The best bars & nightlife in Wilmington
9 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Penns Woods Winery
NightlifeFamily owned since 2001 and 100% Pennsylvania grown, Penns Woods Winery pours premium, Euro-style wines rooted in sustainable farming.…
Penns Woods Winery
NightlifeC.R. Hummingbird to Mars
NightlifeTucked above Catherine Rooney’s, C.R. Hummingbird to Mars nails the speakeasy vibe with Prohibition-era cocktails, a legit food menu, and…
C.R. Hummingbird to Mars
NightlifeThe Sycamore Wine Bar
NightlifeSlide into the stone and brick cellar at The Sycamore Wine Bar for a speakeasy atmosphere, fine wines, aged spirits, and charcuterie that…
The Sycamore Wine Bar
NightlifeSalem Oak Vineyards & Winery
NightlifeSalem Oak Vineyards & Winery is a small, family-run farm just minutes from Wilmington pouring a lineup that swings from an unoaked Aida…
Salem Oak Vineyards & Winery
NightlifeSimmer Down
NightlifeNeed a post-work reset? Simmer Down inside The Quoin Hotel leans into classics with smart twists and pours specialty mixed drinks that feel…
Simmer Down
NightlifeChelsea Tavern
NightlifeIf your week calls for scratch-made comfort food, rotating craft beers and a spot that actually cares about the game on TV, Chelsea Tavern…
Chelsea Tavern
NightlifeMerchant Bar
NightlifeMerchant Bar is a sleek, stylish spot for pub fare with global flavors and dialed-in craft cocktails. Heads up, they’re closed for summer…
Merchant Bar
NightlifeKirkwood Country Club
NightlifeKirkwood Country Club is a laid-back bar with a legit cocktail list, from an Espresso Martini and the Kirkwood Old Fashioned to a cheeky…
Kirkwood Country Club
NightlifeCatherine Rooney's
NightlifeCatherine Rooney's keeps the Irish craic alive with friendly, no-fuss hospitality, great food, and a pint when you need it most. Named for…
Catherine Rooney's
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