Step into a dimly lit labyrinth where the walls seem to swallow your secrets and every corner…read morewhispers mood and mystery. This bar is a glorious mess, the music pulses with an offbeat energy while a bartender is running a bar where the mixers seem to have gone on vacation. Better hope you're in the mood for whiskey neat or tequila straight up--because anything else is clearly an improvisation! It's a place where no one cares if the floors are sticky or the décor is a little less. It's chaos, it's charm, it's definitely unapologetic--a refuge for anyone who wants to drink, dance, and just be in the glorious mess of it all. The regulars are more like a family here, they have claimed their seats and built a strong camaraderie. Cheers!

Be careful about giving your credit card here for bar tabs....we were charged more than expected…read moreand card was hacked.

Wonderful, accepting bar. I went for karaoke on a Sunday, $3 cover. Pinball and ping pong. Clean…read morerestrooms.

Cool spot to hang with friends. Hit the pit before hand then swing by to play some games and get…read moresome ducks

I stopped by Boxcar with a few friends on a Monday and we had a great time! There was hardly…read moreanybody else in there, so we were able to play any of the games we wanted easily. On Mondays their drink special is $5 for any draft, what a steal! We all enjoyed a drink and a few games. I love the decor and vibes in Boxcar, the artwork is really punk and cool looking. My favorite game, The Lucky Duck, was broken (the claw wouldn't extend far enough to reach any ducks). I reported this to a staff member and she let me pick out any 2 ducks I wanted! The Pokemon pinball was fun too, I love the variety of pinball machines.

This place was amazing and that is all thanks to Bryn. She fixed a drink that was curated by…read moreherself called the "Japanese Maple". It was AMAZING to say the least. The customer service was great the vibe was amazing. If you are in the area please check out this spot you won't regret it. Now for the owners add this drink to the permanent menu, it is a killer! I hope you all enjoy.

Left this place in high spirits!! :) Mysterious and amusing impression as the "entrance" was…read moreunsealed. I won't spoil it for you, but as you walk up the stairs just ask for Green Light instead of Merchant (which is also a great bar!) This bar is more intimate; a bit of a propriety aura with a street view. Different cocktail options than The Merchant, and so our waitress who normally works over there wasn't familiar with any of them but she asked for us. Loved the Porn on Mute (similar to Sex on Beach).

This dance club/bar pulses with a low, guttural thrum of bass-heavy music that drowns out…read moreconversation, forcing patrons to lean in and shout to be heard. Dim, flickering neon lights cast jagged shadows across the crowded room, glinting off sticky glassware and half-finished drinks. This narrow bars air is thick with sweat, spilled beer, and the bite of cheap liquor, churning into a humid haze that clings to skin and clothing. Bodies press together--dancing, swaying, colliding--feeding the bar's restless energy. Bartenders move like frantic cogs behind the bar, shouting orders and slinging bottles with practiced aggression. Every corner hums with disorder and with all that booze they can't even make an old fashioned. But then again I am the kind of person who treats dance clubs like an over-caffeinated blender, would rather be nursing a good drink somewhere my shoes don't stick to the floor and conversation doesn't require a megaphone. Cheers!

So much fun at Zenith last night. This place used to be Coglin's and I was disappointed when it…read moreclosed. Glad to see a similar establishment opening here. Reminds me of the bars/clubs we frequented in the 90s -- dark with great music and drinks heavy on the liquor. Bartender was friendly and I enjoyed my Blue's Clues and Monster Mash. They were a little sweet but equally strong. They had an impressive beer list as well. I just wish the place was a little bigger with more seating but maybe they're just trying to get everybody on the dance floor! Look forward to going back.

Bartender was good and beer was cold and priced well. Don't know what these other bad reviews were…read moretalking about, probably a bunch of people that have never been to a dive bar or small city bar.

$66 for 2 vodka sodas?? Then the old man bartender became quite defensive, condescending, and…read moreaggressive when asked for an explanation. There's more to the story, but I'll wait to see if I get a response from this dirt bag bar.

The parking is a real challenge so either get downtown early or take uber/ lyft . There is no food…read moreoptions here but the music certainly makes up for it. The vibe is fantastic. We love it here. Everything ,the music and the people make for a really great time. The drinks, just ensure to talk out what it is you are expecting. But the live guitar, drums and piano make up for anything gone wrong. You may choose a waitress if you sit down at a large table and the drinks come to you, I can't calculate if it's faster than waiting at the one bar line but it seemed. Check it out. Rumor is that it may be closing...

We love this piano bar and had another great time. Great to go as a couple or group, and there…read moreyoung and old who go here. The musician are talented and fun, front desk staff friendly and servers attentive. We had a great experience and will return next time we visit the area again.

Good place for dancing especially on the weekends- not as much for food but they have drinks. The…read moreemployees were helpful especially when getting multiple drink orders and for water when needed. It's loud /hot upstairs- you mostly dance there and there's live music downstairs. We mostly stayed upstairs to dance. The DJ on March 1st was AWESOME. Great transitions from song to song but kept a good mix of older and newer songs. Great DJ wish he would come to Chapel Hill. Downstairs we listen to some songs but it's more of a sway and sing along or hang vibe. Heard a lot more grunge/rock songs than upstairs being more rap/pop. The people here are definitely a younger crowd so if you're 35+ you may feel out of place. Parking on Glenwood is horrid so we ubered to avoid driving. Otherwise you'll pay $20 for parking at a private lot, it's awful

It's a good place to drink, it's a bad place to drink, but that all depends on your choice of…read moredrink. It's hard to tell what the theme of this bar is, but the very comfortable retro bar chairs and tropical colored walls lead me to believe they are aiming for the margeritaville feel. It is however easy to identify this as a live music venue, with a plain jane second floor that also offers a rooftop bar. They obviously know how to hire the right talent to drive this bar, unfortunately they miss the mark on getting them to the finish line by not stocking what they need to make the drinks. Glenwood ave is not lacking in the bar scene, so if you're looking for any guarantees, this place may not be it. Cheers!

The Guinness pour was a good pour although it was not not an imperial pint. The Reuben was…read moredelicious. Will definitely be back again.

I'm only giving it a 3 because the food isn't to die for, and that's one of my favorite parts about…read moreeating out lol! The vibes and proximity are great though. I had a cheeseburger pizza the first time I came - never order that :/ but then I got the chicken parm sandwich the second time I came and it was decent. Staff are always nice!

Had an awesome time at Lucky B's, playing giant Jenga with friends in such a vibrant, social…read moreatmosphere kept the night full of laughs. The Happy Dad buckets were the perfect touch to keep the good vibes going!

Friday night on a winter night in January: display seems to be full of locals to know that this is…read morethe place to be if you don't have your expectations too damn high. I feel as if a lot of people come to cities expecting a lot, but they seem to just be a very local bar.. service is quick because there was not too many people ( about 50 people here. This place is not too expensive and understands the clientele here. I am from out of town, and I've been playing for dart, live DJ (local) nothing like edm. Felt safe here. I would absolutely recommend stopping by waiting until about 10 o'clock to come through here on the weekend . Hope you have fun.