12 Best Cocktail Bars near Wrightsville Beach

“Hats off to Chef Em Ecker, and the her team at King Neptune Restaurant Wrightsville Beach. We had a fantastic dinner with out-of-town guests, at there Saturday night. Our first time at King Neptune since Em took the helm. ("Chef Em...we were the "water carafe party" - THANK YOU!!) See you again soon...as in tomorrow night soon! 🙂 Patrick and Tricia Melvin“

“The best food! Reasonable prices & the in-house beer fantastic! Even better; the service. JP was our waiter with just the amount of conversation needed to guide us through the menu. Thank you!“

“Love the new overhaul of the restaurant, even with some kinks that still need to be worked out (flooding that seeps inside & into the upstairs). The staff more than makes up for those small inconveniences, making it all work, smiling & kind all the way. We enjoyed!“

“Absolutely love this place ! Great people !“

“10/10 recommend! We had the best Valentine’s Day dinner here. The space is beautiful and airy, and the food was incredible. The Oysters Millionaire (that salmon mousse!!) and the Seacuterie board were the perfect start. I treated myself to the Surf N’ Turf with lobster thermidor and it was so decadent and delicious. It was exactly the high-end but laid-back night out I needed. Can’t wait for brunch!“

“Fabulous addition to the neighborhood with great food and atmosphere . Super brunching !“

“Had a mix up with a gift card. They fixed it quick fast and in a hurry. Thanks so much Porter’s neck location!!!!“

“Our service was flawless and our dinner was amazing we had the scallops and chicken saltimbanco. Would highly recommend.“

“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!“

“What a cool place! Coffee was amazing and the pastries were soooo yummy! I don’t know if Sam is a manager or not, but if not…she needs to be! It was our first time here and she guided us through all they had to offer. A great personality, and very professional.
Thank you for a great experience!“

“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.“

“Amazing drinks, food & service 💕“