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Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill

4 (229)
$30 and under
Southern
460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2313

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Since 1995, we have been proudly serving the locals, students and visitors to Chapel Hill. A lot has changed in both our town and the craft beer industry since we opened our doors as the culmination of a business school plan I wrote my senior year at UNC. Today, we celebrate our North Carolina roots with a made-from-scratch menu focused on Carolina foods in a newly renovated building. I hope you enjoy a true Carolina experience here at Carolina Brewery and will look for our award winning beers on your travels throughout the Carolinas.
Cheers,
Robert Poitras
Owner/Founder

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat 2:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Carolina Brewery provides catering for events held in the restaurant or offsite. In addition to plated meals and buffets, we also offer full bar service. Contact us for more details: catering@carolinabrewery.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Parking details
    We offer free parking for our patrons which is behind our building. Access is located on Rosemary St. We do offer free valet to our guests which can be accessed at 420 W Franklin St. There are also multiple metered parking lots within walking distance as well as street side parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 229 people are saying

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Kid-friendly

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Lively

  • Durham

    Kid-friendly

  • Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill boasts a "great low key ambiance" with "great food, drinks and service." Guests praise the "friendly" staff and "delicious" meals, including standout burgers and beer. It's an ideal spot for a casual outing, with attentive service and a lively atmosphere perfect for catching a game.
229 Reviews
  1. greg

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time , service was great staff was friendly. Would go often if I lived in Carolina

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  2. Katherine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was OK - more of a college beer drinking spot. Nice server.

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  3. Dave VIP

    New Jersey118 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were literally passing through Chapel Hill on the way to Charlotte. Carolina Brewery had availability, so we headed in. So glad that we did. Very comfortable and casual. Despite being crowded we were sat immediately in a comfortable booth. Our serve was great, very attentive and our dinner was delicious. This is a great spot.

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  4. Diane

    Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived and was taken to our table right away. Server got our drink order and gave us time to casually read the menu. Food came to us within about 20 min. Everything was delicious, I had salmon with dirty rice and kale, and the two others at our table had burgers. We were all happy with our meal. Would definitely return!

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  5. Mark

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Came with old friends from out of town. My wife and I split the fish and chips and the harissa chicken bowl. The fries were greasy and undercooked. The harissa bowl seemed like it was hastily assembled by an inexperienced kitchen worker. There was water in the bottom of the bowl (from the lettuce?) and it got soaked into the pita bread. The chicken was way overcooked and stringy (and tasteless). I would normally have sent it all back but did not wish to make a fuss with our friends there. $44 with tip, no drinks.

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  6. Robert

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff had great recommendations for drinks and food. The restaurant was not accessibly loud. But it was lively.

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  7. Marian

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great low key ambiance with great food, drinks and service

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  8. Emily

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The staff were all very kind, and we will definitely be coming back.

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  9. Jackie

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Reserved table outside. Seated inside upstairs. Waited an hour for food. Upstairs ladies room disgusting. Downstairs not much better. Husband used restroom and saw a kitchen worker leave without washing hands. Never again!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jason

    Philadelphia County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredibly long wait for food and when it arrived, food was mediocre, lacking in flavor.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 942-1800.

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill is rated 4 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill

460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2313

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Sat 2:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Barbecue, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer free parking for our patrons which is behind our building. Access is located on Rosemary St. We do offer free valet to our guests which can be accessed at 420 W Franklin St. There are also multiple metered parking lots within walking distance as well as street side parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Carolina Brewery provides catering for events held in the restaurant or offsite. In addition to plated meals and buffets, we also offer full bar service. Contact us for more details: catering@carolinabrewery.com
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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