While in Wilmington, I went to a place called Alleigh’s for dinner and evening entertainment. They are located about 10 minutes outside of the downtown area off Market Street and College Road. It’s a 35,000 square foot restaurant and entertainment complex similar to Dave & Busters. They have five different eating and entertainment rooms.
I had a nice dinner at one of the bars while a great jazz band played. This particular area in the complex had a sophisticated atmosphere. My chicken sandwich was wonderful and the friendly bartender served me generous sized cosmos and delicious chocolate martinis. Probably too generous I decided the next day!
I wandered to the outdoor tiki bar for one drink. It was filled with large groups of younger kids drinking mostly beer. The patio area was nice, with a Caribbean theme, and it seemed like a good place for an after-work cocktail or while the sun is setting. I was feeling pretty good after those martinis, so I walked into the arcade to try my luck at some games.
A couple hours and an empty wallet later, I collected my toys that I had earned through their point/ticket system. After all that time and money, I ended up with a bunch of "junk" (cheap toys) for my nieces. That’s what you get when you play after having a couple of drinks!
Besides the areas mentioned, there is a sports bar with 31 TV’s offering live entertainment. There is also a family-style dining room and banquet rooms. I’d bet this would be a fun but expensive place for children and teen birthday parties. It would also be a great date spot because of the variety of things to do. It is open Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm. Call 910/793-0999.