The lowdown: This is a small bar for a small town but offers a lot. This small bar offers 6…read moretelevisions, lots of bourbon choices, a handful of beers on tap. Fun fact: pinball machine for fifty cents, dart boards and a pool table along w some video gambling machines. Trivia on Wednesday nights. Decided to check out Main Street Tavern since it's in walking distance to my house. Walking in I immediately felt a friendly "home" vibe. I felt like these strangers were already my friends even though we didn't say a word to each other. There were a variety of ages ( seems like late 20 and up) primarily middle age looking patrons. There was 1 bartender but she seemed more than able to handle herself behind the bar. If you want food, you'll have to bring it in from elsewhere, but it was a good experience, and I want to check it out for trivia night one Wednesday.

Wonderful entertainment our guy is simply the best. I see him whenever he plays and will continue…read moreto do so

Friendly staff, food looked great even though we had already eaten. Large space with regular…read moreseating and bar seating. Kid friendly.

I love the grilled pimento cheese. The restaurant is quick service. But it all came out really…read morefast. Could be a cute date night with the cheese boards. I want to try their wine selections and some of their cheeses. This is a great addition to Rolesville. They offer trivia nights as well!

Ambiance just great comfortable sitting and drinks. Enjoyed just laid back couch. Want to go back…read moresoon and get the summertime feel.

The inside of this place is really cool and neat. We loved the live painting and music. Lots of fun…read moredecor-- skeleton keys, playbills, theater posters. They had a small section for books and things. It was neat. The tables are really small and the drinks were just okay. We had 6 with us and it wasn't great for a crowd. Maybe only 2-4 would be better.

We loved our experience here. There's bigger tables in the back with a live band playing on the…read moreweekends. The vibes were top tier and drinks were good. Definitely a small little bar in town but worth it to go hang out and have a good time!

Had been wanting to try this place for awhile but left half full cocktails on the table. The…read morebartender looked at me crazy when I asked if they had any "Smokey bourbon drinks" (to the point a fellow customer looked at me and said "that wasn't a crazy question"). Appeared to have a couple beer specials on certain nights and you could likely grab a beer or glass of wine easy but maybe not a place for mixology. Location is at least quite convenient.

I first got to try Blackbird at a Halloween Yelp event, where they brough about half a dozen of the…read morebeers for us to try. I was impressed with so many of them, that I knew I had to make the journey from Raleigh to Wake Forest. On a chilly Saturday afternoon, I took the lone remaining seat at the bar. The service was incredible friendly (Cheers!) and they let me try 4 samples, which was very much appreciated. My favorites were the Juicy January and and the Yellow Submarine, both are Hazy IPAs. The JJ had hints of creamy pineapple in it, refreshing without being too light. The YS tasted a little more balanced, a really good all around beer. The Where I Belong was also good, this one leaned a little more towards West Coast, but it didn't have a strong piney taste like a lot of West Coasts can. I even noticed hints of caramel in it as well, which helped to counter the hops. There are several TVs and they'll put on just about any game you request. Also if you're into pumpkin beer, try the Pumpkin Amber when it's around. It's a Top 3 pumpkin beer that I've ever tried, and I've tried at least 25.

The low down:This place never disappoints! The customer service is consistently friendly and…read morewelcoming, and the beer and wine selection is fantastic--there's truly something for everyone. Tonight was extra special thanks to the incredible live music by JT Parrothead. The energy, talent, and atmosphere made for such a fun and memorable evening. Great drinks, great people, and great music all in one spot--what more could you ask for? We'll absolutely be back!

Jess our waitress gave us an overview of some favorites on the menu and wow.... We benefited from…read moreher knowledge. I enjoyed the House Hibachi with salmon and hubby enjoyed the Wagu Texan burger. The bar is louder but we enjoyed a booth on the quieter side. Everything was delicious and a beer hit the spot too. Be sure to ask for Jess.

