We get it. It’s Week 8 of class and you’ve already exhausted every bar in town. MAW? More like MID. StillLife? What are you, 12? With midterms approaching, the students of Chapel Hill need a new, secret spot to sip their spirits like never before. Swipe for a list of the best, albeit unorthodox, drinking spots on Franklin Street
6. The Target Starbucks
This one is meant to ease you in, one toe at a time. Nobody will bat an eye at you sipping something smooth at the Target Starbucks—even in a brown paper bag. Plus, you’re a tap of a finger away from a cookie crumble Frappuccino. Just stay on your best behavior, or you’ll risk getting manhandled by the Target security guard. Unless you’re into that kind of thing, I guess.
5. The Post Office
Just an absolute classic. Nothing gets me more in the mood for a martini than the United States Postal Service. With granite steps and a prime location beside Time-Out, you’re never far from a good time.
4. My buddy Ted’s Granville room
He’s an RA but don’t worry he’s super chill.
3. Pantana Bob’s
I know this one might be a bit out there, but hear me out. Aside from harboring underage hooligans with fakes, Pantana Bob’s actually does serve alcohol. Just walk up to the bar, say, “One Dirty Shirley, please,” and hand over your ID. They’ll have it in your hand before you can reach your wallet!
2. The intersection
It’s risky, but when it pays off, it really pays off.
Honorable Mention: The Old Well
As UNC’s hottest water-drinking spot exactly two days a year, it felt wrong to omit the Old Well from our ranking. However, with the surplus of tourists and seniors taking pictures by this historic site 24/7, it’s not the best place to crack open a Cutwater.
1. The Student Stores Escalator
I know you. I like to think we’ve gotten to know each other pretty well over the course of this list. That’s why I know exactly what you’re thinking right now: “Hey! The Student Stores isn’t on Franklin!” You smartass. You smug, conniving smartass. You think you got me? Pantana Bob’s isn’t on Franklin either—it’s on Rosemary! Not so smart now, huh?
If you’re looking for a good time, the answer is always the Student Stores Escalator. It’s a ball. Plus, if you get a little dizzy after going up and down a couple of times, you can take a browsing break at the ornament section–which actually would’ve been #7 on this list.
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