What People Are Saying About East End Oyster & Martini Bar
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In Short – East End's simple, cosmopolitan decor tells you that this is no college beer hall. Even though the atmosphere here isn't stuffy, you should head for the trendier part of your closet before heading out. Expect a crowd of young professionals on the weekends, with a few more students during the week. Live music on the weekends can demand a cover, but rarely more than a few bucks.
04/22/09
In general , great, BUT...
by JonDorff
All is good, but please drop the harmonica...We enjoyed the atmosphere and the fact that the decor is not overdone and that the clientele isn't too young. But please, drop the harmonica dude.
- Pros: Everythign good other than parking
- Cons: Parking and the harmonica entertainment
02/20/07
The Place to be
by rmonnin
If you're going to be on Franklin Street, this is definetly the place to be in Chapel Hill. The door staff are some of the nicest bouncers you'll ever meet and it only gets better. The bartenders and waitstaff also had a good sense of humor and took care of me and my guests. Athough there was a $5 guest cover our group was able to negotiate a bargain at the door since there were 8 in our group. We became well acquainted with their most famous special - the .25 cent bottomless Bud Light drafts in their basement. Their live entertainment was nothing short of excellent and the atmosphere was free of drama. At the end of the night, the bouncers even caught me and my girl a cab.
01/14/07
Poor Service Starts At the Door
by starmd
Time for a recent review. Visiting from out of town, this martini bar seemed like it would be a good place to have a drink and visit with friends. We were so turned off by the way in which we and other patrons in line were insulted and accosted by the neanderthal bouncers at the door that we turned around and left. I don't care what the food or service or atmosphere is like inside (all only average at best), no one should tolerate such rude employees. I'm sure that because of the type of establishment this is, management is not too concerned with offending the occasional customer. They'll never have a chance to change the minds of my friends and I who promptly left and happily and permanently took our business elsewhere.
- Pros: convenient location
- Cons: rude staff
The Details on East End Oyster & Martini Bar
Where to Sit:
Sip and mingle at the roomy bar, or grab a booth for more private conversations.
On The Menu:
The limited menu focuses on oysters and shellfish--a good complement for the beverage of choice.
What to Drink:
With 101 martinis on the menu, East End offers a truly upscale choice for libations. For those who'd rather stick to the familiar, a good range of beers and a solid wine list offer alternatives. The signature Diamond Dole martini, featuring a pineapple-infused vodka, will certainly indulge more than your sweet tooth.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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