16 Best Cocktail Bars near Carrboro

La Montaña Cocktail Bar •
370 E Main St Suite 170, Carrboro

Customers` Favorites

Lemongrass Chicken Tandoori
Montagnard Chicken Wings
Firecracker Shrimp
Vietnamese Caprese
Edamame Guacamole
Asian Beef Tacos
Grilled Octopus
Seafood Diablo
Quesabirria
Molcajete

“This was my second time to La Montaña and both times I've had a Great experience. For this experience, I called ahead and spoke to one of the hostesses to see if they could make their Diablo dish non-spicy since I wanted to bring my best friend for her birthday and knew she would love it, but she doesn't eat spicy food. When I called, the hostess was So Sweet. She took down my number, called the owner / chef to see if they could do it for us, called me back with a "Yes" AND made a note about it in our reservation. So A+++ to her and the chef for their kindness, flexibility and wonderful customer care. When we arrived, all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Then came our Curry Shrimp dishes; The Diablo (the normal spicy version) and The Angel (as our funny and very attentive waiter Colby (?) referred to the non-spicy version as). We were both in heaven. This is really the most delicious and flavorful curry sauce we've ever had. It's served with rice and this thick, delicious sourdough bread, and dipping the rice or the bread in the sauce are both different and equally delicious experiences. We both enjoyed a glass of the Cabernet, which was perfect. Lastly, we liked the feel and lighting of the restaurant and were especially touched by the story on the back of the menu about the restaurant's inception. Thank you La Montaña! We will be back!“

4.7 Superb73 Reviews
Luna Rotisserie and Taproom South American • $
307 E Main St, Carrboro

Customers` Favorites

Rotisserie Chicken and Kale with Yuca Fries
Empanadas Side of Pimento Mac and Cheese
Patacon Pisao Side of Crispy Yuca Frits
Black Beans & Coconut Rice
Passion Fruit Pie
Assorted Arepas
Fish

“Dear sweet baby llamas yall....this place is so good! I discovered this place while picking up a delivery order and fell in love. I've been a few times to get drinks and just chat it up with the staff while on break. But tonight I had the Assorted Arepas, polenta cakes with pork, chicken, jackfruit, and brisket. Absolutely amazing. I also got a mocktail cuz I was still technically "on the job", a ginger ale concoction that was wonderful. The restaurant has the feel of being part of the neighborhood for years, but from what I gather of my new friends at Luna, it's only been around since 2020. Needless to say, being new to the area it's nice to make new friends and find a new place to be wined and dined. Definitely will be back soon for food, drinks, and new friendships!“

4.5 Superb82 Reviews

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Atlas

Atlas Bar • $
118 E Main St, Carrboro

“We had a very joyful moment last Friday close to midnight. All drinks we ordered were satisfying, and so was the service. A toast to the newlywed coulple!The second cup of Ramos Gin Fizz from the right tastes very much like a hand-shake drink with a milk cap! I feel so nostalgic XD“

4.4 Superb47 Reviews
B-side Lounge Lounges • $$
200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro

“We were looking for a new bar to try in Carrboro and saw B-Tribe on Yelp, and we're glad we did. The entrance is very unassuming, almost hidden behind an Italian restaurant on the south end of Car Mill Mall. The place is quite small, with about five tables, and maybe 12 seats at the bar. We sat at the bar as we only wanted drinks and snack. Christian, the bartender, greeted us right away and brought food and drink menus. He explained the specials and took our drink orders. My companion found an interesting Greek white wine, and I asked for a boulevardier, my go-to cocktail for a new place. The wine was to her liking, and the cocktail was about the best example I've had in recent memory. Christian used Woodford Reserve bourbon and Campari rather than Aperol so it had a slightly less bitter taste and was a lovely auburn color. The food menu was very interesting, with lots of items we've never tried. We ordered caesar salad with anchovies, green beans in garlic-soup sauce, panella (a chick-pea and cream cheese dish), and seasoned French fries. It was all yummy and delivered together. The service we got really couldn't have been much better: attentive without hovering. The food and drink quality was outstanding, and we thought the prices were very reasonable for what we got. In short, thanks Christian, and we'll be back.“

4.4 Superb16 Reviews
Acme Food & Beverage Co Southern • $$
110 E Main St, Carrboro

Customers` Favorites

Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
Butternut Squash Risotto
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
Fried Green Tomatoes
Strawberry Shortcake
Classic Steak Frites
Forever Roasted Pig
Macaroni with Cheese
Acme Eggs Benedict
Blackened Salmon

