Things To Do
The Kraken
Yeah, this is the historic roadhouse bar and music venue. Jody and Kirk are the latest caretakers and have brought The Kraken into the modern age! This is our joint and it has so much character and so many characters...
Cat’s Cradle
The Cat's Cradle is not quite as historic as our divebar, The Kraken, but Frank has hosted way bigger bands over the years than we can ever hope to have on our humble stage. Frank Heath is pretty much everyone's quiet mentor for booking great music and rocking the Tar Heels within North Carolina and many states beyond! It's an honor to host our NC Wedding Celebration here. Big thanks!!!!
Saxapahaw General Store
An artisanal country store that boasts an amazing "Foodie" menu all day long.with laid-back tables to eat and witness diverse folks. The salmon fish tacos and the veggie reubens are a couple of our faves. Lots to look at or buy if you have spare change. We enjoy the regular Stitch 'n Bitch sessions with ladies who talk about where they are volunteering to do good works for the world.
The Eddy Pub & Restaurant
Amazing meals with local produce and a creative menu. Time your visit to check out the sunset over the Haw River Valley! A little bit pricey, but not too bad if you split apps and meals.
Carrboro Farmers Market
Ackland Art Museum
Crook's Corner
Featuring Bill Smith, one of several James Beard award-winning chefs in the area... Shrimp and grits are spectacular as well as everything else! Unfortunately the honeysuckle sorbet will be out of season. Kirk and family used to eat at this location in the late 70s when it was the best Southern BBQ restaurant in town, "The Pink Pig". The pig sculpture still exists at the entrance.
Merritt's Grill
Best BLT in the world...
Squid's Restaurant
The place to get fresh seafood in the Triangle! Kirk's first job in Chapel Hill was here starting around 1989 and they've consistently been very good people with a very good menu and have improved over the years.
Al's Burger Shack
Best burgers in town and right around the corner!
Pittsboro
Twenty minute drive south of town, with plenty of character, antiques, and fun little joints filled with fine characters.
Mystery Brewing Public House
One of our three amazing local brewers who supply our draught beer... Great people and great beers way beyond our capacity to stock. Also next door to Hillsborough BBQ. :)
Hillsborough
Fifteen minute drive to a historic Southern town and North Carolina Orange County Capital. Lots of history and historic buildings, good food and breweries and people.
Merritt's Pasture
Good birding on this trail on the edge of town!
Weaver Street Market
Weaver Street Market is the center of local high-tech-liberal-hippy community where folks gather on the lawn for music and share time with friends and let children and dogs run free. They have a great local organic food bar, but we tend to dig the salad bar. Get some food and beverages (including wine and beer) and sit at a table in the center of the most liberal lawn in North Carolina.