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Amberly Local

4.3 (57 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Live music
Good for kids

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Pear & Pecan Salad, Meat & Cheese Board
Annie J.

I could be biased because Amberly Local is so close to home. But wow, the whole experience was amazing. I loved how chill this bar was -- the drinks were good, the charcuterie was affordable, and it was very casual. I just saw neighbors lounging and having a drink after work. The staff were friendly, and because they kept the side door open, we felt a nice breeze. I definitely love this spot and have been back multiple times since my first visit.

Lunch at 2:00. Nice and quiet!
Debra R.

Worth it with a play and save coupon. I had. Nothing gf except for salad. It was kind of small but tastes ok with plenty of pecans and the pear slices on top was delicous. Bread (roll) for turkey sandwich just not good, meat was good but pickle was awful - a little spicy. Small plastic glasses for soda. I can imagine if we were drinking beer it would be very nice. There are 24 beers on tap and a pretty good wine selection. No Kombucha. There are garage type glass doors that open with seating outside. I imagine it's a hoping place at night.

Caprese Sandwich with side salad
Rick S.

Stopped by for a quick lunch while running errands. Surrounding: Located in a strip mall that has various shoppes, such as coffee, nails, and dry cleaning. The inside of the establishment is clean and organized. Lots of seating and even a comfortable area a table and lounging chairs. Service: Both where made quickly in under 5 minutes, served with either chips or a side salad. Food: Mainly sandwiches and salads we opted to get a caprese sandwich and a roast beef sandwich. The bread was fresh and the tomatoes where ripe. The mozzarella cheese was good. The balsamic was good and an adequate amount was put on. The Roast beef wasn't as rare as I hoped, it was well done (not sure if we just had an end piece of roast beef or what). Otherwise the sandwich tasted good. We enjoyed the laid back vibe. Lots of beers to choose from but we did not have any.

Roast Beef Sandwich
Lisa M.

This was a nice place to stop and grab a healthy bite for my kid and me and sit out on the patio on a nice day. The sandwiches and salads we ordered were fresh and tasty. The service was friendly. This is a cute place nestled in a West Cary community, conveniently located for grabbing some food or hanging out at the bar or patio for a drink with friends.

William S.

Great new spot in Amberly neighborhood. Perfect for sandwiches, small bites (meat and cheese boards), Beer & Wine. And talk about a selection of Beer & Wine. About 23 brews on tap I counted, and roughly 15 wines. A small kids play area in back corner too for small ones - which converts into Live Music staging area on music nights. All in all an awesome, modern, brand new concept in the Amberly neighborhood. Open seven days a week mostly 11a - 10p/11p.

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This is my local spot. I absolutely love it. Great atmosphere and staff! A lovely patio outside which is great this time of year.

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Good food. Very generous portions. Great beer selection too. A family place with a kids' play area Great variety. Friendly service too.

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6 years ago

The best pastrami sandwiches. On seeded rye and with mustard. Oh yeah..great beer selection also. GReat neighborhood place to hang out.

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Great place. Very clean. Owners very nice and caring. Great family atmosphere. Food is very good, but a little overpriced for what you get.

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6 years ago

Great rotating taps, good reubens and cheeseboards. Occasionally live music. Welcoming to families with small kids.

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Great beer, good food, better people. Prices are reasonable ($6 for most craft beer).

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What a great new place. Nice ambience, excellent selection of beer and wine. Nice for family, groups, or date nights.

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My family came here after watching Avatar at the movies next door and we enjoyed our meal a lot! We…read morewere seated immediately and our server was a little slow but still kind. There was plenty of seating and it was lively inside. For our order, we got onion rings, chicken nachos, a smashburger, fish & chips, and a wing flight with flavors bama white, medium, garlic parm, beesting, and lemon pepper. The nachos initially didn't come with enough queso but after we told our server they gave us more and they were amazing. The burger was yummy for a random burger at a bar, the fish & chips dish was nice and crispy, and the wing flight stole the show. The portions of everything were big and everything was hot and tasted good. We were so full that no plate was finished and we left with so many boxes. Our favorite wing flavors ended up being the bama white, beesting, and garlic parm. This is a great spot to come for drinks and bar food and even better if you like wings.

Went on a friday. It was busy but not crazy. Sat at the bar to meet a friend for dinner. I found…read moreseats right away. It started off normal. The server and hi and then have me a few minutes. I got there first and my friend came about 5 minutes after me. We got waters. I said I would decide if I was going to get something else in just a few minutes. It took forever for her to come back. I got a Prosecco. It tasted sore. I wouldn't have ordered another one there again. They never really came back to check on us. while they were at at the register in front of us, I had to ask if my friend could get fried pickles. They put in the order and came out in my opinion these fried pickles we were really breaded and hard. I must felt like biting a piece of leather. The ranch was all right if you put that on there. Sometime went by again and then I asked if I could put it in for the shrimp tacos and if it came with a side. One of the server said yes and she put in the order for me. They came out in a decent amount of time. Mediocre but I can only eat one. I think I like grilled shrimp better than fried. I shared my thoughts with my friends, we only ate half of them between the two of us because they were so salty. During this time we never received napkins or utensils. The guy next to us actually handed us napkins. I think heard my friend joking with me about what I was doing because my hand was all ball ed up and I wasnt using it. I opened it and she saw a bunch of trash, dirty napkins, and a lemon wedge in my hand and she started laughing. She said "what are you doing" while laughing, and I said "well there's no napkins or anything or anywhere to put my trash cause she never came for it or gave us napkins" and we all started laughing. At this point our Waters were all gone so we again had to ask for waters. Mine got filled but my friends never got filled. We were ready for the check and to go. I asked for a to-go cup for my water and that never came. We closed out and left. For someone who likes to watch sports this might be a good place for you to go watch because there were a lot of TVs and it's a big area and It looks like a typical sports bar. Just don't count on being serviced unless it's by you personally them for asking for items. It's in like this shopping mall kind of Center that's outdoor. There's lots of parking around per se but it's always filled up and you pretty much just have to wait for someone to leave to get a spot anywhere in that whole area, so good luck getting a spot without a wait.

