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    B-Side Lounge

    4.3 (32 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Beet and goat cheese salad.

    My sister and I dropped in on Friday night for some shared small plates dining. We each ordered a cocktail, and the beet and goat cheese salad, We also shared the flatbread, empanadas, and Scotched olives. First of all, service was pleasant and very good. I'm picky about my cocktails and would have preferred a touch more acidity. They were at least good for most tastes. The goat cheese salad, flat bread, and empanadas were all at least excellent. These dishes were balanced, complex, as described and as a group would have warranted a fifth star. All of the plates were beautifully done. Overall an excellent experience. We will be back.

    Cocktail and beer list
    Crystal R.

    I finally had the chance to check out B-Side last night and was pleasantly surprised! I wasn't given too much information about the place except that it's a lounge that serves food, but what really stood out to me was the ambiance. This is not a place where you'd find college students, it's more of a graduate student and young professionals spot which is really refreshing in the Chapel Hill area. It isn't a huge place so I could see this place getting really loud and rowdy on the weekends but on a Friday night after the dinner hour, it was perfect! When I first walked in, I noticed the layout and I like how they utilized their space. There are booths, tables and seats at the bar but it all has an intimate feel. Initially, we got to a shaky start because I wasn't really clear if we would get table service or it was like a bar and you order through the bartender and take a seat somewhere. Turns out, it is table service so they come to you! It seemed like the bartenders were a bit overwhelmed but once we got our orders in, we were good to go! I was a little hungry so I was glad to see that they served small plates, and after looking at the menu it was so hard to pick just one! I settled on the pupusa which is a chorizo and potato pancake served with pickled vegetables. It was so delicious, I almost licked the plate! The pancakes look more like flat empanadas but they're very flavorful and actually paired well with the pickled vegetables. The pickled vegetables sort of reminded me of kimchi as they were a bit spicy but, to be clear I would definitely not call it kimchi. But they were still tasty if you like pickled vegetables. They have an assortment of wines, beers, and cocktails on the menu. I thought it was nice that their draft beers were all NC beers (go local!) and they also have wine on tap. Overall, I can't wait to return and share this place with others! Like the other review says, it's hard to find if you aren't familiar with the Carr Mill area but if you see the loading dock area (almost across from southern rail) you're in the right spot!

    Prosciutto and arugula flatbread.
    Bev M.

    Came in here by myself on a Friday evening and was happy to find that it wasn't as absurdly crowded as I would have expected. The vibe is really nice -- classy without being pretentious -- and I seated myself at the bar. The two ladies behind the bar were attentive and kept my water full, answered questions about the wine, etc. I ordered a glass of Riesling ($8) and the flatbread (fig jam, arugula, proscuitto, $15). The wine was great and the food was decent but decidedly overpriced. This is the type of place I would go for the atmosphere, not necessarily for the value. If you were on a date or with a group of friends, you could probably spend enough time lounging on the couches to make up for overpaying. But if you're just looking for wine and tapas at a decent price, maybe look elsewhere.

    Wine on tap and a cool helpful bartender 
winwinwin
    Kevin L.

    I sat at the bar. I was on a first date. I don't know what I did to deserve it, but I was treated to the entire $80 affair. That was some 4 glasses of various reds, and three tapas plates. B-Side rotates their on-tap selections, so there's nothing helpful to say about individual tastes. Instead, what makes B-Side a solid new addition to the neighborhood are these key elements: conversational and knowledgeable waitstaff, the reliability of Venable's kitchen, and a classy yet unpretentious atmosphere. Despite what must have been a comical first-date affair to witness, our bartender kept his composure. He tended the background music through a personal collection of vinyls, checked in with us, managed the odd and unexpected (for me) gender-role-swapping bill payment with grace, and he provided a tasting sample of expensive truffle oil we were curious about. We had the Goat Cheese plate, the Lima Bean purée, and another plate that I can't recall because I'm a lightweight and was sufficiently tipsy. Apologies. But all wine was drank and all food was ate. The atmosphere is ideal for everything from a more upscale date to after-work drinks with friends. Now, B-Side is somewhat pricey, no doubt. At $7-$10 per glass of on-tap wine, you can get an entire bottle at Weaver for the same cost. Still, it's wine, and it's quality wine that is presented well, so the cost is expected. And pricing is no mystery unlike other wine servings in town, so your bill will come as no surprise--unless you get treated, as I was, to this delightful small-town Carrboro surprise. Welcome, B-Side!

    Scallop tapa. Delicious. Just wish it wasn't a singular scallop.....

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    Their Whiskey Business cocktail was good! Also good service! Good little dive bar with good drinks

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    We liked this place alright. We just had drinks. Service was fine. We'd go back. Great ambiance and no tv. Nice for chatting with friends.

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    Nice little spot to have some drinks and share appetizers. Yummy cocktail menu. Just don't expect quick or friendly service.

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