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!

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.

Found about the bar by word of mouth because most of my friends see me making this weird concoction…read moreat home. I've been drinking kava in the confines of my own home for a little over a year now and I really respect the root and its properties. I was excited to hear that a kava bar was opening in Carrboro, even though it would be a significant drive from Raleigh. I finally made my way out there a couple of weeks ago, and found it to be a real joy. The kava was potent and was of a great age, and a couple of drinks I was in a great place. I drank less than I usually make at home, however that was not a problem as I felt very in tune with my surroundings and quite relaxed. I went with a buddy who I usually drink with, and he agreed that the kava was potent. I believe I talked with the bartender for a couple hours and found out a lot of information about kava and its preparations. Not to mention our conversions were of good nature and depth, unlike many conversations when inebriated with alcohol. Along with drinking kava, I had the joy of drinking Kratom. I always heard about the herb, but made no effort to actively seek it out. I was pleased to see it on the menu, and tried it together with the kava. Most definitely kept my mind clear, not to mention it complemented well, giving the kava almost a boost for some time. Before going to the bar, I looked here for reviews and pictures. I found that the pictures do not do it justice for the openness of the back room and the overall length of the space. The music went well with the atmosphere and I would like to see customers having the ability to change it if they wanted. Just to add that extra customization that will add to the uniqueness of kava. I would also encourage people to bring a group of people and just socialize, and get below the depths of the elevator conversions that life sometimes brings. I would also want to see the bar be able to sell root powders, and become a provider for people who rather drink in the comfort of there own homes ( and for it to be cheaper ). I currently buy my kava from Hawaii, which gets costly with shipping fees, so it would be a real plus to buy so close from a reputable place. However the price of the kava here was a bit steep at the bar, but again, the kava was of the utmost quality. My lack of funds don't bring me around too often, but they do have a rewards program that is generous for users. Overall, a great place to go chill, get away from the fast lane and chill. I will say, when I was done drinking and left the bar, I felt relived and quite refreshed to be back in the "real world". I was in there for a long time :). Give it a try, it will be worth it, at least for the experience. Hope this helped some.

Came here recently and had a good time!…read more First, the building is kind of unassuming (looks like a small house!) but it had good vibes inside. The bartender was extremely helpful since my wife and I had never drank kava or kratom before. He gave us a couple of samples and we chilled out for a bit and bought a couple of beverages. Overall, I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come here but it was definitely a fun experience and I could probably be convinced to come back.

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.

Expertly crafted classics and creative mixology by a bartender who clearly took pride in their…read morework. Perfectly made manhattan, no fuss, just exactly as it should be crafted. The gin fizz was a marvel to watch being made, if you've never seen one made. The bartender shook the cocktail for 10 minutes, all while taking other orders and making different drinks. The mixology trick for getting the soda to the bottom so the fizz rises above the top of the glass is clever and takes a steady hand. The entire experience was exactly what I often look for in a cocktail bar. It was a quieter Sunday night, so I imagine the ambiance changes on busier nights or when Carolina is playing a game, but I imagine the drinks would still not disappoint.

Grabbed a drink here recently and had an OK time…read more First, parking was easy in a nearby garage. My wife and I came at opening so the bar was completely empty initially, but it filled up by the time we left. There was a pretty impressive array of comfortable seats, although they looked a little dusty to me. When we chose our initial seats, the bartender came over, apologized, and told us that the chairs we had chosen were only for parties of 3 or 4 :) Kind of strange but whatever. We chose a different set of chairs and ordered our beverages. Honestly, it took a very long time to get our drinks. They were pretty well made but were also extremely expensive (all of the cocktails were around $17 to $19). Other than the delay, the bartender was nice and did a pretty good job throughout our time there. The venue also served food but we didn't partake this time. Overall, not a terrible experience or anything, but the high prices and slow service make me a little hesitant to return.

This cozy bar & lounge set between the American Tobacco Campus and the DPAC is a great place to…read moreunwind and chill. Got a show coming up? You can come here for a pre-show drink. There is waiter service at the lounge tables. I enjoy the bar service: plenty of seats and friendly bartenders. Old Bull Apartments residents have it best. They can hang out here, steps from their homes.

