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West End Wine Bar

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Local(919) 967-7599

450 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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West End Wine Bar
Local(919) 967-7599

450 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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User Reviews of West End Wine Bar

Yelp.com Review - by rob w.

3.0 of 5 stars. nice wine bar on franklin st. they have a nice rotation of special deals each week. the building is well suited for hanging out and driking a glass of wine. people have a good time here and if your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wolfgang K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to like this place. I love Wine Bars and there are so precious few in the Triangle. Alas it shouldn't be. We went as a group of four on a Friday night after having dinner across the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaki D.

5.0 of 5 stars. super chill. free pool. i like it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clarisa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good. I like the chocolate and cheese platters. The wine is pretty great in terms of the selection available. Go to the patio! It is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a relative newcomer to wines. I still don't have as refined a palate as most wine-drinkers in the world (even the casual ones). But I love the West End Wine Bar. Maybe it's because the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Coffee and Wine Bar by Deby C. at InsiderPages

The wonderful little place has taken Chapel by storm. I love their coffees, espresso and especially the lattes. In the evening the wine bar is mostly more mature clientele. A must try for anyone in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I once shot a movie in the West End wine bar, since then it's always held a fond place in my heart. The bar has a variety f wine and beer options available, and is always packed with students.If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I generally enjoy the Wine Bar, but on most nights I think I actually prefer the Cellar. The smoke doesn't bother me, but I can see how it would deter some people. The Cellar is located at basement...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't really find the Wine Bar as intimidating or pretentious as some people seem to think it is. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, with cushy couches and a great upstairs patio. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William J.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is the Mr. Hyde to West End Wine Bar's Mr. Jekyll. What you're going to find here is dark and seedy by comparison. If that's your thing, come on it. Also, pool tables!I tried the Cellar a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by William J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The phrase to keep in mind here is "breath of fresh air." I don't know what it is about the west end of Franklin, but between this place and the Mansion, I'm loving the Brandy Snifter Chic of this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Cellar is an okay place to hang, so long as it's not bursting at the seams with people and so long as the smoke level is under control. They do have some pool in the back, and that's a definite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina G.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great hang-out. Two floors with tons of space and a mix of couches, tables, and a full-length bar. And if you get tired of wine, you can crawl downstairs to the Cellar. Another one that's popular...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kianna M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now this is a great area pool table and bar! Come on proximity has to count for something! Yeah, this bar happens to be quite close to where I live and it's smoky and kind of crazy at times. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kianna M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The sofas, the late night pizza cooking in the back and the crowd are amazing.I absolutely love to come here and snuggle up on the the big cushy leather sofa with a lovely glass of vino. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Cellar is West End Wine Bar's smoky, dark counterpart. Down here, a full bar is available, as opposed to only wine upstairs. There are a few pool tables and lots of high bar tables to lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry S.

4.0 of 5 stars. West End Wine Bar is one of my favorite places during the summer, mainly because of the open air roof deck. It's a great place to go to sit and talk with friends as the crowd tends not to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Wine Bar is a good break from the usual college-bar scene. Crowd's generally a little more mature, atmosphere's a little more upscale. You can have the unique experience of getting tipsy on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

4.0 of 5 stars. A lovely place to chill before or after a date, or with friends. They have a wide selection of wines, including many that I consider to be reasonably priced. It's better to come here when it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by El P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool place to chill, especially upstairs on the patio with a glass of wine and an ashtray. The hardwood floors and leather chairs/couches give the place a nice ritzy look, but it is still casual...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The West End wine bar is one of the few places on Franklin Street that's a bit upscale and made for an older crowd. The exposed brick and ironwork make for great ambiance though it can get noisy at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by GeneR S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really don't like this place. While it is spacious and has a nice roof deck perfect for crisp fall nights, the atmosphere around the bar on any typical student night out (Tues, Thurs - Sat) is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place would be 5 stars if you're a young single guy looking for lots of tail/single girls.... . In my case it's a 4 star place to hang out with friends on squishy couches drinking lots of wine....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Smanda P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The wine bar is a totally laid back place to go taste some different wines (around $3 for half a glass) or have a full glass of your favorite. The bartenders are always friendly and never snobby. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by AC S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking to avoid most of the undergrads in town, hit up Wine Bar, on the West end of Franklin. Definitely more of a business/grad school crowd and I don't think they allow smoking (on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Good atmosphere

Small & cozy with comfy couches. A good place to get together and talk with friends and get away from the college crowds on Franklin Street. Good wine selection and food!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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favorite place for a date or just hanging out by Jennifer E. at InsiderPages

I almost walked by this place when we were looking for a place to have a quick drink, and what a travesty that would have been! They have a great wine selection on the first floor (and a Ms. Pac Man game), and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Worst bartenders on Franklin

even though the bartenders at West End don't really have to do anything but pour glasses of wine for a handful of customers, they are still some of the slowest and most unpleasant out of any bar you will ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Get drunk while pretending you are all grown up. At least that is what I used to do at the wine bar. Watch the tab though, you might find that you start out ordering the local merlot, but after a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Fantastic Wine Bar

The West End Wine bar is one of my favorite places on Franklin Street. They have an excellent wine selection with bottles ranging from around $15 to over $100. You can try some excellent wines here, a...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Romantic setting with great wine

My husband and I come here a lot on "date night" and we love it. The crowd is a bit younger than us (we're early 40's, they're mostly 20's), but its still a great little place. Its cozy, romantic and they have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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come for the atmosphere, not just the wine!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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A cozy place

What a great spot to hang out and relax after a long day. Couches, tables, comfy chairs, the whole shooting match. Live bands on several nights a week. A definite stop on Franklin Street. The crowd isn't your...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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West End Review

Chapel Hill's West End Wine bar has great potential. The atmosphere is great, the crowd is a lot of fun, but the service has a lot to be desired. I'm confident the fellows behind the bar know a lot more about...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2003
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take all your friends here

nice place to sit down, have a great glass of bubbly by the glass and discuss your particular philosophy in life with your friends- much better than a seedy smoke-filled coffee cafe. Enjoy.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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Top Spot

A nice escape from the grimy college bars that line Franklin Street. Decor is just funky enough and the rooftop patio makes for a pleasant evening. This is the kind of place you can take your mom or a date.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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Hip and Sexy, Classy and Mellow

Huge selection of fine wines. Artsy decor, bordering on trendy--but in a very good way. Cozy sofas and warm lighting downstairs, star-lit open-air patio upstairs. It's the best spot on Franklin Street for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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Romantic atmosphere

I love this bar--not because of its wine selection (although it has a good one), but because of the atmosphere. If you get there early enough, you can snag a comfy sofa downstairs, or a table upstairs on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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