Sports bar with a milkshake bar and Ukrainian street food coming soon to Franklin Street
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A sports bar with dozens of TVs, games, a milkshake bar and a menu serving Ukrainian street food is opening soon on Chapel Hill's West Franklin Street.
Why it matters: One40 Social will bring fresh energy into the former Old Chicago Pizza spot, which has sat vacant for about eight years at the base of the 140 West Franklin mixed-use development downtown.
Dig in: The bar's menu will offer a mix of classic comfort food and international dishes — from smash burgers and crab cakes to fried piroshky, a family recipe from co-owner Anton Tkachenko, who's launching the bar alongside partners Igor Benchak and Val Titushin.
- One40 Social will have 36 draft beers, a rotating wine selection, craft cocktails and a milkshake bar with both spiked and classic shakes.
- The bar can seat nearly 500 people between its expansive patio and playfully decorated, nearly 3,000-square-foot interior. Its stage will be used for live music and stand-up comedy.
- Expect a range of games, including ping pong, shuffleboard, foosball and board games, Benchak tells Axios.
- The bar's Instagrammable colorful interior features murals and a 15-foot media wall.
What they're saying: "I think we build it in a way that it would evolve with people who come here. It will be a great place to hang out and gather. We have great food and enough TVs for watch parties," Benchak says.
What's next: One40 Social has hosted a few soft opening events but a grand opening date is TBD.
Stop by: 140 W Franklin St. #190, Chapel Hill, NC
