I simply cannot recommend this place. I went after seeing live music next door, so it was after midnight. The only way that I can see being justified eating here is if you're not sober enough to distinguish quality food. When I came in, I wasn't greeted. The person at the bar seemed a bit apathetic quite frankly. It was also uncomfortably cold inside. I ordered fries, carnitas tacos, and a Shirley temple. My Shirley temple didn't have any cherries in it, the fries were overly garlicky, and the tacos were extremely bland. I have to believe the meat on the tacos hadn't been seasoned at all. I've never had worse tacos. read more

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I love this place! Super nice staff, delicious food and the bartender accommodated my request for a French Martini by creating a similar drink using their house made blackberry syrup. Yum! The fried tofu skewers were delicious, as was the beet salad. I already cleaned my plate so I can't take a picture Definitely coming back! read more

Their menu is very creative and a major step up from any bar food I've ever had. I ordered the tofu bites which were okay but i think a firmer tofu with a crispy coating would have made it better. The chicken satay sliders were good though I'm not a fan of the Hawaiian sweet buns which skewed the taste too much to the sweet side and the buns were soggy. I'd eat the chicken by itself though. It wasn't a huge win for me but I wouldn't rule it out for something out of the ordinary. read more

If you are bartending and see your customer that you just served get a drink knocked out of her hand by someone else, the appropriate response is to give them a replacement drink and NOT chastise them for trying to clean it up for you. Bartending Etiquette 101! read more

Okay I was overall pretty impressed with this place, especially the food--not your classic bar food. Ambiance - a slightly divey yet classy bar if that works? We came during unc championship game day so was a little hard to characterize. Patio outside. Overall pretty casual. Service - excellent. Even during crazy game day they were pleasant and helpful. Drinks- just had beer here but they have all the liquors for cocktails as well. Food- really quite impressive and reasonably priced. I wanted to try everything but was most impressed by the tofu (begrudgingly i listed a veggie food!). The chicken sliders were also tasty. Plantains pretty good but not my favorite. Overall would gladly come back for either drinks or dinner! Great addition to the area. read more

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I've loved Northside District since it opened (and even before - when it was still Industry). Their beer selection is usually great and the decor is really nice. The environment can vary, sometimes they show games, have trivia, or live bands - it really just depends on what day it is. The food is good. You order at the bar and seat yourself. I thought some of the dishes were a little pricey for the quality, but the biscuit and chorizo gravy and the fried tofu are favorites. The fries are huge as well. I didn't think the sliders or tacos were very good, but service is always fast and friendly. read more

The Northside District - Bars Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I absolutely adore this little gem of a social scene!!!! It's full of cool and interesting people!!!! It's laid back and very much a be yourself kinda place!!!! The staff is wonderful especially Eddie & Chaz. The food is fantastic and the prices are wonderful. Do try the Northside Noodles with grilled chicken!!!!! Ron Carden read more

This is a great little bar with a cool vibe, games, couches, space for live music and really good reasonably priced food. They have a great variety of influences on there menu so everyone can find something good. At our table alone we had fried chicken on a biscuit with chiorzo gravy, Mac and Cheese, an Asian inspired (Wu Tang) slider, Meatball slider, a burrito and Tacos. Everyone left full and happy! read more

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This spot is the best. If you're in the Franklin Street area you owe it to yourself to drop by. The management here really shines through, they've made great selections with the staff and made this restaurant seem very welcoming. The chef is surprisingly talented, I was very pleased with my food. The bartenders know it all, try to test them. They regularly have fun events going on too, so I follow them on Facebook just to be informed. read more

This is a hidden gem of Chapel Hill. It's never busy, it's never crowded, and the menu is always there for you: Asian soul-food w/ Latino flair. Ramen bowls, Carnitas tacos, pork belly sliders...and each one is done well. And if you are lucky enough to dine here while Jess is your hostess, then BOOM! You just got a Legit noodle cafe experience. Delicious food. read more

Not a bad, mature stop on Rosemary away from the quantity-over-quality of some nearby bars. The space is small and intimate but spacious enough to accommodate a group of friends, the foosball in the front area beckons. The house cocktails are inexpensive and reliable standards with a twist, draught selection short but satisfactory. The bar tender is quick and friendly, so a drink and a small plate at the bar is a good option solo or together. The small plates on that note: good not great. I split the Maduros: plantains caramelized and a dash of hot sauce; crispy hot, spicy sweet pork belly on potato buns (I love the potato buns); a fried chicken plate with chorizo gravy. The former two dishes were superb and the latter tasty if texturally questionable. I'm forward you returning on a night I want a quiet drink and and eclectic bites. read more

The Northside District - Pork belly sliders: spicy and sweet. Unexpectedly unique - Bars Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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We love North side. Pretty much the only place in town to get late night food. Their food is constantly great, and their staff is on point. Highly recommend! read more

A cozy spot with yummy food and drinks. They have decent 5-6 beers on tap plus creative cocktails. The food has an Asia flare (the broth in the noodle soup is delicious). Great place for a date night or low-key hang out with friends! read more

The Northside District - Food menu - Bars Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

the northside district is a really fantastic place to go for simple cocktails, beer and wine and a relaxing kinda offbeat atmosphere. in chapel hill there are definitely quite a few vars that are dominated by students and can have a very chaotic vibe to them. northside is the opposite of this. off the beaten track for college students, its a great place to sit unwind at the end of the workday with friends--they have an outdoor patio area that's smoking friendly with quite a few pick nick tables. if you are looking for high end, advanced/complex cocktails though, northside may not be the place for you. read more

