28 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.“

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

“Great pizza, great ambiance!“

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

“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“

“Watching the Super Bowl 2026 at The Rift in Wilmington was an awesome experience. The crowd brought nonstop energy, the drinks were solid, and it felt like the perfect mix of local bar vibe and big-game excitement. Great spot to watch football with friends — I’d absolutely go back for another big game.“

“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!“

“Coffee shop in the morning, bar at night. This place is on another level. Quiet, chill, moody. Great morning coffee menu. Staff was friendly and facility was clean. Lots of different seating, couches, bar, tables. Indoor and outdoor seating available on the patio Lots of parking. Can’t say I would bring kids here even in the morning. Looking forward to bringing my husband here and experiencing it as a cocktail bar at night sometime soon!“

“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.“

“The best neighborhood hood bar feeling that’s dog friendly! Great drink specials and prices with the friendliest staff and patrons in town.“

“The BEST staff and Gluten free menu. Staff very knowledgeable and as a celiac disease person I left feeling totally safe . This is my 3 rd time there . Will be a weekly trip at least. Owner was super nice and helpful. My new Favorite place to eat!!!“

“Best music venue in town, hands down!“

“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.“

“Absolutely love this place ! Great people !“

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

“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“

“Love Freya’s and everything they have to offer! We’ve used her venue quite a few times for our birthdays and baby showers! Best place in town!!“

“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.“

“Awesome staff clean establishment and much fun :-)“

“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.“

“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.“

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