The Governor of North Carolina issued an executive order allowing, on a temporary basis, to-go, takeout, and delivery of mixed drinks.
Although the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must stop at 9 p.m., and bars and restaurants have to close for in-person operation at 10 p.m., under this executive order, they are allowed to continue to provide to-go and delivery drinks after that time.
From a message from the Governor’s office:
Under this Order, establishments holding certain permits from the ABC Commission, including restaurants, hotels, private clubs, private bars, and some distilleries, are allowed to sell mixed beverages to-go or for delivery. These businesses, delivery service providers that contract with these businesses, and purchasers of mixed beverages to-go must follow the restrictions in the Order and any additional restrictions and guidance established by the ABC Commission.
The Modified Stay at Home Order remains in effect and the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must still cease at 9 pm. Businesses subject to the Order may continue to sell mixed beverages for off-site consumption until their business closes and in accordance with other applicable laws and regulations.
This measure is not only a convenience to consumers — it’s also offering relief to the restaurant and bar industry, which has suffered tremendously throughout the pandemic.
The measure is currently in effect through January 31st, 2021.
There’s a limit of one to-go drink per person and the drinks must be sealed while in transit. IDs must be checked.
Here are details of Executive Order No. 182.
All the information below (and above) is subject to change. These are interesting times!
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Bars in the Triangle Offering To-Go Drinks
Acme
101 East Main Street, Carrboro
919-929-2263
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to order: Order online, or in person.
Recommended drink: Rosemary Street, made with gin, rosemary, lemon, and topped with bubbles.
Alley Twenty Six
320 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham
984-439-2278
Open Wednesday – Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
How to order: Order online, or order in person. No delivery yet, so all orders are for pick-up.
Recommended drink: Jack Skellington Old Fashioned, made with bourbon, pumpkin pie syrup, and Angostura Orange.
Bar Virgile
105 South Mangum Street, Durham
Open Monday – Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for curbside, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for patio dining and dine-in
How to order: Order online.
Recommended drink: Their Holiday Sangria, made with brandy and red wine.
Bittersweet
16 East Martin Street, Raleigh
919-977-3829
Open Tuesday – Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
How to order: Order online, by phone, or in person. Currently only accepting credit cards.
Recommended drink: Their award-winning Fireside Old Fashioned, featuring Maker’s 46 bourbon, cayenne, chili pepper, sugar, and Crude smoke-salt bitters.
Blind Barbour
3055 Medlin Drive, Raleigh
919-579-1524
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to order: Message them on Instagram or Facebook @blindbarbour to order, or text the number above.
Recommended drink: Whiskey lovers can’t go wrong with any of their selections.
Bowbarr
705 West Rosemary Street, Carrboro
919-967-9725
Open Monday – Wednesday and Sunday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Thursday – Saturday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
How to order: Call to order, or order in person. Orders will be for pick-up.
Recommended drink: The Mezcaltini, made with sour mix, ginger simple syrup, and mezcal.
Dos Taquitos
6101 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Open Monday – Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
How to order: Order online.
Recommended drink: Dos Taquitos Margarita, made with Corralejo Reposado tequila, Grand Mariner orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and organic agave nectar
The Haymaker
555 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
Open Monday – Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to order: Order online.
Recommended drink: Smoke Show, made with bourbon, sherry, maple, pineapple, fresh lime, and black cardamom. Each order serves 2.
Jack-Tar & The Colonel’s Daughter
202 Corcoran Street, Durham
Open Wednesday – Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How to order: Order online for pickup or delivery.
Recommended drink: 365 Day Aged Egg Nog, made with bourbon, cognac, and rum.
Kingfisher Bar
321 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham
Open for take-out cocktails daily from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with outdoor seating Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
How to order: Order online – they don’t have a phone.
Recommended drink: The Return of the King, made with bourbon, rosemary fig jam, cinnamon red wine, and lemon
Luna Rotisserie & Tap Room
307 East Main Street, Carrboro
112 West Main Street, Durham
Hours differ by location, so check online before ordering.
How to order: Order online.
Recommended drink: Tiger Lily, made with Capel Pisco brandy, cayenne honey syrup, Cointreau orange liqueur, lemon juice, and ginger juice
SideBar
215 East Chatham Street, Cary
Open Wednesday & Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. , and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to order: Order online – the link can be found in the bio of their Instagram account
Recommended drink: Brulee’d Greyhound, made with vodka, grapefruit, and flavored simple syrup.
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