One of Wilmington’s original craft cocktail bars — described as home to spirits and secrets — is still serving of-the-moment drinks in a relaxed speakeasy setting.
Now, though, the secret is out.
On July 30, USA TODAY named The Blind Elephant — a staple in downtown Wilmington for the past 11 years – one of the 29 Bars of the Year for 2025. Food writers across the country nominated bars that excited them, bars they would recommend to friends and family, bars they’d return to again and again…