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    The Pour House

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Pubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    Liz D.

    I've only been here a couple of times, but every time I'm in Wilmington it's a destination. Great business concept, although you need to have some discipline or you can unknowingly rack up a large tab, as well as get really inebriated. Basically they have 50? help yourself taps, which include wine, beer, and seltzers. You get a bracelet and "scan" it at the stations of your choice, which begins the pour process. The bracelet tracks the number of ounces and price per pour. I don't know the limit for beer, but you "time out" at around 3 glasses for wine. BUT you can one up or whatever they call it to keep drinking. Yay! They serve food as well, but I haven't tried anything. Cool building, laid back atmosphere. I recommend checking out the daily specials or happy hour to save some $$.

    The bartender in the back is my favorite! Vodka cranberry and Miller light
    Zabreena J.

    This bar is amazing! The staff is friendly and well educated on beverages. I ordered a vodka cranberry and OMG IT WAS THE BEST ONE I HAVE HAD SO FAR! The best part is you can't taste the alcohol so it gets you more buzzed! Love this place and I'll continue coming back.

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    Kenzie H.

    Never a bad experience at pour house! HIGHLY recommend bingo on Thursday nights!! It is free to play just buy drinks to support :)

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    Katie B.

    This is one of those places that you take for granted and then miss desperately when you move away. It's a local Cheers, forreal. You can just show up and you've got friends there, provided you can hang with the local charm-- and trust me, it's charming. From the locals to the operators (iykyk), this bar serves fun, attitude, and a hell of a Coors banquet. Miss y'all, love y'all. #og

    This frose was electric
    Justiss U.

    We took shelter from the rain and stumbled into The Pour House in downtown Wilmington. Step on down to this no frills basement bar. Our bartender, Sammy, was very sweet and hooked this Basic B up with a frose, but this seems like a standard beer/mixed drink bar for sure.

    Athena K.

    Great service! We stopped in during the Bloody Mary bar crawl. They have charging cords at the bar and offered us water and tums in addition to our drinks. They also let us use a card even though we spent less than ten bucks which was the minimum. When you come here the first time, look for a stairway down from the street near the corner. We almost missed it.

    Really had a good time there. Great vibes, a really awesome place to hang out on a weekend

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    Ashley U.

    First time going downtown to bar hop and this place wasn't what I expected it's a good starting point if you want to grab a drink and then move on. I liked the inside it was different. Those stairs though are a doozy so make sure you are drunk or tipsy cause it could be a bad night. The drinks are reasonable, it didn't take long to get the bartenders attention and if you want to watch sports it's a good spot too.

    Abby L.

    This a fun little stop in a downstairs basement (basically). It is a typical bar-y bar bar. Plenty of liquor, beer, and fun. It is a hole in the wall in a good way. It's a small area, but had plenty of seating around the bar and throughout. The service was ok, not anything crazy and over the top...but decent. I would stop back when visiting Wilmington. I would recommend to others for the classic "hole in the wall" experience and vibe.

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    Great vibes and cocktails were great! Landon is a great bartender. Highly recommend going for sex bingo!

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    Thursday bingo is so fun!! Absolutely hilarious! 100/10 recommend

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    always great service, lots of fun and cheap drinks!!!! and my favorite thing is the bingo on thursdays!!! such a fun time!!

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    Vini! They came, saw, & conquered. Vinci! Winners. Great bar. Great service. Ashley is awesome. Vinci!

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    Friendly place too chill... Great drink selection. Got NFL ticket too! Just walk done the stairs and grab a seat.

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    Reviews are dumb, this place rocks. Come here if you wanna have a good time, with good people

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    This is really cool and awesome place. Beer or wine on tap. Pay by the ounce. This place needs to be on Shark Tank.

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    What a fantastic evening at Dram Yard…read more We were a little concerned we might miss our 5:30 reservation after getting delayed by a seven-car accident on the bridge, but we arrived just a couple of minutes late and it wasn't an issue at all. From the moment we arrived, the experience was relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what we needed. We chose to sit in the beautiful courtyard, and with temperatures in the 70s, sunshine overhead, and a gentle breeze, it couldn't have been a more perfect setting. The outdoor gazebo bar creates a wonderful atmosphere for enjoying a cocktail before dinner, and if the weather isn't cooperating, the indoor dining space is equally inviting. A special thank you to Sarah, whose service was outstanding. She was cheerful, attentive, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. The restaurant wasn't crowded, which made for a peaceful and unhurried dining experience. For drinks, I ordered the Ghost Town, while my wife enjoyed the Venus Flytrap. Both were beautifully prepared and easy to see why they're among the restaurant's popular cocktails. The food was equally impressive. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara, and it was exceptional. The kitchen even accommodated my request for extra freshly cracked black pepper, which took an already excellent dish to another level. My wife ordered the Little Gem Salad with shrimp, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We also shared the Tuna Tartare Tostada, which was outstanding--beautiful presentation, fresh tuna, and a great balance of textures and flavors. Adding to the experience was a bottle of Albariño that paired wonderfully with the meal. What stands out most about Dram Yard is its atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, slow down, enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, and forget about the stresses of the day. Whether you're looking for a date night, an evening with friends, or simply a quiet place to relax, Dram Yard delivers. Excellent service, creative cocktails, outstanding food, and one of the most relaxing outdoor dining spaces in Wilmington. We'll definitely be back.

