
The Blind Elephant is thrilled to announce our newest venture! Vagabond Spirits is a mobile cocktail bar that brings the party to you! We have an awesome vintage camper that will show up to any event and serve you the quality cocktails and whiskey you've come to expect from the Blind Elephant. Click below to be redirected to our website and get started! Thank you for supporting local businesses:)

The Blind Elephant is a 1920s prohibition bar operating in an abandoned alley smack dab in the middle of downtown Wilmington. Home of the Mules on tap(Moscow, Kentucky, Border). We also offer a large selection of bourbons and the craftiest cocktail creations that rotate every 2 months.
Live music regularly and no cover.
If your looking for a more private, cozy atmosphere, check out our Volstead Room located upstairs. Available by reservation and password only.
Call (910) 833-7175 or ask bartenders for details.
If you'd like to bring a large group(10+) without a reservation please call ahead.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 5pm-12am
Wednesday 5pm-12am
Thursday 5pm-12am
Friday 5pm-2am
Saturday 4pm-2am
Sunday 4pm-10pm
Live music regularly and no cover.
If your looking for a more private, cozy atmosphere, check out our Volstead Room located upstairs. Available by reservation and password only.
Call (910) 833-7175 or ask bartenders for details.
If you'd like to bring a large group(10+) without a reservation please call ahead.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 5pm-12am
Wednesday 5pm-12am
Thursday 5pm-12am
Friday 5pm-2am
Saturday 4pm-2am
Sunday 4pm-10pm

Live Music
Thursday: Live Piano 7:30-10:30pm
Fridays: Live Piano 7-10pm
Saturdays: Live Piano 6-9pm
Awards and Recognition
2017,2019 Awarded Great Bourbon Bar of America
2014 Top seller of Buffalo Trace in North Carolina
2016, 2017 ,2018,2019 Top seller of Domaine de Canton in North Carolina
2016,2017 Nominated for Best Bar by Encore
2018, 2019 Nominated for Best Bar by Shorepicks Best Of
2018, 2019, 2020 Winner of Best Cocktail Selection by Shorepicks Best Of
2021 Nominated for Best Bar by Strange Carolina
The Blind Elephant host monthly whiskey tastings, an annual Great Gatsby Bash and an Oscar Party check out our Facebook for more updates
Thursday: Live Piano 7:30-10:30pm
Fridays: Live Piano 7-10pm
Saturdays: Live Piano 6-9pm
Awards and Recognition
2017,2019 Awarded Great Bourbon Bar of America
2014 Top seller of Buffalo Trace in North Carolina
2016, 2017 ,2018,2019 Top seller of Domaine de Canton in North Carolina
2016,2017 Nominated for Best Bar by Encore
2018, 2019 Nominated for Best Bar by Shorepicks Best Of
2018, 2019, 2020 Winner of Best Cocktail Selection by Shorepicks Best Of
2021 Nominated for Best Bar by Strange Carolina
The Blind Elephant host monthly whiskey tastings, an annual Great Gatsby Bash and an Oscar Party check out our Facebook for more updates
The Blind Elephant in the News
Focus on the Coast
SECRETS OF THE SPEAKEASY AT THE BLIND ELEPHANT By Chrissy Absi Bonney Photos By Jason Armond Read The Article |

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Wilmington's Successful Women
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Blind Elephant owner Ashley Tipper
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Wilmington's Successful Women
Take 5 Interview with
Blind Elephant owner Ashley Tipper
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