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The Rift — Restaurant in Wilmington

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The Rift
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2136 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
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1815-A Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28403
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The Rift

2144 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
4.8(65)$$$$
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attractions: , restaurants: Mess Hall ILM, Banh Sai, Zeke Smash, Checkers, China Wok, CheeseSmith, Fermental Beer & Wine, Chris' Restaurant, Barzarre - Beer, Spirits, Tacos, Hookah & Music, Concept Kitchen Co, local businesses: Cell Phone Paradise, Tiny Weld Permanent Jewelry and Hat Bar | Wilmington, NC, The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books, The Cargo District, Shark Bite Jewelry, Crafted Outpost, hello, love., Thompson's Barber Shop
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(910) 380-5338
Website
theriftilm.com
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Wed3 PM - 12 AMClosed

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Chicky Nachos - $12
Chicken Nachos with pickled jalapeño, cheddar cheese, black beans, red onion, peppers, sour cream and salsa
Riftlings - $10
Pizza rolls with mozzarella cheese and side of housemade pizza sauce. Add pepperoni for $1 upcharge.
Spin City - $8
Spinach dip served with tortilla chips and naan.
Cheese
Crafted
Build your own specialty pizza with choice of crust, sauce and toppings

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Nearby restaurants of The Rift

Mess Hall ILM

Banh Sai

Zeke Smash

Checkers

China Wok

CheeseSmith

Fermental Beer & Wine

Chris' Restaurant

Barzarre - Beer, Spirits, Tacos, Hookah & Music

Concept Kitchen Co

Mess Hall ILM

Mess Hall ILM

4.6

(588)

$

Closed
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Banh Sai

Banh Sai

4.9

(103)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Zeke Smash

Zeke Smash

4.3

(26)

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Checkers

Checkers

3.6

(696)

$

Closed
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Nearby local services of The Rift

Cell Phone Paradise

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The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books

The Cargo District

Shark Bite Jewelry

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Cell Phone Paradise

Cell Phone Paradise

4.8

(194)

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Tiny Weld Permanent Jewelry and Hat Bar | Wilmington, NC

Tiny Weld Permanent Jewelry and Hat Bar | Wilmington, NC

5.0

(93)

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The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books

The Fuzzy Needle Records & Books

4.8

(32)

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The Cargo District

The Cargo District

4.5

(63)

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Tiffany McCurdyTiffany McCurdy
I recently visited The Rift, a spot that was once known as the Dog Park Bar, and I was absolutely blown away by the incredible transformation! The remodel has completely turned it into a vibrant and welcoming space. The atmosphere is lively, and I especially loved the outdoor lounge area – it's the perfect place to soak up the sun. I can’t wait to return and enjoy more of the great energy this place offers. Highly recommend!
Logan ClouseLogan Clouse
You have to get food at the mess hall on the other side of the open grounds. Otherwise Rift is an amazing place! Dog friendly with a great atmosphere, a bunch of couches inside, card games plus pool. Outside has huge seating area, some shaded some not, with corn hole and usually there’s live music or events going on after 5! Fantastic place to just hang out and meet friendly people.
Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams
This place is soooo cool! Fun entrance, cocktails and outdoor area. Lots of seating available, cornhole, dj, live music and a drag show later. Only recommendation would be outdoor fans… it gets hot out there in the summer without it and it’s unbearable to be outside too long.
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I recently visited The Rift, a spot that was once known as the Dog Park Bar, and I was absolutely blown away by the incredible transformation! The remodel has completely turned it into a vibrant and welcoming space. The atmosphere is lively, and I especially loved the outdoor lounge area – it's the perfect place to soak up the sun. I can’t wait to return and enjoy more of the great energy this place offers. Highly recommend!
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Tiffany McCurdy

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You have to get food at the mess hall on the other side of the open grounds. Otherwise Rift is an amazing place! Dog friendly with a great atmosphere, a bunch of couches inside, card games plus pool. Outside has huge seating area, some shaded some not, with corn hole and usually there’s live music or events going on after 5! Fantastic place to just hang out and meet friendly people.
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This place is soooo cool! Fun entrance, cocktails and outdoor area. Lots of seating available, cornhole, dj, live music and a drag show later. Only recommendation would be outdoor fans… it gets hot out there in the summer without it and it’s unbearable to be outside too long.
Sweet Dreams

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Reviews of The Rift

4.8
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5.0
39w

Amazing place. The drinks are cheap and delicious. The bathrooms are clean they have 4 all gender private stalls. The atmosphere is amazing. They had a live singer for part of the night and great songs playing the rest of the night. They have a jukebox so you can play your own music. The staff was friendly and helpful with any questions. Indoors, they have board games and a pool table. There was plenty of seating indoors and outside. Inside, they had couches, booths, bar seating, and some tabels. They have a TV you can pick something to watch and 2 tvs that they pick what to watch. Outside, they had giant ping-pong and cornhole. They also had firepits, swings, swinging benches, beanbag chairs, and stools outside. Absolutely had a blast with my friends and will be coming back. Best bar I've been...

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1.0
34w

A group of my friends went to this bar around 8:30 on a Sunday night. The 3 bartenders were rude and not attentive. Everyone in my group was served and I went up to the bar to get a drink. I waited 3 minutes not being helped while the bartenders were not serving anyone else at the time. One bartender was talking with a customer, the female bartender was picking her nails, and the third bartender was walking around the bar. After waiting longer making eye contact with these bartender’s I was still not helped. I decided this company would not be getting my money. When I left the bar, the bartenders immediately helped a group of men who enter the bar. Everyone in my group was disappointed with the...

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1.0
34w

Inclusive? I was genuinely excited to check this place out—it seemed like a cool, laid-back spot. But our experience left us questioning whether it’s truly welcoming to everyone.

While enjoying a drink, we decided to PAY AND PLAY a song on Touch Tunes—something in Spanish that we personally connect with.

To our surprise, the staff turned the music volume down halfway through the song. Then, soon after it ended, they turned it back up. Why diminish only that song? There were maybe eight people in the bar—it wasn’t loud or disruptive.

Moments like that make you wonder: does this place really embrace diversity and inclusion, or just...

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