Lula's is without a doubt one of my top 5 favorite bars of all time!
If you ever take a trip to Wilmington, North Carolina, and I highly recommend you take that trip, stop by Lulas- a subterranean pub located on Orange and Front Streets! There are over 50 bars that span the downtown area, most located on Front Street, but none of those bars approach the vibe, the hospitality and the price of Lula's!
Back in the day you had to become a member to patronize the pub, which extracted five dollars from your wallet. Now they're a bit more relaxed, but if membership is requested, pay it!
$5 premium mixed drinks and a carefully curated draft selection is spot on, which makes Lula's one of the most affordable pubs I've ever been to!
I had an Old Speckled Hen and a shot of Powers (they ran out of Powers, Tullamore Dew, held me down the next round) all for $9 dollars. I challenge you to submit a pub with more affordable prices for premium liquor not that well crap!
And they're usually cool about letting you stay past a bit past 2 AM (normal closing time for area bars/clubs). After Lula's closes take a half a block walk to the pier that sits on the venerable Cape Fear River.
If you meet someone in the pub, take em for a post bar walk. That majestic walk could set your night on a different course!
Lula's is the SPOT! My family knows where I'm going as soon as I hit town! Oh, and sign the mailing list, they will send you a postcard for a special birthday surprise.
Day 2 in the books! Going to the beach tomorrow...
*Bare with me, the posts have been delayed because of on-going issues with the internet. Stay tuned!
