Tribeca Tavern is one of the most established and community-anchored dining destinations in Cary, NC — a NC-owned, farm-to-table restaurant and craft beer venue built around the tagline “Handcrafted burgers and homegrown beer.” Established in 2009, the tavern combines a from-scratch kitchen with a substantial local beer program built around its Fayetteville-based sister brewery — creating one of the most well-rounded pub-and-restaurant experiences anywhere in the Triangle.
The kitchen leans into locally sourced ingredients from the tavern’s own supply network — including pasture-raised beef from Chatham Meat Co. (Tribeca’s sister brand with locations in Sanford and Siler City) and brioche buns from Pittsboro Bread Shop. Alongside a full menu of gourmet burgers, NC seafood, salads, and shareable appetizers, the tavern pours a rotating selection of craft beers from sister brewery The Mash House Brewing Company in Fayetteville, along with local NC craft beers, premium wines, and cocktails. Be sure to check out the pictures below to get a feel for Tribeca Tavern before you go — or to relive the visit after.
Handcrafted Burgers with Chatham Meat Co. Beef
Tribeca’s burger program is the tavern’s genuine signature. The kitchen grinds its own burgers daily, blending choice sirloin, chuck, and short rib to create a house-signature grind that anchors the menu. Beef is sourced from Chatham Meat Co., the tavern’s NC-based pasture-raised meat supplier, and served on Pittsboro Bread Shop brioche buns — a supply chain that keeps sourcing genuinely local, from the grind to the bun.
The menu features a rotating cast of gourmet burgers with creative topping combinations (pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, house-made BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, and more), along with seasonal appearances from bison, lamb, turkey, and even Kobe beef. Alternative bases include a house-made black bean veggie patty, plus gluten-free bun and lettuce-wrap options. Beyond burgers, the menu spans NC coastal shrimp, blackened Carolina catfish, aged ribeye, seasonal salads, and shareables like BBQ-honey-Sriracha wings, mac ‘n’ cheese balls, and fried green tomatoes.
The Mash House Beer Program
Tribeca’s beer program is anchored by The Mash House Brewing Company in Fayetteville — Tribeca’s sister brewery, where the craft beer served on tap at Tribeca is brewed. Regular Mash House offerings on the Tribeca tap list include the Passionfruit Hefeweizen, Copperhead Red Ale, and Sergeant Valor Imperial Stout, alongside rotating seasonal creations.
The sister-brewery relationship keeps Tribeca’s beer program genuinely locally sourced (both the Fayetteville brewery and the Cary tavern operate under Tribeca Hospitality Brands) while giving the tavern access to a full-production brewery’s range of styles. Alongside the Mash House selections, the bar also pours local NC craft beers from other Triangle-area breweries, premium wines, top-shelf spirits, and house-made cocktails.
A Community-Anchored Cary Institution
Tribeca has become one of Cary’s most established community gathering spots. The tavern offers three named private dining spaces — the Lodge, the Mezzanine, and the Fireplace Room — that host everything from milestone birthdays and rehearsal dinners to corporate events and holiday gatherings. The venue also features outdoor patio seating for warmer months, with seven dedicated dog-friendly patio tables that make Tribeca a natural fit for regulars bringing their dogs along.
The tavern’s community reach has earned it recognition as a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 27 neighborhoods across Cary, Apex, Durham, and Morrisville — winning the award multiple years running from 2017 through 2023 (the same recognition that neighboring craft brewery Fortnight Brewing Company has earned across a similar footprint of Triangle neighborhoods). Between the family-friendly menu, the game-watching TVs throughout the bar, the private dining spaces, and the pet-friendly patio, Tribeca has become one of Cary’s true versatile neighborhood dining destinations.
Good to Know
- Location: 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary, NC 27519
- Established: 2009
- Owned by: Tribeca Hospitality Brands (an NC-based hospitality group)
- Tagline: “Handcrafted burgers and homegrown beer”
- Sister brewery: The Mash House Brewing Company (Fayetteville, NC) — rotating Mash House selections on tap
- Beer program: Mash House imports (Passionfruit Hefeweizen, Copperhead Red Ale, Sergeant Valor Imperial Stout, and rotating seasonals), plus local NC craft beers, premium wines, top-shelf spirits, and house-made cocktails
- Sister beef supplier: Chatham Meat Co. (Sanford and Siler City) — pasture-raised NC beef
- Signature: In-house ground burgers (sirloin, chuck, and short rib blend) on Pittsboro Bread Shop brioche buns
- Menu highlights: Gourmet burgers, NC coastal shrimp, blackened Carolina catfish, aged ribeye, salads, and shareables including BBQ-honey-Sriracha wings, mac ‘n’ cheese balls, and fried green tomatoes
- Dietary options: Gluten-free buns, lettuce wraps, house-made black bean veggie patty
- Beverages: On-site brewed beers, Mash House imports, local NC craft beers, premium wines, top-shelf spirits, house-made cocktails
- Private dining spaces: The Lodge, The Mezzanine, The Fireplace Room
- Pet-friendly: Seven outdoor patio tables welcome leashed dogs
- Entertainment: Game-watching TVs throughout the bar area
- Community recognition: Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 27 neighborhoods across Cary, Apex, Durham, and Morrisville (2017-2023)
- Hours: Check the Tribeca Tavern website for current hours (typically Sunday–Saturday 11 AM–10 PM, with extended weekend hours)
- Reservations, catering, and gift cards: Available through the Tribeca Tavern website
- Best for: Families with children, craft beer enthusiasts, burger fans, game-watching gatherings, pet-owning travelers, private dinners and corporate events, and anyone looking for a versatile Cary neighborhood dining experience
- Pair with: A visit to nearby Bond Brothers Beer Company or Fortnight Brewing Company for Cary’s craft beer scene, a stop at La Farm Bakery for authentic French breads and pastries, a winter visit to the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheater, or a broader Wake County day combining the tavern with Raleigh cultural stops
A Cary Highlight
Tribeca Tavern is the kind of stop that stays with you for the sourcing story. Watching a gourmet burger arrive knowing the beef was raised at Chatham Meat Co. (Tribeca’s own sister brand), ground in-house that morning, and served on a Pittsboro Bread Shop brioche bun is a genuinely different experience than the industrial supply chain most burger-forward restaurants rely on. The beer program adds another layer of the vertically integrated NC hospitality story — with rotating craft beer from Tribeca’s own Fayetteville-based Mash House Brewing Company sister brewery.
The community-anchor character rounds out the experience. Between the years of Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite recognition, the pet-friendly patio, and the trio of named private dining spaces, Tribeca has become one of Cary’s most versatile neighborhood dining destinations — the kind of place that works equally well for a Tuesday burger, a Saturday game-watching session, or a milestone family dinner.
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