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Update to below review:…read more I've been here 5 times now and have a better feel for things. They have games here too...things like Uno, trivia, battleship, trivia, jenga, etc. It's kid friendly during daytime hours and the occasional food truck is really great! It was rockin' last Friday night--musical Bingo followed by Kareoke w a food truck and great 80s 90s music playing w sports on the TV's. Everyone I meet is a parent or part of a family, so extremely friendly, and my sis's dog got to meet another dog even so it was just really amazing to see a neighborhood embrace this bisiness so quickly--obviously it was the missing piece. Even more of a reason for 5 stars! __________________ Cute new neighborhood bar. Dog water bowls inside and out, 3 big screens w sound wired to all inside, pool table, sofas, hightops bar seating....20+ beers on tap and a liquor menu focused on bourbons and some whiskeys and scotch--but they have a little of everything. Service was polite and speedy. Ambiance / atmosphere / vibe was clean w a little industrial vibe w the cool ceiling. Foid trucks rotate in regularly--this place is great and dog-friendly. I can't wait to see it grow as this is the 1st written review and I'm just visiting my sis who lives in the neighborhoid (I live in Richmond VA). 5 stars.

This isn't my first time visiting this place, and each time my impressions only get better. The…read moreatmosphere is always lively and friendly, and the variety of board games provide a pleasant way to spend time in company. During the day, it's comfortable for families, and evening events transform the space into a real entertainment center. Musical activities, karaoke, and the arrival of various food trucks add variety and make each visit special. People around are easy to talk to, and you can feel that the locals sincerely support this establishment. It's very nice to see how it's becoming part of the community. I'll be happy to come back again -- five stars without hesitation!

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4.3(611 reviews)
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I stopped by Doherty's for their St. Patrick's Day event, which has become a tradition because…read morehonestly what else are you going to do on St patty's day. They blocked off part of the parking lot, had live music going, and the whole place had that fun, lively energy you want on a holiday like this. Because of the crowd, the menu was trimmed down to the more popular items, but it still had plenty of good options. I ended up getting their Irish eggrolls, they're hand‑rolled and stuffed with house‑cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, then sliced and served with their Thousand Island dressing. Basically, it's all the flavors of a Reuben wrapped up in a crispy shell, simple, rich, and exactly the kind of thing that works well at an event like this because its quick and its finger food you can eat while watching the band,. Overall, the atmosphere was great, parking is such a hassle though during these events on the weekend because H-Mart nearby is already so packed. You can park on the other side of the building if you don't mind a brief walk though.

Feb 2026 I was craving a burger and didn't have any ideas…read morewhere to go....then thought this local pub might be good and hopefully not too busy between parking and awaiting food as I was famished! I was greeted, then seated. I was provided a menu and specials...Prime Rib! After my hectic day, yes I will have that! I mentioned gluten free to my server before making decision. Plus seeing the loaded potato had me a bit worried as I cannot ear pork. I opted for salad once server checked to see if Caesar salad dressing is gf sans croutons. I requested salad with dressing on the side and to bring promptly before my dinner. Salad arrived by and server dressed and it was glistening.... I requested one with dressing on the side...server brought maybe I had two bites and dinner arrived! Salad can wait...prime rib cannot, even though I start with tasting potato. Prime rib was requested mid rare and it delivered. Potato was fine. I did not see the au jus nor horseradish sauce on the side. I did ask server while I was ready to pack it up and he said there was some confusion if there was/was not no gluten so not provided. Noteworthy as the salad a manager stopped by about the dressing and mentioned one type of salad dressing is now gf and one vegan. Good to have options. Disappointed to learn the fries are coated with flour then fried as an option with burger skip the bun...what about baked chips or air fry for those with food sensitivities as an alternative? Just a thought for management to consider please. I saved room for dessert and the mousse did not disappoint and was compted .... thank you! Fantastic! As I looked around there was a steady crowd entering along with regular patrons. Overall 4.5 stars for this visit. On a side note, this is a family friendly restauran/pub. Some servers look disheveled between sloppy hair and untidy uniform. For staff with long hair should be pulled back tight and away from food will prevent hair on the food! Uniform is simple black top and pants....should be clean and neat. A few servers looked like they rolled out of bed...if they are feeling ill, please stay home. Servers should make diners and patrons have a positive and pleasant experience and my server was definitely on point with emphasis on customer service and satisfaction....keep it up! Lastly, females please wear a bra or sports bra or a proper garment under uniform as it is family friendly restaurant, thank you!

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