Heidi’s guidebook
Food scene
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StThe Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StNice historic pub, good for watching sports and wonderful food.
Wilmington's newest restaurant and it is fantastic. Reservations are needed but often you can find a seat at the bar if you are willing to wait a little while
41 locals recommend
Seabird
1 South Front StreetWilmington's newest restaurant and it is fantastic. Reservations are needed but often you can find a seat at the bar if you are willing to wait a little while
The Basics
319 N Front StWonderful Breakfast and brunch
Everyone must eat here once. Wonderful breakfast but there will be a wait.
51 locals recommend
The Dixie Grill
116 Market StEveryone must eat here once. Wonderful breakfast but there will be a wait.
This is a 3 block walk from my home and the food is wonderful. Make sure they give you a tiny muffin yummy and sometimes they forget. But be sure you get your latte across the street at Luna Cafe because Jesters only has coffee. Also, sit on the front porch if possible.
45 locals recommend
Jester's Café
607 Castle StThis is a 3 block walk from my home and the food is wonderful. Make sure they give you a tiny muffin yummy and sometimes they forget. But be sure you get your latte across the street at Luna Cafe because Jesters only has coffee. Also, sit on the front porch if possible.
This is a local bar in the center of town. This historic building has a great feel wth natural light shining in from the large windows all over. The husk is a great stop in for quick beer while exploring the town. At night is is packed and is fun for all ages.
44 locals recommend
The Husk
31 S Front StThis is a local bar in the center of town. This historic building has a great feel wth natural light shining in from the large windows all over. The husk is a great stop in for quick beer while exploring the town. At night is is packed and is fun for all ages.
This place is directly across the street from my home. CBD and Delta 8. By early July they should be selling beer and wine while providing entertainment. Stop in and say hi to Kim for me.
Liv CBD
320 Castle StreetThis place is directly across the street from my home. CBD and Delta 8. By early July they should be selling beer and wine while providing entertainment. Stop in and say hi to Kim for me.
Rx just reopened with a wonderful new patio and 1 block up from my home. Reservations required.
73 locals recommend
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StRx just reopened with a wonderful new patio and 1 block up from my home. Reservations required.
This is in the cargo district and attached to the Beer Garden. Really cool spot. Uber may be best or 20 min walk.
33 locals recommend
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison LnThis is in the cargo district and attached to the Beer Garden. Really cool spot. Uber may be best or 20 min walk.
Breweries
My Faviorte brewery. Great location on Dock Street. They have a huge garage door that opens to the street so you can sit and watch the hustle of historic downtown Wilmington while enjoying a local brew.
39 locals recommend
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StMy Faviorte brewery. Great location on Dock Street. They have a huge garage door that opens to the street so you can sit and watch the hustle of historic downtown Wilmington while enjoying a local brew.
Wilmingtons newest brewery. Great hang out with lots of space and games. 15 min walk from my home. It is a beautiful walk. If you chose to walk, walk down S 4th Street and turn right on Dock. Left on 13th.
26 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - Durham
800 Taylor StWilmingtons newest brewery. Great hang out with lots of space and games. 15 min walk from my home. It is a beautiful walk. If you chose to walk, walk down S 4th Street and turn right on Dock. Left on 13th.
Wonderful brewery in the Brooklyn Arts district. Short beautiful walk up S. 4th (north). Nice outdoor area.
84 locals recommend
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StWonderful brewery in the Brooklyn Arts district. Short beautiful walk up S. 4th (north). Nice outdoor area.
A few steps away from Fly Trap brewery. Wonderfully restored forestation. Nice beer and live music as well as a comfortable outdoor area.
60 locals recommend
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StA few steps away from Fly Trap brewery. Wonderfully restored forestation. Nice beer and live music as well as a comfortable outdoor area.
Yummy Yummy Tropical Lightening from Wilmington Brewing. It is a must. Grab an Uber and check it out.
54 locals recommend
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveYummy Yummy Tropical Lightening from Wilmington Brewing. It is a must. Grab an Uber and check it out.
Wine
Palate is a great place to hang out, find that rare wine, listen to live music and their food truck is amazing.
52 locals recommend
Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StPalate is a great place to hang out, find that rare wine, listen to live music and their food truck is amazing.
A new hidden gem on water Street. Check out their IG or FB for entertainment schedule. Grab a cheese board and a glass of wine and then people watch.
The Cheese Board
119 S Water StA new hidden gem on water Street. Check out their IG or FB for entertainment schedule. Grab a cheese board and a glass of wine and then people watch.
Second Glass is in the newly restored South Front area of town. Wonderful food and wine. The outdoor gathering area is very comfortable. This is right next to Satellite Bar and Louge.
19 locals recommend
The Second Glass
1540 S 2nd StSecond Glass is in the newly restored South Front area of town. Wonderful food and wine. The outdoor gathering area is very comfortable. This is right next to Satellite Bar and Louge.
Farmers Market
Absolutely wonderful hang out. inside and out. Music, movies, games and the best taco's in town, maybe even the state. All kinds of beers and wine and spirets. ALSO, second Sunday of the month they have a farmers market from 11-4. Do not miss this one.
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StAbsolutely wonderful hang out. inside and out. Music, movies, games and the best taco's in town, maybe even the state. All kinds of beers and wine and spirets. ALSO, second Sunday of the month they have a farmers market from 11-4. Do not miss this one.
This has moved to Waterline Brewery. Every Saturday 8-1. Check out their website to confirm location.http://www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org
Riverfront Famers Market
110 Dock StThis has moved to Waterline Brewery. Every Saturday 8-1. Check out their website to confirm location.http://www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org
Art
Wilmington has a very talented local art scene. Check this gallery out and find some wonderful originals to add to your collection and remind you of your Wilmington experience.
Art In Bloom Gallery
6866 Princess StWilmington has a very talented local art scene. Check this gallery out and find some wonderful originals to add to your collection and remind you of your Wilmington experience.
This is my favorite art gallery. Mike, Alley, and their dog Clinton will welcome you with open arms into their beautiful historic light filled gallery. You will find they have filled their space with not only their creations but creations by artists across the state. Please say hello for me and Jax when you visit
Mike Bryand Photo-Art gallery
20 S Front StThis is my favorite art gallery. Mike, Alley, and their dog Clinton will welcome you with open arms into their beautiful historic light filled gallery. You will find they have filled their space with not only their creations but creations by artists across the state. Please say hello for me and Jax when you visit