“Party” listings
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WEAVER STREET MARKET
Although it’s a co-op on paper, this unofficial town commons sponsors more than 250 free events a year. Stop in on Fridays for in-store wine tastings or check the schedule to catch local bands. (03/2010)
101 E Weaver St, Carrboro
919-929-0010
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BLUE BAYOU CLUB
Catch the best of local and national touring jazz and blues acts at this funky club, where dancing is definitely encouraged. It’s smokefree on Fridays and Saturdays. (01/2010)
106 S Churton St, Hillsborough
919-732-2555
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HOT SHOTS BILLIARDS & PUB
At this off-the-beaten-path parlor, there’s usually no trouble finding a billiards table or someone to shoot with. It has friendly service and a thorough beer selection. (01/2010)
107 S Edinburgh Dr, Cary
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ABBEY ROAD TAVERN & GRILL
If you totally dig those mop-topped lads from Liverpool, stop by this hotspot, which offers draft beer, sports games on TV and even a selection of burgers named after Beatles band members (and Yoko). (12/2009)
1195 W Chatham St, Cary
919-481-4434
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OSCAR'S Q AND BAR
Ten regulation billiards tables host local players looking for a good time, but you don't have to be a pool shark to like this joint: There are foosball tables and videogames as well. (12/2009)
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill
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THE CITY TAP
The food's great and the beer's even better at this little bar and grill in downtown Pittsboro. The relaxed atmosphere draws locals who love to linger over their lagers. (03/2009)
89 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro
919-545-0562
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TÍR NA NÓG
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day every day at this wildly popular Irish pub in the City Market neighborhood. Local beers and bands are the big draw, as is Wednesday's quiz night. (03/2009)
218 S Blount St, Raleigh
919-833-7795
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ESS LOUNGE
Well-heeled hipsters head to this nightspot for drinks specials on Wednesdays and ladies' night on Thursdays. On weekends, the joint's really jumping-especially the dance floor. (02/2009)
327 W Davie St, Raleigh
919-829-5482
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TYLER'S TAPROOM
All three Tyler's locations draw a party crowd, but the Bull City locale, with billiards, 60 specialty beer selections and multiple HD TVs, draws people from around the Triangle. (02/2009)
324 Blackwell St, Durham
919-433-0345
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THE BOROUGH
Fun custom cocktails, a decent wine list, and an extensive domestic and imported beer selection draw Capital City hipsters in droves. Stop by Wednesday for poker night. (01/2009)
317 W Morgan St, Raleigh
919-832-8433
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TIME OUT SPORTS BAR
Don't miss a minute of sports action-or the nighttime breakfast buffet-as you cheer your team to victory at this friendly sports bar catering to locals as well as hotel guests. (01/2009)
At Holiday Inn Chapel Hill, 1301 N Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill
919-918-1081
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THE CRUNKLETON
This sophisticated new bar, owned by Gary Crunkleton, features Arts-and-Crafts style furniture and Southern art. (11/2008)
320 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill
919-969-1125
www.thecrunkleton.com