He’s Not Here Ranked in America’s Top 150 Bars

Posted Feb 5, 2019
First opened in 1975, “He’s Not Here on the Village Green” began serving drinks when Chapel Hill could still have been considered a village — and its tree-lined courtyard stills holds plenty of memories from back then. Tar Heels near and far instantly recognize the trademark 33-ounce Blue Cup – a classic and affordable $5 drink that has begun and ended many a night out. (Chapelboro.com)

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