“Excellent food. Probably one of the best eggs Benedict we’ve had. Good ingredients and great flavor. The service was questionable. I think we just wound up with the slow waiter. The other service staff seemed to be working harder. It took about 10 minutes for the waiter to first stop by our table. We were actually tempted to leave, as the restaurant was not busy and had many open tables. But once our food was ordered it came out relatively fast. Finally, we had to wait a while again for our waiter to get the check and pay. Other than the slow waiter, it was a great experience.“

4 Good74 Reviews

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Tandem

Tandem American • $$
200 N Greensboro St #1-A, Carrboro

Customers` Favorites

Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs
Chocolate Pudding Cake
72 Hour Short Ribs
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Salmon
Grilled Cheese
Steak Dinner
Cheese Board
Cobb Salad
Fries

“Had a great meal at Tandem! My friend and I treated ourselves to a nice dinner here on a Sunday night. I made a reservation for 6:30pm for 2, but I don't think it was needed since the restaurant had little people when we got there. The interior inside is very industrial, with lots of wooden features (like the floor, chairs, tabletops) and string lights hanging from the ceiling. The walls were brick, and it had great big industrial windows which provided great natural lighting. The service was fine, but nothing over the top. I ordered the 72 hour short rib, and my friend got the salmon. It was delicious. It came in a Le Creuset pot with mashed potatoes and assorted veggies on the side. Stunning presentation, and might I say, those pots are expensive, and they have multiple of them. But I guess it was worth the investment because it looked really nice. The beef was super juicy and tender. High quality melt-in-your-mouth beef. And they don't shy away from the portion. It looked like a fat square block. But it was genuinely glistening in the light. The mashed potatoes were just alright for me. They had a strong flavor that I can't pinpoint - maybe too much cheese? They also put mint on the mashed potatoes and beef, which was quite a surprise, but I don't think I prefer it. The veggies were a nice touch with the beef. Overall, great experience and amazing food. I definitely would come back for another nice dinner!“

4 Good342 Reviews
Osteria Georgi Italian • $$$
201 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill - 3.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bruschetta Del Giorno
Bistecca Alla Griglia
Ricotta Agnolotti
Burrata Appetizer
Burrata Salad
Rigatoni All
Tiramisu
Arancini
Risotto
Italian

“I’ll echo what’s been said here - food was superb - however, please consider adding more detailed English descriptions to the menu, it won’t make it any less “authentic” it will just make ordering way less tedious for patrons and the waitstaff (our server tried her best to explain what an Amari was and left us more confused than when we started)“

4.4 Superb306 Reviews
Bombolo American • $$$
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill - 1.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tiramisu Meringue Trifle
Maine Lobster Pot
Halibut Khao Soi
Grilled Octopus
Crispy Pig Ears
Fried Chicken
Spaghettoni

“Absolute fabulous dinner experience! The kitchen staff is very creative and puts out delicious dishes. Kudos to Chef Garret. Service is very smooth. Servers are knowledgeable, well trained and personable. The General Manager, Brian Cansler, has proven once again he knows this industry inside and out. Great job Brian! Do yourself a favor and visit Bombolo. You’ll want to visit again and again.“

4.4 Superb176 Reviews
Monterrey mexican restaurant Mexican • $
4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham - 6.43 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Street Corn
Enchiladas Sampler
Fajitas De Pollo
Salsa and Chips
Chips and Salsa
Chips Con Salsa
Rice and Beans
Chicken Fajitas
Shrimp Tacos
Cheese Dip

“The food is delicious! Everything! We ordered chorizo queso and it was so good we ordered another one. The chips and salsa are too good! We had the birria quesadilla with consume and it was top tier!! Steak fajita quesadilla with rice very good and the kids chicken quesadilla with fries. Next time we will skip the fries because the rice is so flavorful! We recommend and will absolutely return! Staff was friendly and works quickly!“

4.4 Superb104 Reviews
Market and Moss American • $$
700 Market St, Chapel Hill - 2.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brioche Bread and Butter
Mushroom Flatbread
Chocolate Garden
Flatbread Pizza
Red Snapper

“Food- yum. Atmosphere- Unique and romantic. Food- YUM. Went here for date night with my beautiful girlfriend and got the chicken dish and seafood pasta dish. We shared both because they were both so good. LOVE IT and the service was so nice as well the staff are all very “

