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    Mac's Tavern

    3.6 (117 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Juke Box
    Live music

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    Jeff C.

    Worst. Decision. Ever. I thought maybe a local sports bar would offer some local color, maybe some decent food. Not so. The best part of my visit was the beer; they had a local Edinbrue IPA, which hit the spot. I can't say as much for the French dip. At least the tots were fried all the way through. Unless you're a hopeful in the comedy open mic night (I left before it started) or a crappy dive bar enthusiast, stay away. Far, far away.

    Chicken, bread, and that's all there is to this sandwich.

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    6 months ago

    This was the first time we had ever been there. We went for the Thanksgiving lunch. Everything was amazing. Will definitely go back.

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    1 year ago

    Jill was great. Thought it had a pretty chill atmosphere. Next time we come back in town, we will be stopping back in!

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    1 year ago

    Great place. Would definitely go back. I enjoyed the outdoor patio area. Food was quick and delicious

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    2 years ago

    Stopped by there on multiple occasion they have a great atmosphere and staff. Food was very good too.

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    2 years ago

    Terrible bar staff. We actually had a hair on our plate and were completely disregarded. Not recommended!

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    3 years ago

    Service great. Great bar food. Bartenders defend animals, customers, and family. Great spot.

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    3 years ago

    Looked promising online but was very dark and smelled like old smoke. Went in and immediately came back out.

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    4 years ago

    Great local spot, darts and pool table. Food is pretty good and they have good beer specials.

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    Carolina Ale House - Wings

    Carolina Ale House

    3.2(408 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped in here today to grab an early lunch. Was pretty dead when I arrived and there was…read morepractically open seating at the bar...perfect! The bar tender helped me right away and was super friendly and helpful. Found out he is an army vet (thank you for your service sir! ) and had been working in the food industry ever since. I ordered a tasty local IPA and the half sandwich and soup meal. Got the melted cheddar and turkey sandwich with a cup of their house made chili. The chili was fantastic, could've used a bit more portion wise, but I'll let that go. Sandwich was good too. The beer was super fresh. The bar tender told me they just had their lines cleaned out. Lot to be said for a bar that stays on top of that. Would make a menu suggestion to the good folks at Carolina Ale....French Dip....just saying....I think you guys could knock that one outta the ballpark! Bottom line, great lunch, great service! Will definitely be back!

    Stopped by Carolina Ale House and had a really great experience! There was plenty of parking and…read moretons of seating inside, so it didn't feel crowded at all. We sat at the bar and he was super friendly and attentive the whole time. We ordered the lunch special and the portions were huge, definitely got your money's worth, and the food was really good. They also have a great selection of beers, with everything priced really reasonably. Overall just a fun, relaxed spot with good food and service. Definitely worth checking out!

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    Carolina Ale House

    3.0(423 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    We ate here on March 24, 2025. A good friend was in town from out of state. I wanted to get him a…read morenice steak and the one previous time I had CAH's 28 day aged ribeye, I thought it was excellent. We both got the ribeye and it was excellent on this visit too. The menu online as I write says the 12 oz. 28 day aged ribeye is $29.89 including grilled mushrooms, roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. I recall being slightly disappointed that baked potatoes were no longer an option, but the food was so good, that was not an issue. Service was good, the food was good. I thought it was worthy of the occasion. I have been to this store on at least 6-8 previous visits, although I did not usually get steak. I usually got one of their sandwiches. I liked all those I've had. There is another CAH closer to me that gets terrible reviews. It's worth it to me to drive a little further and go to a store that has given me good food and service on multiple occasions.

