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Front Street Brewery

9 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401-4436
910-251-1935
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Ranked #12 of 284 restaurants in Wilmington
Price range: $7 - $11
Cuisines: American, Brew Pub, Family Fare
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Hinrich_12
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

I can't speak for the beer because I don't drink beer but their food is good and they give you plenty of it! Good casual atmosphere as well. Not for a special event but great for a day on Front Street!

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW via mobile

Great craft beer selections and they have their own custom pale ale infused hot wing sauce to die for. Terrific menu, service, and atmosphere all around. Will be a regular stop for me when in Wilmington.

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Texas
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100 reviews 100 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I visited this bar/restaurant twice on my trip, and the second time only because of the location. After the first trip, I thought, "surely this place must be better because it is always full." It must be the location. While I had no complaints about the food or drinks, I also think any chain restaurant would do equal or better... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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64 reviews 64 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I stopped in to sample a cold one and ended up with a beer flight and a massive pile of onion rings. It happened to be happy hour so appetizers where half off. The onion rings were good, and they offer quite a variety of brews, some I liked(IPA), some not so much. This is a great bar in a... More

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Fellow Brew-Pub enthusiasts-Do all you can to avoid this place. One of only a few brew-pubs in the state this dump has an overblown opinion of itself. Home brewed NC beer sold by 10 oz. mugs only for $3.99? Are you kidding? I can see paying this price for a 16 oz. pint but... Food was mediocre and again run-of-the-mill... More

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TomWilmington, Owner at Front Street Brewery, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

This review is totally inaccurate and could not be talking about our restaurant/microbrewery since our 10oz mugs of microbrewed beer are 1.99 and NOT the 3.99 the reviewer claims. The VAST majority of our reviews are 4 and 5 stars for a good reason: Our prices are very reasonable for our microbrewed beer and our fresh food and people rate... More

Richmond, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Recently had lunch there on a Sunday. Be aware that they are not allowed to serve alcohol until noon on Sundays (NC state law). I was impressed with the number of beers they produce. The food was good, but was largely the standard American bar food. It's like a better version of Applebee's or Friday's and they make their own... More

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Newton, Massachusetts
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304 reviews 304 reviews
194 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 83 cities Reviews in 83 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Our waitress was friendly, helpful and efficient. We took her recommendation of the pulled chicken and were not disappointed. Even the kids' chicken fingers were delicious with a light tempura-like batter. Enjoyed a few of the beers - the red one the most.

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Camp Lejeune, NC
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

There are lots of great beers to try! This is a great spot for locals. We always enjoy sitting at the bar for a little snack when visiting downtown!

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New Bern, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I have always preferred the waterfront restaurants in Wilmington for the ambiance and so had not been to Front Street Brewery in some years. I returned about a year ago on a rainy day...and have since gone back on a number of occasions...even when the weather's been good! The food is very good and reasonably priced and the service is... More

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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58 reviews 58 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Although we sampled every beer available on tap through 2 samplers this review is on food only. Service was excellent and the staff was very friendly. We arrived early on a Sat night and were promptly seated. I ordered the half rack of ribs with slaw and its was EXCELLENT. Possibly the best ribs Ive ever had. They keep a... More

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