The best bars & nightlife in Wilmington

5 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

Nightlife

Family owned since 2001 and 100% Pennsylvania grown, Penns Woods Winery pours premium, Euro-style wines rooted in sustainable farming.…

124 Beaver Valley Rd (Chadds Ford)

“Family owned since 2001 and 100% Pennsylvania grown, Penns Woods Winery pours premium, Euro-style wines rooted in sustainable farming. Swing by this week for a tasting, then stick around for live music, pairings and wine classes that turn an ordinary day into a little celebration.”

From the Newark newsletter, August 4, 2026

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C.R. Hummingbird to Mars

Nightlife

Hidden bar serving Prohibition-era cocktails and tasty food, as well as hosting live music (mostly jazz).

West 16th Street, 1616 Delaware Ave

“Hidden bar serving Prohibition-era cocktails and tasty food, as well as hosting live music (mostly jazz).”

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Chelsea Tavern

Nightlife

Gastropub across from opera house serving upscale American grub & lots of beer in a modern setting.

821 N Market St

“Gastropub across from opera house serving upscale American grub & lots of beer in a modern setting.”

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Merchant Bar

Nightlife

Pub fare with global flavors served with craft cocktails in a sleek, stylish space with a long bar.

426 N Market St

“Pub fare with global flavors served with craft cocktails in a sleek, stylish space with a long bar.”

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Catherine Rooney's

Nightlife

Lively, brick-walled Irish pub with traditional fare & regular live music as well as a patio.

1616 Delaware Ave

“Lively, brick-walled Irish pub with traditional fare & regular live music as well as a patio.”

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