Side Door Cocktail Bar

1389 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary
(919) 650-1821

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Jim Hirst

Unexpected gem! Great cocktails and delicious desserts. We sat at the bar and we’ll definitely be back to try the pizza

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian Stearns

Meet a friend for Saturday lunch. Didn't realize it's literally one side of an upscale pizza place. Despite that, we waited for 10 minutes, no acknowledgement, so we went elsewhere. Thought it'd be more based on pictures and postings. It is not. I'm sure the food is fine, but we never found out

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Katherine Gentner

I waited over 15 minutes for service at the bar tonight, and the bartender was very dismissive. I also saw her being extremely rude to other customers, especially the female customers. It was an incredibly unwelcoming experience, and I left without ordering a thing.

Service: 1

Josh H (Food Critic)

ABSOLUTELY NO! Okay. So I can’t believe what I just heard. I saw this woman walk into the bar, ask for a Gin cocktail and the bartender charged her $27. Are you kidding me? No questions, no suggestions, just took advantage and upcharged her HARD!, And when she questioned it, the bartender called the manager over, who instead of deescalating and showing a little sympathy, shamed this poor lady and said “not to come back without money”. What the heck? Closed out and will not be going back. Service and drinks weren’t worth the price as it was, but that is immoral, AND super shady.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Lauren Yates

I celebrated my 40th birthday at the Side Door a couple of weeks ago and it was THE BEST. The space was reserved for me and my guests (~35ish people total), food was delicious and catered by V Pizza, staff were very attentive and checked in with me throughout the evening, plus the drinks were wonderful. All my guests kept complementing the venue. Thank you for making this special birthday amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Batjer

Great cocktail menu with fun drinks and very nice that you can sit at the bar and order pizza.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Stephens

Fun inventive cocktails with friendly bar staff. We always try the latest special from Justin!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Larry Koch

This was our first visit to Side Door Cocktail bar. V pizza was already closed and we almost left because we did not find the door to the bar. We started with two classic cocktails which were just okay. Our second round was a little bit better. We shared one their signature cocktail at the end which was good. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Troy Stewart

Dietary restrictions: Great gluten-free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Ragaglia

Drinks are great, they are always quick to ask if you need another. Hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Anne Flanagan

Just found out about this place. Love it. We had a craft cocktail from the menu, a glass of wine, and an old fashioned. It was a rainy day so we couldn't sit outside but great atmosphere. Come in through the "side door".We didn't eat.We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Donald Addu

So this is a pizza place that makes cocktails. The service was good, the cocktails were sweet and the outside space is nice. Definitely not what I would consider a cocktail

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 4

William Sanders

.The drinks we had were Time & Place, One Way Ticket, and Tres Way... All of them interesting followed by amazing. The Mac and Cheese was great and the Caprese Plate was extremely satisfying. Cozy environment .Amazing and fun staff. Will definitely be making this a place to return to often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Will Sanders

.The drinks we had were Time & Place, One Way Ticket, and Tres Way... All of them interesting followed by amazing. The Mac and Cheese was great and the Caprese Plate was extremely satisfying. Cozy environment .Amazing and fun staff. Will definitely be making this a place to return to often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shannon Fawcett

This place is AMAZING!!!!!! Okay first of all the bartender was incredibly helpful and creative coming up with individual delicious cocktails and mocktails. It’s so difficult finding a place that does good mocktails but Dan nailed it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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