It's Thursday afternoon and our beer drinking social group gathered here for our weekly *LOLITAs…read morehappy hour. Special: 1/2 price lagers. Fries plentiful and hot! Service - with big smiles, efficiency, energy! Anna pampered us. We happy! T h a n k s Bru's Public House! Thursday, 2/19/26 *LOLITAs - Little Old Ladies Imbibing Thursday Afternoons

Never disappointed when coming here. The food is prepared very well, seasoned and hot. The…read moreportions are very good with for "take home " as well. Their menu isn't huge and the offerings are balanced for just about any taste. Good variety of beverages, food and the service is attentive, friendly and fast. If you want to take in a ballgame or watch the 'bear cam" there are plenty of tv's. The parking can be a bit of an adventure. This place is bright and clean. Prices are reasonable, especially for the amount of food per serving.

Good pickle beer, that's what I'll say. Outside seating…read morelooks cool, feels low key so that was inviting.

Went on a Thursday evening, during which they had music bingo. Lots of fun and great that there…read morewere multiple rounds with different categories - plus the winners get a free drink! For parking, there is a lot to the left of the building (super helpful because street parking can be very difficult to find). They have multiple board games to play inside and a small outdoor patio in the front which was perfect to enjoy the nice weather. There was a nice selection of beers, and they allowed us to enjoy outside food from another restaurant with our drinks which was appreciated. Staff were super friendly. They frequently host events including trivia and open mic nights which is great if you're looking for an activity to go with a beer!

Walked in randomly on a Wednesday evening to an empty bar. Based on a friends suggestion we sat…read moredown and asked for Hazy IPA reccos. Thanks to an incredibly knowledgeable but super chill bartender we spent the next two hours drinking, chatting and making a new friend. This location is moving about a mile away so we saw the new landlord and heard the story of the move. They are losing a great business. Highly recommend going to check this place out when they get settled in their new place (November 20).

This is the new location for beer study in Carrboro. A little more modern looking than the first…read moretwo locations in Chapel Hill. But with the same great staff and friendly service. Only a little easier parking.

Rating is for the beer - just too much residual sweetness and the styles were a little off…read more Atmosphere was OK - a little dingy but probably fun at night. Inspiring mission.

We had a great time at Dingo Dog Brewing today. We brought our dog and foster dog out to have a few…read morebeverages. We arrived as soon as they opened and were greeted by the bartender. We all ordered beer but I had the Rose Cider and it was delicious. The space was comfortable and the drinks were lovely. We will certainly visit again.

I enjoyed this little spot, the last time I went I wasn't super impressed but the food was pretty…read moregood today. I think it was the initial shock of prices which are a bit steep for what it is. $10 for a bowl of Mac n cheese, and $13 for three sliders. Overall the prices were not great for food. The service was great though. The bar and the food area both had helpful employees. The warm tent was so nice and made it worth being outside on a colder night so it's much appreciated!! They had a cute little bon fire as well but unfortunately another group got to it before we could. Lots of alcohol options tap and cans/bottles. Love that there is parking directly behind the restaurant but you do have to pay which is just a Franklin street downer but oh well.

Franklin Motors rates somewhere between three (OK) and four (good) stars for me. We had a good time…read morehere. Until we visited, I didn't know this was Chapel Hill's first and so far only beer garden. It's located just one block east of the Carrboro-Chapel Hill border, on popular West Franklin Street. The business opened in October 2021. Over the last few years, my wife and I passed by this place several times, saw all the people enjoying beer and food outside, and it piqued our interest. We're glad we finally got to check it out. According to Chapelboro.com ( https://chapelboro.com/news/business/beer-study-moving-to-new-chapel-hill-location-new-bar-taking-over ), the folks behind Franklin Motors renovated a small building previously owned by Franklin Street Auto, LLC. That's presumably where the "Motors" part of the name comes from. There are several auto shops in the immediate vicinity, including one I went to often: Automotion. I highly recommend them, by the way: https://www.yelp.com/biz/automotion-carrboro There's a Town of Chapel Hill gravel parking lot that you can pay to park in, adjacent to Franklin Motors. We parked for free on the street (South Graham Street). Compared to other beer gardens I've been to, Franklin Motors is one of the smallest and most humble-looking. The business sits on an unassuming corner lot. It's a simple, sort-of-makeshift spot that gives off vibes of an independent garage. You can get up on the rooftop, which is nice, and they also have a dedicated food truck on site: Roquette at Franklin Motors. The building has an indoor space on the ground level. Outside, it's gravel and there's a canopy -- that's where we sat. We couldn't get the fans to work. We stayed for hours, into the night when the property was string-lit. There was also a fire pit. This place is good for groups. We had a group of eight. It's also dog-friendly. Here's what my wife and I had: Drinks * Pimms Cup (forgot the price) - Pimms No. 1, lemon juice, cucumber topped with ginger ale * Middle James Great Musa Hefeweizen, 4.8% ($7) * Noble Wild Berry Knight Cider, 6.0% ($7) Food from the Roquette food truck * Mac & Cheese ($10) - fresh cream, Ashe County cheddar, toasted bread crumbs * Hand Cut Fries ($8) - hand-cut potatoes, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and housemade roasted garlic aioli (and ketchup). * Pineapple Chipotle Tacos ($18) - braised pulled pork, simmered in a pineapple sauce, chipotle, coriander, ginger, and orange, with avocado, pickled onion, cilantro, and queso fresco * Sliders (pick 3 for $15) - we got 2 Cheeseburgers -- Baldwin Beef (Yanceyville, NC), tomato, pickled onion, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun; and 1 Cajun-fried Chicken -- pickles, house slaw, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche bun The drinks hit the spot. The beer selection was good. Decent variety. The cocktails were standard. The food was OK. The only underwhelming dish was the mac and cheese. While the portion size was generous, it didn't taste significantly better than instant mac and cheese. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but you expect better when going out and paying $10+ for mac and cheese. I did appreciate that it was made with local cheese. Everything else was pretty tasty and again, generous portion sizes. The fries were nicely seasoned. We wanted slow-cooked duck leg instead of braised pork on our tacos, but they were out of duck. That's alright. The tacos were meaty and filling. The sliders weren't bad. The beef in the cheeseburger sliders was a bit tough (well done to overcooked), but that was fine. Better safe than sorry. The Cajun-fried chicken slider was tasty enough. Some of our friends got the Caesar Salad ($10). It looked fresh and yummy. Portions on that were generous as well. Service was fine. We visited on an ordinary summer Saturday and stayed from about 5 to 9pm. There was a slow, steady stream of customers and it never got too busy or crowded. I wouldn't mind coming back to hang out and have drinks with friends.

