I visited this speakeasy bar after receiving the recommendation from dinner guests. I have visited…read morethree additional times since my initial visit a few days ago. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. The food and drink menus offer affordable, easy to order items. There is a separate suite located two door down from the bar that serves a variety of wines with the option to order the same food items. I enjoyed karaoke night. The crowd was live, and not too loud. This was a great find in Smithfield, considering the few bars and entertainment options available in the area. Most of all, the bar was clean. The ambiance was not smoky, and I felt safe. I will return again for a raspberry lemon drop, and an old fashioned drink.

New cocktail bar in Smithfield with a cool Speakeasy vibe…read moreand live music. The bartender made some excellent drinks, she was very pleasant and attentive. The smoked old fashioned and The Empress stood out as our favorite cocktails. They also have a good beer menu too.

Tucked neatly on the corner like it's been waiting just for you, this small bar is where time slows…read moredown and the wood tones glow like an old story retold every night. The bar top has seen its share of secrets, laughter, and spilled pints -- all part of its charm. The brown chairs are so comfortable you'll forget you came for "just one," and the tables seem to lean in, inviting good company and even better conversation. Their beer selection is serious -- shelves stacked with local legends, cult favorites, and unexpected discoveries to take home or sip on-site. Step outside and you'll find a few sun-kissed seats where the breeze mingles with the low hum of laughter and clinking glasses. It's unpretentious, a little quirky, and proudly yours to discover -- the kind of place that feels like home by the second drink. Behind the bar stands the magician of the room -- fast hands, sharp instincts, and a touch of theater in every pour. Whether it's a classic, like an Old Fashioned, done perfectly, or something you didn't know you wanted, they craft it with speed and soul. A little charm, a little chaos, and a lot of balance -- just like a great drink should be. Cheers!

So happy that this place is a new go-to place in Wendell to get together with friends. Ambiance and…read moreservice couldn't be better.

TCB is the local watering hole where those wanting to escape downtown Fuquay and Varina can come…read morefor a relaxing fun atmosphere and enjoy some drinks. They have a great selection of rotating taps with a focus on German beers. They usually keep at least a couple IPA and Stout taps. They also have wine by the glass. Parking can be a bit of a pain. TCB only has two official parking spots, if there are any spots in the lot use those ones last because all of the lot frequently fills up due to Winging It next door...especially on their trivia night. So if you leave the TCB only spots open someone who can't find a spot may get one. On the bright side, Winging It takes phone in orders and will deliver it to TCB at the bar for you if you ask. Outside food is obviously welcome since they don't have a restaurant. Interesting fact, under the previous owners there was a brewery that shared space with TCB called 3rd Degree Brewhouse. They didn't survive the covid years but it was cool! They regularly have food trucks on some Fridays and Saturdays (who will ultimately steal those two parking spots). They do have some bar food including hot pretzels served with beer cheese and mustard and it's pretty good. They are super dog friendly....like if dogs bother you, don't come here. The owners dogs are sweet and behave. They are also kid and family friendly. Some of the visitors on the other hand, their owners need to train their pups a bit more. I have seen a few squabbles over the years and heard more than a few barking contests. Don't worry, they are usually calmed down fast. And I won't let you know if I was talking about the dogs, kids or maybe both. One of my favorite things is that they use Untappd. You can see their menu on there as well as check in beers as you drink them. As of writing this I have 192 check in's there across at least 6 years. I used to be a regular but I cut back on my drinking and haven't been in awhile, but I need to go to get to 200 check ins! They frequently host DJ Gino for Music Bingo which is my favorite. He also does music, karaoke, record nights, and probably some other DJ-eeyness that I'm forgetting. There are dozens of board games inside, a couple video games, Touch Tunes, TVs to watch sports, and even a golf arcade game. Outside they have corn hole and covered picnic tables with some really nice rocking chairs. Cigar smoking is allowed out front. Aside from the rotating taps, they have a huge selection of refrigerated and non-refrigerated beer, non-alcoholic beer, kids drinks like root beer and Saranack Shirley Temples, and a few other things. Tap water and cups is back in the corner. My only gripe about this place is the $2 uncharge to open a beer from the cooler onsite. Seriously bro, come one, we're already tipping 20-25% on the purchase of that $9 can, I think the bartender could open it no problem and not make it a $13-14 can of beer. This is the only bottle shop that I used to frequent that had a "cork fee" for opening beer purchased there cold. I eventually just started buying a couple to go instead of drinking them there to save the extra cost. Last bonus fact: They used to have a run club and I went a few times and was the slowest one. We ran behind Kohls in those neighborhoods. Then we'd all come over and drink the calories back on but the worst part was on run club night they served free brats with sauerkraut and mustard...so we really put back on the exercise effort.

