. it is our go-to lunch place and I highly recommend. That said, I was very disappointed to bite into my shrimp poboy and discover they had completely changed it. ugh!! If that is all I knew of Amy's was that particular burrito, I probably wouldn't be back. BUT I was talking to some.staff and they said next time to just ask for the original poboy and not the new.one. menu changes of loved things always drivee.nuts. the portions are great and there the staff is always friendly and helpful.“

“We love Kickback Jacks. We came in for late lunch on 9-6-2025. Luke our server was awesome. Our orders were
the fish and fry basket and chicken tenders and fries 🍟. Food is always good. When Sam is working out of town here in Wilmington NC we always stop in an eat. Service is always great.
Cynthia & Sam“

“Wonton soup, spring rolls were excellent. Ordered the Talapia fish with steamed vegetables as a combo. Absolutely delicious!“

“Awesome food and great prices.“

“I worked for this place 5 months. The roaches in the back are overwhelming. They leave the door open letting any little creatures inside. The owners tried stealing my pay stubs so I wouldn't see them funneling my leftover money. Everyone that works in the back is great, but they're slaves. They have to work constantly and immigrated illegally. 2 of the servers are also Asian immigrants. So the Asian owner can spy on the American servers. The owner doesn't like Black people so she would try to give the white tables to the Asian servers because apparently " black people don't tip" ...verbatim what they say on the low. My girlfriend is black so since day 1 I've been resentful of the racist undertone. The crabhouse was also stealing money from my leftover paystubs. They thought i wouldnt ask for them and quickly scrambled the paystubs together after 48 hours. They wrote me a check for my stolen/missing money. The seafood is all frozen from Ecuador and they most likely eat their own feces or human feces in a farmed environment. It's a scam at best, for employees, patrons, or even takeout orders. This is garbage carcinogenic fake seafood that just sits for God knows how long in a freezer. The ranch is garbage and spoiled, the owners are cannibalistic slum lords and they confiscate our phones as soon as we walk in the door so the employees cannot show the roaches on the back end. If you enjoy food that destroys your body, and intestinal health by all means indulge. Also if you send the food back they will wash the food in the sink then re boil it to make it look fresh. I had to send an order back and Lena [ the chinese manager, that uses a fake name " Carmen"] will wash it in the sink and re-serve it to you personally. The lady stormed out and said I was disrespectful for serving half eaten food they put back in the sink n boiler pot. I was livid..because she was absolutely valid to feel this way. The harsh truth is this place is garbage food being served like top shelf caviar, brought to you by racist folk who only care about $$$ and your hopeless addiction go their toxic food. The assistant manager is also a drama queen. Her personal life is way too involved in the restaurant. I feel she has a complexity disorder. Always bringing their kids in to work and talking about guests behind their backs. It's completely unprofessional. Everyone deserves respect and dignity. Very sad way to live.. I wish you the best...“

“I am from Monroe , la. we travel here at least once a year for our wedding anniversary ! My son and daughter leave here near the beach . Best food ever ! Has to be if we come all the way from Louisiana ! 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Got a lapdance for the first time. Amazing girls for anyone. Honestly good people and will get you whatever you need anxiety riddled or comfortable they are there to accommodate. Wasnt there longer than 30 seconds before someone was asking me for a dance or to just sit with me. Chefs kiss 👌“

“We had our first meal at La Brasa last night and it was absolutely the best Mexican food I’ve had in Wilmington in the decade I’ve been here. I started simple because I think it’s a good judge of a restaurant to see how well they do the basics. Beef tacos. Delicious and perfect. I woke up craving them all over again. Can’t wait to dive into their other dishes!“

“We were there tonight the waitress handle all our orders perfectly We were there for deaf social tonight was 43 ppl Great job all of those worker help out too.food were greatveverton were please with it, Also, we definitely be back in summer Thank you fur tonight Joy“