    Carolina Ale House Review - 3/5…read more It was our last day in town, and we wanted something quick while still getting a taste of some local favorites. Since Carolina Ale House was close to where we were staying, we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere definitely had that classic ale house vibe, with plenty of local beers on tap along with other familiar beer options. It felt like a nice casual spot to unwind and grab a bite. We all ordered something different, which was nice for variety. I had the hibachi shrimp, while the others had tacos with chips, and my son kept it simple with chicken tenders and fries. The food overall was okay, but my dish was a little disappointing. Everything on my plate--between the soup, pilaf rice, broccoli, and shrimp--seemed to carry almost the exact same flavor, so I didn't really get to enjoy the distinct hibachi taste I was expecting. One highlight for me was definitely the spicy margarita--the flavor was delicious. My husband also really enjoyed the "Ale Yeah" 16 oz. Bloody Mary along with one of the local North Carolina draft beers, which was a nice touch. Our server, Trevan, did a great job taking care of us. He was accommodating, attentive, and made sure we had what we needed throughout our visit, which we appreciated. Overall, I'd rate this place a 3/5. It was a decent stop for a casual meal and drinks, but the food could have had a bit more flavor separation and wow factor

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    Tobacco Road Sports Café - Country Frizzled & Drizzled Chicken w/ Coors Light

    Tobacco Road Sports Café

    3.4(676 reviews)
    16.7 mi
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    Great place for some good food and drinks, either to watch a game or before/after a show at DPAC or…read morea Durham Bulls game! This is one of 2 locations, the other being in downtown Raleigh. I've always enjoyed my experience at Tobacco Road. The food is ALWAYS good, and the drinks are good too! The staff and service have always been great as well! They don't take reservations, but you can add yourself to the waitlist ahead of your arrival if the function is available. This is also a great place for a private event. I've been to quite a few of them here and have had a great experience as well. Although there is some street parking available around the restaurant, the best option is to park in the parking deck a short walk nearby. Although they are well-known for their bar food, one of my favorite entrees is the Greek Lemon Chicken! It's so tasty, and the flavors complement each other well. There are tons of tvs to ensure you can catch the games as well! Highly recommend!

    Best location, great food, amazing prices! It's been quite a bit since I've been here, mainly…read morebecause it often seems busy and we don't always have a lot of extra time to wait. We visited mid week before going to see a show at DPAC. We joined the waitlist before we headed over, there were at least 10 others on the waitlist in front of us, and we got a table within about 5 minutes of arrival. They had half price glasses of wine, and I had the chicken salad sandwich with fries - crazy low prices for downtown Durham!

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    Tobacco Road Sports Café - All American Burger & Tots...really good!

    All American Burger & Tots...really good!

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    Mac's Speed Shop

    Mac's Speed Shop

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    49.7 mi
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    I only gave the review 4 stars because after being seated, nobody stoped by to introduce themself…read moreas our server, no drink order taken, and we finally had to stop someone to ask who was supposed to be waiting on us. THEN Brooklyn came over and said that although her section was on the other side of the restaurant, she was happy to help, and to not hesitate to get her attention if we needed anything, or any refills. However, we never had to because she was on it!!! She has such a great personality, and works efficiently, yet without ever feeling rushed. She also gives her honest opinion about menu items, without ever criticizing anything in particular, but definitely won't steer you wrong or sound fake about it. She was able to take what had started out as a bad experience and turn the situation around. We had an absolute blast and the food was delicious. While I dinged the overall review, Brooklyn is awesome and she gets a full 5 stars!

    It's exactly what you think it is, a little run down sports bar and I really liked it. I was there…read moreon a Sunday to watch football and there were plenty of TVs with every game playing on at least one tv. Menu is BBQ and other typical bar food. There was a large selection of draft beer. I had the brisket basket with a sweet tea, caesar salad and mac&cheese as my sides. Most of the waitresses had nose rings or colored hair, which really isn't my thing but good on them. My waitress was very nice, but forgot I was there while taking to friends at the bar. Also their wifi went down while I was there so I had to pay cash. Again, this is exactly what I expected and I might return for the Monday night football game!

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    Mac's Speed Shop - Sure they have good BBQ, but have you seen the nachos?

    Sure they have good BBQ, but have you seen the nachos?

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