My all time favorite bar in Wilmington. Whenever we head to the River front this is always our first and last spot. It's tucked away and somewhat of a hidden gem. It's never overly crowded which I love and the drink menu is awesome! They always have the same 3-4 bartenders mixing up drinks which I like, because you end up seeing familiar faces and they are always very friendly. This bar provides a great atmosphere, with great drinks and fun people! read more

This place was instantly a favorite of mine and my boyfriends as soon as we walked in on our first trip to downtown Wilmington. It's right behind one of our other favorite bars to go to; Bourbon St. and I am pleased to say, not only are the drinks fantastic here, the overall feeling you get is amazing. People are very kind, the bartenders really know their drinks and offer up tasty new things to try whenever we've asked and who cannot love the gorgeous ceiling? This bar is a place you MUST visit while in Wilmington; you really won't be disappointed! read more

Coming from Oz, Portlanders seek out the spots that can craft their own creations but can still pay homage to the classics. KGB hits every mark and regardless of tempo never ceases to deliver a flawless libation. Great staff, amazing talent, ambiance and crowd. Get in! read more

This place is hands down the best bar in Wilmington!! The made from scratch craft drinks were life changing! The bar staff are kind quick and really know there shit! The from scratch kamikaze shot I had ruined that shot for me in my home town! My only complaint is I don't live closer to this bar! My hats off to you KGB YOU KILLED IT! read more

If your looking for something different and off the path that the "locals" call home then you have to stop here. On princess behind bourbon St. It has great craft cocktails and amazing beer specials. The mixologists know the science to a great drink. The atmosphere is Russian themed ultra lounge with the best courtyard in Wilmington. read more

Love this spot. We sat at the bar while it began to rain outside. The music was low enough your could still have a conversation. The movie not he tv was appropriate for this place. The drinks were made well. The bartender was friendly. The inside was very clean. The bathrooms were clean. The ambience is romance mixed with casual comfort. there is a nice patio outside. Along with a waterfall. Great place. Would return right now if we could. read more

Great drinks! These guys use fresh ingredients/herbs/fruits for their concoctions. Bartenders (Derek) are energetic and serious about the quality of the drinks they make. Reminiscent of a bar you would find in NY, with NC service and prices read more

Love this place! Great cocktails, personal favorite is the summer smash. My boyfriend loves their rosemary smash. Can smell the basil as they muddle the drinks up :-) read more

This bar is always the go-to for my friend group. There's something super cool about drinking in a communist bar! The bartenders are consistently prompt and friendly and make excellent drinks. Good rotating selection of craft beers, if you wanna splurge a little I HIGHLY recommend their margaritas. Good music, foozball, pool, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with an awesome water wall and decorated with cool communist propaganda. I've never noticed any particularly obnoxious customers either (not that the establishment can help it). Come here if you want a fun, laid back place to hang out! read more

By far the best patio downtown, awesome bartenders, and great cocktails! There's pool tables, darts, and a jukebox, plus easy access to the bars above. Definitely check it out. read more

Great outdoor patio area, and cold beer on a hot summer night. My friends and I were at the Ballast for a convention and we ended up in here 2 or 3 nights in a row! read more

Rarely do I trust a bartender to make a cocktail for me, so I often stick to beer. I instantly trusted Derrick, and have yet to be disappointed. I usually remind him that I don't like sweet drinks and then let him make me something. One of the few truly excellent bars/bartenders in the area. Atmosphere is casual and laid-back. Friendly; definitely the type of place you are welcome to hang out as long as you like. Definitely "my bar" in the area. read more

Great craft cocktails. Amazing outdoor space, pool tables, darts and a quality sound system makes this a chill spot to unwind at the end of the day! read more

KGB offers amazing drinks with a unique theme! With an outdoor patio and underground spy indoor area, guests can determine where they wish to enjoy their drinks when the weather is right. KGB also offers dark and billiards for guests to experience healthy competition. When reviewing the drink menu, do not expect your beverages to be bland because KGB uses high quality liquor and fresh garnishes to bring each drink from low grade syrup to irresistible! As much as I enjoy the KGB beverages, the beverages are strong enough to make your evening warm and fuzzy but the company at KGB can leave much to be desired. Each time we have been to KGB there has been at least one unfamiliar individual seat themselves at our table who fell asleep sitting up or a gentleman fall to the floor when leaving his seat. While their drinks are on point, the establishment needs to work on not over serving guests before 10:00 p.m. I will always recommend KGB for visitors but guests should arrive early and not stay too late. read more

