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Name: The Sorrow Drowner
Address: 19 S 10th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401-4734
Telephone: (910) 769-8013
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

The Sorrow Drowner

4.3 (35)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

19 S 10th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4734

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

UPDATE: As of 1/1/23, The Sorrow Drowner DOES NOT REQUIRE RESERVATIONS. Guests are encouraged join the in person waitlist. Events will now be ticketed through EventBrite. Groups of 6 or more MUST call at least 24 hours in advance to make special arrangements.

The Sorrow Drowner, a truly unique experience designed by former Disney Imagineer Trader Brandon, it's a space you have to see to believe!

An Adventure Bar with a classic tiki menu and monthly vaudeville style shows. The Sorrow Drowner is a Hideaway for the Adventurous at Heart!

Featuring an expansive cocktail menu spanning the history of traditional tiki inspired by Trader Vic and Don the Beachcomber along with a collection of international libations, all made with fresh pressed juices, in house tinctures and syrups. Featuring flaming Pupu Platters with a seasonal selection of Island Favorites! Still want more? Vegetarian Options available.

Now featuring Chef Al Devane!
18+ after 8PM

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Polynesian, American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 769-8013
Website
http://www.sorrowdrowner.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Catering
We now cater! 30 days minimum advance notice required.
Private party facilities
The Sorrow Drowner gladly accepts reservations for private events of all kinds! Please contact our event coordinator for a personalized rate based on your needs.

Location
19 S 10th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4734
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Dock Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shrouded Artifact$15.00
American Gin, Brandywine, Light Rum, and Amaretto with Orange and Grape-fruit juices and a Cream Sherry float. Served in a souvenir tiki mug
- Keep the Mug for an Additional$35.00
Uncharted Territory$16.00
Light Barbados Rum, a blend of citrus juices, honey, cream, and velvet Falernum. Served in a souvenir mug
- Keep the Mug for an Additional$35.00
Mokomokattai$14.00
This pointy libation features Jamaican Pot Still Rum and Rhum Agricole, fresh squeezed Lime Juice, Orgeat, and the painful jab of Prickly Pear
Mokopuni Luku$28.00
Aged Demerara, Puerto Rican, and Over-proof Rums, Soursop & Papaya Nectars, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and Honey. Served in a souvenir mug. Recommended for Two or More Guests
- Keep the Mug for and Additional$45.00
The Sorrow Drowner$28.00
Overproof Rum, Coconut Milk, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Maple Syrup. Recommended for two or more

Tiki Classics

Mai Tai$14.00
Aged Jamaican and Agricole Rums, Dry Curaçao, Orgeat, and Lime Juice
Zombie$16.00
Light Rum, Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, and Bitters
Painkiller$15.00
Pusser's Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, and Coconut, garnished with smoldering cinnamon
Suffering Bastard$13.00
Dry Gin, Brandy, Lime Juice, Bitters, and Ginger Beer
Rum Barrel$14.00
Overproof Rum, Jamacian Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Lime Juice, and Passion Fruit
- Upgrade to a Bowl for 2$27.00
Scorpion$15.00
Puerto Rican Rum, Brandy, Orgeat, Orange Juice, and Lemon Juice
- Upgrade To a Bowl for 3-4$39.00
3 Dots and a Dash$16.00
Juice, Lime Juice, Falernum, Allspice Rhum Agricole, Aged Rum, Orange Dram, and Bitters
Dr. Funk$14.00
Light Rum, Lime Juice, Soda, Pomegranate Syrup, & Absinthe
Jungle Bird$14.00
Campari, Aged Jamaican Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar, Pineapple Juice
Chief Lapu Lapu$15.00
Jamaican Rum, Puerto Rican Rum, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, and Simple Syrup
- Upgrade for a Bowl for 2-3$30.00
Navy Grog$16.00
Jamaican Rum, Demerara Rum, Puerto Rican Rum, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Soda, and Simple Syrup
Fog Cutter$13.00
Light Rum, Gin, Brandy, Orgeat, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, and Amontillado Sherry
Dark & Stormy$13.00
Black Seal Rum, Ginger Beer, and Lime Juice
Tropical Itch$18.00
Aged Jamaican & Puerto Rican Rums, Vodka, Grand Marnier, Mango Juice, Lime Juice, and Bitters
Pearl Diver$14.00
Gold Puerto Rican & Aged Demerara. Rums, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Don's Gardenia Mix and Bitters

Adventurous Libations From around the World

Pimm's Cup (England)$10.00
Pimm's No. 1, Cucumber & Victorian Lemonade
Golden Fort (India)$13.00
Gin, Lime Juice, Cinnamon Syrup, Sugar, Apple Cider
Singapore Sling (Singapore)$15.00
Dry Gin, Aged Brandy, Cherry Heering Lime Juice, Benedictine, Soda
Ahumado Seco (Mexico)$14.00
Mezcal, Ginger Liqueur, Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Dawa (Kenya)$13.00
Vodka, Lime Juice, Sugar, Honey
The Smoking Cannon (USA)$24.00
Bourbon Barrel Aged Rum, Small Batch Bourbon, Pineapple Syrup, Bourbon Barrel Bitters, smoked with Cinnamon

