Great spot. Loved it. I had a Whiskey paloma and it was solid. Next I had a paper airplane. It's a…read morereally good vibe and all of the drinks were crafted very much at a higher level. I was at the owners were there so have some time I have a conversation with them and they were super nice and friendly. Let us walk around the entire shop and answer all questions and total some history. It's a college vibe but not an undergrad vibe if that makes any sense. You may see some grass students or whatever the case may be, but you wouldn't find a bunch of 19-year-olds piled up in this kind of spot. It used to be small apparently but they expanded it out to a back room and an attic kind of situation. It seems like a attic kickback kind of spot. Really homish or something you will find in a living room. It made it on the top list of speakeasies on Yelp so I had to check it out while I was in the area. I would 100% recommend.

Stopped by the Belltree Speakeasy after having dinner out in the Chapel Hill area. When you arrive…read morethere is parking available across the street in the gravel lot. Walking up to the bar it's a bit hard to find, but look for the wooden sign that says "Belltree" off of Brewer Lane than you've located this bar. Walking into the bar you'll feel like you've walked into a grown up, local, and upscale speakeasy. For my drink I ordered the last word cocktail (house gin, luxardo maraschino, green chartreuse, and lime juice). The drink was excellent and the bartender explained how rare it is to find a bar with green chartreuse as it became a huge staple during the pandemic. Overall this bar was good, and definitely worth checking out for a drink or two.

My first stop anytime I visit Chapel Hill is The Crunkleton. The bartenders always go above and…read morebeyond with both conversation and service. I was here recently for a concert, and Abigail noticed my band t-shirt, complemented it and then slyly played them on the speakers. Talk about going the extra mile! I always feel at home here even when I'm traveling. They have both creative cocktails and classics. This is a must-go for anyone staying nearby.

Wow!! What an absolute stunner of a bar! We truly loved the ambience from the wall of liquors to…read morethe antique showcase of spirits to the billiard table. What a cozy place to have a drink. We sat at the bar with Chris who is a master at his craft. He really takes pride in creating the perfect cocktail. They have so many different liquors that I've never seen in my life and they have barrel bourbons that they make on premise. We started with an Old Fashioned and a Bramble. Both were perfectly prepared. For my second drink I tried the Painkiller and it was the best one I've ever had. Don't tell the Soggy Dollar Bar! Thank you Chris for a wonderful experience. We highly recommend this bar.

I love this bar!!!! It's entire patron area is about 300sqft. With being that close to your…read moreneighbor you would think it would be uncomfortable but it isn't. Everyone is super nice and makes you feel right at home. I stopped in for a football game, decked in rival gear and was greeted like family. The bartender went out of his way to make sure I had the most bang for my buck and even hooked me up with some tailgate swag. If you are looking for cosmos and lemontinis this probably isn't the bar for you (even though they'll make 'em). But if you like simplicity with good people and great whiskey definitely stop by, you won't regret it.

Looking in from the sidewalk, this bar reminded me of several bars in NYC and that's when we…read morerealized we needed to stop in for drinks after our show. Unfortunately, when we returned the bar was quite full and very much focused on the UNC basketball game, so we pulled up to the stools along the window and ordered our drinks. Although room is tight, it was a comfortable and friendly environment, they even had an extensive selection of games, to include many board games. The bartender was an absolute sweetheart and didn't skip a beat. We finally saw a vacancy at the bar continued drinks from there. This great little neighborhood bar makes it easy to sit and meet new people, play a few games and enjoy a few drinks, what more could you ask for? Cheers!

This place was crowded and required a $10 cover per person. It was fun to get a big bucket/cup of…read morebeer for cheap but you've got to drink quick so it doesn't get warm. There was live music. It definitely was nice but depends on the vibe you're looking for

You don't get more Chapel Hill than this place. Nine dollar buckets of beer they call a blue cup…read more Fantastic music! Sports are always on. Sit at a picnic table and have a blast catching up with friends. You never know who's gonna show up. The service is quite perfect... I mean, they know their beer. The best part about it is you can stock up your bar card at home with your very own blue cups.

I have to say I did not eat here but I would have! The ladies at the bar were so nice and…read morewelcoming! The food smelled amazing. I will be back next time I am in town such a cute place located right behind Chipotle.

This place is conveniently located on Franklin St right by Chipotle and has great outdoor seating…read more I can't speak to their food, but their alcoholic beverages were hard to stomach for me personally. Just very heavy handed in the alcohol that I was hard to taste any of the syrups or other flavors. I enjoyed the non-alcoholic beverage I purchased though! The bartenders were nice and efficient, and it's definitely a fun place to watch a sports game or hang out with friends.

