Nightlife

East End Oyster & Martini Bar

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201 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 929-0024

Open Mon-Sat, 8pm-2am.

Simple, upscale cosmopolitan decor. Menu of 101 martinis, a good range of beers and a solid wine list. Limited menu. All ABC permits. Entertainment: Live music on weekends, sometimes with a cover charge (see Uptown under Nightclubs).

Glasshalfull

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106 South Greensboro St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

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phone (919) 967-9784

Wine shop open Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; restaurant open for lunch Wed-Sat, 11:30am -2:30pm, and for dinner Mon-Sat, 5-10pm.

American seasonal cooking. In the heart of downtown Carrboro, this restaurant and wine bar serves both small and large plates of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an attractive, lively atmosphere. All ABC permits.

Goodfellows

149-1/2 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 960-8688

Private club.

He’s Not Here

112-1/2 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 942-7939

Open every day, 1pm-2am.

One of the oldest and most well known night spots in Chapel Hill, since 1973. Known for big (33-oz.) Carolina blue cups of beer (to keep). Entertainment: Live rock & roll, classic rock and blues. Cover charge, $2-3).

La Residence (Cafe La Rez)

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202 West Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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phone (919) 967-2506

Open Mon-Sat, 6-9:30pm; Sun, 6-8:30pm; late night menu, 9:30pm-2am.

In a historic residence. Specializes in regional and seasonal foods combined with classical French techniques. Menu changes monthly. Extensive wine list. Large, enclosed, heated patio for dining in a Southern cottage garden. All ABC permits. Entertainment: Live music, occasionally Tue-Thu eve.

Larry’s

801 West King St
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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phone (919) 644-2339

Open Mon-Sat, noon-midn; Sun, noon-8pm.

Library (The)

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120 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 968-6004

Open Tue-Sat, 8pm-2am.

Trendy night spot where you can find the best live music and DJs in the Triangle. Looking to dance? You’ve found your spot! Pool tables, foos ball, shuffleboard and more. All ABC permits. Private.

Linda’s Bar & Grill

203 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 929-6663

Open for lunch, dinner and late night (till 2am).

Offers piped-in music, plus TVs and arcade games. Full menu offered till 11pm; late night menu till 2am. Good choice of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, specialties, sides and beverages. Beer & wine only. Entertainment: Live music sometimes.

Local 506

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506 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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phone (919) 942-5506

Open daily, 9pm-2am.

One of the top venues in the Triangle for original live music, with performances ranging from local bands to national artists. Intimate with comfortable lighting and sound. Serves beer and liquor, with limited food service. Membership required ($3 and must be 18), available during regular hours.

M&M Billiards & Grill

115 John Earl St
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-2300

Open daily, 11am (Sunday at noon)-2am.

A family-owned private billiard parlor that offers food all day and night (sandwiches, chicken wings and strips, hot dogs, homemade French fries and more). Ten pool tables and a ‘snooker’ table (British version of pool); and big-screen TVs, juke boxes and arcade games. All ABC permits. Outdoor dining.