The doormen at Red Dogs are outstanding. They are professional, welcoming, and do a great job of keeping the atmosphere safe and enjoyable for everyone. They handle busy nights with confidence, treat guests with respect, and always maintain a positive attitude. Their presence makes a big difference in creating a fun and secure environment. Thanks to the entire door staff for their hard work and dedication--it's one of the reasons people enjoy coming back to Red Dogs. read more

Me and my friend went there and the bouncer totally ignored us when we tried to pay to get in he was just on his phone not taking our money to get in so we left read more

If you want to get drunk this is the bar...but if you want to hear or meet someone new forget it because the music is to​o damn loud!!! The bartenders are rude and crude. The people who mostly go there just to feel recognized as someone they aren't or never will be. I stayed an hour laughed my azzoff then left and wondered " Were those people or just AI Icons? " ​​​​​ read more

Never been so disgusted by a place in my life. I was in line behind a group of women when a bouncer (6/21/25, wearing a hat, red dogs shirt, and jeans) stops a girl (who was above the age of 21) and says to her, "You can either get with me or give me $20 to get in the bar." Of course she declines both and when her friends defend her, he proceeds to tell them they all have to pay $20 to get in. Meanwhile, girls are walking in free right next to us! Absolutely disgusted by this behavior and feel extremely bad for the girl that was sexually harassed. Bouncer needs to be fired immediately! read more

Terrible, terrible establishment. Considering a law suit against this business and its employees. Was there for 15 minutes and was offered women to take home with me from the bouncers (first time experiencing human trafficking first hand). Offered Molly from the bar backs. And when all was refused, had my drink punched out of my hand by the bar tender and sustained three broken ribs being manhandled out of the bar by the bouncers. read more

Typical beach bar - if you are a fan of dive bars out this on your list and you will be in heaven. . When I say typical beach bar I mean that in a good. Easy atmosphere, cluttered with nostalgia. Crowded with all sorts of different people. Open windows to the street. They insist you can't smoke insi Good bar service if you hit the right side of the bar. de but you can stand outside at the open window and continue to hang with your friends as you smoke at the open windows. Don't get to tipsy - there are all sorts of levels in this sliver of bar space and sober I almost took a spill. was there a DJ? The music was good then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't. My group of 13 ladies was confused and then happy then confused They have a cigarette machine that also sells a mini bible for $5 in case you're feeling conflicted about your fleshly weaknesses! LOL!! read more

Seriously the most fun late night bar around! Female friendly SAFE bar! If you're visiting WB its a MUST! Get there when they open- there's always a line! read more

We were having a good time and the kicked my friends out...the only colored people in the place. It was so weird. We were all sober and they took us out. Do not recommend. They are terrible. read more

Make sure you're 12 if you go here because they only want underage white girls in crop tops. The bouncers are incredibly rude. Go to the bar next door or anywhere else really, just not this place. read more

If you want to be overpriced and harassed by bouncers, this is the place. Terrible establishment with terrible service. Wouldn't even let in our friend because he didn't have his "college ID" on him even though he had his *real* ID. Definitely racist, as he was the only non white person with us and the only one to not be let in. Go down the road to Loggerheads or 22 North. read more

