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    The Walk Up

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    Open • 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.

    Espresso Martini and Suspicious Activity. Both good, especially for the price! $11 each
    Holly H.

    Stopped in for drinks before dinner and loved the atmosphere upstairs. Drinks were very affordable and service was fast. Loved all the plants! Would definitely good back.

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    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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    4.4(235 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Happy hour specials
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    First time here. Been wanting to come for a while and so glad I did. I arrived and it was already…read morepacked at 530 on Saturday. Outdoor seating looked really nice. Wish it wasn't 100 out. Good reason to come back. Started with prickly pear margarita with mescal. Yum! Had a white wine after. It was ok. My friend and I shared 4 bruschetta's- smoked salmon and pesto, artichoke, caprese, and apple, Brie and fig. Favs were smoked salmon and apple and Brie. The fries were amazing. Salmon board was good too. The bread on the board was much better than the bruschetta. Ambiance is great. Service as well. Will be back!

    Absolutely love Postino! This is my go to lunch spot with coworkers. We've been numerous times…read moreand are never disappointed. My go to meal is the half panini and tomato soup. Their roast beef panini is on par with Portillo's a long standing Chicago beef restaurant (IYKYK). I've NEVER had a beef sandwich that was better than Portillo's but Postino you managed to take a hometown classic and elevate it to a point beyond my expectations - if you get this sandwich I recommend getting it on the ciabatta bread versus focaccia. Let's not overlook the tomato soup - it's so rich and flavorful. For a lighter lunch my go to is the tuna panini with broccoli salad. They are known for their boards, I've not had the bruschetta yet but it looks delicious. My favorite board is the hummus. One thing I hate is when a restaurant gives you a big bowl of hummus and not enough pita. That is not the case here, you'll get pita, toasted bread, and a variety of vegetables to scoop up the velvety humus covered in cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta. For date night enjoy a Violet Femme a gin cocktail that tastes as lovely as it looks. The service here is top notch! Everyone is fantastic. I'll have to come back to this review to note the serves names we've had because they have all been exceptional. Now let's talk about the vibe! Postino's nailed the indoor/outdoor feel. Plenty of windows that are open on nice days, plants galore and the decor gives you a cool like rockstar but classy feel. 5 stars doesn't feel like enough.

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    3.0(79 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Cru Food & Wine Bar is a wine lover's playground, with an incredible selection of wines that makes…read morechoosing just one feel like an impossible task (the best kind of problem!). We started with a build-your-own charcuterie board featuring soppressata, prosciutto, Manchego, Pecorino, Cheddar, and Camembert. The meats and cheeses were all excellent, and the variety made it a perfect pairing for exploring Cru's extensive wine list. For my entrée, I had the Wagyu Picanha steak with papas bravas and the "jumbo" asparagus. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was wonderfully flavorful. The papas bravas were equally delicious. The asparagus, however, gave us a good laugh--it must have been on a diet because there was absolutely nothing "jumbo" about it! We also ordered the Barolo-braised short rib, which was incredibly tender, rich, and packed with flavor. It practically melted in your mouth. Dessert was the Tiramisu Cake, and it was outstanding. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced, it was the ideal ending to a great meal. Between the fantastic food, relaxed atmosphere, and seemingly endless wine selection, Cru is a place we'll gladly return to. Just don't judge the asparagus by its menu description!

    THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED…read more I had high hopes and those were quickly dashed when we entered. The music while not blaring, was definitely too loud for the type of establishment CRU is meant to be. The layout was not at all cozy, the chairs were hard and uncomfortable, the bathrooms were not tidy. We ordered a flight of white and a flight of red white. All were OK, nothing memorable. The food was a huge letdown. We ordered the fritto misto, everything save the 3 large shrimp was way, WAY overcooked. Whoever fried the food had to have seen it was over because all the breading had fallen off. They obviously didn't care as they tossed it in the bowl anyway. The charcuterie board was Food Lion quality, the cheese in particular (goat and Manchego) were bland and devoid of character. Our server was obviously in the wrong line of work. She never checked how our food was but instead spent her time chatting with another young (very disheveled) lady. When we asked the country of origin of the ONE prosecco that CRU offers, our server replied, "Dunno, it's European."

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    Foxcroft Food & Wine

    Foxcroft Food & Wine

    4.5(34 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    Been there twice over a few months for a mid day nosh. Have been VERY pleased with the service,…read moremenu and atmosphere. We've sat outside for an impromptu lunch of a the pear and serrano flatbread, small meat/cheese plate ( LOVE the honeycomb and caperberries!) and sipped a pretty damned phenomenal Espresso Martini while the Bride enjoyed a Bloody Mary. Don't hesitate to explore the menu...it's all solid. We, of course, ventured inside and perused the wine...walking out with a Nebbiolo that was amazing. All in all, FOXCROFT is a bit of a gem. Great service, fun menu and delicious. Eat with gusto.

    Interesting. Was looking for a new spot to celebrate with some friends. Yelped around and found…read morethis place. But still had to look for it. LOL. It's where Sur La Table is...near The Captain and Cookie joint. Went in for early dinner. Empty. But if you do the same. Don't be alarmed. The folks were dining on European time...bumpin at 7pm. So cool! We got a flight of light wines and all were different and pretty decent. I got a pasta dish and really liked the blackened chicken. I'd just be happy to have it on its own. I think the decor could have some softer furnishings to break up the hard angles and lean into the cozy vibe a bit more. Lots of angles and metal. I'd pop in some soft ivory stools at the bar end for a really lux vibe. Hostess and server were nice. Efficient. Definitely a place to keep on rotation.

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