http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilmington-NC/The-Pour-House-Wilmington/110626543242This place used to be the Underground Sandwich Shop, which everyone loved. Walking in there was a blast from the past since we were expecting to smell onions and roast beef. Our sense of smell was pleasantly surprised to get a whiff of a brand, spanking new interior. The space has been altered into a very cozy little bar to which you can escape all the noise and constant annoying chatter that permeates just about every other downtown bar. We would guess the place fits about 50-60 max., and sometimes that's just a better way to be, especially if you're trying to get drinks.
The night we were there some dude named Tom Rhodes was spanking the hell out of guitar and doing some nice variations on some rock songs. The small stage has live music most nights. They have Yuengling, Fat Tire, Blue Moon, Sam Adams Summer Ale, and Guinness on tap. They also have a nice selection of mixed drinks.
We love music, but sometimes what other people play on the jukebox is fuckin' annoying. It was really nice to have a respite away from the "clang, clang" of the downtown scene for a bit. We think that the location (at the corner of Front and Market) will serve the Pour House well, and we look forward to making it a regular stop on our bar hops.