Went out to this bar on the recommendation of a friend. Must have passed in a hundred times on my…read moreway to Hillsborough. Wow am I glad we stopped in for a drink. The insider of the bar can only be described (in an extremely positive way) as your grandmother's 70/80s living room. There is a space to sit at the bar but also tables, chairs, a couch or two. The vibe is incredible. If the indoor vibe isn't your thing, you're in luck because there is a huge outdoor space perfect for dogs and kids. Sit among the trees and bird feeders and have a beer. Bartenders and patrons are friendly. This is my new favorite spot for a beer.

Love the vibe! Retro 70's decor. Excellent and modern cocktails being served! Friendly and…read morewelcoming. Good tunes pumping. Games available to play. Cannot wait to go back!

We were looking for a new bar to try in Carrboro and saw B-Tribe on Yelp, and we're glad we did…read more The entrance is very unassuming, almost hidden behind an Italian restaurant on the south end of Car Mill Mall. The place is quite small, with about five tables, and maybe 12 seats at the bar. We sat at the bar as we only wanted drinks and snack. Christian, the bartender, greeted us right away and brought food and drink menus. He explained the specials and took our drink orders. My companion found an interesting Greek white wine, and I asked for a boulevardier, my go-to cocktail for a new place. The wine was to her liking, and the cocktail was about the best example I've had in recent memory. Christian used Woodford Reserve bourbon and Campari rather than Aperol so it had a slightly less bitter taste and was a lovely auburn color. The food menu was very interesting, with lots of items we've never tried. We ordered caesar salad with anchovies, green beans in garlic-soup sauce, panella (a chick-pea and cream cheese dish), and seasoned French fries. It was all yummy and delivered together. The service we got really couldn't have been much better: attentive without hovering. The food and drink quality was outstanding, and we thought the prices were very reasonable for what we got. In short, thanks Christian, and we'll be back.

Part of Venables, same menu, but unlike Venables it has the important benefit of being sufficiently…read morequiet that you can hold a conversation. People working there are very pleasant, the menu isn't large but has several interesting options. It's an enjoyable environment with good (though overpriced) food.

There's no telling how many times we've walked by The Franklin and never gone inside. Curiosity…read moreand a "live music" sign lured us in this Saturday afternoon, where we found a charming atmosphere, delightful and yes indeed "live" pianist, and a nice, friendly Bartender (Bryan). There are reasonable drink options if you look. I had a perfectly nice French chardonnay for a decent price, and we shared their homemade potato chips with a cajun dip for just four bucks. Watch out though, they're addictive! This place is a cozy comfy haven from Franklin Street...very nice.

The Franklin is the best hotel in Chapel Hill, and it also has the best hotel bar. It's very plush…read moreand traditionally Southern, with about seven leather chairs at the bar and then a variety of seating at tables with wonderfully comfortable chairs scattered around. There are also a few tables on the sidewalk through a series of French doors for when the weather's warm. The bar is reasonably well-stocked other than the fact that their beer list is a little anemic. As bars go in a college town, it's spendy compared to its neighbors, but certainly not out of line at all for upscale hotel bars. Service is always superbly friendly. Some nights they have live music. (They take requests, but when we asked for something old-school [thinking Sinatra], they played "Desperado".)

Really great vibe here. Rooftop seating overlooking Durham. Cool industrial-type architecture…read moreDurham is known for. Hard to find because it's on a weird side street sandwiched between some major streets. If you look up for people on the roof you'll find it and can take the stairs or elevator up in the lobby. I'd definitely like to go back. There were good drink and food selections and the service was good. I got the cheese plate, olives and hot girl summer drink.

Stopped by the Velvet Hippo while out in downtown Durham. When you arrive parking can be a bit…read moretricky in this area as you'll need to find street parking or park in a nearby lot. When you walk in you'll need to either take the elevator or stairs up to the third floor. Once inside the bar you'll feel like you've been transported to an upscale, tropical bar. To order you'll need to walk up to the bar to place your order. I ordered the Hot Girl Summer (Olmeca Altos Reposado, fresh watermelon, Gran Gala orange liqueur, house-made habanero syrup, lime, salt half rim) which was so good. I also ordered a cheetahs do it in the dark (Astral Añejo tequila, Licor 43, Caffè Borghetti liqueur, espresso, orange twist) which was also excellent. I'd recommend walking out to the rooftop if it isn't too hot. There are several tables and the views of the city are nice. Definitely will come back to the velvet hippo next time I'm in Durham.

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.