Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Wilmington, United States (2026)
Compare 39 bars in Wilmington, United States, averaging 4.56 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 292 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 59% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carneys Point. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Axes & Allies
Axes & Allies is a Wilmington's premier axe throwing bar located in downtown's South Front District. We offer axe throwing and knife throwing in a fun, social bar setting perfect for date nights, group outings, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and corporate events. Guests can also enjoy fre
Island Beverage
1206 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
The Nomad Bar
Visit us for good drinks, good people, and good music.
The Fat Pelican
Funky spot with a patio & long beer list
Satellite Bar and Lounge
Bar with live music & a woodsy vibe
Cape Fear Spirits & Beer
Established, old-school watering hole
Broomtail Pub & Arcade
Location is now Pour Fellas Pub - please give them a follow and visit! PLEASE NOTE: All of Broomtail Brewing operations has been consolidated to the original brewery location @ 6404 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington NC 28405. Now featuring a coffee shop & taproom open 7 days a week, along with Amazing Grain
C.R. Hummingbird to Mars
Speakeasy bar located above Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub in Wilmington, Delaware. Find the black door with the gold hummingbird and ring our bell for entrance! Elegant handcrafted cocktails, fine wine, craft beer (largely locally brewed), tasty bites and live entertainment bring this establishment t
Goat & Compass
710 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Bottega Art & Wine
723 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Wilmington, United States?
We list 39 bars in Wilmington, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Wilmington, United States is rated highest?
Axes & Allies currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 413 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.