Don't have tickets to the Dean Dome or Kenan? Tar Heels on the road? Looking to watch another team? Check out one of these Franklin Street bars - they're the best Chapel Hill has to offer.
100 East Franklin St # 3 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-8676
Top of the Hill, the social crossroads of Chapel Hill, is a good place to catch any UNC away game or sporting event while you're in town. You can sit outside on a nice day, try a Kenan Lager or Old Well White brew, and enjoy some good food while you're at it.
UNC students will storm Franklin Street after beating Duke or winning the NCAA tournament, which leads to many famous photo-ops from Top-O. There are several TVs for watching games, both indoor and outdoor.
137 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 240-4411
You can't go wrong with R&R. Solid TVs, inside and outside seating, good bar food, and a wide selection of drinks makes R&R an ideal place to watch a game or hang out with friends. R&R is located right beside a parking deck, which makes finding a spot easy. R&R has very reasonable pricing for both drinks and food.
460 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-1800
Located towards the Carrboro side of Franklin Street, Carolina Brewery is another good place to watch a game. A microbrewery, Carolina Brewery offers several good seasonal beers. They also offer a good selection of bar food including wings, burgers, and sandwiches. Check out Carolina Brewery if you feel like getting away from the craziness of downtown Chapel Hill.
175 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-8230
Named after Dean Smith's revolutionary offensive scheme, Four Corners sits towards the end of downtown Franklin Street. Four Corners offers a true bar feel, with lots of TVs and lots going on. If you're looking to watch non-UNC sporting events, this is a great place to go. Four Corners often offers drink specials, and has your everyday drink selection. The burgers, wings, sandwiches, and sides are all great choices here.
101 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 967-2678
Spanky's, which sits across from Top of the Hill, is also in the most visited part of town. Famous for Carolina barbecue and cartoon drawings of Chapel Hill personalities, Spanky's offers another good place to watch any sporting event. Spanky's has a wide drink selection and many good food options, and there are several TVs are located at the bar and throughout the restaurant.
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