Terrific beer on tap, plus wonderful selection of Cold Beer in their cooler, need to go there on…read moreThursday evening...

Great people and awesome service. Love this place. Our friends always ask us to go here. 10 PLUS !!!read more

Open late night, one of the oldest bars in town. Great prices in a decent selection. Pool table,…read morenoms, and locals, what else could you ask for!? Oh and Birdie and Moe are the best bartenders around!! Stop by!!

Walking into Elixir VI and the world outside exhales behind you, the air shifts--with perfumed…read morescent of warm spice and citrus. The warm edison bulbs flicker to life as if they've been waiting just for you, casting lazy shadows across blue walls and gilded mirrors. A hush of soft laughter drifts from a nearby corner where friends lean close, their glasses catching light like captured constellations. Velvet armchairs and couches cradle quiet conversations, while behind the bar, bottles gleam with impossible colors; one even glows, ever so slightly, when the bartender passes. You can't tell if it's the lighting or a trick of magic--and you don't really want to know. They call it whimsical, but really--it's their Old Fashioned. The kind of drink that feels less made and more summoned. When they craft it, there's a ceremony to the motion: sugar stirred just so, bitters dashed with the precision of a spell mark, a single twist of orange releasing its perfume like a secret. The bartender doesn't rush. She moves with the calm assurance of someone who knows time bends for good cocktails. You will find your seat in one of the several cozy alcoves, each space hums with quiet enchantment. Don't forget the food out back, part settled, part wizard of flavor, the food truck delights with gluten-free magic for everyone. Every dish is crafted so well, you'll forget it's "free" of anything--except compromise. Clayton is lucky to have this upscale hideaway where alchemy meets ambiance and every sip feels like a small enchantment. Cheers!

Checked out this new cocktail bar and it definitely has a lot of promise. The vibe is welcoming,…read moreand the space is thoughtfully laid out with small nooks that make conversation easy--great for a more relaxed, intimate experience. The cocktail menu is on the smaller side but well-curated. Prices are reasonable ($11-$12 per drink). Our group especially enjoyed the Manhattan, the smoked Old Fashioned, and the Paper Plane--each one was well-balanced and flavorful. That said, the bartending staff seemed a bit inexperienced. Several had to refer to recipe cards, which slowed things down, and they weren't confident making drinks off-menu. With some more training and time behind the bar, this should improve. There's also a food truck on-site. We didn't get a chance to try it, but the menu looked appealing and gives us a reason to return. Overall, a fun spot with a strong foundation. Once the team finds their rhythm, this could easily become a go-to neighborhood bar.

New favorite cocktail bar in Clayton, especially on Wednesday for half off menu cocktails. Loved…read morethe basically Starbucks, seasonal pumpkin latte cocktail. Nice spacious place.

Love this place. The bartenders are amazing. Hi Yulia!! We come on Thursday for the incredible Old…read moreFashion. The staff is always welcoming and down to earth. Great seasonal cocktails also. Wish they opened earlier especially on weekends.

We have been to Brady's many times. The creative drink menu, simple but good food, live music and…read morefriendly atmosphere keep us coming back for more.

A small neighnorhood pub. We were looking for a little food after a long hot day of driving, a…read moreplace to cool off and relax a bit. This cozy place was just around the corner from where we were staying. So we thought we would give it a try. The service was friendly and the food okay. A simple menu with pub/bar food. Sandwiches and such. We were greeted walking in and grabbed a table. A concise, simple menu. We ordered their Bavarian Pretzel along with a small order of the Bacon Cheese Tots, a Reuben and a Grilled Cheese sandwich. The tots were pretty good as was the pretzel. Same with the Rueben, a decent sando. The grilled cheese, not so much. 3 Stars - It served its purpose, better than some not as good as others. 01253

Bartenders have come and gone. But its still a good place to hang out. What's the worst that can…read morehappen? You have one drink and leave? #YOLO

My only hesitation writing a review is that the review I read that compelled me to go into this bar…read moreis so funny and so perfect for it. I don't want to distract. I consider myself a fairly tough critic. But this one is getting four stars and there is a reason. It wasn't special -- not a speakeasy or a clever theme -- but that's what made it kind of special. After a bad meal, my husband and I needed a place to kill some time in Angier and decided to try out this bar based on their one funny yelp review. "YOLO" It is not impressive when you walk in, nor is it impressive from the view of the parking lot. But it is a nice, comfortable, not too loud and not too anything bar. I thought we'd leave after one drink, but the bartender was so nice and easy-going and the clientele the same. The bar was clean, the drinks were poured nicely and not too strong. Everything was just kind of good. So we stayed. Pretty soon we were laughing and the stink of the bad meal wore off and we were a few drinks in. It saved the night. Sometimes you just need a good atmosphere and a good drink with nice people around. And it was exactly what we needed. Read the other review. It was dead on!