Spencer’s Tavern NC

Spencer’s Tavern NC Spencer’s Tavern is where comfort food meets crafted cocktails—and every visit feels like Hillsborough.

Grab a seat, slow down, and let the good energy do the rest.

Some things just belong at the table ❤️A cold Cheerwine for a taste of something local, something fresh from Chef Peter’...
10/02/2026

Some things just belong at the table ❤️

A cold Cheerwine for a taste of something local, something fresh from Chef Peter’s kitchen, and nearly two centuries of history surrounding it all. At Spencer’s Tavern, it’s those little details - from familiar Southern favorites and seasonal dishes to local touches - that make dining in Hillsborough feel like Hillsborough, all served within the historic walls of The Colonial Inn.

Grab a table, see what Chef Peter has cooking, and stay awhile 🍽️✨

A little something to look forward to tonight 🥩🍸Hanger steak cooked to your liking, finished with house-made herb au poi...
10/01/2026

A little something to look forward to tonight 🥩🍸

Hanger steak cooked to your liking, finished with house-made herb au poivre and served alongside crispy herb Parmesan frites and a fresh micro salad.

Pair it with your favorite pour, settle in, and stay awhile. Surrounded by nearly two centuries of history, Thursday nights at Spencer’s are made for enjoying what’s on the plate, who’s around the table, and a little extra time together.

🕔 Today | 5–9 PM
🍸 Bar Open Until 10 PM

One last helping of comfort 🍝🤍Our final Comfort Monday of the year is here, and Chef Peter is closing things out with Ba...
09/28/2026

One last helping of comfort 🍝🤍

Our final Comfort Monday of the year is here, and Chef Peter is closing things out with Baked Ziti—ground beef, Sunday sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, served with roasted asparagus and a small house salad with your choice of dressing.

Cheesy, saucy and baked until golden. A pretty fitting way to send off Comfort Mondays for the year 🍽️

Monday | $25 | While supplies last!

Some Sundays call for a table, not a to-do list 🐟No set dish. No same-old order. Chef Peter’s Catch is inspired by what’...
09/27/2026

Some Sundays call for a table, not a to-do list 🐟

No set dish. No same-old order. Chef Peter’s Catch is inspired by what’s fresh and available, so there’s always something new making its way to the table.

These are just a few examples of what you might find waiting for you at Spencer’s Tavern 🍽️

Oh, the places these drinks will take you🍸✨Maybe it’s a cocktail on the porch, a round with friends in the courtyard, or...
09/26/2026

Oh, the places these drinks will take you🍸✨

Maybe it’s a cocktail on the porch, a round with friends in the courtyard, or a cold Cheerwine with a little North Carolina history behind it.

At Spencer’s Tavern, it all comes with a little extra history. Located inside The Colonial Inn, nearly two centuries of stories have unfolded here - many of them, we’re sure, over a drink or two🥂

Nothing beats a classic 🍔 Spencer’s Tavern may be known for elevated dining, but sometimes a great burger and fries are ...
09/24/2026

Nothing beats a classic 🍔

Spencer’s Tavern may be known for elevated dining, but sometimes a great burger and fries are exactly what the night calls for.

Our Colonial Classic Burger is cooked to your liking and topped with your choice of cheese, smash sauce, leaf lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a brioche bun, with crispy fries on the side. Prefer something different? Swap the beef for a black bean burger.

Pair it with an ice-cold soda, sweet tea, cold b**r, or handcrafted cocktail, and you’ve got a pretty hard-to-beat meal.

Just two Comfort Mondays left this month 🍽️Chef Peter is cooking up phenomenal dishes made to bring a little comfort rig...
09/21/2026

Just two Comfort Mondays left this month 🍽️

Chef Peter is cooking up phenomenal dishes made to bring a little comfort right to the table. Tonight at Spencer’s Tavern, settle in for Beef Stroganoff served over butter noodles with roasted broccoli and mushroom herb gravy, plus a small house salad with your choice of dressing.

$25 | While supplies last

Rich, savory, and worth every bite 🍤Our NC Shrimp & Grits bring together tender shrimp, heirloom cheddar grits, country ...
09/20/2026

Rich, savory, and worth every bite 🍤

Our NC Shrimp & Grits bring together tender shrimp, heirloom cheddar grits, country ham, andouille sausage, and a rich Tasso pan gravy for plenty of Southern flavor in every bite.

We’ll have a plate waiting for you at Spencer’s.

🕔 Thursday–Monday | 4–9 PM
🍸 Bar Open Until 10 PM

Not saying the patio makes the drinks taste better…but we’re not saying it doesn’t 🍸Grab a drink, find a spot outside, a...
09/19/2026

Not saying the patio makes the drinks taste better…but we’re not saying it doesn’t 🍸

Grab a drink, find a spot outside, and stay for a while. Bring a few friends, cozy up by the fire, or just enjoy a good cocktail and an easy evening in Hillsborough.

We’ll save you a seat.

From charred cantaloupe to shrimp & grits, there’s plenty to dig into 🍽️This week’s Friday Food Feature highlights the r...
09/18/2026

From charred cantaloupe to shrimp & grits, there’s plenty to dig into 🍽️

This week’s Friday Food Feature highlights the range of Chef Peter’s menu, pairing familiar Southern flavors with unexpected touches. Sweet and savory Charred Cantaloupe, a Southern spin on Bruschetta, classic NC Shrimp & Grits, and a beautifully prepared Iberico Pork Skirt Steak bring plenty of variety to the table.

Pull up a chair, order a drink, and enjoy a Friday night surrounded by the character and nearly two centuries of history at The Colonial Inn.

🕔 Thursday–Monday | 4–9 PM
🍸 Bar Open Until 10 PM

Address

153 W. King Street
Hillsborough, NC
27278

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 4pm - 9pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+19847894455

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