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The Walk Up

4.3 (19 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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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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2 years ago

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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Tucked above downtown Cary, this cocktail club delivers specialty drinks that are both creative and dangerously easy to keep ordering.

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4.8
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0.3 mi

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.

What a find! RBF is a cool champagne bar with a well thought out selection of wines and bites. The…read morespace is nicely decorated as well. Although every inch appears to be covered, it's not stuffy and quite cozy. The vibe is chill and the music is great. The hubs and I enjoyed our first visit of many to come. The staff was attentive and helpful in walking us through the menu and offering advice on our selections. We settled on the Fierce & Fiesty wine flight, the lumberjack charcuterie board, and the croissants w/ garlic butter. All were delicious, prices are fair, and the portions and pours were great. We left feeling satisfied and happy to have found a new chill spot to add to our local repertoire. Cheers to your success!

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Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage

4.4
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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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