Pittsboro

chatham seat · 27312

Pittsboro is the Chatham County seat south of Chapel Hill, a courthouse-square town that picked up a second life when Chatham Park started reshaping its edges. The historic core still works: independent restaurants, the Friday night drum circle at City Tap, antique stores that have not yet been priced out. Honest tradeoffs: the development pressure is enormous, traffic on 15-501 is the limiting factor on weeknight dates from Durham, and the dining scene thins quickly after nine. Best as a Saturday afternoon move with low expectations and a willingness to wander. Charming, contested, halfway through becoming something else.

$50,770

median income

$1,272

median rent

The data

Pittsboro by the numbers

Median individual income in Pittsboro is about $50.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Pittsboro pays about $1,270 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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16 spots across Pittsboro

Pittsboro
Drinks
Carolina Brewery
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,300
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,300 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carolina Brewery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Pittsboro
Drinks
Carolina Brewery & Grill
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.1 · 821
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
120 Lowes Dr #100, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 821 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carolina Brewery & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Pittsboro
Dining
The MOD
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 763
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
46 Sanford Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 763 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The MOD.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Pittsboro
Drinks
West End Kitchen
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 517
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
23 Rectory St Ste B / C, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 517 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at West End Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Drinks
The City Tap
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 493
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
89 Hillsboro St B, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 493 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The City Tap.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Drinks
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.4 · 417
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
56 Sanford Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 417 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Dining
The Fearrington House Restaurant - Relais & Chateaux
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 295
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
230 Market St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 295 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Fearrington House Restaurant - Relais & Chateaux.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 8:30 PM
Fri5 to 8:30 PM
Sat5 to 8:30 PM
Sun5 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Drinks
Starrlight Mead
Winery★ 4.8 · 186
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 186 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Starrlight Mead.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 6 PM
Tue12 to 6 PM
Wed12 to 6 PM
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 6 PM
Sat12 to 7 PM
Sun1 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Dining
The Sycamore at Chatham Mills
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 186
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
480 Hillsboro St #500, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 186 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Drinks
Forgotten Road Ales & Provisions (Formerly House of Hops)
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 178
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
112 Russet Run, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 178 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Forgotten Road Ales & Provisions (Formerly House of Hops).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
Pittsboro
Dining
The Plant
Restaurant★ 4.9 · 145
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
220 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Plant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Dining
Crossroads Chapel Hill
American restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 139
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Crossroads Chapel Hill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 12 AM
Sat7 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Drinks
Hops and Berry Taproom
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 139
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
120 Mosaic Blvd #100, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hops and Berry Taproom.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Dining
Fair Game Beverage Company Wine and Spirits
Distillery★ 4.8 · 133
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
192 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 133 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Fair Game Beverage Company Wine and Spirits.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 8 PM
Tue10 AM to 8 PM
Wed10 AM to 8 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Pittsboro
Drinks
The Beagle
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 104
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
53 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 104 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Beagle.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Pittsboro
Dining
Roost Beer Garden
Pizza restaurant★ 4.1 · 90
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
270 Market St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 90 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Roost Beer Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri4:30 to 7 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Pittsboro

Pittsboro by the numbers

Local date spots

Carolina Brewery

Carolina Brewery & Grill

The MOD

West End Kitchen

The City Tap

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant

The Fearrington House Restaurant - Relais & Chateaux

Starrlight Mead

The Sycamore at Chatham Mills

Forgotten Road Ales & Provisions (Formerly House of Hops)

The Plant

Crossroads Chapel Hill

Hops and Berry Taproom

Fair Game Beverage Company Wine and Spirits

The Beagle

Roost Beer Garden

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