Such a wonderful cocktail in a cute, historic building!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate S.
I'm a newer parent and my partner and I went far too long without a date night. When we finally got a sitter and were ready for a romantic night, I asked some in-the-know friends where to get a cocktail and Banter was top of their list. It was somewhere I'd been eyeing for a while, so I was excited, and I knew the space from its prior business. When we walked in, the bar at the entry was beautiful. The options were a bit confusing - there were menus on the bar but specials on the wall so it was a lot to take in. However, I'm pretty sure it would be impossible to go wrong. We each ordered a cocktail and walked toward the back. There were several rooms to scope out and the lighting and furniture truly was romantic and cozy. The highlight for us was all the way to the back. Once we stepped outside it was like being transported to a little European cafe. We enjoyed our cocktails there and promised ourselves we'd be back soon. We went back again last week and learned that on Thursdays they have a special - if you order one of a few select cocktails, you get a surprise. Score! We each ordered one of those cocktails. Toward the back there was a chest of drawers (like 30 or so of them), each taped shut. We selected a drawer, tore off the tape, and each got a surprise. My partner got a hat and I got two moonpies - can't say we needed either of those things, but I do love a good surprise! Again, we sat out back and sipped our tasty drinks while listening to the pretty great music they were playing. It's the kind of place I'd feel comfortable going to by myself, with girl friends, or on a date. Can't wait to go back.
Carol Conner-Hill
My husband and I have been looking for an authentic feeling of a British pub and this is it for us! Best in Wilmington!
Daniel F.
The beautiful cocktail bar is a must a must visit. With delicious craft cocktails, wonderful ambiance and location banter is a must visit in wilmington My wife and Discovered this place on accident as we were walking by. It almost looked closed when we walked by, however it is in the lowest level of a historic building. The bartenders were wonderful and had great reccomendations. The 2 bartenders had created several cocktails that were on the menue. Im not sure the name of the cocktail the bartender made for me but it was delicions smooth and balanced. This is a must try
Nick Martin
Great drinks with an awesome atmosphere. We always enjoy stopping in when we're in downtown Wilmington.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Isabelle Shepherd
An absolutely charming and cozy bar with whimsical yet classy decor and delectable craft cocktails! Pop inside their historic building—you'll be delighted by the delicious drinks and inviting atmosphere found within this wonderfully curated space!A glowing review: Banter's signature cocktail won the Historic Wilmington Foundation's Cotton Exchange Cocktails Preservation Crawl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G. A.
Great for drinks! For a moment you feel like you are in a small bar in Europe. Great place for a drink and to socialize a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Valente
Quaint cozy bar with all the right touches and great bartenders, amazing cocktails..who could ask for more?
Mark Deese
Great cocktails, scenery, service, and prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Washington
What a neat little bar!! The inside decor caught our eye as we were walking by, so we felt compelled to stop in and check it out. Just wow! Perfect place to take pictures + the bartender was very friendly and shared with us the hours and some other cool information. We checked out everywhere in the back through to the bathrooms + outdoor area and they really went all out with this unique place. While we weren't able to have a drink, as we were on our way out of town for the day, we will make sure to stop back when we next get a chance!
A gem of a cocktail bar! Perfect ambience, well crafted cocktails and a lot more seating than you would expect, including cozy indoor and outdoor options. Complimentary pretzels were a nice touch.
Andrew Holter
Great atmosphere and bar tenders willing to make a drink with some spirit. It's a nice and quiet vibe. Drinks were relatively cheap compared to the usual $15 cocktail out in downtown. Had one of the best old fashions in Wilmington, just asked them to make it special.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Marissa Jones
So the times I've come here to drink have been great. Trent is a amazing bartender. Everyone else? Not so much. I happened to find a metered parking spot in front of banter today. In the middle of dinner rush downtown. One of the workers tried holding the spot with his body. As we all know. You can't do that. So I took the spot. He proceeded to say "I hope your car is the same way when you come back" hopefully at the end of the night I won't need to call the cops. But I don't recommend any bartender but Trent as all the others have terrible attitudes.
