Welcome to Merchant Bar, a standout Gastropub in Wilmington, DE, where great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 201 reviews, we’re proud to offer memorable dining experiences highlighted by great service and quality.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
Loved the ambiance! Food and drinks were amazing - highly recommend the crab dip + fish tacos. Best part of the night was our server Albert. Every recommendation he gave was on point and conversation was awesome. We will definitely be back!!!
Cool downtown bar on Market St. Good food and drinks. We were served by Albert who was excellent. He had great recommendations for both food and drink. Definetly stop in if you are in the area.
Mainly here to give recognition to Jasmine (correct me if spelled wrong) being an amazing and kind person. Your kind act to a member of the Wilmington community didn’t go unnoticed and this business will be first on my recommendation list due to this brief but perfect experience with our bartender.
Went there for our anniversary during restaurant week and it was really good. Great food. Granted we got 3 courses for $35 but the normal prices seemed reasonable too. Everything was cooked exactly as asked. Probably a little bit loud as the evening went on but the service was good and we went on a sunny day so the setting was perfect. Would recommend.
Great ambiance, amazing drinks, and even better food. I had the Market burger which was full of flavor and a generous portion with a side of tasty fries. The mamacita cocktail was delicious with a hint of jalapeño flavor but still very refreshing. The bartender was very skilled and on point. Merchant Bar is definitely a hidden gem in downtown Wilmington.
This was a very nice spot to share some small plates and an excellent charcuterie board. The place was very busy, but our server Magda did a great job taking care of us. We had a couple different beers, but the cocktails looked amazing. Can't wait to try a cocktail on my next visit.
Everything was phenomenal! We had the dan dan noodles, Korean fried chicken bao buns, calamari, and guac/salsa. We had no complaints about any of our dishes! They were flavorful and the textures were right! Andrea was our server -- sweet as can be and had great food/drink recs! I will definitely be back here. Pictured is the two to mango drink, which I also loved. The music was also on point! :)
Always a family favorite before a show or just because it's a day that ends in "y". Modest menu options means everything is done well, but really there is something for everyone. Steak frites, Guacamole & chips, short rib empanadas, Korean Chicken bao buns, burger special of the day... The specialty mixed drink menu is spot on. From fruity to boozy, they've got your number.
Jazmine & Lindsay went above & BEYOND, I’ve been here once before and the service has yet to fail me! Excellent craft cocktails - Food is absolutely amazing, not a huge menu but everything on the menu is to die for!!! Great price point too! We will be re-accruing regulars for sure.
The overall experience was quite positive. There was a large party when we visited, which caused a delay in the waitress taking our order. However, the food was excellent, with the beet salad standing out as a highlight. The drinks were also fantastic!
Common questions about Merchant Bar
Merchant Bar is located at 426 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States, Wilmington, DE, United States.
You can reach Merchant Bar by calling +1 302-502-3385.
Merchant Bar has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 201 customer reviews.
Merchant Bar features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Merchant Bar features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Merchant Bar features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list.
Merchant Bar features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Merchant Bar features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Wine.
Merchant Bar features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Table service.
Merchant Bar features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Merchant Bar features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Merchant Bar features the following crowd: Groups.
Merchant Bar features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Merchant Bar features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Merchant Bar features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid street parking.
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