    This was the 3rd time we've been here. The first two times we did not make it to the table because…read moreof the service. They generally do not care about the customer at all. The star of the show is definitely the food. The chef is super proud of his food, and he should be. The only reason I'm giving this a 4 on food instead of a 5 is because there was no iced tea (in the summer in the carolinas - not really forgivable) the water was nasty and the biscuits on my Benedict were towards the burnt side on the bottom. Honestly, everything otherwise was amazing. What was really great: The restaurant itself is AMAZING! It's like being transported to a Parisian cafe. I love that when you walk in, you immediately see the fully in view kitchen. I'm assuming a chef owns the restaurant and designed the layout. The patio is quaint and delightful and surprisingly private for a downtown sidewalk restaurant. The eggs on my Eggs Benedict could not have been more perfect. I'm not a fried potato person; however, the pan fried potatoes here are mostly whole and they are out of this world. They were exceedingly crispy on the outside and completely soft on the inside. My son ordered the dutch baby. It was delicious. The accompanied fruit was perfect and truly ripe. I feel like they would have to toss a lot of fruit to get the ones that were truly that perfect. What did not work: The water - it was about 85 degrees out and humid. There is nothing here refreshing. Water is served European style meaning no ice and out of the tap. Warm tap water on a hot day in South Carolina is just nasty. It's ironic that while Europeans visiting the US for the World Cup are posting social media reels raving about ice in drinks in the United States, meanwhile The Dram Yard is insisting on pulling all of the worst parts of eating out in Europe into their restaurant. I truly dislike restaurants that serve canned and bottled beverages. It screams, "nickel and dime". If you bought your cans of soda at Costco and charged $4.00 for a can, I'd have to drink 9 cans before you're losing money. There is literally no reason to limit beverages other than driving higher profits. I hate price gouging. At the very least get a fountain and serve iced tea. SERVICE - the service staff simply makes you feel like they're doing you a favor by being open. Don't expect anything after that. When we arrived, the restaurant was at about 25% capacity with 2 food servers, who also double as the hostess. After waiting 10 minutes to be seated (yes...even at 25% capacity), service truly went downhill from there. It wasn't that the staff was rude. They were just not present and extremely slow. It honestly seemed like they were doing everything they could to not be seen. We needed salt, a refill of the water carafe and our check. That was it. The staff would come to our part of the dining room but then not even glance around or come by to see if we needed anything. I'm giving them a 2 because they were exceedingly slow and not present. When we did chase them down, I felt rude asking for help. The chef delivered our food. He was very proud and should be. However, here's the rub. The chef needs to learn that being in the restaurant business is not only about creating great food. It also requires front of house service and an overall dining experience that people are happy with. Right now, I'm walking away feeling: 1. great food and great atmosphere 2. terrible service 3. nickle and dimed me on drinks 4. doesn't have the sense to serve iced tea in the Caronlinas So - as much as I loved the food - there are too many restaurants in Wilmington that are good enough to overcome 2, 3 and 4 above. The Dram could be fixed so easily: 1. hire servers who want to be there and smile a little 2. put ice in your water 3. serve iced tea - at least in the summer months 4. get a soda fountain - it's 2026 Unfortunately, we won't be back because there are simply other options that, at the very least, hit 1, 2 and 3 with good food.

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    Finally! After many years, we made it back to Copper Penny! On our return trip from Southport we…read morestopped in downtown to grab a bite before heading home. We started walking around and my wonderful wife suggested Copper Penny. Absolutely! There was a short wait for a table, but we didn't mind. The inside is almost like we remember it. We did notice the menu is a lot smaller. The last time we dined here was around ten years ago. Definitely plenty of options. We went with the onion ring appetizer, Cobb salad, and the BBQ Burger. The atmosphere of Copper Penny is the same. Definitely missed this place. After a short wait our food was brought out. Everything was delicious. This is just an update, but we still love Copper Penny and will continue to return.

    Good service but the food was so so. Figured we would try the Guy Fieri recommendations. Nice…read morelittle spot in an old building. Only like 9 tables so plan accordingly or you will have to wait awhile. Go during off peak hours to ensure a short wait time. Now the food...... 1. Cheese Steak Egg Rolls served w/chipotle ranch......Amazing!!!! Best we have ever had. 2. 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich had an amazing balance of ingredients that would make your mouth water. Very good and the fries as well. 3. Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich was very bland and had an excessive amount of spinach. Even the Au Jus couldn't rescue this sandwich. 4. The famous onion rings. Well they must of ran out of seasoning because these were more flour than flavor. Very doughy with no spices. Not worth the $9 * The alcohol mix drinks are pretty good. Definitely taste the flavor of each. Will give you a good kick.

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