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My dinner & drink are sooooo tasty! I'm so glad these guys are here in my neighborhood! I love the plantains & adobo chicken tacos paired with a Mescal Mule the atmosphere is warm & the patio is so beautiful. Dare I say the photos don't do it justice... It's a cool place with great food & it's still easy to dive in to eat anytime. read more

A great neighborhood bar, raising the "standard" from previous incarnations in this space (inside joke for the locals). The wonderful outdoor patio and front room ambiance have been nicely maintained, and a reasonable draft and cocktail list added. Most notable are the plantains and a few other dishes. They have a decent rotation of dishes, and always a few vegetarian options on hand. Their late-night kitchen is probably one of the best options in Chapel Hill after the usual restaurants close down, and while the inside can get quite loud, the patio is always a good refuge to talk even late at night. read more

Delicious food! Cool chill environment, good mix of tables and booths. Much better than the other shit bars a block over on Franklin.

Neat little venue with great vibes. First time going for food. Tried the wings and tacos. The wings texture was perfect! Crispy outside with juicy inside. I had the spicy Chinese honey mustard, was overwhelmed by the honey, lacked the heat I desired. The tacos were not great. The chicken in the tacos was dry, they could really benefit by adding a sauce of some sort. Very good price points on the food and cocktails. I would suggest a different flavored wing. There are multiple other menu options I would like to try before ordering the tacos again. read more

An amazing little spot. Great drinks, amazing food. I had the chicken biscuit with chorizo gravy, I couldn't believe it. The carnitas and maduro were also fantastic. Just a heads up- the Mac and cheese portion is huge: come hungry! read more

This place is a hidden gem, and I'd almost rather it stay that way. Tucked away on an unassuming spot on Rosemary Street, this bar boasts a stellar menu without the typical Franklin Street inflated prices. Where else can you get plantains with a chili sauce, a heaping pile of garlic fries, and punny sliders (the WuTang one is amazing). The beer selection is great, and they have specials on different nights, even Fridays. read more

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The carnitas tacos were bomb and we loved our drinks! Aperol spritzer and rosemary street greyhound. Lovedddd the vibe here

First off / if you've never been to this true hidden treasure you need to get up and go tonight ! Best of all they serve a full menu til 2am (not that I'm ever out that late but I certainly have been) Get a pitcher of any draft beer and get a basket of fresh cut fries for free! That's a great start for sure. The menu is not extensive but every item from tacos to wings are always top notch. I always leave asking myself why is this place not packed!? The parking is a wacky situation but it's chapel hill. I'd advise to walk or park on the street Last night a couple friends and I went and they decided they wanted to go to another local spot for the main course. I was bummed because I wanted to eat my way thru the most recent menu. I think I'll go by myself next time and sit at the bar and do that! Great work NORTHSIDE DISTRICT and I'll be back next week for sure read more

Favorite place to grab a snack or a small meal. The Wu Tang Slider is off the chain. The pork belly is amazing! I love this place.

Nice alternative to typical Franklin Street bars, perfectly located between Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The decor and overall atmosphere is eclectic and fun. Staff is always very friendly and the crowd is always diverse. The food menu is amazing and is available until 2am every night. That's right, you no longer have to settle for food you probably wouldn't eat sober after a night on the town. It's a little loud on karaoke nights but the space is large enough that you can avoid the headache by sitting on the patio or playing games in the front room. They truly have something for everyone! read more

I went to this new restaurant and bar last night with a couple of friends to check it out. The ambiance was perfect, the food was amazing (I was in the market for a light late-night meal so I got the Adobo Tacos and Mojito Plantains, which, were both AWESOME!) and I have to say- the choice of music was superb. With an excellent selection of drinks and plenty of space to chill with friends (both indoors and out) I'm sure I'll be a regular! I love the Northside District!!! read more

Love the wu tang and southpaw sliders, the mezcal mules, and the great friendly service. Love that patio when the weather cooperates, or sitting inside watching a classic movie on TCM. read more

Beautiful space with awsome art, really great staff, and DELICIOUS super affordable food (try a wu-tang and noodle bowl). And they have a working telephone booth, which is just super neat. Love what they did with the place. read more

This is a great place to come after a long day at work and grab a drink and some good. The service and food are always awesome! My favorites are the northside noodles with carnitas and the wu tang slider. If they have Kung Pao wings on special, they are a must. You will not regret come here at all! read more

Awesome spot, the noodle broth with carnitas is saving lives! Perfect spot for a date, drink with friends!

On a Sunday we waited 30 minutes for our food before I went in and asked about it. The bartender was so disinterested and told me that they had a lot of to go orders so our food would be an extra 10 more minutes. Take care of your customers that are actually at the restaurant! The worst customer service I have experienced to date. read more

Amazing small plates! One of the only places around whose kitchen is open until 2 am with a full menu. Food came out super fast and at a great price.Tons of vegetarian options and amazing outdoor space as well as intimate ambiance inside and fun activities throughout the week like comedy night and karaoke! read more

Delicious food, very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is perfect, chic and cosy. Bartenders have excellent musical taste. Get the fries. Try the homemade desserts. read more

My mom won't stop talking about the wutang sliders (she ordered two) and is now eyes the meatball sliders and wants her next party catered by you all. Always love your space and great music taste too. Jess is super friendly and welcome. Great time, excited to come back. read more