Gatehouse Tavern is located in the Gateway Commons shopping center. Lowe's Foods is the anchor…read more Parking tends to be hard to find near the restaurant, so more spaces are available if you park closer to the grocery store. The sports bar is divided into two sections: a dining room with tables and booths, and a bar with high-top seating. The restaurant was fairly quiet until the karaoke was about to start. Then it seemed like you needed to scream to hear a conversation. They also have trivia nights, so that likely isn't as loud. I ordered the Wagyu Burger, and it was cooked to order and delicious. The mashed potatoes for the side were lukewarm and rather dry and bland. The way they were presented at the table made it seem as if they were meant to go with something, like butter or gravy. I would not recommend the mashed potatoes, but the burger was delicious. The sweet potato fries, another had as a side, looked good, as did a salad. Service seemed good at first with the drink and food orders. But once the food was brought out, I don't think we saw the waitress again until it was time for the checks. A bill with a credit card for another guest at a different table was even brought out with the processed checks. So make sure you get the correct credit card back.

Has draft beer, wine, bottles and canned beers. Food is Amazing. Dart boards and 4 Diamond coin…read moreop tables. Bands are always amazing especially when you can sit outside and enjoy a nice bonfire. Everyone is very friendly.

Bud's Tavern is a small-medium sized dive bar. If one wants service they have to flag down someone…read moreat the counter or at the bar. Servers do not seem to come out to the tables. I went for the band and to grab a little dinner. The music was mostly good albeit there was a band member who seemed to be a bit discombobulated and out of sync with the rest of the group. The Chili Cheese burger was delicious! Onion Rings are okay. I'd like to come by on an evening when they aren't quite so crowded but that might be a challenge.

We have to give credit where credit is due- Pickled Onion is open on Christmas Day and delivered an…read moreamazing meal. The fish tacos were fantastic, the bourbon chicken was delicious, the wedge salad was simple but so good. Baked potato hit the spot and the lobster queso - wow. It's not a looker but it's a taster! Thank you to the Pickled Onion staff who selflessly worked on arguably the biggest holiday of the year and didn't let quality suffer. Really, really delicious meal!

While I'd like to give the Pickled Onion a great review as a neighborhood sports bar, I can't…read more Here are the reasons: - I ordered the Chicago Beef, advertised as being served medium rare. It was served well done. When asked "how is everything" by the bartender/server as he rushed by I replied "it's okay" and he didn't break stride before moving on to the next table. - a different server came by after awhile and asked if we needed to go boxes. I declined and said the beef was overcooked. The server walked away. - a third person came over and said "I heard you were not satisfied with your meal". I explained that it was not served as advertised. He then asked "what would you like me to do about this"? I find this an odd question - no apology for the beef being over cooked, no offer to comp the item, he never introduced himself. - I chose not to answer the question. He then came back with the bill and let us know that he comped the over cooked sandwich (which included one side on the menu) but "only charged you for the side" Yes, my review is overly detailed and may come across as whiny. However, our party of four honestly felt like the staff didn't care if we were there or not. They also forgot my dining companion's grilled chicken on her grilled chicken Caesar. I honestly hope they improve and become part of the neighborhood but our family will not return. Ps - I really like pickled onions and didn't see anything on the menu served with pickled onions.

Fortnight has become a weekly tradition for their trivia nights on Mondays. They've gone through a…read morecouple of staff here and there since my last review two years ago and we love the current bartender and service. We always have a fun time and having trivia and music bingo nights has gotten us out of the house for sure. They no longer have food trucks but you can still bring in your own food or order food from one of the restaurants next door. It's a fun place to hang out after work Monday nights and their bar menu selection is great!

Fortnight Brewing is a nice addition to a newly constructed retail area here in town. It has a nice…read morebeer hall feel and there is plenty of seating inside and outside under a covered area alongside. I've been to the Cary location several times and their brewing products are mostly in the English style that I like generally. They do have wine, Prosecco and a bar that offers a limited cocktail menu. It's a thing these days to go to a brewery and see the tanks and brewing equipment but, their brewing operation is at the Cary location, which is impressive. If I remember right, they made their own yeast for their beer recipes. I liked their Kolsch and Best Believer from the sampler I had. They also have rotating food trucks on weekends, primarily, that will be parked at the rear of the establishment.

My daughter and I made the 1 hour drive to get the vegan friendly empanadas & yucca fries. It was…read moreso worth it. Until next time.

First time having an empanada that was not from a food truck. You dejected how many to order in…read moremultiple of 3, select your choice, get a dipping sauce and that's it. The filings were overstuffed and the food piping hot. The drinks were coke products in cans. No water available, nor cups or straws. I do not drink soda so this was a negative for me.