25 Best Cocktail Bars near Leland

“First time there.. exceptional food, wonderful staff. Damn sure going back. Noisy but the good kind of noise.“

“This evening we were excited to bring friends who had never been to Seabird, and it was my wife’s birthday! The food did not disappoint. Our friends loved it. It was good to see a restaurant with a sense of humor when they brought out a “no calorie” birthday cake! (A lit candle stuck to a dessert plate)“

“Had an excellent first experience at Olivero. Food, service and vibe/decor are all top notch.Bartender was very helpful in guiding us through the menu and making recommendations. The level of service was high quality, everything you hope for in a dining experience. Knowledgable staff, courses landing at the perfect moment - all things that require a well oiled front and back of house working in harmony.I loved the decor of the space, which is obviously carefully curated to create a fun open kitchen concept that makes for a unique and exciting dining experience, transporting you out of Wilmington for the evening, to a beach somewhere on the coast of Spain or Italy.Who doesn’t love tapas style starters?The mortadella beignets with hot honey and cheese was our favorite dish of the night! Try these savory beignets and you will not be disappointed! The flavors complement perfectly for a surprising and fresh take on a beignet.We tried the octopus and crab arancini small plates, which were delicious as well. Both beautiful reminders that the ocean is not far away. (Three tapas plates pictured)For main courses, we tried the snap pea pasta and mussel/clam spaghetti. Both of these pasta dishes blew us away! So tasty and highly recommend. Packed with flavor, the freshness of ingredients was apparent and the pasta was perfectly prepared.Was impressed with the drink list overall- great selection of beer, wine, cocktails and N/A options available.Do yourself a favor and make a ressy at Olivero!“

“Great drinks and atmosphere“

“definitely will be back! loved the atmosphere, the beautiful crafted and fresh cocktails and fresh cuisine!“

“Stopped in around 2:30. Bartender and GM Lexi very friendly. Dwayne(The Rock)Johnson guarding the front door.“

“Probably my favorite bar in all of Wilmington, great staff, and even better drinks!“

“This unique cocktail bar was recommended to us by a friend and we’re so glad we stopped in this weekend! We love the atmosphere and the cocktails were top notch! I tried a couple different drinks the bartender recommended and my husband said it was the best Old Fashion he’s ever had. We quickly decided to become members and will be back hopefully soon!!“

“Great cocktails, a varied wine list, outstanding food, fun music and relaxed atmosphere. So glad we had dinner here!“

“Mardi Gras dinner was delicious. Everything was wonderful. Shrimp & grits were a major standout. The seafood boil had so much to offer. The freshly shucked and fried oysters in the Po Boy from three little spats were assembled with perfection, and that bread!?? The King Cake made from scratch was fantastic. We will be back again soon.John’s Sazerac- best cocktail in town.“

“Lots of fun, great band, service not so great….waited 30 minutes at the bar to get waited on ☹️☹️☹️“

“My husband and I have been looking for an authentic feeling of a British pub and this is it for us! Best in Wilmington!“

“Stayed here for a second time and loved it. The room was so beautifully decorated, the bed was very comfortable, and the room is sparkling clean. The grounds are really pretty with lots of options for sitting outside I’m absolutely in love with the bathroom tile and intend to go home and redo my kitchen backsplash. Duncan at the front desk was welcoming and helpful. We opted to self park which was easy with lots of options on the street and in the parking lot across the street. Note that street parking is free after 6:30 at night and on Sundays. Some things that I would like to see improve are the air-conditioning in the rooms. Our room did not go below 70°, which is a little too hot for us for sleeping. We also didn’t like the Dram yard for dining. We like different kinds of foods, but the menu is just too unusual for us. We thought it was a safe bet for breakfast, but we were disappointed. The Crunchy lady, what could have been an artistic take on Eggs Benedict was inedible. It had a solid layer of pepper coating underneath the egg yet the bread and hollandaise were flavorless. It could have been described as blackened eggs (see photo). Although the staff is very friendly there, and the coffee is really good, we opted to go downtown for breakfast for the rest of our trip. Lastly, I don’t understand why they feel the need to have valet parking. The lot behind the hotel has more than enough parking for all of the guests and I would have preferred the convenience of self parking. Overall, I definitely recommend this hotel and will definitely stay here again“

“My teenage sons wanted to go to a roof top to eat and watch the view. The place is very nice, fancy style very casual, wonderful view and outstanding service. Staff will make anything to make you feel cozy (and warm as it was chilly!) Recommending the Brussels sprouts (delicious) and the Purple hear cocktail! Goes with the mood there ?. No need to say my sons enjoyed the food and the place! So double win!“

“Great music and awesome stout“

“LOVED it! Excellent drinks, great service and super cute ambiance. Highly recommend!“

“If I could give Ibis 100 stars I would. The service is impeccable and the drinks come in at a superb level beyond what you're expecting. The vibe is spot on if you love vinyl spinning, mood lighting at just the right time and comfy seating.“

“Went here tonight gor the first time. We ordered a special and loved every bite. Beautifully presented and flavor profiles were were fabulous. We look forward to returning. Our server was delightful. Unfortunately cannot remember her name.“

“Deeeeelicious crab cakes! Wonderful staff, Abby was fantastic“

“Delicious food. Waitress (Nicole) was awesome! Would definitely recommend.“

“They don’t serve food, but they serve wine, beer and a huge variety of cocktails! We loved the atmosphere, the piano player, the bar, and pretty much everything about the place. You have to pay $5 a person to become a member for a year, but it is well worth it. I would recommend eating before going because we didn’t want to leave when we did, but we needed to eat!“

“Awesome parking access. Very noticeable entrance with a cozy outside setting and a beautiful atmosphere inside with a fully stocked bar , booths and a billards table. The bartender was attentive , friendly and provided excellent customer service.“

“Great experience start to finish! Fantastic atmosphere with a staff that was welcoming and knowledgeable!! Ten out of ten!“

“The renovations and work put in by the new owners is incredible. They've turned it into a destination style big city nightclub, and cater to 18+ without making them pay college tuition to get in. 21+ has great value in drink prices and tons of fun events during the week.“

“Great place. Beautiful view of Wilmington.“