Lantern Bar
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2314
Phone: (919) 969-8846
- Cross Street:
- McDade Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for Lantern Bar – by Brad Hunter
In Short
Connected by a long hallway to the Lantern restaurant, this small bar simply oozes atmosphere. Black paneled walls, candles, paper lanterns and splashes of deep red colors help create a relaxing environment for those looking to raise a glass or two. You'll find all your favorite liquors--including a few unusual bottles like Pims--plus a good wine list. And while there aren't many beers on tap, Singha beer from Thailand is a welcome find.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTo escape the restaurant crowd, enter the bar around the side of the building behind the art-supply store.
On The MenuCheck out the late-night menu available from 10pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Know Before You GoAn interesting spot in an old college town, Lantern attracts a wide range of patrons, from serious socialites to casual predinner crowds. Small groups gather for cocktails in the early evening, while couples cozy up to the bar and lower their inhibitions over vodka tonics. Maintaining the equilibrium are the eclectic local hipsters who keep the whole postcollegiate bar scene going.
User Reviews for Lantern Bar
01/05/2008 Posted by caliko
I’ve been in the dining room of Lantern before with its cheerful yellow walls but this was my first trip to the lounge at the back. It’s much more my style with 70’s music playing, lanterns hung all over, dim lighting, and intimate tables against the wall. While waiting for my husband, I had a Lotus Blossom cocktail that was superb. We decided to share a few appetizers and started with the Salmon Bento Box. It was literally bursting with flavor as the salmon is cured with sake and tea. The miso mayonnaise was an excellent accompaniment to the fish. We went for the Baang Baang Chicken next, which went quite well with a Yo La Mango cocktail. The ginger and chile oil in the dish was too brash; a subtler flavoring would have been more impressive. The meal was complete with a Mint Ice Cream Sundae, which was tasty but might have been better with a mint extract rather than the leaves themselves. While I didn’t love every ingredient, I did love the experience of dining at the Lounge.
Pros: Excellent drinks, romantic atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey but worth it.
09/14/2005 Posted by jbergens
Best Bartenders in NC. The food is great, but get there early to get a seat.
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