Okay, I'm a local, but there is a reason I stay downtown. I went out with three friends last night and my one friend wanted a fish bowl (real bad) so she was persistent about going to Red Dogs. We get up to the door guy and he points out that my two non-white friends aren't in dress code, one was wearing athletic shorts (and a black t shirt that wasn't an issue) and her partner was wearing a black t shirt. So of course my drunk ass called out the door guy. But wait, it gets better. I went back later that night even more drunk (but like the ready to have a deep discussion or argument about anything including "politics" drunk) this time it was just me and my white friend who still wanted a fish bowl (real bad) the door guy immediately asked me if I was going to call him a racist again (oops, don't care about your white male fragility) so I chew him out, and he starts saying "you must be liberal," like tf you mean? If what you're saying is that race is a political topic (even though it's a human topic) then maybe I get why you would bring up politics but what does that say about his idea of conservatives, oop. But to that I said nay, I'm actually leftist and very deep into the belief of anarcho-socialism (google it)...I don't think he got it though bc he kept saying liberal. However drunk and annoyed I was at this point I did actually get in after my cute friend sweet talked him. Was it worth it? Absolutely not. Were there people in there wearing plain colored tops, yes. How many non white people were in there? About 2-3. I'm not calling the establishment racist but doing the math...the door guys are basically mall cops with a god complex. I hope they get tipped out an okayish percentage considering. And if you're wondering, I'm a white female that was wearing denim and a crop top, I'm aware of my privilege even in regards to chewing out a door guy about racial equality. My non white friends shook it off like it was whatever, no problem there, but as long as I have a voice, I'm gonna use it, ykwim. Full circle, just go downtown for drinks, it's earthier, each place is individual, don't forget about the slower, dive bars on the north end. Much better than pale beach bars hosting the same music and folx. read more

A few months back I ordered a drink with a blonde bartender, she brought over 2 of the same drinks. She had already charged me money and never came back with my change just assuming the rest was her tip. I was purposely ignored while she talked with other employees behind the bar. Don't recommend this place staff could use adjustments. read more

My friends and I are locals and know most of the people in the scene, so we get to skip straight to the party! Partying inside is very fun unlike waiting outside. Great music & atmosphere. I would recommended Red Dogs to any of my family and friends. read more

After my friends wedding ended around 11:00, we wanted to go somewhere else to party. So all 25 of us jumped into our shuttles and taxis to go to Red Dogs for some drinks. Now the line at Red Dogs was small, about five people were already waiting, so we figured we would get in in no time. WRONG!!! Every local person that came to the bar was allowed in before we were. Half of the people didn't even have to wait on line. They just walked right up to the bouncer and got right in. Now, I know we didn't really fit in with the "crowd" (we were all in dresses and suits, the bride was still even in her dress), but that doesn't mean that we are not ready to party. We were on line for about 25 minutes before we stated saying something to the people at the door. They just ignored us and kept letting the RUDE local people in (the locals kept making fun of us). Finally we left to go to a different bar, since no one wanted to spend there money at a place were we were not wanted!!! read more

five stars red dogs good job. way better than slim jimmy's house of meanies and small peenies. theres a word minimum so lets just say well done well done well done well done well done so sorry if you saw the scathing review not meant for u well done well done well done well done well done well done.. read more

Has to be one of the best hip hop clubs in the Wilmington area. The music selection is great famous Jason usually rocks the house. The bouncers are some of the coolest people I've ever met. The atmosphere is just astonishing good vibes only in this place. The drink special's are the best every time I attend this club I wind up a tad bit more intoxicated than I planned. Hands down the energy in this club is great and its free on Sunday nights so two thumbs up and if anyone attends based on this review I will see you guys there. read more

I am from Texas and came to NC to visit my family. We ended up going to this bar Red Dog last Thursday which was great the bartender was really busy so I decided to leave his tip in the tip jar but he was too busy so he wasn't looking. Later that night I went back to get another drink and notice the bartender ignored me several times and was getting everyone else drinks. I kind of figured it was because he thought I didn't tip him (but I did). When I finally got his attention 20 mins later he got my drink and this time I didn't tip him on purpose because of how I was being treated. Regardless of that situation I still had a great time that night which is why we decided to go again the next Thursday which was last night. This is were the problem began. I went up to the same bartender with the low hair cut wearing all black and ask for a drink. He totally ignored me and brought everyone else their drinks. Even a guy who just walked up next to me got a drink. When I asked him again he looked at me and said "I'm not going to make your drink because you don't tip". I was so upset because I actually did tip the first time. But even if I didn't that's bad business. All my life of living in Texas I never heard a bartender once say shit like that. Maybe that's just how they are here just out for their selves and don't give a damn about hurting the business. read more