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Is Winnie's Tavern Still Open? Update (Wilmington, NC)

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As of September 2026, Winnie's Tavern is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp's business listing for Winnie's Tavern, updated 2026-09, shows current reviews and posted hours (11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, shorter hours Sunday through Tuesday), consistent with ongoing operation.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Stacked" featured Winnie's Tavern's classic burgers, served in the restaurant's nautical-themed dining room in Wilmington. The tavern has operated on Burnett Boulevard along the Cape Fear River since 1962, making it one of the city's longer-running burger spots. Yelp's business listing for Winnie's Tavern, updated 2026-09, shows customer reviews and posted hours of 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and shorter hours Sunday through Tuesday, consistent with ongoing operation. Local coverage from ILMWeekly and the Wilmington and Beaches tourism site also list the tavern as an active dining destination in the city. The listing also notes dine-in, outdoor seating, and curbside pickup are currently offered, with no indication in any source found during this check that the restaurant has closed or changed hands.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Stacked
What was featured
Winnie's Tavern's classic burgers in its nautical-themed dining room
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Winnie's Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is Winnie's Tavern still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Winnie's Tavern is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Winnie's Tavern after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Stacked" featured Winnie's Tavern's classic burgers, served in the restaurant's nautical-themed dining room in Wilmington. As of September 2026, Winnie's Tavern is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Winnie's Tavern located?

1895 Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Winnie's Tavern?

Season 11, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Stacked”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Yelp's business listing for Winnie's Tavern, updated 2026-09, shows customer reviews and posted hours of 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
1895 Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28401
Venue type
restaurant

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