Guidebook for Carrboro
Drinks & Nightlife
Great nearby brewery...tasty beer and a good atmosphere. BYO-food, and pets are welcome!
37 residents recomanen
Steel String Brewery
106A S Greensboro StGreat nearby brewery...tasty beer and a good atmosphere. BYO-food, and pets are welcome!
Amazing speakeasy - a bit hard to find since the door is unmarked - but worth the effort for the excellent cocktails.
Peccadillo
100 Brewer LnAmazing speakeasy - a bit hard to find since the door is unmarked - but worth the effort for the excellent cocktails.
The Baxter Arcade
108 N Graham StThe name says it all. A bar arcade!
Beer Study
504 N Graham StAn unmatched selection of beers both in bottles and on tap.
Orange County Social Club
108 E Main StHip local bar with interesting drink selection.
Southern Rail
201 E Main StGood food and a beautiful outdoor garden...perfect for a clear summer evening.
Local restaurant and brewery with a great view of Franklin Street.
63 residents recomanen
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin StLocal restaurant and brewery with a great view of Franklin Street.
Food Scene
Open Eye Cafe
101 S Greensboro StCoffee Shop and Roastery with great coffee and a fun atmosphere.
Beautiful outdoor patio space...perfect for reading on a lovely day.
11 residents recomanen
Looking Glass Cafe
601 W Main StBeautiful outdoor patio space...perfect for reading on a lovely day.
Great beer selection and even better food - try the pretzels and/or fries.
8 residents recomanen
Milltown
307 E Main StGreat beer selection and even better food - try the pretzels and/or fries.
Acme Food & Beverage Co
110 E Main StGreat southern cuisine, and fantastic Sunday brunch!
Al's Burger Shack
516 W Franklin StBest burgers in town.
Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant
206 W Main StGreat sushi!
Oasis at Carr Mill
200 N Greensboro StPeaceful tea and coffee shop.
Neal's Deli
100 E Main StAmazing breakfast biscuits.
Gourmet Kingdom
301 E Main StNot much to look at, but amazing authentic Schezuan cuisine.
Lovely coffee shop nestled in the midst of the forest with lots and lots of outdoor seating.
52 residents recomanen
Caffè Driade
1215 E Franklin StLovely coffee shop nestled in the midst of the forest with lots and lots of outdoor seating.
Quaint coffee shop with lots of outdoor seating and cute furniture.
18 residents recomanen
Johnny's Gone Fishing
901 W Main StQuaint coffee shop with lots of outdoor seating and cute furniture.
Reviewed by the FiveThirtyEight national burrito bracket last March. Try the sweet potato mejor burrito.
25 residents recomanen
Carrburritos
711 W Rosemary StReviewed by the FiveThirtyEight national burrito bracket last March. Try the sweet potato mejor burrito.
Vinyl Perk
709 W Rosemary StRecords and pour overs.
Crook's Corner
610 W Franklin StAward winning southern cuisine
Fantastic Asian-fusion featured in numerous national magazines.
63 residents recomanen
Lantern Restaurant
423 W Franklin StFantastic Asian-fusion featured in numerous national magazines.
Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe
431 W Franklin StExcellent vegetarian Indian cuisine.
Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering
454 W Franklin StBest mediterranean food in the area.
Arts & Culture
One of the best music venues in the country. Worthwhile shows nearly nightly.
67 residents recomanen
Cat’s Cradle
300 E Main StOne of the best music venues in the country. Worthwhile shows nearly nightly.
Varsity Theatre
123 E Franklin StLocal historic movie theater.
The ArtsCenter
400 E Main StLocal arts venue with frequent events and activities.
Local improv and stand up club. Shows are always affordable, sometimes free, often hilarious.
7 residents recomanen
DSI Comedy Theater
462 West Franklin StreetLocal improv and stand up club. Shows are always affordable, sometimes free, often hilarious.
Newly renovated music venue with an eclectic line-up. Shows almost nightly.
14 residents recomanen
Local 506
506 W Franklin StNewly renovated music venue with an eclectic line-up. Shows almost nightly.
Great museum with extensive collection of global art. Rotating galleries are always exceptional.
59 residents recomanen
Ackland Art Museum
101 S Columbia StGreat museum with extensive collection of global art. Rotating galleries are always exceptional.
PlayMakers Repertory Company
120 Country Club RdGreat venue for excellent shows.
The Forest Theatre
123 S Boundary StOutdoor amphitheater - beautiful summer venue for outdoor plays.
Essentials
Local organic food co-op, with free wifi and an expansive lawn with lots of events and people-watching.
176 residents recomanen
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StLocal organic food co-op, with free wifi and an expansive lawn with lots of events and people-watching.
Harris Teeter
310 North Greensboro StreetExpansive grocery store. Open 24-hours.
Cliff's Meat Market
100 W Main StLocal butcher with good, affordable cuts of locally sourced meat.
Everything Else
Expansive weekly farmers market with local produce, cheese, meats, eggs, and crafts.
54 residents recomanen
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main StExpansive weekly farmers market with local produce, cheese, meats, eggs, and crafts.
Bread & Butter Bakery and Cafe
503 W Rosemary StFresh baked bread make this place smell heavenly.
Sightseeing
Lovely park with tennis and basketball courts, plus miles and miles of trails for hiking, running, or mountain biking.
Charles Herman Wilson Park
Williams StreetLovely park with tennis and basketball courts, plus miles and miles of trails for hiking, running, or mountain biking.
Beautiful hiking, running, or biking trail. Mostly paved, but some dirt and forested portions lead to a beautiful, scenic field.
Morgan Creek Trail
Morgan Creek TrailBeautiful hiking, running, or biking trail. Mostly paved, but some dirt and forested portions lead to a beautiful, scenic field.
University Lake
130 University Lake RdBoat and kayak rentals available for a scenic tour of this reservoir.
Coker Arboretum
399 E Cameron AveGorgeous outdoor space - perfect for picnics or brief walks.
Shopping
CVS
200 N Greensboro StOpen 24 hours.
Record store and music venue. Great tunes, well-curated selection, somewhat unpredictable hours.
All Day Records
112A E Main StRecord store and music venue. Great tunes, well-curated selection, somewhat unpredictable hours.
Back Alley Bikes
100 Boyd StAll your biking needs.
Carrboro Beverage Company
102A E Main StBeer store with an extensive selection of local and regional beers.
Well-curated collection of contemporary fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Excellent staff recommendations.
13 residents recomanen
Flyleaf Books
752 M.L.K. Jr BlvdWell-curated collection of contemporary fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Excellent staff recommendations.
Bookshop
400 W Franklin StGreat used book store with cuddly cats to help you shop!