Wine was excellent, food was DELICIOUS, and service was above what I expected having been referred…read morethere by a few people. Went with a friend who frequents and she's a food/wine lover (so I knew this experience would be a good one). Convenient location downtown and I've never had issues finding parking yet but it DOES get busy. There are some municipal lots around and I'd you capable of walking a block or two you may get lucky finding parking on the residential streets too. Just please drive responsibly and don't drink and drive The restaurant has a very relaxing vibe, the ambience is great for business for pleasure for get together or romantic- I loved the way the place is decorated and I absolutely love the small nooks for seating tucked into the wall (seats2-3) with two chairs tables for extra ppl. Overall great experience and I LOVED the charcuterie board as well as the selections. The person serving had great knowledge on pairings too. Will definitely go back.

Back again. Great spot. Great, reasonably priced wine by the 1/2 glass, full glass, and bottle…read more Staff is excellent once again, very attentive and knowledgeable. Bar has a cool vibe. Laid back. Didn't eat this time but everything coming out looks good. Recommend and will be back.

What a great little dive bar spot! They even have a pool table and pinball machines…read more They have 15+ rotating beers taps to choose from, with most of them being local beers (local being North Carolina) which was great as I was visiting from out of state. The lady working that night was amazing. She knew all the regulars and even made us outsiders feel welcome and seen. She is a keeper and if I could transplant her to Oregon, I would! Hands down recommend this place for a beer and a spot to sit while you are walking around.

Really cool local spot. Very solid beer list. Service was great. I'd definitely be back.read more

Really cute spot to get a drink. Friendly staff and a good amount of seating for how small it is.read more

Really cute spot on the water. Unfortunately, the GM left a bad taste in my mouth, and had a bad…read moreattitude. Takes tips from their bartenders. Wouldn't return

Savanna is amazing, friendly very friendly, helpful, and we had so much fun taking our shots!read more

This bar had live entertainment and good service when we went here. We didn't spend a long time…read morehere yet we will definitely come back. The bathrooms was clean. We stayed here until our Lyft came to pick us up.

I love the Vine for a good girls' night! Two girlfriends and I wanted to catch up so we met up…read morehere. One of my girlfriends had literally just hurt her foot on her way there, and by the time I arrived, the staff had set her up with her foot on a chair with an ice pack on and a good drink. So thoughtful! We are all foodies and everything on the menu looked amazing... so we ordered one of everything! It was all fantastic! Then there was a drink with elderflower and edible glitter that we had to try- so good and so pretty! It's a smaller place, so it's never super loud, even when the bar is packed. We had a great evening!

Small, quaint, good for small groups and if you're picking at food. Not great for entree-type meals…read moreto fill you. Service was a bit scattered but attentive. The pizzas had good flavor and the bbq sliders were decent. I'd come here for a drink and an app, but wouldn't stay for a real meal. Cute vibe and bar ambiance

Absolutely must eat here!!!! My daughter and I stopped in late on a Sunday evening during our…read morerecent visit to the area. What a fantastic spot. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful! My daughter had the salmon, and I had the seafood crepe - everything was delicious. Our waiter was extremely friendly, helpful and just a delight! Fabulous evening!

We went just for drinks prior to dinner at another restaurant. Asked for a spot at the bar and…read morehostess made us wait while she checked if there were any spots. She disappeared and another hostess/server said sure we have room and took us upstairs to the couch seating. Sat and sat and sat. Waiter looks at us 3 times and kept serving or taking orders from others. We were just about to leave when he asked "has anyone taken care of you?" DUH, NO. He took our order and it was delivered pretty quickly by someone else. I had a Midnight in Morocco. Was very good with the highlight being the habanero bitters. Just the right amount od spice. Partner had a French 75 which did not disappoint. Atmosphere was fine and so were the drinks. Wish I could say the same about the service.