4.5 Superb61 Reviews
Kipos Greek Taverna Greek • $$
1800 E Franklin St #16, Chapel Hill - 3.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse
Grilled Fish of the Day
Spinach and Feta
Avgolemono Soup
Horiatiki Salad
Spanakotiropita
Lemon Potatoes
Galaktobouriko
Walnut Baklava
Meze Platter

“This is my favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill. Such a lovely authentic Greek restaurant. My fiancé and I go weekly for date night and we’re always warmly greeted by staff. The food is delicious, takes me back to Greece and the service is always great.“

4.2 Good382 Reviews
IL PALIO RESTAURANT Italian • $$$
1505 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill - 2.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Burrata Stuffed Ravioli with Lobster
Fried Green Tomatoes Caprese Salad
Pappardelle Alla Ragu Bolognese
Flourless Chocolate Torta
Crushed Avocado Bruschetta
Prosciutto and Burrata
Wood Grilled Octopus
Black Truffle Pasta
Iberico Pork Pluma
Beef Carpaccio

“We had the chefs tasting menu. It was phenomenal over all. However, there were two stand outs. They were the crispy sea scallop and the iberica pork. The scallop was very tender yet had deliciously crispy edges. The pork was incredible. I'm not sure if I would have identified as pork if I hadn't known what it was. Tender, yet meaty, it was truly a delight.“

4.4 Superb229 Reviews
The Crunkleton Cocktail Bar • $$
320 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill - 0.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bourbon Bar

“Excellent cocktail bar and den of spirits here in Chaple Hil NC. The Bartenders are knowledgeable about craft and spirits. The experience was solid. I had the Painkiller and it's good. Very solid and tasty I wouldn't say it's the best Painkiller I've ever had but I also couldn't say it wasn't the best. I'm not sure I'm sold on the vibe here. I think the music was very lacking in connectivity as far as inspiring a clientele. However I dig the jazzy vibe so it's hard to doc for that. I think ky experience is marred by how much this particular concept was hyped up to me. But all in all I def would say this is a whiskey lovers paradise and if your in town for a night or two this place 100% has your bourbon/whiskey/cocktail fix and that's an Ocean guarantee ?. Come hang out have a drink and see what the vibes are. Hopefully I'm not blowing smoke up your crunkleton.Parking: It's free if you know where to go. Personally I like parking near carborro and taking a short stroll up the street to the crunkleton. It let's me take a stroll back to struggle on home responsibly.“

4.3 Superb59 Reviews
The Fearrington House Inn American
240 Market St, Pittsboro - 4.8 miles

“I've been interested in staying/dining at Fearrington for quite some time, so I was glad to finally have done it. I had the standard King room, with a view of the gardens, so that was nice. The king bed and sheets were soft and comfortable, and the bathroom was nicely done. They have a heating rack for towels, so that was a neat touch. I could see where this hotel really shines, in the Spring and Fall. The restaurant is great for the setting, atmosphere and presentation of the dishes. Funny enough, my favorite dish from here was the blueberry pancakes for breakfast. Those were the best blueberry pancakes I have ever had. The size and quality of the blueberries really stood out.Food & drinks: The restaurant is great for the setting, atmosphere and presentation of the dishes. Funny enough, my favorite dish from here was the blueberry pancakes for breakfast. Those were the best blueberry pancakes I have ever had. The size and quality of the blueberries really stood out.“

4.5 Superb52 Reviews

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bartaco

bartaco Tacos • $
201 S Estes Dr Suite E3, Chapel Hill - 2.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Marg Mix for 4 - Just Add Tequila
Secret Taco - Grilled Adobo Pineapple
Guac Roja Verde Appetizer Platter
Key Lime Pie in a Jar
Duck Birria w Broth
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Glazed Pork Belly
Fresh Ingredients
Duck Quesadilla
Chopped Salad

“This was my first experience at bartaco. The food, service and atmosphere were all delightful!! Barbara at the bar was friendly and informative! Prices are decent. I brought some home to share and after a 45 minute drive back to Fuquay-Varina, the food was still delicious even reheated!!! I will definitely return to this spot after every Aveda class I attend “

4.4 Superb81 Reviews
PiggyBack Bar • $$
630 Weaver Dairy Rd #102, Chapel Hill - 4.26 miles

“This is a go-to place for my wife and I on date night. It's small and intimate, and has a great cocktail menu. My wife likes the Bee's Knees. I usually go for a beer or two from their carefully curated draft list. They've got a nice outdoor space, and you can order food that is delivered to you from The Pig, which is amazing! We recommend a plate of BBQ Nachos. There is, maybe, no better bar food in existence.“

4.9 Superb8 Reviews
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