There's something ridiculously satisfying about finding a spot that feels hidden in plain sight,…read moreand The Walk Up absolutely nails that energy. Tucked above downtown Cary, this cocktail club delivers specialty drinks that are both creative and dangerously easy to keep ordering. The vibe is relaxed without trying too hard, making it equally perfect for catching up with friends. The real standout for me though? The massive outdoor patio. Spacious, laid-back, and ideal for lingering over cocktails way longer than originally planned. Cary keeps getting cooler, and this place is a big reason why.

We stumbled in on a Friday afternoon when downtown Cary was popping. It's a cute spot, which as the…read morename suggests, requires you to walk up a set of stairs to get to the bar. They do not have a bottle of champagne on the menu that you can order so the bartender just charged us 3 glasses of champagne so roughly $33, which is about what I would expect for a bottle of champagne. The champagne was okay. I think this space focuses more on liquor drinks. The inside of the bar is nice and moody, and we went downstairs to the outdoor seating area, which had a lot of space. Overall, a nice spot to spend a summer evening.

Stopped by RBF recently for an afternoon drink and really enjoyed my experience!…read more First, we ended up finding street parking right next to RBF, but I think there may also be a dedicated parking lot outside the back patio? Not entirely sure since we still have no idea how to access it, but maybe look for that lot if street parking is challenging :) Anyway, RBF is located in the basement of a building, so we had to take an elevator down from the entrance we took. Inside, it's got chill vibes - it definitely feels like a wine bar :) We ended up sitting inside on a high top, but there were various couches and a good amount of outdoor seating available as well. It took a while for our server to come check in with us, but she was super friendly and helpful with the wine selections once she came over. I got a random glass of red wine (they do not serve beer, in case you were wondering!) while my wife tried out a couple of tasters and then picked out a white wine for herself. The wine was pretty tasty and it was definitely a generous portion. After sitting there for a while, we also decided to grab some bread with pesto on the side. It took a sec for it to come out, but it wasn't bad! Nothing extraordinary but I wasn't expecting anything super gourmet, so it was totally fine. Overall, we had a great experience here and I would definitely stop by again on a date night.

I don't know how but I had never been to RBF before this past Friday. I popped in with some friends…read morearound 5pm and it was already busy. In fact, we had to sit at the bar because a few tables were reserved - I didn't know you could do this but good to know now for the future. I would recommend getting a reservation if you can for a Friday evening. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful time. The space is so gorgeous and leans into women's empowerment. We had a bottle of cava between us as well as the extra kneady board, which had bread plus 3 spreads. For our spreads we got goat cheese, garlic butter, and hummus. Um WOW, the goat cheese was SO GOOD. Like so good. You should visit simply to have warm bread and goat cheese for girl dinner. This is a great space to spend an afternoon or evening. We ended up leaving to explore other places in downtown Cary and wish we had just stayed at the bar. What a wonderful experience!

The cocktails here are fantastic and I love the dimmer lights than the dinning room offers. We…read morewill often eat here just for that (well and the cocktails). Parking is easy - they have their own lot. It's a small space, but never overcrowded (at least when I have been there) and their drinks rotate seasonally. Service is always prompt and they are nice! Great place!

Ambiance is a little lackluster as it's attached to V pizza. I think turning a few of the high top…read moretables to more relaxed seating would improve the vibe. Their cocktail list has some unique and whimsical drinks - ALL are delicious. They'll also once in a while have a couple of special cocktails on a board that the bartenders have concocted - also delicious! We always choose this place over the ones in downtown Cary as the drinks never fail.

Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage nails the balance between neighborhood hangout and serious beer…read moredestination without ever feeling pretentious. The tap selection is honestly impressive -- taps galore with an ever-changing lineup that makes every visit feel a little different. I also love that you can enjoy a pint onsite and then wander over to the bottle shop side to grab some gems to take home. Dangerous for my wallet, fantastic for my fridge. The outdoor patio is spacious, relaxed, and full of happy people and happy dogs. Cary can always use more genuinely dog-friendly spots, and this place embraces it completely. Pups lounging under tables while their humans work through flights? Come for one beer, leave with a mixed 6-pack and at least three new dog friends.