What 35 people are saying

The Sorrow Drowner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

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Jeffreyc
Coastal North Carolina6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful visit. An immersive experience. Will be back soon with friends and family.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best tiki bar that we have been into!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is AMAZING! We can’t stop talking about how awesome the environment, service, and drinks were, and can’t wait to visit again! Gabby was an excellent server and the rest of the staff was very welcoming. Highly recommend visiting the Sorrow Drowner for your next adventure.
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MichelleN VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I felt like I was walking into the Pirates of Caribbean. What a fun night and the drinks are an experience themselves. I can’t wait to see this place so well with their future plans
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 6, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 9 and had an amazing time at The Sorrow Drowner. We ordered multiple rounds of drinks and food. All were delicious and arrived in quickly. The ambiance of The Sorrow Drowner is amazing. So much thought has been put into the decoration and every spot has something interesting to look at. The cocktails and the glasses they came in also added to to whole experience! Go here!
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LindseyC
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful interior decor. Make sure to take a tour (guided or self guided!) around the place to see all the hidden artifacts! If you need a small escape from the everyday this is the place. The food was all delicious and the drinks were gorgeous and went down easy. Bring your spirit of adventure and some good company, put your cell phone down, and enjoy the experience! Our waitress was super sweet. We even asked to move to a booth because it seemed a bit more private and we could view the amazing room better and she happily obliged.
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ChristineJ
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a tiki aficionado, I can't stress enough how impressed I was with The Sorrow Drowner. This place takes authentic tiki adventure club to the next level. It was almost more a museum than a bar. The cocktails were delicious and true to craft cocktail tiki style (and though the prices were spot on with what I've experienced at quality tiki bars around the country). The owner, Alfred, took some time to chat about his inspiration and backstory of The Sorrow Drowner's creation. You can tell how passionate they are about what they have created. Our server made some excellent recommendations for both drinks and food. The ambience was incredible. Ten out of ten, could not recommend more.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 14, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! I mean… wow! Just an unbelievable space. This is the kind of bar you might expect in a place like New York or Vegas (and even there it would be something special!) but for it to be tucked away in this unassuming yellow building in Wilmington, words cannot… Fantastic (and strong!) tiki drinks, they juice fresh and make their own syrups. Pupu platter was fun, if not the healthiest food in the world but damn was it tasty! This is on par with any of the world class tiki bars out in California, it’s definitely worth a visit or five. I found my new watering hole!!
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RichardW
Charlotte1 review
1.0
Dined on October 9, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Set up a reservation through their web page for 7 pm. Drove over an hour to get there an the place was closed. 😡
The Sorrow DrownerResponded on October 13, 2022
Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience! You should not have been able to make a reservation on Sunday as we had disabled the reservation system a week prior as we plan on discontinuing our use of the platform due to instances such as this. While we did also announce on all social media that we would be closed, the fact is that you were able to make a reservation and you shouldn't have to do homework to visit. Please call, your next visit in on us!
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NewBerner
Coastal North Carolina20 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Places like this are so rare. As soon as we heard they were open, we made the 2.5 hour trip down to Wilmington to check it out. Cool place! Not just a tiki and grass skirt to call it a Tiki Bar. It is a full fledged adventure. Great drinks. The menu is limited but what we ordered was really good. We talked with the owner a while. Everyone there was friendly. Great night out. I'm sure we'll be back. We've been to Tiki restaurants in CA and throughout the South Pacific. Glad to see one here in NC!
The Sorrow DrownerResponded on October 13, 2022
Thank you so much for visiting, we truly do appreciate the review. We hope that as time goes by that people from this area will come to love what we have built as much as we have! Being huge Tiki Bar fanatics ourselves, we really did try to incorporate what makes all of the bars on the West Coast so special and bring that magic here! Can't wait to have you visit again!
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19 S 10th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4734

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dock Street
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Polynesian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sorrowdrowner.com/
Phone number
(910) 769-8013
Catering
We now cater! 30 days minimum advance notice required.
Private party facilities
The Sorrow Drowner gladly accepts reservations for private events of all kinds! Please contact our event coordinator for a personalized rate based on your needs.

The Sorrow Drowner

About this restaurant

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Pupu Platters

The Traditionalist

The Reformed Cannibal

Desserts

Dole Whip$5.00

Dole Whip Float$10.00

Rum Cake$9.00

Signature Cocktails

Shrouded Artifact$15.00

Uncharted Territory$16.00

Mokomokattai$14.00

Mokopuni Luku$28.00

The Sorrow Drowner$28.00

Tiki Classics

Mai Tai$14.00

Zombie$16.00

Painkiller$15.00

Suffering Bastard$13.00

Rum Barrel$14.00

Scorpion$15.00

3 Dots and a Dash$16.00

Dr. Funk$14.00

Jungle Bird$14.00

Chief Lapu Lapu$15.00

Navy Grog$16.00

Fog Cutter$13.00

Dark & Stormy$13.00

Tropical Itch$18.00

Pearl Diver$14.00

Adventurous Libations From around the World

Pimm's Cup (England)$10.00

Golden Fort (India)$13.00

Singapore Sling (Singapore)$15.00

Ahumado Seco (Mexico)$14.00

Dawa (Kenya)$13.00

The Smoking Cannon (USA)$24.00

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