Dead Mule Club 303 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

"I stay at hotel next door for business. Always bypass all other restaurants in area and make a point to get authentic North Carolina bbq with beans and greens…also pimento cheese and some hush puppies! I’m live in Pennsylvania. But from North Carolina…this is the real deal!! Always consistent. Warm friendly relaxed!! Great service!!! Really reasonable prices! A true hidden gem!!! Totally recommend!!"

"Atmosphere: It is walking distance from the hotel, and it may seem like a typical college bar at first, but it has more of a "Cheers" atmosphere. Everyone knows everyone. It is a house converted into a restaurant/bar. Limited seating inside, with 4-5 seats at the bar and a few tables in the main area. Another room towards the back. I went during winter break with two buddies. It was still pretty steady, and we were the only ones that weren't regulars. We joked that we felt like we were sitting in someone's seat every time a "regular" came in but were made to feel welcomed. Service: Hands down, service was great! Shannon was accommodating, super friendly, and personable. As stated, we weren't her regulars, but she made us feel very welcomed and treated us like we were. She provided the same great level of service to us as she did everyone else. Food (and drinks): Their specialty "Mules" are a must try. Drink prices are very reasonable and have a decent selection to choose from. There are lots of BBQ options as well, but I opted for the Chili special. It came in a large bowl with hush puppies. 4.9 out of 5 only because I'm not a fan of beans, but it was still phenomenal! I'm definitely looking forward to going back here again."

"I had a non-alcoholic apertif, which was good, but it cost $10! That’s pretty steep for a non-alcoholic drink! The atmosphere was really pleasant through!"

"This is a good location and the staff is friendly, but the food was disappointing, especially because of how positive so many reviews are. The BBQ didn’t have much flavor and came with a sweet sauce that tasted packaged (not NC style for those who want that). The sides were very so-so without much flavor. For 17 dollars per plate, I was very disappointed. I wouldn’t go back. This is an order at the counter place. The bartender is very kind— drinks are mediocre."

"A great neighborhood hangout. Staff is helpful & friendly. Food is amazing. Great people watching spot. They have a small parking lot in front of the bar/restaurant. There is also a fairly large public paid parking lot behind their place - Ck aerial view of Google maps."