Mac's has one of the best staffs around. Great location, very friendly regulars, excellent music on the patio and occasionally inside. Food is pretty standard bar-type fare, but they know how to pour a Guinness and have a nice selection. Plenty of TVs and NTN trivia too. Dennis is one of the best/nicest bar owners around. Atmosphere is average, but far improved over what used to be there (Coyote Cafe). Patio is huge -- one of the best, if not the best, in the Triangle. Really good special events once in awhile too. Can get a little smoky at times, but it's usually not so crowded you can't move so that's generally not an issue.
Pros: staff, entertainment, patio
Cons: average food, decor
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