Ulysses Gastropub

Ulysses Gastropub is a well-regarded pub and restaurant at 910 Orange Street in Wilmington, Delaware's Old Brandywine Village neighborhood, occupying a Victorian-era building that has been thoughtfully converted into a lively neighborhood gathering place. The establishment takes the gastropub concept seriously, offering a beverage program of unusual depth — particularly in Belgian and European craft beer — alongside a kitchen that produces elevated pub food well above standard bar-food expectations. The beer list is the centerpiece: dozens of Belgian ales, Trappist imports, German lagers, and American craft selections fill a menu that reads more like a beer enthusiast's reference than a standard bar list. Draught and bottle options span lambics, sours, farmhouse saisons, and imperial stouts, making Ulysses a destination for serious beer enthusiasts in a city not often associated with craft beer culture. The food menu is built to pair with the beverage selections — Belgian moules frites arrive with a choice of sauces including classic white wine, curry cream, or Dijon; the smash burger is double-patty with aged cheddar and house sauce; and beer-braised sausage reflects the direct influence of Belgian cuisine on the kitchen's approach. The interior carries the warmth of a genuine neighborhood pub: exposed brick, dark wood, dim lighting, and a long bar that fills with the after-work crowd on weekday evenings. Weekend afternoons draw a more relaxed brunch crowd. The noise level during peak hours is convivial rather than overwhelming. No reservations are accepted; the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis. Orange Street offers street parking and is walkable from the downtown Wilmington hotel corridor.