KGB has its upside: great location, easy to get in, great setting. The outdoor space is killer. Still, we thought the branding was off -- nothing really Soviet-esque about it that we found -- and while we enjoy some 90s hits, the music messed up the atmosphere. read more

Mike and Justin were AH-mazing! They were attentive, fun and made great drinks! As long as their working I'll definitely be back!!

Great cocktails & music! Bartenders are awesome and the vibe is big city. Every time I want escape and feel like I'm not in Wilmington, I go to the KHAN. read more

This place used to be The Cellar. From what I can tell, someone who owns bars nearby bought The Cellar and it's now KGB. I had never been to The Cellar. My brother insisted that The Cellar was the best bar in the area, and was excited to bring me and my boyfriend here. Before we could get in, we had to become members, which meant one of us had to sign some form and the other two of us went in as his guests. NC has a lot of weird alcohol rules, so I'm just assuming that this falls under some sort of liquor license issue or something. Fortunately, the bar itself was great. Fantastic. If this place existed in NYC, I'd be there every weekend. Here's why: BOARD GAMES! We played backgammon and got really drunk, and it was wonderful. It's so low-key in here, and it does feel very lounge-y. There's an outside part, too. The bartender was so nice despite me drunkenly asking for "a pineapple-y shot."I had such a great time here. If I'm ever back in Wilmington, I'll be going here again. read more

Best martinis ever, handmade by the most talented alcohol artists. Reasonably priced too! Their outdoor patio is the place to be when the sun goes down Downtown. read more

The ambience outside is very pretty with a wall waterfall, twinkling lights and greenery. Interior is just as nice with several tables with comfortable red chairs and there are red velvet booths. Nice place to hangout. Cocktail was good it just had a lot of ice. read more

Overlooked gem. Great indoor outdoor seating options. Prices fair. Been to kgb, NYC..prefer this one!

A superb spot with excellent cocktails, service, and decor. I'd say it ranks amongst the finest cocktail bars within downtown Wilmington. Goodness, as a craft bartender, I found each cocktail well balanced and delicious. Good on you, Wilmington. I'm impressed extremely. read more

Everything is bigger and better in Texas, Austin you were fanatic. Thanks for the best summer cocktails in Wilmington.

Perfect place to hang out with a larger group! The bartenders are always really nice and they have amazing mules.

HIDDEN GEM. Talented bartenders. Always fun and nice to look at. Which is always a plus. Drinks are always perfect. The outside is beautiful. Love this place. read more

Laid back, encouraged to play games and actually VISIT with your friends rather than pushing through a trampy meat market. Cool atmosphere and with a little detective work history of the KGB. read more

KGB was suggested after enjoying a nice meal downtown on Front Street Saturday night. I cannot believe it's been in Wilmington a year and I was not told sooner. Simply put, it's fantastic AND open 7 days a week. Room to sit and have good conversation with your group, play games, mingle with strangers, dance, or sit at the bar and watch everything happen around you. It's a lounge feel, with groupings of soft arm chairs (think elegant meets exposed cement floors - great urban feel) with tables and then metal bar stools around the bar. The theme is also awesome. The customers vary yet all share a connection in this little slice of heaven. The staff connects well with their customers and truly electrifies the atmosphere. Genuine engagement and great conversation from the bartenders and barbacks enables the customers to interact and engage together. This will be impacted with season and volume, naturally, but that heart will remain and is felt by regulars - authentic people and highly appreciated. It's the difference between people passionately enjoying what they do and enjoying themselves while doing it vs. people who are doing their job and passing time. I've lived in Wilmington 6 years and the last bar I found to offer this environment downtown closed in 2010. KGB may very well be what brings my social life back downtown. Thank you, KGB!! Restored my faith for sure. I look forward to seeing how the future remodels add to the enjoyment! Stellar cocktail program. read more