45 Best Bars near Wrightsville Beach

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

“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“

“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!🍹“

“I have been coming here since I turned 21, I’m 23 now and it’s absolutely my favorite bar! The bouncers especially Dee and Rick are so kind and the bartenders are so sweet and everyone is hard working. The vibe is awesome, the music is fire.“

“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.“

“Great place for big and small groups. We had our Christmas party there and it was so fun. Everyone can have their own tab which makes it easy to have a group event. We brought in food from outside. The golf simulators are a lot of fun and there’s also other games on them. There’s also pool and mini golf as well. All of my friends had a blast and the atmosphere is very low-key. The bartenders were amazing and the owner made it really easy to book the party and have some fun“

“Good service and food from JD“

“The art features! Someone is a magician with a vision!! Ai many fun and comfy seating areas! The Rift Pizza is hot out of the oven and great!“

“The cocktail scene at The Ibis is absolutely top tier. 🍸

I’ve had drinks in Singapore and Paris, and The Ibis honestly gave me those same kind of vibes — creative cocktails, beautiful presentation, and a spot that feels polished without losing its personality.

And shoutout to Justin, easily the best bartender. Great drinks, great energy, and exactly the kind of hospitality that makes a place stand out.

If you’re in Wilmington, The Ibis is a must.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Stephanie is the bomb!!!!“

“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“

“Absolutely love this place ! Great people !“

“The staff the night I was there was so amazing. They took absolutely care of me. I went during their Tequila and Tobacco takeover, it was an absolute vibe. From the DJ, to the atmosphere, and all to the outdoor area. I will go back again and recommend others to visit.“

“Best music venue in town, hands down!“

“I had my 50th Birthday party here and it was awesome! Great staff, great location and accommodations. All of my guest were well pleased . It’s made my day soooo very special. Thank you Kimberly and staff!“

“Awesome food and great prices.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“Such great tasting pizza and great service!“

“Love dancing at Cody’s South on Tuesdays. Tabitha, the bartender, is super-friendly and makes the best margaritas!“

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

“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 ! 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“Great bar food & atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Awesome food and great prices.“

“I ate at KBJ's for the first time tonight. I was pleasantly surprised. The spinach/artichoke dip with their nachos was one of the best I have eaten! The nachos thin, crispy & not overly salty.
I decided to get the 7oz sirlion, it was cooked medium, (which I like) it was tender, juicy very flavorful, had a nice char on it and not overly seasoned. Perfect!!The loaded mashed potatoes & broccoli was a great addition.
The staff where very attentive and personable. Being in the CS industry that is important to me. 😊 Our waitress was top notch and was accommodating & attentive to all the tables around us, not just ours. Even though it is a sports bar atmosphere, it was not loud or dirty like some i have been in before. It was a great experience & will eat there again. Definitely recommend trying it!
Sincerely MK“

“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“

“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...“