Wilmington · New Castle County, DE

Nightlife in Wilmington

Scout analyzed 93 Wilmington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.7 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Riverfront

2 matching spots

The Flats

1 matching spots

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Nightlife

The Copper Dram

The Copper Dram is a suitable stop for an evening drink and American-style food, especially good for a casual date night or catching up with friends. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for drinks and some food, with a typical visit lasting 1.5-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

The Flats

ICONZ Bar and Lounge

ICONZ Bar and Lounge is suitable for an evening out, especially on weekends, to enjoy drinks, live music, or themed events. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person for drinks and possibly some food, with visits lasting 2-3 hours.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Suite 4 Eleven

Suite 4 Eleven is a bar suitable for an evening drink, often following dinner or as a pre-game for a night out. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person on drinks over 1-2 hours.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

The Mercury Cafe and Teahouse

This spot is good for a casual evening drink or light meal, potentially pairing with a walk through historic New Castle. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$40 per person.

FoodCocktailsWellness

$15–$40 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Riverfront

Del Pez Riverfront

This gastropub is a good spot for a casual meal or drinks, especially pairing with a walk along the Riverfront. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Delaware Park Casino

This casino can be a standalone evening outing or part of a weekend trip. Expect to spend a few hours and anywhere from $50 to $200 per person, depending on gambling and dining choices.

SportsFoodCocktails

$50–$200 typical4 hr visiteasy parking

Nightlife

Bar XIII Delaware

Bar XIII is a local live music venue, primarily for rock and metal, suitable for an evening out with friends or a date. Expect to spend a few hours and around $20-$50 per person on drinks and potentially some bar food.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Riverfront

Constitution Yards

Constitution Yards is a large outdoor beer garden perfect for a casual afternoon or evening with BBQ, drinks, and games. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $20-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking