Palm Room Bar

Lagerheads is what a dive bar is suppose to be. Great atmosphere great specials and great service…read more Would definitely recommend their signature drink the Jim drink if you do go. The patio is a plus and is perfect for enjoying the weather while enjoying a cold one.

The beach is a casual place...as it should be. Lager heads is a great little bar along the main…read morestrip in Wrightsville beach. The bartender was great and prices we good too. Plenty of space outside to have a beer and watch the day go by...a definite on the coast.

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Triangle Lounge

4.3(16 reviews)

3.4 mi

Divey, no frills bar in a residential area. Came the other night with some friends since we were at…read morean airbnb nearby, less than mile away. It was warm out but we still sat at a couch inside. There's some pool tables and a jukebox. They have all the standard drink offerings - beer, wine, cocktails. Definitely felt like a younger crowd overall (or I'm just getting old- ha!). Had a decent time enjoying a couple glasses of wine and beer among the group. Not sure I'd give this a go if we hadn't been staying so close to it, but glad it was indeed nearby since we didn't feel like driving or lyfting too far that night. Also check your credit card after it looks like this place took the liberty of adding an extra generous tip ... @azfitfodfun

this is that neighborhood, whole in the wall bar every one loves and hates on. I've come by here a…read morefew times. The crowds are always so different but always entertaining. Some drinks are a little too stiff late at night, but never a dull moment :)

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Tackle Box Tavern

3.7(68 reviews)

68.6 mi

All always goes well The Dive bar to Dive in…read moreBeen going here for about 6 years My go to place after the beach Anytime for a cold one. Couldn't recommend enough

This is a typical beach dive bar. It's small. It's cash only. It's hot. Prices are really good. The…read moreservice is fine.

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View from the front

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View from the back porch

Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern

4.5(32 reviews)

5.8 mi

If you want to hear real live music this is the place. Maybe a litte raw but staff are awsome and…read morethe vibe is always on point. Best place for music in Wilmington bar none.

I had not been to Reggie's in several years. Lastnight my son and I went to hear a band. They have…read morereally expanded the place since I had been there. There is an outside section, an arcade area, the bar and then a huge dance door and stage. You would never believe how big it is from looking at it outside. They have free water in little cups and a really clean bathroom. I was pretty impressed with this dive bar. Pretty cool place. Bartenders were your typical bar bartenders and got to me quickly. They did not have a food truck which would have been really nice being that there is nothing around it to eat, but they did have a vending machine.

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Lula's a Pub

4.3(38 reviews)

9.1 mi

This was the third bar and the most memorable bar I went to in the Haunted Pub Crawl. The tunnel…read moreentrance in Lula's , an underground and dark pub, was part of The Underground Railroad, where slaves escaped to gain freedom. The ghost story told in Lula's was my favorite ghost story in the pub crawl. I loved how the bar was small and cozy. Tiffany was our bartender and she made me a classic gin martini. She was the most memorable and nicest bartender I met that night. She took the time to chill the martini glass as well. I will definitely re-visit Lula's bar again. I liked how cozy it was and it was like a hidden gem among all the bars we went to in Wilmington.

This place is kind of hidden. It's basically in a basement in the back of a building…read more Quick Summary - Small bar, very intimate - Bartenders are very friendly and good at what they do - Prices for drinks are reasonable, especially compared to other places downtown - Cash and cards accepted - There is a small area outside to sit if you don't want to sit outside

Leaving? Maybe? Lol

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Entrance

Duck Dive Bar And Grill

4.4(112 reviews)

55.6 mi

Great portion sizes, tasty and staff are great!! Loved all of the food and felt drinks were great…read moreand reasonable as well. It's one of our regular favorites.

Food was great! Not a total fan of loud music and service was a little slow so don't be in a…read morehurry. As for the location, ok but might not go again as the seating is all upstairs and I have really bad knees. Definitely not for handicapped people. But their main burger is awesome and salad too!

Bahhh

Shrimp grove bowl

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Local ipa's

The Pour House

4.3(47 reviews)

9.2 mi

Great dive bar with great bartenders and music! Love it here. Love their missile shots (order one…read moretrust me)

One of my favorite bars downtown! Pour house feels like home to me, some great bartenders work…read morethere.

Paloma

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Barbary Coast

4.0(54 reviews)

9.2 mi

I was thrown out for no reason lester dunton's girlfriend thank you very much for the experience …read more I came in about a week before with a friend of mine to play pool and he was black, and they threw both of us out for no reason

So. Me and my wife. Has our party at k town. Great times. We have always been a fan of Barbary…read more For years. We come back. We're fine. The bouncer. Total ducking asshole she's that we're too intoxicated. We have loved this place. We have brought tons of people here. But let me tell goin. This guy really fucked it up. We were clearly sober. And he just insisted that we weren't. I must insist. We were. Just coming back to have a few drinks. But this guy made it a point. So. My birthday is coming up. I was plannning I having 22 peopleeet there. But now. That's all gone man. Tour asshoke door man has fucked it all up. We were completely sober. He just made shit uo. So guess what. Fuck tou guys. I loved this place. But your asshoke door man fucked it all up. I made Reiner's with your owner about f signs and all that. But your one employee fu led it all up. I will never come there agins. And it sucks. I love that bar. I'm sorry for all of this. But your one employee. Has rounds everything. Wrsonallh. The one guy that loves old beer sings and talked to too about all that shit. Fuck you. guys for how treated us us. . That was really fucked up. I thought we were friends man

Any friend of Bourdain is a friend of mine

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Not their current selection but some of those are still full and unopened!

Varnish

2.8(5 reviews)

9.2 mi

either love or hate -- there's not much in between. It's a three-story nightclub, and the second…read morefloor is where the real action happens, featuring a packed dance floor, flashing lights, and high-energy music. They typically play current hits with a mix of pole dancing performances from the customer haha that keep the crowd entertained. The drinks are a bit overpriced, but that's pretty standard for most clubs, so it's not a huge shock. Be prepared for big crowds -- it gets very crowded, and you'll almost definitely get bumped into more than once. One major downside is the air conditioning... or lack of it. It gets hot inside, so expect to leave sweaty. The lines to get in can be long, so plan ahead if you're heading there on a busy night. Also, the security team can come off a bit intense and power-trippy at times, which can be a bit of a buzzkill. All that said, if you're in the mood to dance, let loose, and don't mind a little chaos, Varnish can be a fun and wild night out -- just know what you're walking into!

christian is so awesome! we loved him, came for a bachelorette. Will definitely be back!read more

The bar.

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Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach

4.2(37 reviews)

0.5 mi

I've been visiting Jinmy's since college back in the day. Same vibes. Love a dive bar and this one…read moreis one of my favorites. They carry Crush vodka. IYKYK, right Pirates?! They did a fun raffle during the football games.

This place is open air and has a dive-bar vibe. We stopped for a quick cocktail on our way to…read moredinner. It was packed but we found a seat and got served fairly quickly. The staff are friendly, efficient, and no-nonsense. Crowd appeared to be mostly locals when we were there. There was a guitarist playing on stage. Husband's beer was cold, and my cocktail was mixed well and not watered down.

Bar area left side

Bar area

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Window seat to people watch

Palm Room Bar - divebars - Updated August 2026

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