A man pours a beer at a tap
The Casual Pint is back open!

Good new for fans and friends of the Casual Pint. The blog blog recently learned they have re opened under new management.

Sadly missed by many when we were informed in November of 2025 from management that they would be closing the popular taproom the second week of December. Fortunately, we didn’t have to wait long to enjoy craft beers again.

With new owners, the Casual Pint re-opened May 7th, with an extended food menu, and the same large selection of on-tap beers. The new owners are franchise owners of other Casual Pint locations: Scott Huskin, Jason Dettman and Dave Vannier.

The popular place on Elliot Road is back in business to serve hungry and thirsty people in the Blue Hill area.

Once an occasional stop on evening bike cruiser rides, my buddies and I look forward to stopping by mid ride to replenish our thirst

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My buddies and I would occasionally stop at the Casual Pint on evening cruiser rides. This photo from 2025

John Rees lives in Chapel Hill. He was, until recently, a member of the Chapel Hill Planning Commission and former chair. He has served on the board of the Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill, and is also...