Chapel Hill/Carrboro area has seen some new establishments open up recently. By establishments I mean coffee shops and bars. By recently I mean in the past 5 years. Let's debate which ones are worth it.
Coffee Shops:
The Looking Glass. Aka the Looking Bong to some on the streets. This probably isn't that new, but it's new to me so it's included. It was really crowded but not loud or obnoxious when I was there. I liked the atmosphere and the look of the space. I did catch the baristas making out in the back, but whatevs. Service was better than Open Eye cafe. I'd go back.
Caffe Driade. I think this is my favorite in the area (not including Raleigh's New World). I feel like I can get work done here and I enjoy the coffee. I've never been when it's busy to the point of over-crowded, so I appreciate that.
Bars:
Bowbarr. The vibe is more upscale - OCSC. The hipster touches are OOC - PBR on tap, photo booth, and tree stump tables/seats. I think it has a future in Carrboro! They had a nice selection of drinks and I know some will disagree, but I thought the service was great. I was able to place my drink order within seconds of stepping up to the bar. The space is small providing that "ultra exclusive cramped" feel.
Kildare's Irish Pub. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Confession: I haven't been here...but I really want to go. I feel like Chapel Hill was missing an Irish Pub chain. Seriously! If it's good enough for Pennsylvania, it's good enough for us. They probably have a good selection of beer and tasty Irish specialities. I'm excited to go one of these days.
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i used to think driade was snooty...but now i love it! the outside seating is CHOICE. and so little people seem to know about it...and i think they want to keep it that way. it has a cult following kind of.
and by few people i mean students.
sorry.. OCSC.. OOC?? I've never heard of these acronyms, I guess I'm a loser
I want to see this Kildare's place too! Ever since Yeatt's closed there's been a serious lack of underage drinking locales. I wonder if this Irish Pub will be as accommodating.
I went to Kildare's tonight. I didn't have any food because I'd already eaten, but be warned that entrés start at around $15 dollars. I got a pint of Guinness, and my friend got some Smithwicks, each costing $6. There was a traditional Irish band playing when we got there, and the music wasn't bad after they finished. I liked the decor, and the fancy wooden table with the throne like chairs was a nice touch. Apparently most if not all of the furniture and wall decorations are from Ireland.
As for underage drinking, They checked my ID when we walked in, again when we sat down, again when we ordered drinks, and about five minutes before we left the manager came up and asked to see our IDs.
great review ango! thanks!
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