Your Chapel Hill Restaurant Guide for Rehearsal Dinners
There are so many rehearsal dinner venues in Chapel Hill NC, so this part of your wedding planning will be a breeze – especially if you refer to our restaurant guide! From classic and traditional, to eclectic event spaces, to more casual restaurants with private areas or rooms, Chapel Hill has a rehearsal dinner option that will appeal to every bride and groom!
While most of the Heart of NC Preferred Venues are happy to host rehearsal dinners, it is often the most convenient for size and scale to choose a restaurant.
Classic Carolina Rehearsal Dinner
Are you a classic bride on the hunt for a traditional venue to host your rehearsal dinner? Chapel Hill has numerous absolutely stunning and classic venues. The Carolina Club is a well known venue that is a favorite among UNC Alumni, along with anyone familiar with Chapel Hill. The Carolina Inn is one of the most historically rich and stunning venues in the entire North Carolina area and has a beautiful space for hosting events, Carolina Crossroads.
Carolina Club
550 Stadium Drive
Chapel Hill
919-962-1101

Carolina Crossroads at The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill
919-933-2001

Rizzo Center
150 DuBose Home Lane
Chapel Hill
919-913-2098

Fine Dining Options for Chapel Hill Foodies
If you are looking for a bit more trendy of a rehearsal dinner, Chapel Hill has many options too. While Il Palio at The Siena is on another level with their incredible culinary creations, Lantern Table has such a unique vibe, that you can’t go wrong with either one of these choices!
La Residence
202 West Rosemary Street
Chapel Hill
919-967-2506

Go Casual
There are many classic Chapel Hill restaurants that are perfect for holding a casual yet delicious rehearsal dinner. There are so many incredible choices that have a more casual atmosphere. La Residence has both amazing indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for any time of year. Lulu’s and Squid’s are corner stones in Chapel Hill and their food is absolutely delicious. The Great Room at TOPO is an amazing space with an even cooler view of Chapel Hill. If you are looking for the classic charm of a quaint space, look at 411 West!
Great Room at TOPO
TOPO has an incredible view on their rooftop that is perfect for hosting your rehearsal dinner! They also have a full service space for large rehearsal dinners and weddings.
100 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill
919-929-8676
Lulu’s Chapel Hill
Historic Building Near UNC Campus
101 E. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC
919-967-2678

411 West
Cozy Italian Cafe
411 W. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC
919-323-2748

Squid’s
Perfect for Showers and Daytime Events
1201 Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC
919-323-2748
Many large scale event venues also do rehearsal dinners. For a full list of our venues, click here!