Bar
Unclaimed profileSpeakeasy Carrboro
Carrboro, NC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The drink list at this bar leans on a named cocktail menu of eight drinks, from a rum-heavy West End Painkiller to a Lavender French 75 with Conniption Kinship Gin. A rotating draft list recognized by Indy Week for Orange & Chatham Counties runs alongside a broad non-alcoholic program, including five zero-proof mocktails and THC drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Speakeasy Zombie, a tiki-style build with Malibu Rum, Meyer's Dark Rum, pineapple, lime, demerara, grenadine, and orange bitters. For something spirit-forward, the Old Fashioned uses Elijah Craig Rye. If you want zero-proof, the Baby Aspirin mirrors the Painkiller with non-alcoholic rum, coconut, and nutmeg.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a defined cocktail list with recognizable spirits rather than a generic well-only bar. The range from tiki to classics to zero-proof mocktails suits groups with mixed drinking preferences.
- When should I go?
- Monday brings $2 off draft beer and cider plus $1 PBR, making it a practical night for the beer list. The zero-proof and THC options mean it also works for a no-alcohol outing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Monday well drinks are $3, draft beer and cider are $2 off, and PBR is $1.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a named eight-cocktail menu with specific brands, a real-time Untappd draft list of rotating North Carolina breweries, and a non-alcoholic section that spans mocktails, NA beer, NA sparkling wine, THC drinks, and kombucha.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight named cocktails span tiki, classics, and seasonal-style drinks, with specific spirit brands and house recipes. Five zero-proof mocktails share the menu, giving non-drinkers a parallel set of options.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktail menu with specific spirit brands and house-crafted recipes.
Standout selections
- — Speakeasy Zombie: Malibu Rum, Meyer's Dark Rum, pineapple, lime, demerara, grenadine, and orange bitters.
- — Old Fashioned: Elijah Craig Rye with cherries, orange zest, demerara syrup, and orange bitters.
- — Lavender French 75: Conniption Kinship Gin, prosecco, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Wine
Eight wines by name cover red, white, rosé, and sparkling categories, including a Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Prosecco. The list is straightforward rather than deep.
Menu strengths
- — Named wine list with multiple varietals and styles.
Standout selections
- — Champs de Provence Rosé is listed under Wine on the beverage menu.
- — Luna Prosecco is listed under Wine on the beverage menu.
Beer
Draft beer is maintained in real time through Untappd and rotates local North Carolina craft breweries, seasonal releases, and guest taps. The packaged list adds widely available cans and bottles, and the draft list was recognized by Indy Week for Orange & Chatham Counties.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list maintained in real time through Untappd with rotating local North Carolina breweries.
- — Recognized by Indy Week for having the Best Draft List in Orange & Chatham Counties.
Standout selections
- — Sour Monkey is a canned beer listed at 9.5% ABV.
- — Allagash White is a canned beer listed on the beverage menu.
- — Guinness is a canned beer listed on the beverage menu.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic range is unusually broad: five zero-proof mocktails, five NA beers, NA sparkling wine, THC drinks, and kombucha. The mocktails are built with NA spirit alternatives rather than simple juice mixes.
Menu strengths
- — Broad non-alcoholic range spanning mocktails, NA beer, NA sparkling wine, THC drinks, and kombucha.
Standout selections
- — Bubble on Holiday is a zero-proof spritz with NA gin alternative, lemon, hibiscus, and bubbles.
- — Baby Aspirin is a zero-proof painkiller with NA rum alternative, coconut, orange, pineapple, bitters, and nutmeg.
- — Athletic Lite is a non-alcoholic beer listed on the beverage menu.
Spirits
The menu states it features spirits, and Monday offers $3 well drinks.; Drink menu overview states the menu features spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Drink menu overview states the menu features spirits.
Standout selections
- — Drink menu overview states the menu features spirits.
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