Centerfire was a great relief from the typical bars and taverns that reside within this corner of…read moreNC. Locals will remember this location as the former Crooked Lotus, but is now a comfy, cozy adjustment into a well stocked cocktail bar. The staff is great (ask for Sara) and the menu is a simple, yet creative blend of simple favorites and original recipes. The ambience is a soft, warm setting with a random but fun mix of playlist music and live performances. Check the placard on stage for the schedule. The liquor selection isn't the world's biggest, but it is stocked with some good, above average choices that non-beginners will appreciate. There is also a good selection of wine, as well as some limited tap options (call ahead to confirm taps are flowing. Seasonal traffic impacts the flow). Whether it's a private affair, celebration of sorts, one-on-one meetings, or catching a breath after a long stretch, Centerfire is a must stop for anyone. The prices are reasonable and the quality stands above the local average of the area. Enjoy!

Stopped in on a Thursday night to meet friends for Christmas. Here is what we liked:…read more* Immediate seating, only one other person when we arrived. A variety of seating, bar, tables or couches. * Decent selection of holiday cocktails. * Variety of spirits to make what you would like. * bartender was helpful and cool. What could of been better: *Not sure what the vibe was supposed to be, brightly lit and very low background music. Almost seemed sterile. * Drinks were just ok, nothing stood out as impressive for a cocktail lounge.

It's always refreshing to come to an Irish pub and get a real Guinness the right way. A real pour…read more Great vibe and good people.

Nice spot! These guys know how to pour a pint. Great environment for soccer fans. The bar is a…read morelittle tight though but don't let that stop you from visiting!

$2 Busch lights! Just bought 5 beers for my friends and I and it totaled $13. Great spotread more

It's in alleyway very sus! But we found a Cool bar! Cool people! Don't remember much else! Highly…read morerecommend!

The ambience was festive & friendly with Christmas decorations. It is simple no frills pub with…read moremany options to select from at the bar. The place was well decorated with Christmas lights outside and brightly lit Christmas trees inside. The bartender was efficient and his service spectacular. Our party had different beverages throughout the night. We were planning to visit other bars that night yet we decided to just stay & enjoy our time there.

BK provided fast and accurate, amazing, service throughout our entire visit. Everything we had was…read morea tasteful delight. The mood of was very peaceful. It was delightful seeing new renovations and of course the added holiday decor. We love this place and will always be a huge supporter.

Yes, it's a dive bar. Had the hamburger, not much flavor. Had a few (too many) gin & tonics. One…read moreof my G&Ts had a very slimy lime (was sick the next day), and there went the hamburger - revisit. Hubby had the tuna poke bowl over rice, he enjoyed it. Place has good vibes, but will never eat there, and will be more selective regarding slimy limes.

Gotta like the old pub type atmosphere. Space for chess boards and Liverpool football club…read morefollowers. We will be back

I visited here when I came to Wrightsville Beach because my friend demanded I get one of their…read moreslushies. It was quite hot out and isn't much cooler inside, but the slushy cooled me off. The inside is covered in dollar bills, so we wrote our names on it and stapled it on the ceiling. I think its funny how they give you a sharpie and a industrial stapler to do so. As far as service, they were nice, but the only service part is ordering your drinks. I would give my experience a 8/10.

If you wanna get verbally abused by men who take up your time for an hour and then finally get the…read morehint that you say no THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. We walked out after the "local military boys" were verbally abusing us and then were asking the bouncer for help because they were threatening us.... The bouncer would not look at us and did not care about us after we asked for help several times, not one ounce of care. No men here just a bunch of boys. Not a friendly or safe bar unless you are into getting berated by "locals" and staff.

Wilmington's Cargo District is one of my new favorite areas to visit. There are so many unique…read moreshops and eateries you really can't go wrong. One of my favorites for pure ambiance and quality cocktails is The Starling. Wether you're looking to snag a stool at the bar to engage in conversations with strangers who quickly become friends or you're looking for a quieter ambiance where you can gaze at the stars - they've got something for everyone (they even have a rooftop patio which may be better when it's not 19 degrees ). Check out that beautiful table nestled in the window of the cargo shipping container. *| The Starling elijah craig bourbon - blanc vermouth - dates - honey - red wine *| Adults Are Talking espolon tequila - bell pepper aperol - amaro nonino - pink peppercorn - acidulated grapefruit

Very nice bar located in the Cargo District. The downstairs bar is actually a shipping container…read more It has small seating inside the bar, along with rooftop seating and a large outdoor seating area. Full bar with beer, wine and craft cocktails on the menu. No food. The rooftop seating is very cool but I noticed everyone else thought the same thing, which was why I couldn't get a seat up there. :-). Cool spot. Crowd is fairly diverse. Lots of Gen Xers like me, at least when I was there. Recommend.

Struggled with the rating. I could have gone 3 stars but decided on 4. The deciding factor was…read morehow cheap the drinks were. Located on Front Street, right in the heart of downtown. The Rooftop bar is on the 5th story of the building it is in. There is an elevator, but if you are a glutton for punishment, you can take the stairs. The drinks are very reasonable. 3 beers cost me $10. Not a huge selection of draft beer, but many others in cans/bottles. Bartender was very good, friendly and efficient. The bar is in the middle, with seats all around. You can also take you drinks to seating outside with better views of the Cape Fear River. One section gives you a great view of the battleship across the river. There are criticism in other reviews about the views, which I get. The Southside views are mostly looking at the rooftops of other buildings, not that they can change that. There are other obstructions they can control if they wanted which would improve the viewing experience. The bar is very laid back, with a mixed crowd. Recommend.

If you're looking for a fancy rooftop bar- this ain't it. If you're looking for a cool spot to hang…read morewith a good bartender, this is it. No frills, small bar atop a roof featuring views of the surrounding area. Loud music playing, definitely a locals type joint.