Such a wonderful cocktail in a cute, historic building!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm a newer parent and my partner and I went far too long without a date night. When we finally got a sitter and were ready for a romantic night, I asked some in-the-know friends where to get a cocktail and Banter was top of their list. It was somewhere I'd been eyeing for a while, so I was excited, and I knew the space from its prior business. When we walked in, the bar at the entry was beautiful. The options were a bit confusing - there were menus on the bar but specials on the wall so it was a lot to take in. However, I'm pretty sure it would be impossible to go wrong. We each ordered a cocktail and walked toward the back. There were several rooms to scope out and the lighting and furniture truly was romantic and cozy. The highlight for us was all the way to the back. Once we stepped outside it was like being transported to a little European cafe. We enjoyed our cocktails there and promised ourselves we'd be back soon. We went back again last week and learned that on Thursdays they have a special - if you order one of a few select cocktails, you get a surprise. Score! We each ordered one of those cocktails. Toward the back there was a chest of drawers (like 30 or so of them), each taped shut. We selected a drawer, tore off the tape, and each got a surprise. My partner got a hat and I got two moonpies - can't say we needed either of those things, but I do love a good surprise! Again, we sat out back and sipped our tasty drinks while listening to the pretty great music they were playing. It's the kind of place I'd feel comfortable going to by myself, with girl friends, or on a date. Can't wait to go back.
My husband and I have been looking for an authentic feeling of a British pub and this is it for us! Best in Wilmington!
The beautiful cocktail bar is a must a must visit. With delicious craft cocktails, wonderful ambiance and location banter is a must visit in wilmington My wife and Discovered this place on accident as we were walking by. It almost looked closed when we walked by, however it is in the lowest level of a historic building. The bartenders were wonderful and had great reccomendations. The 2 bartenders had created several cocktails that were on the menue. Im not sure the name of the cocktail the bartender made for me but it was delicions smooth and balanced. This is a must try
Great drinks with an awesome atmosphere. We always enjoy stopping in when we're in downtown Wilmington.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
An absolutely charming and cozy bar with whimsical yet classy decor and delectable craft cocktails! Pop inside their historic building—you'll be delighted by the delicious drinks and inviting atmosphere found within this wonderfully curated space!A glowing review: Banter's signature cocktail won the Historic Wilmington Foundation's Cotton Exchange Cocktails Preservation Crawl!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great for drinks! For a moment you feel like you are in a small bar in Europe. Great place for a drink and to socialize a bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quaint cozy bar with all the right touches and great bartenders, amazing cocktails..who could ask for more?
Great cocktails, scenery, service, and prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
What a neat little bar!! The inside decor caught our eye as we were walking by, so we felt compelled to stop in and check it out. Just wow! Perfect place to take pictures + the bartender was very friendly and shared with us the hours and some other cool information. We checked out everywhere in the back through to the bathrooms + outdoor area and they really went all out with this unique place. While we weren't able to have a drink, as we were on our way out of town for the day, we will make sure to stop back when we next get a chance!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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A gem of a cocktail bar! Perfect ambience, well crafted cocktails and a lot more seating than you would expect, including cozy indoor and outdoor options. Complimentary pretzels were a nice touch.
Great atmosphere and bar tenders willing to make a drink with some spirit. It's a nice and quiet vibe. Drinks were relatively cheap compared to the usual $15 cocktail out in downtown. Had one of the best old fashions in Wilmington, just asked them to make it special.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
So the times I've come here to drink have been great. Trent is a amazing bartender. Everyone else? Not so much. I happened to find a metered parking spot in front of banter today. In the middle of dinner rush downtown. One of the workers tried holding the spot with his body. As we all know. You can't do that. So I took the spot. He proceeded to say "I hope your car is the same way when you come back" hopefully at the end of the night I won't need to call the cops. But I don't recommend any bartender but Trent as all the others have terrible attitudes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Great people behind the bar and excellent drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun little bar. Good
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4