Tavern 42

Gastropub
119 Oleander Dr, Clayton, NC 27527, United States +1 919-553-8888
(1053 Reviews)

Description

Tavern 42 is a Gastropub located at 119 Oleander Dr, Clayton, NC 27527, United States and has gathered 1053 user reviews. Their total menu features popular items like Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings, Philly Cheese Steak, Calzone, Jersey Boardwalk Sandwich, and Blue Moon Beer. This venue offers an extensive selection of dishes typical for a gastropub atmosphere.

Amenities

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports
  • Trivia night
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Wine
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cozy
  • Family-friendly
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
  • Dogs allowed

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Reviews (1053)

5 Superb Reviews Out of 1053 Reviews
Amazing
751
Great
183
Okay
65
Not Great
14
Terrible
40
  • Thomas
    Mar 11, 2026 - 2:47 pm

    Tavern 42 did NOT disappoint. The food was great and the service. We ordered the following: Salmon BLT Wrap Buffalo Shrimp Wrap Lemon Raspberry Cake Everything was good! The Salmon BLT was better than expected. The fries are my type of fry! The cake was chilled when we got it but we took it out and let get room temperature……PERFECTION! We will definitely be back to try more items.

  • Noland Taylor
    Mar 03, 2026 - 1:14 pm

    Tavern 42 has a big menu selection of items that are very good at a reasonable price. We have been going there for several years and never had a bad meal. Most of the time, I order deluxe nachos, which is a huge plate with everything but the kitchen sink. I like it so much that I recently phoned in an order to go, and they placed each content item in their own individual plastic container. While I thought that was strange at first, I simply microwaved the cheese and quickly put everything together on a large plate and appreciated how the chips were all fresh and not soggy. They knew what they were doing! It was great. The only thing that I wish would improve is the lack of parking. Otherwise, I would rate a 5 star.

  • Ebony Gorum (Ebknows)
    Feb 24, 2026 - 3:05 am

    First time here. My husband had 2 slices at work and insisted we go. This is one of those hidden gem type places. The place isn't large, however, people were standing at the door for.over 10 minutes waiting for a table. That's a sign that a place must be worth the wait. Upon entry the staff doesn't greet you, and you basically seat yourself (no sign to do this). We saw a woman come in before us sitting down. She told us to seat ourselves because that's what she did. After we sat down, we were greeted by our server. He was friendly and we told him it was our first time visiting and he took our drink orders and then our entrée orders. Now to the food: the sauce for the wings, homemade chips, and shrimp were delicious. Our pizza and our daughter's pizza were delicious also. Very light and thin. We also ordered a pizza to go. If you want good pizza in a cozy atmosphere, then this is the place for you.

  • Nogui Aramburo
    Feb 16, 2026 - 6:57 pm

    Not all wings are created equal but these wings are on point!! No wings are complete without great dressing and the bleu cheese dressing was also creamy and tasty. Had a cup of joe that was great along with real creamer. The kids menu was decent too. Highly recommend this joint!

  • Kaleb Gibson
    Jan 05, 2026 - 10:10 am

    Tavern 42 is hands-down one of the best spots around! The food is incredible — the subs are packed and flavorful, the pizza is perfectly cooked with a great crust, and the pasta dishes are always fresh and satisfying. The vibe inside is laid-back and welcoming, making it a great place to hang out with friends or enjoy a meal with family. The staff is friendly and quick to help, which makes the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for consistently great food and service, Tavern 42 is the place to go.

  • Breanna Lewis
    Jan 04, 2026 - 2:59 pm

    Love this place! Great staff and great food. Plus they like the Steelers

  • Vicky Beverly
    Dec 01, 2025 - 7:42 am

    Great food and great service. Has a nice, relaxed feel. Great place to just go for a quick bite or sit and chat with fam/friends. They're attentive, but not overbearing. The food service is fast and they don't rush you out when you're finished. Highly recommend the mussels with white sauce, hoagie, bacon boy, T42 burger, lumberjack, nachos, loaded fries and just about any pizza on the menu.

  • Katie Eaton
    Nov 27, 2025 - 9:27 am

    This place is SO GOOD. The calzone is large and crispy and fair priced. The chicken sandwich with pimento choose is full of flavor and toppings. The outdoor eating space has been redone and you still get GREAT service. recommend!

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