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West End Wine Bar

450 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 967-7599
come for the atmosphere, not just the wine!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/06/2005 Posted by tomleblanc

I've been to West End so many times now I've lost count! While the wine list is tough to beat, that's not why I frequent this great establishment. What keeps me coming back is the great atmosphere! The mixture of lighting, artwork, and diverse, unusual seating makes for a perfect date spot or a place to just relax after dinner. It tends to get quite crowded on weekends though, so be prepared to wait in line for a drink and a seat. While it tends to get a bit noisy at times, conversation is always possible, making it a great place to relax and chat over some fabulous wine. I particularly like visiting West End in the springtime, when the front windows are removed and the place is transformed into an open-air paradise. This wine bar is a must try!

Pros: atmosphere, the wine, and more wine!

Cons: parking

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Editor's Review

Vino by the glass and bottle teams with youthful connoisseurs in a crushed-velvet atmosphere.  See the full editorial review.

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Head downstairs to the Cellar where you can smoke, play pool and drink beers that aren't stocked upstairs.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Singles
  • Tavern
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wine Bar
  • Bars
  • Romantic
  • Clubs
  • After Work

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Tue 7pm-1am
  • Wed-Thu 5pm-1am
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
  • Sun 8pm-1am

Payment Types

  • Check
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Visa

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