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    The Walk Up

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Resident Culture N/A Lime Lager, June 2025.
    Chip R.

    Bottom line: The Walk Up is a nice place to chill with friends and enjoy a beverage, on the second floor above Happy's (up the stairs). It has an appealing, open, and relaxing atmosphere. Good sized cocktail and beverage menu including N/A choices. I enjoyed my Resident Culture N/A Lime Lager. Service was good on this visit. The Deets: While walking around downtown Cary with friends, we contemplated where would be a great place to try that we could relax with a beverage...The Walk Up came to mind for me. After discussion, off we went to check it out. It is, of course as the name implies, an upstairs cocktail bar (above Happy's) on the second floor. After climbing the steps, a nice relaxing open area with a good sized bar awaits with plenty of different type of seating with high top tables, sofa, bar seating, etc. to choose for use. You order at the bar, and our bartender was very nice and helpful. They have a nice menu of cocktails and beverages, even including some non-alcoholic choices to go with as well. I went with their Resident Culture N/A Lime Lager, I enjoyed this one a lot. My companions enjoyed their cocktail and highball beverages, although do note that their ginger ale has a lot more gingery kick to it than typical ginger ale as my friend found out. As the evening progressed, they got a bit more crowded of course so there was a bit of a wait to get closed out for the night as bartenders get thirsty customers taken care of but no more than any other bar experience. The Walk Up gave us the experience we were looking for that night, a nice place to relax and enjoy beverages with friends.

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    Stephanie J.

    You enter through the door then you walk up to head to the bar. My husband and I started off with a beer then tried a few of the cocktails and so did our friends. We had a really fun time and this spot is cute. I can't wait to return to try a few drinks in their patio space. Cheers!

    Falan E.

    I found The Walk Up an easy go-to spot with only an 8-minute commute from my place. The website described that they are a Cocktail Club. Walk Up is not your typical bar. The Walk Up parking was effortless. I found a park on the street right in front of the building easily. The drinks are good tasting and top-tier, offering specialty cocktails that seem like they may change from time to time. I ordered the mill and the French 75, both with Hendricks. The mill from the cocktail list was amazing. The sage syrup was a perfect minty, musky taste, making the drink smell so refreshing. The sage syrup is a unique addition to my flavor palate. I love that they have a variety of seating options. I saw a few accent Swivel Chairs that I know are comfortable. The bar chairs have backs that are essential for customers' comfort, and it sends a welcome vibe that also determines how long I will stay and what I will spend. The seating is a winner in my book. The outside area is very nice! The staff here are nice and quick with acknowledging customers. The Walk Up space is very clean and has plenty of plants, which is very nice. It gave me that zen vibe. We all know the calming effects of plants. Love this! Music played lightly in the background, mostly instrumental to something I didn't know but nice enough. I could easily have conversations without yelling. The Walk Up is a yes for me. I look forward to seeing how it evolves, as this is only three months of establishment, according to the bartender I asked.

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    Saloni V.

    What a hidden gem! It's a cute spot that serve amazing well crafted cocktails! We were a big party to prepare drinks and the staff conquered and divided the orders! We will be back for a more low key date night!!

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    2 years ago

    Good drinks in a great environment with a friendly staff. Jen , the manager is great!

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    Everyone is very welcoming and the drinks are always amazing. I love the vibe of this location.

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    2 years ago

    The walk up is a cute bar. Average prices with great service. A must try in downtown Cary.

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    This was a lovely bar with plenty of open space and a relaxed vibe. My Negronis were . Bartender was attentive and friendly.

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    Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage - Pinot Noir

    Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage

    4.4(90 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

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    Brewery Bhavana - Crab Rangoon

    Brewery Bhavana

    4.2(43 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This place did NOT disappoint!!! It was an impromptu lunch but so glad we ended up here. We went…read moreto the Fenton location in Cary and have on our list to try the Raleigh location as well. For starters, our waiter(if I'm not mistaken was also the bartender) was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations since it was our first visit. I ordered the rose water lemonade and my son ordered the strawberry lychee. Both were delicious so much so I asked could the two be combined without the carbonation that the lychee drink had. It was a hit!!!! For appetizers we ordered the Duck Egg rolls and asked the waiter to surprise us with the second appetizer. He chose the Pork Bao. The egg rolls were our favorite out of the two but both were great. For our entrees, my son ordered the General Tso Chicken. I couldn't decide between two dishes so I asked the waiter once again to surprise me. I ended up the whole fish(black bass) entree which was a phenomenal choice. The flavors were like a party in your mouth. It was seasoned to perfection and the sauce: OMG!!!!! Both entrees came with a bowl of fluffy rice. For dessert we got the mooncakes. They were ok. The ambience was nice and welcoming. I don't drink but was informed that it was a place people go to take part in their amazing drink selections. That it is also a great place to read a book which they have plenty to choose from if you forgot your own and a good meet up or date spot. If you are looking for new place to try this place will be a great choice!!!! Let me know what you think!!!

    When you visit NC you think BBQ and Southern food, right? Well start thinking Asian because Brewery…read moreBhavana is the best traditional Chinese Dim Sum I've had outside of NY and honestly even compared to what I've had in NY. The staff are wonderful people, friendly and welcoming, they have a menu that speaks to anyone who loves Chinese and an array of libations. The ambience is modern but warm, my favorite is being surrounded by wonderful books. And - gotta check out the wallpaper in the ladies room! Highly recommended!

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    Crosstown Pub & Grill - Buffalo Chicken Wings, I didn't try them but my husband gave a thumbs up.

    Crosstown Pub & Grill

    3.9(297 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Still the Best Fish & Chips in town! Rueben was also very good and the steak fries are excellent!read more

    This was my first time eating here . I love grilled wings so I decided to try them. I called to…read moreplace the order and the server said they don't take orders over the phone, but I didn't want to place it online because it didn't have a comment section. So I then asked if I could place the order and get all flats , she didn't understand what a flat was so I had to explain that, and she eventually told me she'll let the grill know. I get there to get my order and check my food and low and behold , it's drums in it. So then another server comes and I told her the situation and she said I could get a refund or they could remake the 3 flats that were drums . Then got the manager and ended up telling him just to make it fresh which I waited about ten mins for . I get home and I realize , THERES STILL DRUMS . And they gave me the old wings anyways and just 3 fresh flats which I didn't want my old food back there anyways because I figured that would happen but let's just say this: NO OVER THE PHONE ORDERS AND THEY CANT DO ALL FLATS . They need to better train the server. Update dec. 2,2023 So I came here a second time and this time dine in. Did NOT like the experience. They literally ran out of silverware and my steak got cold waiting for one so I didn't even want it anymore and on top of that, the chimichurri was DISGUSTING. They said there was nothing they can do about there being no silverware and they can't just "pull it out their ass" . Didn't even offer plastic .. Took forever for food and drinks. Never got my water. Or napkins. Ended up having to order nachos only cause it was the quickest thing to order without needing the silverware . A different waiter actually helped get those nachos and faster service to me. Don't believe I'll be going back at this point. First review before the update was a year prior to 2023 review. Haven't been back since .

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