5 star plus! It was my partner's birthday and we were in town for an art show and were looking for…read moresomeplace special Circa 1992 did not disappoint! We shared a bottle of Whites Bay Sauvignon Blanc. We mentioned to the waitress that it could have been a touch colder (we like it icy) and after pouring us a small glass each she took it back to the blast chiller to cool it down more. It came back cooler and we put it on ice at the table. One of our favorite ways of eating sharing small plates. We started with a dozen oysters (6 from NC and 6 from SC). They were very good and the sauces that came with them were a nice compliment. Next was a nice arugula salad with some goat cheese. It was perfect for the 2 of us. Then came the "mains". We had Octopus with polenta. Not tough or chewy and the polenta was a nice compliment. Mussels in a nice white whine sauce were nice an garlicky and the bread that came with for sopping up the broth was perfect. Final "main" was beef tartare with a marrow bone. My partner does not like marrow so it was all mine and it was spectacular. Finished the night with a mini creme brulee that we shared. It was served in a little demi cup and it was just the right size bite. Our table was on the 2nd floor and it was a great atmosphere. Even though it was full, the room was not too loud that we couldn't have a nice conversation. Here is the best part. Our server, Nikki, was one of the best we have had at any restaurant. A little personality, just attentive enough and brought out our dishes just as we had asked them to come out. Couldn't ask for any better. Was our experience cheap? NO but if you have a special occasion or just want to treat yourself go to Circa 1992!

We love this place for date night and to celebrate our anniversary…read more Never a bad meal.

This bar was the last stop on our Haunted Pub Crawl. It was the only place we were carded at and…read morethe only bar I didn't buy a drink due to the long lines. The ambience was like a typical dive bar except it was huge, the most crowded bar I went to in Wilmington. My favorite part of this bar was the converted alley way area that was quiet and peaceful. We ended our tour here .

I rarely write negative reviews, but our recent experience at Blue Post was so unnecessarily poor…read morethat it warrants one. We visited as part of a wedding party on a celebratory night, moving from our rehearsal dinner venue to Blue Post to continue the evening with the full group. What should have been a joyful occasion was marred by an egregious display of arbitrary authority from one of the front-door staff. Upon arrival, 2 members of our party were finishing their drinks outside, a common and reasonable practice before entering another bar. One individual finished his beer (which he set down outside on a table at The Ivy) and attempted to enter. The staff member at the door, who had visibly watched him finish it, refused entry. This was not about policy enforcement; it was the beginning of a clear power trip. Rather than joining the rest of the wedding party, our friend went next door to The Ivy, where he enjoyed a drink and danced for about 20 minutes. He then returned to Blue Post, was screened by two other staff members without issue, and was allowed inside. He was simply talking with friends when the original staff member sought him out within the bar and ejected him--for no discernible reason, no violation of any posted rules, and no disturbance whatsoever. The decision appeared entirely personal and capricious. For context, the bouncers at The Ivy (literally next door) were stunned when we recounted the events. They confirmed there was no law or standard rule being broken and found the handling of the situation baffling and unprofessional. They also saw him drink and set the drink outside, but had no problem with him entering their establishment multiple times. In an industry built on hospitality, especially in a social setting like a bar during a wedding celebration, this level of pettiness and lack of basic customer respect is disappointing. A single employee's ego should not dictate the experience of an entire group trying to celebrate together. We spent money at Blue Post and expected a night of fun, not an exercise in arbitrary exclusion. I would caution others, particularly larger groups or those celebrating special occasions, to consider whether this is the right venue. There are plenty of welcoming bars in Wilmington that understand how to balance reasonable policies with good judgment and basic courtesy. Unfortunately, Blue Post fell far short on this occasion immensely. I've heard many same sentiments about this place from locals.

Was here recently for a girls trip and came here for dinner on a Saturday night. This is located…read moreinside The Hotel Ballast. There was a marine ball at this venue and men in uniform with the women dressed so beautifully in their gowns hanging out before they went to their ballroom. We had a great quiet evening, only a few people at the bar that evening - I had the salmon dinner with potatoes and spinach and it was delicious. Our server was kind and friendly. We got the scrumptious chocolate chip cookie with the vanilla ice cream which she flash froze for us so it wouldn't melt when we walked back to our houseboat. And it was still intact and not melted at all when we got back. That was a wonderful touch. This was a nice place to go to for a nice sit down dinner with good food.

Really good food, but the service was extremely slow. I think probably habitually understaffed…read more Give yourself plenty of time if you come here

Thank you Amanda & Wilmington Walking Tours for introducing me to this place! A great find! And…read moreyes, I joined. I love the theme, great views of the sunsets, and the staff was extremely attentive and polite. And a good selection of wines. I look forward to attending future events when in Wilmington. I returned a few nights later to show my sister and her daughter & son in law. They were equally impressed and will be joining. Again great staff who went over the top to make my sister feel comfortable after dropping (& breaking) a full glass of wine! Natalie is very nice and I appreciated her introducing herself and explaining the concept! A spectacular Speakeasy with lots of great events I look forward to participating in on my return to Wilmington! (And did I mention some great wine???)

Loved the location on the 9th floor with great views. Quaint inside but such a vibe. Incredible…read moremixed drinks and wine!