TLDR: cute place, a bit pricey, interesting ambiance but I like the idea of it…read more Came in on a Wednesday for the more open random game night with friends. The place is pretty tucked away and didn't know it existed until I was invited. First thoughts were uh this is a bit shady walking up stairs and the building itself was not super well kept (not their fault). The bathroom looks so outdated and wasn't super comfortable that the bathroom is a shared one (two stalls, a urinal and it's just open to all) so wouldn't feel comfortable drinking alcohol and then possibly being alone in a bathroom where men are peeing right next to me. That's just my opinion and comfort. Regardless the place was cute- the bar had a lot of options for tap, they had MEAD! Extremely exciting as I LOVE Starrlight mead. The music was kinda all over the place from like 70s music and then the next was like a Fern Gully song -would just stick to one genre. The employees were also pretty nice (they ?Meredith? helped me over the phone as well). Notes: DO NOT PARK IN THE GRAVEL PARKING LOT- it's not theirs They seem to automatically tip, not sure how much, I wasn't given a receipt and didn't have the price of my drink so I can't deduct from my charge. They seem to have a pretty big card charge as well so maybe cash is better? They have a ton of events so check when you want to go during the week! I've added a photo.

So there's this human-hybrid bathroom where men and women can use the restroom at the same time??…read moreI'm all for equity at a logical level but this is a disaster waiting to happen. Also the bathroom was disgusting and I threw all my clothes in the wash. It's near the college which I guess explains the sounds coming out of the speakers. Actually they were more like a series of constant screams accompanied by the unplugging and re-plugging in of instruments. Major cons: *limited parking *pee * about 10 tables * no one asked me about board games or cared. Pro: that brief period when the music stopped. Thankfully there were plenty of edgy hairstyles Do places like this care about money or is it just a front for the magic the gathering store?

Great drinks and pool. The upstairs is hot (no a/c) but lots of fans and cold drinks.read more

My friends and I who are well over age have enjoyed attending Zogs. We will no longer attend Zogs…read moreafter a traumatic experience on a Thursday night with a bartender named Chris. My friend who is a Carolina Alumni was visiting us from Missouri. Chris asked for her ID and she gave it to him willingly. He held her ID and yelled at her "GET OUT". Chris was convinced her ID was a fake and permanently damaged the ID. We called the cops and had them on speakerphone, then Chris, still mean, ugly, bad attention calls over the owner and she repeatedly says it's ok, it's ok, you're fine. My friend is obviously distraught, sobbing, needs this ID to get back on her flight to Missouri. The owner gave her back the ID asks us to step outside With her. Owner asks what she can do to fix the situation, fast answer is nothing. She Venmo's my friend $20 to order a new ID when she gets home. She said "he's very good with catching fakes, don't know why he would miss this one". Obviously not good enough. We are traumatized by how terrible Chris treated 4 harmless young women. I cannot believe a place could keep a bartender that is so aggressive. We have talked about this guy across Franklin street and turns out he has a bad reputation.

This is a hidden gem of Chapel Hill. It's never busy, it's never crowded, and the menu is always…read morethere for you: Asian soul-food w/ Latino flair. Ramen bowls, Carnitas tacos, pork belly sliders...and each one is done well. And if you are lucky enough to dine here while Jess is your hostess, then BOOM! You just got a Legit noodle cafe experience. Delicious food.

Rudest bartender I've ever had. Wouldn't bother coming back. Poor service and no atmosphere.read more

After a show at Cat's Cradle, my partner and I stopped by Atlas Bar for a nightcap while waiting…read morefor the traffic to die down, and it was the perfect choice, walking distance from the venue. I loved the music-themed menu concept, it fits the atmosphere so well. It is a little dark and moody. I ordered the Punk Rock Riot (a vodka drink), and my partner got a whiskey drink. Both were excellent. The Friday night vibes were great, and we had a fantastic time sitting at the bar and soaking it all in. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it felt like a place where you could easily spend a few hours enjoying good drinks, music, and company. As a bonus, I found out they sell cake too! I didn't try it this time, but it's definitely on my list for the next visit. A patron recommended the strawberry cake. As I say in many of my reviews: I'll be back.

What a vibe! They had a super fun summer camp themed drink menu when I was there. I was a little…read morenervous it would be more style than substance but everything that we ordered was exactly as described and lived up to the expectations. You can order bar snacks from acme down the street, but don't miss out on the cake that will tempt you from its display on the bar. The guests shift as the night goes on so come early if you want a more chill/ relaxed atmosphere vs more animated energy as the night goes on.

Beer. Check. Video games. Check…read more Sports. Check. They have a decent selection of beer for different tastes. They have a little something for everyone. Mortal Kombat, Blitz, Rampage World Tour, Galaga, and some other note worthy games. This was a good place to watch March Madness.

We hopped around the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area starting at Lapin Bleu, then heading to The Baxter,…read moreand wrapping up with dinner at Tesoro. It was a really laid-back night. The Baxter had a solid beer selection, though the game selection felt a bit limited compared to other barcades. We mostly stuck to pinball, then played a few rounds of pool (the table could use a little TLC). Overall, it was a fun stop and worth checking out, even if it wouldn't be my first pick for a barcade.