I took my sister to Tandem to celebrate her birthday this week. The menu had a rich variety of…read morestreet food from numerous parts of the world in addition to more familiar luncheon selections. Our service was friendly and thoughtful beyond measure. We actually felt we had formed a friendship with our wait by the time we left. The setting is lovely with high ceilings, large windows and white walls. As someone with hearing issues, I appreciated that tables were spaced far enough apart that it was easy to converse and hear my sister and out wait. We felt like we experienced the warmth and excellent service that we experienced decades ago when Chapel Hill was more of a village, along with a menu giving us a variety of options that we would have been happy to see in a large city.

Tandem, it has been a while so nice we ate here. Today I had two new additions to my menu…read moreselection. The fried fish and corn soup, the following photos were taken after all started to eat the meal. The corn soup was creamy , had a few cheeses cheese shredded in the soup. The spouse sampled a few spoon full, and stated it was delicious. I agreed. The fried fish was out standing, piping hot, flaky white fish. The tartar sauce was house made, and the vinegar fish sauce was also enjoyable. The only issue was the fish was so flaky it flaked off, I had to work at dipping the pieces into the sauces. Now, I have a new must eat meal, fish and chips, replacing the grilled cheese and soup.

We hopped around the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area starting at Lapin Bleu, then heading to The Baxter,…read moreand wrapping up with dinner at Tesoro. It was a really laid-back night. The Baxter had a solid beer selection, though the game selection felt a bit limited compared to other barcades. We mostly stuck to pinball, then played a few rounds of pool (the table could use a little TLC). Overall, it was a fun stop and worth checking out, even if it wouldn't be my first pick for a barcade.

I came here with friends and had a really good time! I wish they had a wider selection of games,…read morebut the selection isn't bad by any means. They have pool, Pac-Man, fighting games, pinball, and more. I went late on a Friday or Saturday night, and it was relatively busy, but not too much to the point where I had to wait for games which was nice!

I have to say I did not eat here but I would have! The ladies at the bar were so nice and…read morewelcoming! The food smelled amazing. I will be back next time I am in town such a cute place located right behind Chipotle.

This place is conveniently located on Franklin St right by Chipotle and has great outdoor seating…read more I can't speak to their food, but their alcoholic beverages were hard to stomach for me personally. Just very heavy handed in the alcohol that I was hard to taste any of the syrups or other flavors. I enjoyed the non-alcoholic beverage I purchased though! The bartenders were nice and efficient, and it's definitely a fun place to watch a sports game or hang out with friends.

My first stop anytime I visit Chapel Hill is The Crunkleton. The bartenders always go above and…read morebeyond with both conversation and service. I was here recently for a concert, and Abigail noticed my band t-shirt, complemented it and then slyly played them on the speakers. Talk about going the extra mile! I always feel at home here even when I'm traveling. They have both creative cocktails and classics. This is a must-go for anyone staying nearby.

This terrific upscale bar serves up delicious cocktails in a warm, cozy setting that will make it…read moreyour go-to spot for drinks in Chapel Hill. Offering a refined escape from the college bar scene that dominates Franklin Street, The Crunkleton blends a superb selection of top-shelf liquors with expert mixologists, friendly service and a dapper decor you won't want to leave. Wait times at the bar can be long at peak hours, and there's a sizeable crowd almost every night of the week. But find a spot at the bar or in one of the comfortable leather booths along the wall, order a classic Old Fashioned or Bourbon Bramble, and settle in to enjoy one of the best cocktails around. A Chapel Hill institution, the Crunkleton is worth a drive from anywhere in the Triangle, and a must for anyone visiting this fantastic college town.

Went there Saturday for an early lunch or brunch, a nice selection of beers although they were out…read moreof their IPA when we arrived. According to my wife the house Pinot Noir was good, as well as her croissant breakfast sandwich with avocado egg and ham. Tried to get the blackened fish tacos for myself... they were out of fish... I had the steak instead and they were very good. Ordered hush puppies as a side and those came out cold.... I did order a cold salad and fresh. Plenty of TVs to watch in this two stories establishment and they and staff willing to switch to what people wanted to watch. All in all a good place, with a friendly staff and great service from Emerson at the bar. Other than some shortages in the kitchen and on tap, it was a good experience.

Pretty middle of the road place. I liked the atmosphere--big open area with TVs to watch the game…read moreand open air onto the street. The service was solid--nice young lady from UNC who was very attentive and friendly. The food was meh. The burrito bowl was super salty and blah. The pork sandwich was soggy. The Mac and cheese was bland. The blackened fish tacos had hardly any fish. I'm guessing there are better choices on Franklin.