BEST PLACE OPEN UNTIL 2 A.M.
PENGUIN DRIVE-IN
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For the late-night crowd, The Penguin offers great down-home food if your aim is to sober up some or a full bar if your aim is to go down swinging. In what used to be a ‘50s ice cream parlor, The Penguin is definitely a throwback, catering to any crowd, really.
1921 Commonwealth Ave.
704-375-6959
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