Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, Restaurant and distillery in Chapel Hill, United States.
Top of the Hill is a restaurant and brewery in Chapel Hill that serves American food and house-made beer at the Franklin and Columbia intersection. The building contains multiple dining areas, an outdoor patio overlooking the street, and flexible space for hosting events of different sizes.
The restaurant opened in 1994 and helped shape the craft beer movement in North Carolina. The brewery initially focused on English-style ales and influenced how the region approached beer production.
This place draws students, staff, and neighbors from across the area who gather to eat and drink together. It functions as a social hub where local conversations and friendships happen naturally.
The space has several distinct dining areas, making it easy to find a suitable spot whether visiting alone, with family, or in a group. There is also outdoor seating available if you prefer to dine outside.
The attached distillery makes organic spirits using grain from farms within the local area. This commitment to sourcing from nearby agriculture often goes unnoticed by those who visit.
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