OUR ROUTE

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

WE PICK TOUR UP AT

420 N Fourth Street Wilmington, NC 28401

DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

Trolley Pub is the ultimate way to experience the Port City, as you pedal in the open air through historic Downtown Wilmington. The area is known for its quaint 19th century architecture, wide variety of bars and pubs, bumping nightlife and trendy restaurants. There’s something for everyone here, from hole-in-the-wall watering holes to rooftop dance clubs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Tavern Law 1832

Tavern Law, with its old world charm and Cheers-like atmosphere, is a place where you instantly feel at home. Run and operated by the three local owners, here you’ll experience 16 taps serving local taps and the friendliest atmosphere in Wilmington.

Slainte Irish Pub

Everyone needs to experience Slainte, the Wilmington staple Irish pub. Famously, one year it was the top seller of Jameson in the entire state of North Carolina. The bar offers a great selection of Irish and British brews, awesome bartenders and plenty of shenanigans.

The Husk

The Husk is one of the most popular bars in downtown, with a large indoor bar, a patio bar in the back, lots of drink selections and specials and lively nightlife.

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FAQ

What is the Trolley Pub?

It’s a pedal-powered portable bar on wheels, with a certified Trolley Pub conductor in the captain’s seat. Perfect for pub crawls, birthday celebrations, bachelor/bachelorette parties, company outings, brewery tours, sightseeing, themed nights out- the possibilities are endless! A minimum of 6 pedalers is necessary to power the Trolley Pub.

Where does the Trolley Pub stop and for how long?

Visit the Routes page for details. Just let your driver know where you would like to stop at the start of the tour. Most groups make 2 stops and stay 15-20 minutes at each stop. These stops will vary based on the group on board, rider requests, and the driver’s discretion.

Isn’t it hard to pedal?

It’s not too bad! We have had groups of all 70+ seniors pedal just fine. If they can do it, you can do it!!!

What if it rains?

Trolley Pub operates rain or shine! If its going to rain, we recommend bringing rain jackets and/or ponchos. It’s still a lot of fun- think of it as an adventure. We only cancel tours if there are unsafe conditions.

Where do we board the Trolley Pub?

For Wilmington we pick you up here:

Can we drink on board?

You may, but you have to follow the rules. No hard alcohol or glass. All alcohol is BYOB. Alcoholic beverages must remain on board at all times. Bring your own ice chest or use ours. You are also free to bring food on board. Use common sense, you can’t drink on the street. Do not get overly intoxicated or you will be kicked off. Do not show up to a Trolley Pub tour intoxicated or you will not be let on board.

How many people can fit on the Trolley Pub?

It varies by location, but Wilmington trolley can fit up to 14 riders

How do I reschedule/cancel my tour?

Paddle Pub and Trolley Pub now offer trip insurance, which will allow you flexibility in the case your plans change, or if the tour needs to be canceled due to the inclement weather.

Trip insurance will also allow you to receive a full refund in the event of a Severe Weather Warning from the National Weather Service during the time of your scheduled tour results in a cancellation on our end. You may also voluntarily cancel your tour for any reason up to 7 days prior to your tour for a full refund.

To purchase trip insurance, simply select the add on “Trip Insurance” during checkout. Please note that for mixer tours, you will need to select the number of tickets you would like to insure to cover all the tickets.

Without trip insurance, all sales are final – no exceptions. In the case a tour needs to be canceled on our end in the event of severe weather and you do not have trip insurance, you will receive a credit for a future tour at any TourScale location (Trolley Pub, Paddle Pub, Tiki Pub) in the country. Currently, we have tours in over 30 cities across the US.

Is there a weight limit to ride the Trolley Pub?

The weight limit for any individual rider is 275 pounds.

Is there a minimum age to ride the Trolley Pub?

Yes. The minimum age on a private tour is 15. The minimum age on a public mixer tour is 21.

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