Nightlife

East End Oyster & Martini Bar

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

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

phone (919) 967-9784

Wine shop open Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; restaurant open for dinner Mon-Sat, 5-10pm.

Eclectic (various types of food). In the former Trading Post space, this wine bar serves tapas-style foods (appetizers), including French, Greek, Moroccan, Spanish and others, with a menu of dinner specials plus tasty salads, sandwiches, unique grilled pizzas and more. Beer & wine only.

Goodfellows

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

phone (919) 960-8688

Private club.

He’s Not Here

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

phone (919) 942-7939

Open every day, 1pm-2am.

One of the oldest and most well known night spots in Chapel Hill, since 1975. Known for big (33-oz.) Carolina blue cups of beer (to keep). Entertainment: Live rock & roll, classic rock and blues. Cover charge, $2-3).

Hell Bar & Lounge

157-1/2 East Rosemary St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 929-9666

Private club.

Hookah Bliss

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

phone (919) 967-3066

Sun.-Thu., 1pm-midn; Fri.-Sat., 1pm-1am.

A hookah is a special water pipe for smoking tobacco mixed with various flavorings (think Alice in Wonderland). Offers 30 flavors of standard and exotic tobacco (including apple, melon, pomegranate, chocolate mint and prickly pear), as well as various beers, ales, coffees and teas. Also VIP memberships.

La Residence (Cafe La Rez)

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

phone (919) 967-2506

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

Fine Dining. 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

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

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

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.