We stopped by Pharmacy Bottle recently on a night out and enjoyed our experience there…read more First, parking was a little tricky since it was the weekend and the street spots in Downtown Cary were mostly occupied, but we managed to find a paid parking spot nearby :) Not ideal, but oh well! Inside, it was pretty spacious, with a couple of couches, a few tables, and of course the bar seating. I saw multiple customers walking around with their dogs, so I'd say Pharmacy is dog-friendly. The bartender was attentive throughout, and I thought the draft beers were very reasonably priced. The selection on draft was only OK, but that's more based on personal preference, I guess :) Pharmacy also had a bunch of cans available for sale, some refrigerated and some not (presumably based on the type of beer). There was an additional fee if you chose to buy a can and drink it in the bar. Maybe this is normal, but it struck me as a little strange. They also had some food items available but I skipped those this time. Overall, I had a pretty good time. I'd definitely consider stopping by again but I'm not sure it'll be a consistent hang-out.

Went to Graffiti for some activities of fun. We got a Lane right away. The girl who was attending…read moreto us was very personal and bubbly. She showed us how to use the lanes and all of the different games. The thing I like the most is that there was about eight different games to choose from. Everyone in there seemed very pleasant and in good spirits. The bartenders were very friendly as well. I had sandals and they actually even provided Crocs so that you don't have open toes while playing. After I return them I saw them put them in the dishwasher thing which is good because you know that they sanitize them! You play by time frame. Parking was easy for us because there was a spot right when we pulled up but I could see it might be an issue if it was busy for that area at that time, however it worked out for us. It was definitely a spot where people were either at the bar or playing but all different groups seem to be enjoying themselves

We went for the axe throwing and had a great time. They have a good variety of beers to choose from.read more

The name of this restaurant gives the impression that it's a dive, but it is actually a super cute…read moreand hip restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere! They have a wonderful outdoor seating area, too. The menu is simple, but everything is very good. The standout is the fried chicken with French fries and green beans. It's large enough for 2 people! There's a giant parking structure right next to the small parking lot in front of the restaurant. When you exit the parking structure, follow the exit sign for Chatham Street. It's steps away from Hank's!

The hostess, bartender, and our server were all exceptional. The restaurant is beautifully…read moredecorated, the lighting is perfect, and the U-shaped booths are spacious and comfortable. We were a party of six in a hurry to get to an event, and our server was fantastic--every drink and dish came out quickly and efficiently. I ordered the quesadilla, and I have to say it was the most beautiful quesadilla I've ever seen--and the flavor was out of this world. Everyone at the table loved their meals. Our only disappointment was the small ramekin of olives for $5, which felt a bit steep. We will all be back.

Did I spend more than I wanted to on a mocktail? Absolutely. But was it worth it? Also yes…read more Equal effort typically used to make cocktails was put into creating a beautiful mocktail. I enjoyed sipping on the refreshing, tropical drink and only wish it didn't have so much ice in it. I opted to sit inside at the bar to escape the heat. They do have outdoor and rooftop seating as well.

We've been fans of this bar for the crafted cocktail menu, but our last visit at the rooftop was…read moregenuinely hard to stomach. In the 30 minutes we were seated, we counted at least 6 cockroaches walking around our area, close enough that I had to put my feet up on my chair to avoid them. My father-in-law ended up killing one that got too close to our table. This isn't a one off a big got in situation. Seeing that many roaches in such a short window points to a real infestation, not bad luck. It's especially concerning for a place serving food and drinks. We didn't feel comfortable finishing our order and won't be back until we hear this has been addressed. Really disappointing, because the drinks themselves are excellent. But no cocktail is worth enjoying with roaches at your feet.

Great experience. My bartender was Donovan and he was focused on serving us top notch spirits. I…read morewanted an espresso martini and he made it clear that he did not have all of the ingredients to make the drink but he could get a nice mix and get really close. I really appreciated the transparency and let him create a coffee shot instead for me. Fantastic taste and better than what I was served downstairs at S&S. Highly recommend.

Oh em geee Donavan was the best bartender ever ! He was respectful and kind and conversationalread more