Rudy’s Pub & Grill

Nestled in Haddon Hall, Rudy’s Pub & Grill has been Apex’s scratch-made gastropub since 2009. Owners Chef Cindy and Matt keep the kitchen focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients while the bar pours 18 rotating craft taps and signature cocktails. The result is a full-service neighborhood spot where regulars slide into booths for comfort fare and visitors feel like instant insiders.

The menu leans hearty, from hand-breaded fried tenders and pretzel bites lacquered in garlic-parm glaze to towering burgers like the Carolina with bacon and bleu cheese. Seafood fans zero in on the peach bourbon BBQ salmon or tamarind citrus glazed tuna, while weekend brunch brings Benedicts, scratch biscuits, and kid-pleasing favorites. Portions are generous, plates arrive hot, and everything hits the table with pub-friendly ease.

Entertainment anchors the weekly rhythm: trivia Tuesday at 8 p.m., music bingo every Wednesday, poker on Thursdays and Sundays, and karaoke that keeps Saturday nights humming. Families circle Thursday’s Kids Day with Happy Dan, and runners lace up for the house run club.