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Located on the corner of Columbia and Franklin Street, this bar's primary appeal is its intriguing view of the neighborhood from its spacious, top-floor deck. Inside, the glistening circular bar catches your eye, and authentic brewing equipment is showcased behind a full-length glass window. Clustered at booths and tables, patrons down award-winning lager and ale and munch on dinner favorites that include lime pepper seared-Key West catfish and buttermilk fried chicken.
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Patio tables and an orange awning grace the front of this brewery, housed in an attractive brick building. Rotating seasonally, its winning selection of handcrafted brews might include Copperline Amber Ale, Firecracker Pale Ale, Franklin Street Lager, Oatmeal Stout or West End Wheat. The menu doesn't disappoint, either. Start off with an order of nachos, topped with melted cheddar and Monterey jack, sour cream, salsa and jalapenos. Customize one of their famous burgers with your choice of toppings – sautéed onions, mushrooms, smoked bacon, chili or even coleslaw.
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Decisions don't come easily at this cocktail bar, where you'll find a selection of 100 martinis at your fingertips. Try the diamond dole, made with pineapple-infused vodka, and come prepared to mingle with a fashionably dressed handful of late 20-somethings. Streamlined décor, with glowing white pendants illuminating the bar, gives the spot a clean, elegant image. Live music on weekends. Membership required.
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4. Cave
452 1/2 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC · 919-968-9308
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Fans don their grubbiest attire, shoot pool and down cheap drinks, from draft beer to $4 shots to $5 margaritas, at Cave's ultra-casual digs. Intriguing live bands entertain every night, and you might encounter country, bluegrass, rock, indie, funk or acoustic shows. You must be 21 to enter, with one exception: doggies of all ages are welcome. Yep, they even keep water dishes and bones handy. Membership required; $5.
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A wine bar, billiard hall and rooftop patio distinguish this striking space. A vibrant mosaic bar and marbled soft peach walls flank the main floor, where patrons raise glasses over bistro tables or chill on vintage couches. With 100 wines available by the glass, the selection turns heads, and accompaniments such as almonds, cheese, cured meats, and hummus with pita are tough to resist. In the room below, known as the cellar, draft beer and mixed drinks are served, and pool tables and a jukebox keep the crowd entertained.
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6. Local 506
206 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · 919-942-5506
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If grassroots bands strike a chord with you, then head on over to this beloved hole-in-the-wall. Regional sounds, from country to folk to Southern rock, highlight the entertainment, but depending on the night you may hear any variety of musical styles. A full bar and billiard table add to the fun. Call ahead to obtain membership.
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7. The Library
120 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 919-968-6004
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Red walls and sparkling hardwood floors outfit this inviting space. From live bands to DJs to game night extravaganza, there's always something happening at the Library. If they're not up dancing, shooting pool or playing videogames, patrons socialize at the bar or retire to the comfy booths. Guinness, Stella Artois, Yuengling, Red Oak, Newcastle and more on tap, plus bottled domestics and imports. Membership required.
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8. W.B. Yeats
306-G W Franklin St, next to Rams Book Store, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · 919-960-8335
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CHAPEL HILL. If Guinness is your drink of choice, then look no further than this cozy spot. With dark woods, dim lighting and a fireplace, Yeats bears all the trappings of the quintessential Irish pub. Young and old alike scarf down homey eats and enjoy quiet conversation in this laid-back atmosphere. Should you desire a change of venue, there's an attractive outdoor patio. Membership required.
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Cheap beer and lots of outdoor party space explain this spot's appeal with the college crowd. Purchase their signature 32-oz "big blue cup," and it's only $3 to refill with domestics. The bar serves only beer, but why else would anyone come here? Besides for the prime social scene and live weekend jams, that is....
About 10Best's recommendations for Chapel Hill's Best Nightlife:
10Best's editors and local contacts have searched all over Chapel Hill for the best places to find yourself once the sun goes down and have decided that these businesses represent the best Chapel Hill, North Carolina has to offer. Want to relax and unwind in Chapel Hill? Let us show you the best places in town to do it!
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